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  A Christmas Carol

  Peter Darnes

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  This exquisite audiobook adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol brings the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s redemption to life. It faithfully captures every nuance of his language and moral vision, making it perfect for students of English literature who want to experience the story in all its splendour. It offers an immersive sonic journey. The narration is delivered with expert skill and warmth, embodying both Scrooge’s biting cynicism and the tender hope that emerges as the story unfolds. Each character, from Bob Cratchit to the ghostly spirits, is uniquely voiced by a talented cast whose performances add vivid emotional depth. Accompanying the narration is a rich, cinematic soundscape. The gentle crackle of firelight, the distant chime of church bells, and the spectral winds of Christmas night all add to the enjoyment of listening. All these elements help blend Victorian carols with sweeping modern musical arrangements, enhancing every scene and heightening both fear and joy. This production stands as a definitive audio experience that educates, enchants, and rekindles the spirit of Dickens’ most beloved Christmas classic.

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  In Kent With Charles Dickens

  Thomas Frost

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  By his own admission, Thomas Frost found it hard to make a living from his writing, and no doubt he used the name of Dickens in the title of this book to boost sales. Frost tells a good tale, and the book is not only of interest to enthusiasts of Dickens and the county of Kent. He includes some of Dickens' own descriptions of locations, as well as regaling us with anecdotes about towns and villages which he visits, including an account of the last armed rising on British soil - the Battle of Bossenden Wood. As well as accounts of his travels through the highways and byways of Kent in the footsteps of Dickens and his characters, he also wanders into the lanes of myth and legend, sometimes making up his own stories along the way.Charles John Huffam Dickens FRSA was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era.

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  Lazarus

  Leonid Andreyev

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  "When Lazarus rose from the grave, after three days and nights in the mysterious thraldom of death, and returned alive to his home, it was a long time before anyone noticed the evil peculiarities in him that were later to make his very name terrible."    One of Andreyev's best-known short stories, "Lazarus" follows the Eastern Orthodox tradition that Lazarus never smiled again, and it explores what happened to the biblical figure after his resurrection from the dead. The unsettling coldness that exudes from the man who cheated death cannot be denied by anyone who meets him. As his notoriety increases, few can resist the chance of an audience with the man who has seen beyond the realms of life, but be they urchin or Emperor, none can stand to be in the presence of Lazarus for long.     "Lazarus", first published in Russian in 1906, deals with themes of faith, mortality and the human condition. This recording is based on a translation by Thomas Seltzer.

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  The Frog Prince and Other Stories

  The Brothers Grimm

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  This charming collection of Grimms' Fairy Tales includes "The Frog Prince", "Hans in Luck", "Jorinda & Jorindel", "The Dog & the Sparrow" and "The Travelling Musicians". Grimms' Fairy Tales was first published in Germany in 1812 as "Kinder und Hausmärchen". This series of recordings is based on the original 1823 English translation by Edgar Taylor, with subsequent editing by Marian Edwardes.

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  A Pair of Silk Stockings - From...

  Kate Chopin

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  Katherine O'Flaherty was born on the 8th February 1850 in St Louis, Missouri to parents of French and Irish descent. 
  At age 5, she was sent to the Sacred Heart Academy and, apart from a 2 year period at home when her father died, remained there until graduating in 1868.  Whilst there she began writing and became an avid reader of almost anything that crossed her path.   
  Kate married Oscar Chopin in 1870 and the couple moved to New Orleans, and later to the rural setting of Cloutierville, Louisiana to raise their 6 children.  
  In 1882 her husband died leaving her in a deep trench of debt.  Despite her best efforts to turn the businesses around they were sold, and she moved the family back to St Louis and the financial help of her mother.  Sadly, her mother died within the year.  Kate, now struggling with depression, pushed herself to write and gained a local reputation as a writer of short stories that captured the local color and vibrancy of her surroundings. 
  By the early 1890’s her short stories were published nationally.  With this widespread audience also came negative reviews, controversy, and cries of immorality as themes such as interracial relationships, the rights of women and other burning issues of the day were written about. 
  Despite the criticism, which unnerved her, she continued to write though in the main her works, around 100 short stories and two novels, were not attributed with any literary worth. 
  Kate Chopin died from a brain haemorrhage in St Louis Missouri on the 22nd of August 1904.  She was 54. 
  For much of the 20th Century her work was forgotten and out of print.  It was only in early 1970’s, with the rise of feminism and the call for a more just society that she was given the status her works had long described and shone a literary light at.  She is now safely revered as one of America’s great authors.

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  Wind in the Willows The - Audiobook

  Kenneth Grahame, Classic...

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  The Wind in the Willows is a charming and whimsical tale of friendship and adventure among woodland creatures. Set along the riverbank, it follows the lives of the gentle Mole, the brave Rat, the wise Badger, and the eccentric and reckless Mr. Toad. Each character brings their own quirks and lessons, from quiet moments on the river to wild escapades involving stolen cars and daring escapes.At its heart, the story celebrates the joys of nature, the warmth of home, and the bonds of friendship. With poetic descriptions, delightful humor, and a sense of timelessness, The Wind in the Willows captures the spirit of English countryside life and remains a beloved favorite for readers of all ages.

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