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  Under the Knife (Unabridged)

  H. G. Wells

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  Under The Knife is a short story by H. G. Wells. Herbert George "H. G." Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is sometimes called "The Father of Science Fiction," as are Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback.

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  Sheridan Le Fanu - Six of the...

  Sheridan Le Fanu

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  Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number. 
   
  Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their very best. 
   
  In this series we gather together authors whose short stories both rivet the attention and inspire the imagination to visit their gems in a series of six, to roam across an author’s legacy in a few short hours and gain a greater understanding of their writing and, of course, to be lavishly entertained by their ideas, their narrative and their way with words. 
   
  These stories can be surprising and sometimes at a tangent to what we expected, but each is fully formed and a marvellous adventure into the world and words of a literary master.

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  Alice in Wonderland & Through...

  Lewis Carroll

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  This bundle features both of Lewis Carroll's timeless classic tales, brought to new life by Jake Urry. 
  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 
  Embark on a journey through the whimsical and surreal world of Wonderland with this captivating new recording of Lewis Carroll's beloved classic. Narrated by Jake Urry, this audiobook brings each character and scene to life with a charming richness and depth. 
  Follow Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and encounters an array of fantastical characters, from the enigmatic Cheshire Cat and the eccentric Mad Hatter to the tyrannical Queen of Hearts. 
  Through The Looking Glass 
  Venture through the looking-glass with this mesmerising new recording of Lewis Carroll's sequel to Alice in Wonderland, narrated by the captivating voice of Jake Urry. In Through the Looking-Glass, Alice steps into a mirror and finds herself in a world where everything is reversed, and the fantastical becomes reality. 
  Jake Urry's engaging narration brings to life a host of unforgettable characters, from the enigmatic White Queen and the formidable Red Queen to the mischievous Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Each chapter unfolds like a dream, guiding you through the whimsical landscapes of this topsy-turvy realm. 
  Perfect for listeners of all ages, this audiobook transforms Carroll's enchanting tales into an auditory feast, filled with wonder, wit, and whimsy. Whether you're reliving these classic stories or discovering them anew, enjoy this immersive experience that will transport you into the heart of a magical world. Step down the rabbit hole and through the looking-glass and let the adventure begin!

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  War and Peace (Second Epilogue)

  Leo Tolstoy

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  War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.
  Second Epilogue: History is the life of nations and of humanity. To seize and put into words, to describe directly the life of humanity or even of a single nation, appears impossible. The ancient historians all employed one and the same method to describe and seize the apparently elusive the life of a people. They described the activity of individuals who ruled the people, and regarded the activity of those men as representing the activity of the whole nation.

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  Jungle Book The - The Soundscape...

  Rudyard Kipling

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  Welcome dear Listener! We are glad to have you join us for Root & Twig Sounds classic novel experience of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, told with the power of a soundscape audiobook production. 
  Experience the wonder of the classic tales of Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves in the jungles of India, as well as the unforgettable characters of Shere-Khan, Baloo, Bagheera and Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. The Jungle Book was written by Rudyard Kipling as an anthology of seven stories featuring a variety of animals and their relationship to mankind. Originally published in 1894, it is our distinct pleasure to present to you a new way to experience the story - a 'soundscape audiobook'. A word-for-word production, this is not merely an ‘adaptation’ or ‘radio drama'. This is a way to experience the story as if you are within the very pages of the tale.

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  The Sea Wolf

  Jack London

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  "He was a magnificent pyre of flesh... but there was no soul in the light of his eyes."
  
  Humphrey Van Weyden, a soft, bookish literary critic, is a passenger on a ferry that sinks in the fog of San Francisco Bay. He is rescued by the Ghost, a seal-hunting schooner bound for Japan. But his savior is no hero. Wolf Larsen, the captain of the Ghost, is a man of immense physical strength and terrifying intelligence who views human life as "cheap" and "a ferment." Forced into grueling labor, Humphrey must adapt to Larsen's world of violence or perish. The novel becomes a deadly psychological game as the "Sissy" Van Weyden attempts to maintain his humanity while being molded by the "Sea-Wolf."
  
  The Superhuman vs. The Scholar: Wolf Larsen is one of literature's most formidable antagonists. A self-taught philosopher who reads Spencer and Nietzsche, he believes only in the reality of the flesh. The arrival of the captive poetess Maud Brewster shifts the stakes, turning the Ghost into a floating laboratory where the three characters clash over the existence of the soul and the meaning of love.
  
  A Struggle for Dominance: London's vivid prose captures the visceral reality of life at sea—the gutting of seals, the roar of the storms, and the constant threat of mutiny. As Wolf Larsen's body begins to fail him due to mysterious headaches, the power dynamic shifts, leading to a climactic struggle for survival on a deserted island.
  
  Face the wolf of the sea. Purchase "The Sea-Wolf" today and test your own strength of will.

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