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  The Great Gatsby

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  When F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby in 1925, the novel was not an instant hit – but you wouldn’t know it now, given its standing in school curricula and pop culture alike. The novel is a classic, following the exploits of its narrator, Nick Carroway, as he enters the glittering world of New York’s elite. A world filled with boozy parties, romantic obsessions, and a mysterious millionaire named Jay. Now, the classic novel is an immersive audiobook. Enjoy this production of The Great Gatsby, produced by Scott Sherratt and narrated by Scott Shepherd. 
  Cover illustrated by: James Jeffers 
  James Jeffers is a queer illustrator whose work explores the delightful world of the fantastique through colors, shapes, and whimsy.

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  O Pioneers!

  Willa Cather

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  "O Pioneers!" is one of Willa Cather's most celebrated novels, published in 1913. It's the first book in her "Great Plains Trilogy" and is set in the rural farming community of Hanover, Nebraska, at the turn of the 20th century. The story focuses on the life of Alexandra Bergson, a strong-willed young woman who inherits her father's farm and must navigate the challenges of frontier life. Cather paints a rich portrait of the American Midwest, exploring themes of immigration, the relationship between people and the land they inhabit, and the enduring spirit of the pioneers who sought to tame it.

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  King Lear | Shakespeare for kids...

  Jeanette Vigon

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  Dive into the stormy world of "King Lear," a brilliant adaptation of Shakespeare's tragic tale, transformed into an accessible and engaging narrative for young readers by Jeanette Vigon. This rendition captures the essence of the original story, focusing on themes of love, betrayal, and redemption, while simplifying its complex language and situations to suit a younger audience. 
  Highlights Include:Simplified Shakespeare: Jeanette Vigon skillfully adapts the challenging themes and language of "King Lear" into a story that's easy for children to understand and enjoy.Moral Lessons Galore: Through the tumultuous journey of King Lear and his daughters, young readers will explore important lessons about the consequences of our actions and the true meaning of loyalty and forgiveness.Adventure in Every Page: Set in the mystical landscapes of ancient Britain, children will be transported into a world where the lines between right and wrong are blurred, and the quest for understanding and reconciliation takes center stage. 
  "King Lear" is not just a storybook; it's a gateway to the world of classic literature, tailored to spark curiosity and empathy in young minds. Whether for home reading or classroom learning, this book promises to be a cherished addition to any child's library.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  Jerome K. Jerome

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  Invariably Jerome is most often remembered for his light-hearted and humourous works such as ‘Three Men in a Boat’.  Here we have a number of his beautifully lyrical short stories and some from his forgotten, and rather darker side. 
   
  01 - The Top 10 - Jerome K Jerome - An Introduction  
  02 - Told After Supper - The Doctor's Story by Jerome  K Jerome 
  03 - The Curate's Story - My Uncle's Story - My Own Story by Jerome K Jerome 
  04 - Told After Supper - The Wisdom Of Uncle Podger by Jerome K Jerome 
  05 - The Absent Minded Man by Jerome K Jerome 
  06 - The Man of Science by Jerome K Jerome 
  07 - The Man Who Went Wrong by Jerome K Jerome 
  08 - The Cost of Kindness by Jerome K Jerome 
  09 - The Man Who Did Not Believe in Luck by Jerome K Jerome 
  10 - The Minor Poets Story by Jerome J Jerome 
  11 - The Lesson by Jerome K Jerome

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  Second Best

  D H Lawrence

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  'Second Best' was written by D H Lawrence in 1912. In this delicate story of boy-girl love, Lawrence is at his best, intertwining the feelings of the two lovers with the natural world around them, the countryside, flowers and fields and the moles who are sacrificed to bring the lovers together. The young girl may consider her lover 'second best' but his passion and honesty ring true.

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  Juvenilia – Volume III

  Jane Austen

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  "I am now perfectly convinced that she has no fortune and no Expectations, and consequently she must be a very improper Companion for you."
  
  In Juvenilia – Volume III, the rowdy energy of Austen's earlier work is channeled into more structured and realistic stories. The volume is dominated by two significant works: "Evelyn," a hilariously biting parody of the "ideal" sentimental village, and "Catharine, or the Bower" (also known as Kitty). In Catharine, we meet a heroine who feels remarkably like a precursor to Elizabeth Bennet or Catherine Morland—a young woman struggling with social isolation, the whims of fickle friends, and the pressures of aunt-guided decorum. This collection is a "must-read" for fans who want to see the exact moment the satirical teenager became the professional novelist.
  
  The Masterpiece of the Volume: Catharine, or the Bower: This story is Austen's first serious attempt at a sustained narrative. It explores the inner life of Kitty, a young woman who seeks refuge in her bower to remember her lost friends, while navigating the arrival of the stylish but empty-headed Camilla Stanley. It contains some of Austen's first sharp observations on "fashionable" society and the loneliness of being the only intelligent person in the room.
  
  The Satire of "Evelyn": In "Evelyn," Austen mocks the unrealistic generosity found in sentimental fiction. When a stranger arrives in the village of Evelyn, the inhabitants literally give him their houses, their money, and their daughters simply because it is "polite." It is a scathing critique of the "sensibility" novels that ignored the practical realities of money and property.
  
  A Glimpse of the Future: Volume III reveals Austen's growing interest in the "marriage market" and the economic vulnerability of women—themes that would define her career. Though she was still a teenager, her ability to dissect the hypocrisies of the gentry is fully formed, making this volume the perfect bridge to her later genius.
  
  Witness the evolution of a master. Purchase "Juvenilia – Volume III" today.

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