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  Character Building (Unabridged)

  Booker T. Washington

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  Booker T. Washington has been regarded as the leading figure in African American life, and as the man who brought his people from slavery to unfettered economic, political, and social involvement in the American mainstream. He has also been strongly criticized for advancing the cause of racial accommodation when the political agenda dictated the development of an independent black standpoint in all areas of the industrial structure. This agenda went far beyond educational reform and agrarian participation.
  Character Building first appeared in 1902. While enormous changes have occurred in all phases of African American rights and responsibilities, Booker T. Washington's broad outlines on building moral character have remained intact. Washington's book can be viewed as a Dale Carnegie volume on How to Win Friends and Influence People_black and white_as noted by the very title of the chapters: "Helping Others," "Influencing by Example," "Education that Educates," "The Gospel of Service," etc.
  For those in search of the ideological roots of black life in post-slavery times, this text will be a reminder of where the American nation has come from and, arguably, where it is going.

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  Ruffian The (Unabridged)

  Charles Dickens

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  Charles Dickens was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
  THE RUFFIAN: I entertain so strong an objection to the euphonious softening of Ruffian into Rough, which has lately become popular, that I restore the right word to the heading of this paper; the rather, as my object is to dwell upon the fact that the Ruffian is tolerated among us to an extent that goes beyond all unruffianly endurance.

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  Tik-Tok of Oz [The Wizard of Oz...

  L. Frank Baum, Phil Chenert

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  Ann Soforth, a rival queen from the land of Oogaboo, raises an army to conquer Oz. Newcomers Betsy Bobbin and her loyal mule, Hank, team up with the Shaggy Man, Ozga, Polychrome, the rainbow’s daughter, and Tik-Tok to thwart Queen Ann and her army of 17 men.

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  The Great Gatsby

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."
  
  In the sweltering summer of 1922, young bondsman Nick Carraway moves to West Egg, Long Island, finding himself neighbor to the mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby. Gatsby is famous for his decadent, star-studded parties, yet he remains a man of shadows, driven by a singular, consuming purpose: to reclaim the love of the beautiful, ethereal Daisy Buchanan. As the jazz plays and the champagne flows, Fitzgerald unfolds a glittering tragedy of social climbing, infidelity, and the high cost of reinventing one's past.
  
  The Gilded Surface of the 1920s: Fitzgerald's prose captures the frantic energy of the Prohibition era—the "flapper" culture, the illegal speakeasies, and the soaring stock market. Yet beneath the sequins and the yellow Duesenbergs lies a biting critique of a society hollowed out by materialism. Through the eyes of the "within and without" narrator Nick Carraway, we witness the careless cruelty of the ultra-wealthy.
  
  Symbolism and the Soul: From the haunting "Eyes of Doctor T.J. Eckleburg" overlooking the Valley of Ashes to the iconic "Green Light" at the end of Daisy's dock, the novel is a masterclass in symbolism. It explores the impossibility of repeating the past and the tragic vulnerability of the romantic heart in a cynical world. The Great Gatsby remains the quintessential American novel, questioning if any amount of gold can truly buy a seat at the table of the elite.
  
  Step into the world of Gatsby. Purchase "The Great Gatsby" today and experience the most beautiful and brutal story of the 20th century.

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  My Lady Ludlow

  Elizabeth Gaskell

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  Enter the serene yet socially complex world of "My Lady Ludlow" by Elizabeth Gaskell. This captivating novella centers around the aristocratic Lady Ludlow, who governs her rural estate with grace and a strong adherence to tradition. As she navigates the challenges of changing societal norms and the impact of industrialization, Lady Ludlow's interactions with her diverse tenants reveal her steadfast beliefs and underlying compassion. Through rich character development and poignant storytelling, Gaskell illuminates themes of social class, duty, and transformation, presenting a moving portrait of a bygone era.

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  The Nether World

  George Gissing

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  The Nether World by George Gissing is a gritty portrayal of poverty and resilience in the slums of Victorian London. The novel follows the lives of the Hewett family, who struggle to survive amidst squalor and despair in a bleak underworld of urban destitution. Sidney Kirkwood, a compassionate figure, becomes entangled in their plight, particularly drawn to Clara Hewett, whose dreams of escape are stifled by her harsh surroundings. Meanwhile, the enigmatic Jane Snowdon endures exploitation and hardship, embodying the vulnerability of women in such conditions. Gissing unflinchingly examines the dehumanizing effects of poverty, the moral compromises it forces, and the elusive hope for redemption. While love and ambition flicker briefly, they are often crushed by circumstance. The Nether World is a powerful critique of societal neglect and class inequality, blending stark realism with moments of quiet dignity. A somber yet deeply human work, it captures both the struggles and resilience of those trapped in life’s margins.

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