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  War and Peace (First 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.
  First Epilogue: 1813-20: Seven years had passed. The storm-tossed sea of European history had subsided within its shores and seemed to have become calm. But the mysterious forces that move humanity (mysterious because the laws of their motion are unknown to us) continued to operate.

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  On Influencing by Example...

  Booker T. Washington

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  Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 - November 14, 1915) was an American educator, author, orator, and adviser to several presidents of the United States. Between 1890 and 1915, Washington was the dominant leader in the African American community and of the contemporary black elite. Washington was from the last generation of black American leaders born into slavery and became the leading voice of the former slaves and their descendants. They were newly oppressed in the South by disenfranchisement and the Jim Crow discriminatory laws enacted in the post-Reconstruction Southern states in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
  ON INFLUENCING BY EXAMPLE: A few evenings ago, while in Cincinnati, I was very pleasantly surprised after speaking at a large meeting to be invited by a company of young coloured men to attend for a few minutes a reception at their club room.

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  Les Misérables - Audiobook

  Victor Hugo, Classic Audiobooks,...

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  Les Misérables is a sweeping epic of human suffering, resistance, and redemption set against the backdrop of 19th-century France. The novel centers on Jean Valjean, a man who transforms from a hardened ex-convict into a symbol of compassion and moral strength. His journey touches the lives of others, including the tragic Fantine, the innocent Cosette, the determined Marius, and the relentless Inspector Javert.Through intersecting stories of love, poverty, injustice, and revolution, Victor Hugo reveals the deep fractures of society while upholding the enduring hope for change. The novel is both a personal tale of redemption and a broader cry for social reform.Profound, emotional, and timeless, Les Misérables remains one of the most powerful novels ever written.

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  The Picture OF Dorian Grey

  Oscar Wilde

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  "The Picture of Dorian Gray" is a philosophical novel written by Oscar Wilde and first published as a serial in 1890. The story revolves around a young man named Dorian Gray who has his portrait painted by the talented Basil Hallward. Influenced by the hedonistic Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian wishes that he could always remain as young and beautiful as he appears in the portrait while the painting ages and bears the marks of his sins instead. As time passes, Dorian indulges in every form of vice and decadence, but his appearance remains unchanged, while his portrait becomes progressively grotesque. The novel delves into themes of aestheticism, moral duplicity, and the nature of beauty.

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  The Iliad

  Homer

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  Immerse yourself in the epic grandeur of The Iliad by Homer, one of the greatest masterpieces of ancient literature. This timeless epic poem transports listeners to the heart of the Trojan War, where gods and mortals clash in a dramatic tale of heroism, honor, and fate. 
  Follow the legendary warrior Achilles as his wrath shapes the course of the war, leading to fierce battles, tragic losses, and unforgettable acts of bravery. Witness the struggles of iconic figures like Hector, Agamemnon, and Odysseus, as their destinies intertwine amidst the chaos of war and the will of the gods. 
  Expertly narrated to capture the rhythm and intensity of Homer’s original verse, this audiobook brings to life the grandeur of ancient Greece, filled with vivid imagery, powerful emotions, and timeless themes of pride, loyalty, and the human condition. 
  Start listening to The Iliad today and experience the epic saga that has inspired generations for over 2,000 years!

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  Rumpelstiltskin and Other Stories

  The Brothers Grimm

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  This charming collection of Grimms' Fairy Tales includes Rumpelstiltskin, The Queen Bee, Lily and the Lion, The Salad, The Miser in the Bush and The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids. 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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