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  The Tragedy of Coriolanus

  William Shakespeare

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  Coriolanus is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1605 and 1608. The play is based on the life of the legendary Roman leader Caius Marcius Coriolanus. The tragedy is one of the last two tragedies written by Shakespeare, along with Antony and Cleopatra.
  Coriolanus is the name given to a Roman general after his military success against various uprisings challenging the government of Rome. Following this success, Coriolanus becomes active in politics and seeks political leadership. His temperament is unsuited for popular leadership and he is quickly deposed, whereupon he aligns himself to set matters straight according to his own will. The alliances he forges along the way result in his ultimate downfall.
  The play opens in Rome shortly after the expulsion of the Tarquin kings. There are riots in progress, after stores of grain were withheld from ordinary citizens. The rioters are particularly angry at Caius Marcius, a brilliant Roman general whom they blame for the loss of their grain. The rioters encounter a patrician named Menenius Agrippa, as well as Caius Marcius himself. Menenius tries to calm the rioters, while Marcius is openly contemptuous, and says that the plebeians were not worthy of the grain because of their lack of military service. Two of the tribunes of Rome, Brutus and Sicinius, privately denounce Marcius. He leaves Rome after news arrives that a Volscian army is in the field.
  Among the most significant works William Shakespeare: Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, Orpheus, Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Troilus and Cressida, The Tempest, Venus and Adonis, Antony and Cleopatra, Measure for Measure, The Winter's Tale and many more.

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  Sherlock Holmes: His Last Bow

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  His Last Bow is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and one of eight stories in the volume His Last Bow. 
  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (May 22, 1859-July 7, 1930) was a British author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. 
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  Glinda of Oz [The Wizard of Oz...

  L. Frank Baum

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  Peace, prosperity, and happiness are the rule in the marvelous Land of Oz, but in a faraway corner of this magical domain dwell two tribes--the Flatheads and the Skeezers--who have declared war on each other. Determined to keep her subjects from fighting, the Ruler of Oz, Princess Ozma, along with her dearest friend, Princess Dorothy Gale (formerly of Kansas), embarks on a quest to restore peace.When the Supreme Dictator of the Flatheads refuses to cooperate with Ozma, she and Dorothy seek out Queen Coo-ee-oh of the Skeezers, hoping she will be more reasonable. But the queen imprisons Ozma and Dorothy in her grand city and then traps them by submerging the whole city under water.

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  Laura Silver Bell

  Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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  "She heard the chiming of the silver bells, and she knew the hills were calling her home."
  
  In a secluded village nestled beneath the shadow of ancient, brooding hills, dwells the beautiful and ethereal Laura Silver Bell. Unlike the other village girls, Laura feels a strange, magnetic pull toward the wild, unpeopled places of the moor. But in the world of Le Fanu, the hills have eyes, and the "Good People" (the Sidhe) are not the whimsical fairies of nursery rhymes—they are ancient, predatory, and possessive. When a mysterious and charismatic stranger appears, Laura finds herself caught between the warmth of human love and a chilling supernatural inheritance. It is a tale of enchantment that warns: once you hear the silver bells, you can never truly belong to the world of men again.
  
  The "Dark" Fairy Tale: Le Fanu strips away the Victorian "flower fairy" imagery to return to the roots of Celtic myth. His fairies are tall, silent, and dangerous beings who exist in the "liminal" spaces of the world. The story explores the "Changeling" myth through a sophisticated Gothic lens, making the supernatural feel like a physical, inevitable force of nature.
  
  A Heroine of Two Worlds: Laura is one of Le Fanu's most complex female characters. Her "silver" beauty is both a blessing and a curse, marking her as someone who doesn't quite fit into the mundane life of her village. Her struggle is a poignant metaphor for the outsider—the person who hears a music that no one else can.
  
  The Master of the Eerie: Laura Silver Bell showcases Le Fanu's ability to weave a sense of "wrongness" into the natural landscape. The rustle of the grass, the shifting shadows of the hills, and the sudden silence of the birds all build toward a climax that is as beautiful as it is devastating.
  
  Follow the music into the mist. Purchase "Laura Silver Bell" today.

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  Northanger Abbey

  Jane Austen

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  *Northanger Abbey* is a delightful coming-of-age novel that playfully critiques the conventions of Gothic literature. At the heart of the story is the endearingly naïve Catherine Morland, a seventeen-year-old who hails from a modest country parsonage. During a few enchanting weeks spent in the bustling spa town of Bath, Catherine forms a captivating connection with the charming Henry Tilney, who graciously invites her to experience the grandeur of his family estate, Northanger Abbey. 
  Upon her arrival at the Abbey, an ancient mansion steeped in mystery and echoes of the past, Catherine's imagination runs wild. Captivated by her passion for Gothic thrillers, she begins to perceive an eerie atmosphere that fuels her burgeoning suspicions. Whispers of dark secrets swirl around her thoughts: What truly lies behind the untimely death of Henry’s mother? Is there a hidden malevolence lurking within the elegant, shadowy chambers of the Abbey? Can she place her trust in the enigmatic Henry, or could he himself be entangled in a sinister plot?  
  As her vivid imagination spirals, Catherine interprets mundane happenings as ominous omens, her heart racing with each twist of her thoughts. However, it is Henry’s gentle encouragement that ultimately guides her to discern the line between fiction and reality, reminding her that life, with all its unpredictability, can often be far stranger than art. 
  Filled with spirited charm and insightful commentary, *Northanger Abbey* offers a lighthearted yet astute exploration of love, marriage, and the perils of letting one's imagination run wild.

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  The Scarlet Letter

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  Immerse yourself in the timeless classic, "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, brought to life in this captivating audiobook rendition. Set in 17th-century Puritan New England, this tale follows Hester Prynne, a woman branded with a scarlet letter 'A' for the sin of adultery, and explores themes of guilt, redemption, and societal hypocrisy. 
  Narrated with rich depth and emotion, this audiobook draws listeners into the world of Puritanical morality and personal struggle. Each character comes alive through expert narration, from the resilient Hester to the enigmatic Reverend Dimmesdale and the relentless Chillingworth. 
  Whether you're a literature enthusiast or a newcomer to classic tales, "The Scarlet Letter" audiobook offers a convenient and immersive way to experience this enduring masterpiece. Perfect for long commutes, quiet evenings, or anytime you crave a journey into the complexities of human nature. Let the haunting beauty of Hawthorne's prose transport you to a time of strict moral codes and hidden desires. Discover or rediscover the power of this literary gem with "The Scarlet Letter" audiobook.

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