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  Wake Not the Dead - One of the...

  Ernst Raupach

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  Ernst Benjamin Salomo Raupach was born on 21st May 1784 at Straupitz in Silesia, a son of the village pastor.  
   
  After attending the gymnasium at Liegnitz, he studied theology at the university of Halle.  This led to a tutorship in St Petersburg in 1804 and occasionally some preaching in the German Lutheran church.  He was also hard at work writing his first dramatic tragedies and in 1817 he gained a professorship in German literature and history. 
   
  In 1822, after anti-German outbreaks in Russia, he left for Italy and thence to Berlin, where he would remain for the rest of his life.  In his career he wrote some 80 plays and other works which greatly influenced life and Culture in the Prussian capital across tragedies, comedies and historical dramas.  
   
  His seminal early prose vampire story ‘Wake Not the Dead’ was originally published in 1823 in Minerva Magazine.  When translated into English it was for many decades wrongly attributed to Johann Ludwig Tieck. 
   
  Ernst Raupach died in Berlin on 18th March 1852.   He was 67.

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  A Christmas Carol

  Charles Dickens

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  Celebrate the holiday spirit with A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens' timeless story of redemption, compassion, and the magic of Christmas. Join Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man with a cold heart, as he embarks on a transformative journey one Christmas Eve. Visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, Scrooge confronts his life choices and learns the true meaning of kindness, generosity, and community. 
  Filled with unforgettable characters like the ever-cheerful Bob Cratchit and the warm-hearted Tiny Tim, A Christmas Carol is a heartwarming classic that has inspired generations. Dickens’ rich storytelling and memorable dialogue bring Victorian London to life, making this story perfect for both children and adults. 
  With warm narration that captures the joy and wonder of the season, this audiobook is ideal for cozy winter nights and holiday gatherings. 
  Start listening to A Christmas Carol today and let the timeless message of hope and goodwill fill your heart this Christmas!

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  Dracula

  Bram Stoker

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  Dracula by Bram Stoker is a gothic horror classic that tells the chilling tale of Count Dracula, a vampire from Transylvania who travels to England in search of new blood. Through journal entries, letters, and newspaper clippings, the story unfolds as a group of brave individuals, led by Professor Van Helsing, confront the ancient and sinister vampire. With its dark atmosphere, suspenseful plot, and timeless themes of fear and courage, Dracula remains one of the most influential works in the horror genre.

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  Queen Bee The - Story Time...

  Brothers Grimm

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  Two sons of a king went out to seek their fortunes, but fell into disorderly ways. The third and youngest son, Simpleton, went out to find them, but they mocked him. They traveled on, and Simpleton prevented his brothers from destroying an ant hill, killing some ducks, and suffocating a bee hive with smoke.

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  Les Misérables: Volume 3: Marius...

  Victor Hugo

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  Victor-Marie Hugo (26 February 1802 - 22 May 1885) was a French poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote abundantly in an exceptional variety of genres: lyrics, satires, epics, philosophical poems, epigrams, novels, history, critical essays, political speeches, funeral orations, diaries, and letters public and private, as well as dramas in verse and prose.
  BOOK 5: THE EXCELLENCE OF MISFORTUNE: Life became hard for Marius. It was nothing to eat his clothes and his watch. He ate of that terrible, inexpressible thing that is called de la vache enragé; that is to say, he endured great hardships and privations.

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  Vaninka

  Alexandre Dumas

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  "Vaninka" by Alexandre Dumas is a tale of love, betrayal, and revenge set against the backdrop of early 19th-century Russia. The story follows Vaninka, a proud and enigmatic woman whose past holds dark secrets. When her former lover reappears, old wounds resurface, unraveling a web of passion, jealousy, and vengeance. Dumas explores themes of honor, guilt, and redemption as Vaninka confronts the consequences of her actions. Filled with emotional intensity and moral dilemmas, the novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. A blend of romance and tragedy, it captures the tension between personal desires and the weight of duty, showcasing Dumas’s flair for drama and psychological depth.

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