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  The Maltese Cat - Celebrated...

  Rudyard Kipling

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  Joseph Rudyard Kipling was born in Mumbai, India on 30th December 1865.   
   
  As was the custom in those days, he and his sister were sent back to England when he was 5.  The ill-treatment and cruelty by the Portsmouth couple they boarded with Kipling said contributed to the onset of his literary life.  
   
  At 16 he returned to India to work on a local paper where he was soon contributing and writing.  It also exposed him to the issues of identity and national allegiance which pervade much of his work.  
   
  In 1886, his ‘Departmental Ditties’, collection of verse appeared in print followed by 39 short stories for his newspaper over only 8 months.  These were then published as ‘Plain Tales from the Hills’, shortly after his 22nd birthday.  
   
  He continued his prolific pace of writing before being dismissed in a dispute and, taking his pay-off and the profits from the sale of some publishing rights, decided to return to London, travelling via Rangoon, Hong Kong, Japan and the United States, all the while writing articles, and arriving at Liverpool in October 1889. 
   
  Over the next two years he saw further works published as books and in magazines, as well as a nervous breakdown for which he was prescribed a sea voyage, to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and India.  
   
  Happier times came with marriage to Caroline Starr Balestier in January 1892.  The honeymoon began in Vermont and ended in Yokahama where they heard their bank had failed.  They returned to Vermont and settled.  Caroline was now pregnant and he was planning the ‘Jungle Books’.  
   
  A failed arbitration between the US and England resulted in an argument between Caroline’s brother and Kipling, and then his arrest.  At the hearing he was mortified by the exposure of his private life and after settling the matter they returned to England and life in Torquay.  ‘Kim’ was published in 1902, and ‘Just So Stories for Little Children’, a year later.  
   
  In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature with the citation “in consideration of the power of observation, originality of imagination, virility of ideas and remarkable talent for narration which characterise the creations of this world-famous author”.   
   
  When the Great War erupted, he scorned those who refused conscription.  His son enlisted and was killed at the Battle of Loos in September 1915, at 18, an exploding shell had ripped his face apart.  This death inspired Kipling’s writing thereafter, but the tragedy broke his life and by 1930 his prolific pen had almost ceased. 
   
  Rudyard Kipling died on 18th January 1936 from a perforated duodenal ulcer.  He was 70.  His ashes are buried at Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey. 
   
  In the Maltese Cat Kipling returns once more to India and the British Empire.  A polo match is being played.  The fierce competitive instincts of two social classes are fighting for dominance.  All told through the voice of the Maltese Cat, the most cunning of the horses.

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  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow -...

  Washington Irving

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  Looking for a spooky story to help you fall asleep? Settle in for a spine-tingling journey with The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, narrated by the soothing voice of Elizabeth Grace and produced by Slumber Studios. 
  This audiobook offers the perfect blend of eerie and relaxing, ideal for those who love a touch of spookiness as they drift off to sleep. Elizabeth Grace’s calming narration gently guides you through Washington Irving’s classic tale of mystery and intrigue, perfect for a nighttime escape into the supernatural. 
  Immerse yourself in the haunting world of Sleepy Hollow, where the headless horseman roams and suspense lingers in the air—but don’t worry, the gentle pace and soft, atmospheric background music are designed to ease you into a deep, peaceful sleep. 
  At Slumber Studios, we specialize in creating relaxing, sleep-inducing content. Whether you’re a fan of spooky stories or just looking for a unique way to unwind, press play, get cozy, and let this timeless ghost story lull you into a serene slumber. Wake up refreshed, with a shiver of excitement lingering from the night before.

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  Individual Responsibility...

  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.
  INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY: I have referred in a general way, before this, when I have been speaking to you, to the fact that each one of you ought to feel an interest in whatever task is set you to do here over and above the mere bearing which that task has on your own life.

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  Les Misérables: Volume 1:...

  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 4: TO CONFIDE IS SOMETIMES TO DELIVER INTO A PERSON'S POWER: There was, at Montfermeil, near Paris, during the first quarter of this century, a sort of cook-shop which no longer exists. This cook-shop was kept by some people named Thénardier, husband and wife. It was situated in Boulanger Lane.

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  The Cthulhu Mythos of Henry...

  Henry Kuttner

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  The Cthulhu Mythos of Henry Kuttner features a series of interconnected stories that explore the dark corners of the universe, where ancient gods and unspeakable horrors lurk just beyond the veil of reality. Among the tales included are The Secret of Kralitz, which unveils the chilling secrets of an ancient castle, and The Eater of Souls, where the boundaries between life and death blur in terrifying ways. Kuttner's masterful storytelling heightens the atmospheric tension of each narrative. This anthology not only pays homage to Lovecraft's legacy but also showcases Kuttner's unique voice and imagination, making it a must-read for fans of cosmic horror and those seeking to explore the depths of human fear and curiosity. With themes of madness, forbidden knowledge, and the insignificance of humanity in the cosmos, this collection stands as a testament to Kuttner's contribution to the mythos, leaving readers both captivated and unsettled.
  Contents:
  
  - The Secret of Kralitz 
  - The Eater of Souls 
  - The Salem Horror 
  - The Jest of Droom-avista 
  - Spawn of Dagon 
  - Hydra

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  The Great Gatsby

  F Scott itzgerald

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  "The Great Gatsby" is a classic novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1925. The story is set in the summer of 1922 and is narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to Long Island, New York, and becomes entangled in the lives of his mysterious and wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby, and his cousin, Daisy Buchanan.

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