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  Trent's Last Case THE WOMAN IN...

  E. C. Bentley

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  Trent's Last Case THE WOMAN IN BLACK (Detective Novel) by E.C. Bentley is a classic detective story filled with twists, turns, and intelligent investigation. Join Philip Trent as he unravels the mystery of a perplexing crime. Indulge in a masterful whodunit. Order Trents Last Case THE WOMAN IN BLACK today and embark on a thrilling journey of deduction!

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  The Communist Manifesto

  Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels

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  The Communist Manifesto is one of the most influential political and philosophical works ever written, authored by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. First published in 1848, the manifesto presents a concise analysis of class struggle, capitalism, and social change, arguing that history has been shaped by conflicts between economic classes and advocating for a society based on collective ownership of the means of production. The work examines the rise of industrial capitalism, the relationship between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat, and the economic and social forces that, according to its authors, drive historical development. It concludes with a call for workers of the world to unite in pursuit of social and economic transformation.

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  Clements Markham

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  Lazarillo de Tormes is not much older than ten when, after some unfortunate choices by his stepfather, he's turned out of his house to become a seeing companion for a blind man who travels from place to place selling cures for all types of complaints. This works out pretty well for both of them until Lazarillo, having taken a liking to his new master's jug of wine, takes one too many sips and is violently put in his place. Finding a second master only increases his difficulties, as this one is miserly with food to the point of danger; after another misadventure he has to move on again. Over the course of many archetypal masters, Lazarillo tells the story of his boyhood. Published anonymously in 1554, The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes and of His Fortunes and Adversities is generally held to be the first picaresque novella, and accrued considerable fame and notoriety. Its less-than-generous characterization of the priesthood saw the Inquisition place it on their list of banned books, although a couple of decades later an expurgated version was allowed. Even half a century later, Cervantes was still referencing the work in Don Quixote as something his readership would be assumed to be familiar with. While the translator of this 1908 edition, Clements Markham, confidently explains in the introduction that this book was authored by Don Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, the authorship remains disputed to this day. Anonymous was a significant literary figure whose work has stood the test of time. This public domain edition preserves the original text in its entirety, making it accessible to modern readers and scholars alike. As a work of classic literary fiction, Clements Markham exemplifies the narrative craft and social insight that defined great storytelling of its era. Literary fiction of this period was characterized by careful attention to character psychology, social milieu, and the moral questions that animated public discourse.

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  Lolly Willowes - Or the Loving...

  Sylvia Townsend Warner

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  When Laura Willowes's beloved father dies, she is absorbed in the household of her brother and his family. There, she leaves behind "Laura" and enters into the state of "Aunt Lolly," a genteel spinster indispensable to the upbringing of her nieces. For twenty years, Lolly is neither indulgent nor impulsive, until one day when she decides to move to a village in the Chilterns, much to her family's chagrin.
  
  But it's in the countryside, among nature, where Lolly has her first taste of freedom. Duty-bound to no one except herself, she revels in the solitary life. When her nephew moves there, and Lolly feels once again thrust into her old familial role, she reaches out to the otherworldly, to the darkness, to the unheeded power within the hearts of women to feel at peace once more.

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  Influence of the Phallic Idea

  C. Staniland Wake

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  The first step in the inquiry is to ascertain the origin of the superstition in question. Faber ingeniously referred to a primitive universal belief in a great father, the curious connection seen to exist between nearly all non-Christian mythologies, and he saw in phallic worship a degradation of this belief. Such an explanation as this is, however, not satisfactory; since, not only does it require the assumption of a primitive divine revelation, but proof is still wanting that all peoples have, or ever had, any such notion of a great parent of mankind as that supposed to have been revealed. And yet there is a valuable germ of truth in this hypothesis. The phallic superstition is founded essentially in the family idea.

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  The Classic Collection of...

  Ambrose Beirce

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  The Classic Collection of Washington Irving gathers the most beloved and enduring works of one of America's earliest and most influential storytellers. This edition includes timeless tales such as The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle, The Christmas Stories, and many others that helped shape the landscape of American literature.
  Irving's stories blend gentle humor, gothic atmosphere, and vivid historical detail, drawing readers into early American life and folklore. In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, he introduces the unforgettable figure of Ichabod Crane and the spectral Headless Horseman, capturing the eerie charm of a rural New York village. Rip Van Winkle, a whimsical tale of a man who sleeps through decades of change, explores themes of time, identity, and transformation.
  Beyond the famous tales, Irving's Christmas stories reflect his love of tradition and nostalgia, evoking the warmth, festivities, and quiet beauty of the holiday season. His prose is elegant and accessible, making his work a pleasure to read aloud or rediscover in quiet contemplation. This collection is a perfect introduction to Irving's literary genius, offering stories that continue to enchant, amuse, and resonate across generations. It is both a tribute to a foundational figure in American letters and a celebration of storytelling at its finest.
  Contents
  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
  • Rip Van Winkle
  • Tales of the Alhambra
    • Preface to the Revised Edition
    • Palace of the Alhambra
    • Inhabitants of the Alhambra
    • Alhamar, the Founder of the Alhambra
    • Yusef Abul Hagig, the Finisher of the Alhambra
    • Public Fêtes of Granada
    • Local Traditions
    • Legend of the Arabian Astrologer
    • Legend of Prince Ahmed al Kamel or, The Pilgrim of Love
    • Legend of the Moor's Legacy
    • Legend of the Three Beautiful Princesses
    • Legend of the Rose of the Alhambra
    • Legend of the Two Discreet Statues
    • Legend of Don Munio Sancho de Hinojosa
    • The Legend of the Enchanted Soldier
    • The Author's Farewell to Granada
  • The Christmas Stories 
    • Christmas
    • The Stage-Coach
    • Christmas Eve
    • Christmas Day
    • The Christmas Dinner

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