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  The Red Badge of Courage

  Stephen Crane

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  Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage" is a powerful exploration of the psychological and emotional toll of war. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the novel follows the journey of Henry Fleming, a young and inexperienced soldier eager to prove his courage on the battlefield. Faced with the harsh realities of war, Henry grapples with fear, doubt, and the complexities of heroism.
  As Henry confronts the chaos and brutality of battle, he undergoes a profound internal struggle, questioning his own motives and struggling to reconcile his romanticized notions of warfare with the harsh truths he encounters. The narrative skillfully delves into the intricacies of human nature and the transformative impact of war on an individual.
  Crane's vivid and evocative prose captures the raw intensity of combat, immersing readers in the gritty details of soldier life. "The Red Badge of Courage" is a timeless examination of the human condition, offering a poignant reflection on courage, identity, and the cost of glory. This classic work continues to resonate with readers, providing a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of war and the indomitable spirit of the individual.

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  King Coal - A Novel

  Upton Sinclair

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  Hal Warner, a rich young fellow determined to find the truth for himself about conditions in the mines, runs away from home and adopts the alias Joe Smith. After being turned away by one coal mine for fear of Hal being a union organizer, he gets a job in another coal mine operated by the General Fuel Company, or GFC. In the mines he befriends many of the workers, and realizes their misery and exploitation at the hands of the bosses.

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  The Fullness of Life - From...

  Edith Wharton

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  Edith Newbold Jones was born in New York on January 24, 1862.   Born into wealth, this background of privilege gave her a wealth of experience to eventually, after several false starts, produce many works based on it culminating in her Pulitzer Prize winning novel ‘The Age Of Innocence’ 
  Marriage to Edward Robbins Wharton, who was 12 years older in 1885 seemed to offer much and for some years they travelled extensively.  After some years it was apparent that her husband suffered from acute depression and so the travelling ceased and they retired to The Mount, their estate designed by Edith.  By 1908 his condition was said to be incurable and prior to divorcing Edward in 1913 she began an affair, in 1908, with Morton Fullerton, a Times journalist, who was her intellectual equal and allowed her writing talents to push forward and write the novels for which she is so well known.  
  Acknowledged as one of the great American writers with novels such as Ethan Frome and the House of Mirth among many.  Wharton also wrote many short stories, including ghost stories and poems which we are pleased to publish.  
  Edith Wharton died of a stroke in 1937 at the Domaine Le Pavillon Colombe, her 18th-century house on Rue de Montmorency in Saint-Brice-sous-Forêt.

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  Angel Island

  Inez Haynes Gillmore

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  Rediscover a 20th-century classic of feminist fantasy…        After surviving a shipwreck, five men are stranded on a deserted island…until they are discovered by five beautiful, winged women. Instantly, the men become infatuated with the women’s abilities and attempt to lure them in with all of the riches and treasures that washed ashore. Letting their desires guide their decisions, their plan unfolds…and their world changes forever.       This 1914 feminist classic has been republished with a brand-new foreword done by New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Moesta. Inez Haynes Gillmore wrote over forty books, many on the topics of women’s issues and rights. Step or fly into the world that Inez Haynes Gillmore has created and rediscover the imaginary world of Angel Island.

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  The Death of the Heart

  Elizabeth Bowen

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  'Being in love was like China: you knew it was there, and no one needed to tell you it existed. But you could not lay your finger on it.'
  
  A poignant coming-of-age tale set in pre-war London, The Death of the Heart is often classed as one of the best modern novels of all time.
  
  First published in 1938, The Death of the Heart follows the story of sixteen-year-old orphan, Portia Quayne, who moves to London to live with her cold and emotionally repressed half-brother, Thomas, and his wife. Somewhat naïve and pining for love, Portia soon becomes infatuated with the charming yet shallow Eddie, a friend of her sister-in-law's. Devastatingly, Portia's illusions about love and family begin to disintegrate when her trust is shattered by Eddie's manipulation and her brother's indifference. Portia's inner world – one which used to be characterised by vulnerability, longing and optimism – becomes jaded by her environment's emotional hypocrisy. Elegant, layered and brimming with emotional insight, Bowen's novel is a masterful study of the loss of innocence. This audiobook edition is skilfully narrated by Lucy Scott.
  Elizabeth Bowen (1899 – 1973) was an English-Irish novelist, essayist and short story writer. Much of her work bridges the modernist and postmodernist eras, and centres on life during the war in London. Today she remains a major figure in twentieth century literature.

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  The Great Gatsby - Unabridged...

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  The Great Gatsby is more than a novel: it is the heartbeat of American literature. A masterpiece that reveals ambition, desire, impossible love, and the fragile truth behind the glitter of the Roaring Twenties. 
  This unabridged audiobook edition by OLDpress includes a new original introduction by Andrew Hole, created for listeners who want to truly understand the world that shaped Gatsby: the history behind the parties, the real-life inspirations, the scandals, the obsessions, and the emotional tensions that defined the Jazz Age and Fitzgerald’s own life. 
  If you love great classics, and if you look for stories that explore identity, success, illusion and the hidden cost of the American Dream, this edition gives you a clear, complete and faithful experience of the original text. 
  And if you listen to grow, to reflect, or to discover the books that changed the world, The Great Gatsby is one of those essential works that belongs in every serious audio library. 
  Gatsby, Daisy, Nick and Tom are more than characters: they are symbols of a generation, mirrors of a nation and, in many ways, reflections of ourselves. 
  A timeless classic. 
  A story that still speaks to every generation. 
  An audiobook for anyone who wants the very best of American fiction.

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