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  Last Post

  Ford Madox

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  There are not many English novels which deserve to be called great: Parade's End is one of them. — W. H. Auden  
  Last Post is the fourth and final installment of Ford Madox Ford's Parade's End tetralogy, a work that Ford hoped would contribute to the obviating of all future wars. The story follows Christopher Tietjens, a wealthy British landowner and the last British Tory; his wife, Sylvia; and his mistress, Valentine Wannop. The final entry of Parade's End continues to depict the challenges of navigating a social and political landscape utterly upended by the Great War. Through the eyes of multiple characters, Last Post contextualizes or re-contextualizes the events of previous installments—particularly those surrounding Armistice Day.  
  Unique among other literary works depicting the Great War, the Parade's End tetralogy privileges not the conflict of World War I itself, but the impact the war had on its participants and upon society writ large. It is often referred to as one of the greatest 20th century novels, and one of the best depictions of war in literature. The 2012 television adaptation, written by Tom Stoppard and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall, was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and seven BAFTA Television Awards.

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  Floor Games (Unabridged)

  H. G. Wells

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  Floor Games is a book published in 1911 by H. G. Wells. This light-hearted volume argues in a humorously dictatorial tone that "The jolliest indoor games for boys and girls demand a floor." Illustrated with photographs and drawings, it briefly describes a number of games that can be played on "well lit and airy" floors with "four main groups" of toys: soldiers about two inches high (Wells regrets the "curse of militarism" that makes civilians hard to find), largish wooden bricks, boards and planks, and electric railway rolling stock and rails. Various remarks show that the book is based on Wells's experience of playing such games with his two sons, George Philip "Gip" Wells (1901-1985) and Frank Richard Wells (1903-1982), identified here only by their initials at their family home, 17 Church Row, in the north west London district of Hampstead. Although Floor Games is often characterized as a "companion book" to Wells's Little Wars (1913), the earlier book was conceived of as a self-standing volume so that the author might later write a book devoted purely to war games. Floor Games describes mostly specific games for young children, whereas Little Wars describes war games for older children and adults.

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  To Build a Fire - and Other Stories

  Jack London, Henry James, Sir...

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  Dive into a world of classic literature with our meticulously curated digital audiobook collection, “To Build a Fire - and Other Stories.” This collection brings together four captivating short stories from some of the greatest authors in literary history, each narrated to perfection. 
   
  Featured Stories: 
   
  To Build a Fire by Jack London - Experience the harrowing tale of survival in the Yukon wilderness, where man’s struggle against nature is vividly brought to life. 
   
  Brooksmith by Henry James - Delve into the poignant story of a butler whose life is intertwined with the social circles of his employers, revealing the complexities of human relationships. 
   
  Gloria Scott by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Join Sherlock Holmes in one of his earliest cases, unraveling a mystery that sets the stage for his illustrious detective career. 
   
  The Stranger’s Latchkey by R. Austin Freeman - Follow the intriguing investigation of Dr. Thorndyke as he solves a perplexing case involving a mysterious key and a hidden secret.

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  The Misanthrope - The Original...

  Molière Molière

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  Alceste, the misanthrope, hates everyone including himself. But unlike in many pure farces with their cliche stock characters, the characters here are much more well-rounded, and who knows - Alceste might actually grow and change throughout the play. "Those who admired noble thoughts, select language, accurate delineations of character, and a perfect and entertaining style, placed this comedy from the very beginning where it is generally put, with the common consent of all students of sound literature, in the foremost rank of the good comedies of Moliere.

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  In the Fourth Year (Unabridged)

  H. G. Wells

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  In the Fourth Year is a collection H. G. Wells assembled in the spring of 1918 from essays he had recently published discussing the problem of establishing lasting peace when World War I ended. It is mostly devoted to plans for the League of Nations and the discussion of post-war politics.

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  The Phantom of the Opera

  Gaston Leroux

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  When stripped of the musical and cinematic additions which have clung to the story over the last 100 years, Gaston Leroux's tragic tale still sounds fresh and engaging. A beautifully crafted tale with at its heart the brooding, monstrous, yet pitiful figure of the Phantom. Around him swirl the young and naive lovers and the almost comic comings and goings of the 18th century Paris Opera House. 
  Head Stories Audio present this classic tale narrated by Simon Hester. With original music.

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