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  Carnivorine - From their pens to...

  Lucy H Hooper

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Lucy H Hooper.

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  The Comedy of Errors

  William Shakespeare

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  The Comedy of Errors is one of Shakespeare's earliest and shortest plays. This comedy utilizes slapstick humor, word play, and mistaken identities to create a series of farcical accidents. Over time, the play's title has become an idiom used to describe "an event or series of events made ridiculous by the number of errors that were made throughout."
  In Ephesus, the law forbids entry to any merchants from Syracuse, and if they are discovered within the city, they must pay a thousand marks or be put to death. Aegeon, an old Syracusian merchant, is arrested and Solinus, the Duke of Ephesus, listens to his story of coming to the city. Long ago, Aegeon was on a sea voyage. Traveling with him was his wife, his twin sons, and their twin slaves. The family becomes separated during a tempest; Aegeon, one son, and one slave were rescued together, and the others were never to be seen again. Years later his son Antipholus and his slave Dromio left to search for their long lost siblings; after the boys didn't return, Aegeon set out to bring his son back home. Moved by this story, the duke allows Aegeon one day to get the money to pay his fine and to find his family.

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  3 Stories - Parents Losing a...

  Anton Chekhov, Guy de...

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  There is something about the number 3.    
   
  The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.   
   
  Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois.  It seems good things usually come in threes. 
   
  Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. 
   
  From their pens to your your ears. 
   
  01 - 3 Stories - Parents Losing A Child 
  02 - Silence by Leonid Nikolaevich Andreyev 
  03 - The Vendetta by Guy de Maupassant 
  04 - Misery by Anton Chekhov

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  A Journey to the Center of the...

  Jules Verne

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  Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of "A Journey to the Center of the Earth" by Jules Verne, brought to life by the captivating narration of Elizabeth Grace and produced by Slumber Studios. 
  Are you struggling to fall asleep? Whether you're dealing with insomnia or a restless mind, this audiobook is crafted to guide you into a deep, restful slumber. 
  So close your eyes, relax, and let Elizabeth Grace's soothing voice lead you through the adventurous expedition to the Earth's core. Experience the excitement, wonder, and awe as Verne's classic tale unfolds, from the perilous underground landscapes to the remarkable discoveries made by the explorers. 
  At Slumber Studios, we specialize in creating relaxing content to help you unwind and fall asleep. This audiobook features a slow, gentle narration and calming background music, ensuring a peaceful journey into dreamland. 
  If you’re seeking a way to relax after a long day, look no further. Simply press play, settle into bed, and let Elizabeth's tranquil narration transport you to the center of the Earth. Wake up feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, ready to embrace a new day.

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  His Wife's Deceased Sister -...

  Frank R Stockton

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  Frank Richard Stockton was born in Philadelphia on 5th April 1834.  
  His father, a Methodist minister, discouraged Stockton’s literary career from an early age.  Feeling unable to go against those wishes it was for many years that Stockton’s income was maintained as a wood engraver.   
  His first work was published in 1867 and his first collection only appeared in 1870.  Despite this late arrival Stockton’s innovative and often far-fetched stories, with a gentle ‘poking fun’ humour were very popular.  Like his contemporary Mark Twain he avoided the scolding, hectoring and moral tones of many other authors and instead gently teased and cajoled his reader to open their eyes to the ills, the greed and the ambitions of the world around them.  His sci-fi stories in particular were far-seeing and inventive including a tale of negative gravity and a bloodless Anglo-US war won by technological feats.  
  Perhaps his most enduring tale though is ‘The Lady, or the Tiger?’ from 1882.  A condemned man is given a choice of being eaten alive or marrying his princess lover.  But he has to choose which door each is behind. 
  Frank R Stockton died in Washington, DC, on 20th April 1902, of a cerebral haemorrhage.  He is buried at The Woodlands in Philadelphia.

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  The Possessed

  Arthur C. Clarke

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  "The Possessed" is a science fiction short story by British writer Arthur C. Clarke, first published in 1953.An alien race is forced to leave their planet in search of a new home. The alien explorers do not travel in a ship but, interestingly enough, they travel as a swarm through space. When they arrive on our planet, they divide into two swarms, one pursuing a search in outer space for another suitable planet while the swarm remaining here searches for intelligent life. This of course was eons ago. They eventually find what they believe is a suitable species, with an interesting outcome.

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