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  The Flying Fish

  D H Lawrence

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  'The Flying Fish' is unfinished but tells the story of an Englishman, Gethin Day, returning home after years in South America. There is a hint of the home-sickness Lawrence may have felt during his long exile. The bulk of the story is the time spent on the ship which is taking Day back to England. It is a ship of fools, a 'plague ship' and the only positive note is the joy Day sees in the play of the flying fish and porpoises around the ship. It is tantalising to speculate how Day would have adapted to English life again, confined to an old house in an old country.

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  Oscar Wilde - Short Stories

  Oscar Wilde

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  Welcome to the enchanting world of Oscar Wilde's timeless tales, now available in the captivating digital audiobook version of "Oscar Wilde - Short Stories"! Immerse yourself in the genius of Wilde's storytelling as you explore three beloved classics: "The Canterville Ghost," "The Fisherman and His Soul," and "The Devoted Friend." 
   
  Step into the realms of whimsy, wit, and wisdom with "The Canterville Ghost," a delightful blend of humor and the supernatural. Follow the misadventures of an American family as they encounter the stubbornly persistent ghost of Sir Simon, revealing unexpected twists and heartwarming moments along the way. 
   
  Venture into the mystical journey of "The Fisherman and His Soul," a poignant allegory exploring the conflict between the spiritual and the material. Join a young fisherman as he sacrifices everything for love, encountering mermaids, temptation, and the ultimate pursuit of true freedom. 
   
  Delve into the thought-provoking fable of "The Devoted Friend," a tale that explores the dynamics of friendship, kindness, and selflessness. Witness the evolving relationship between a selfless linnet and a materialistic water-rat, unraveling profound lessons about the true nature of generosity.

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  Christs in the Tirol

  D H Lawrence

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  'Christs in the Tirol' is more of an essay on this peculiar art form than a short story, it is included in this series as forming part of Lawrence's record of his wanderings in Europe and partly as a record of Lawrence's attitude to religion and death and foreshadowing his own eventual suffering and death.

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  Ivanhoe

  Walter Scott

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  "A kingdom divided, a knight disinherited, and the return of a King."
  
  England is a land of tension. While King Richard the Lionheart languishes in an Austrian prison, his brother Prince John plots to seize the crown, fanning the flames of hatred between the conquered Saxons and the ruling Normans. Into this volatile world returns Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a Saxon knight cast out by his father for his loyalty to the Norman King. From the thrilling tournament at Ashby-de-la-Zouch to the siege of Torquilstone Castle, Ivanhoe brings the 1190s to life with unrivaled color. Featuring legendary figures like Robin Hood (Locksley) and the heroic Rebecca of York, Scott's novel is a pulse-pounding journey through a world of outlaws, Templars, and the code of honor that binds them.
  
  The Rebirth of Robin Hood: Sir Walter Scott is largely responsible for the modern image of Robin Hood as a noble outlaw and a brilliant archer. By weaving "Locksley" into the political struggle of the novel, Scott transformed a collection of folk ballads into a cohesive national myth that still dominates our screens today.
  
  The Complexity of Chivalry: While the novel celebrates bravery, it also questions the cost of the knightly code. Through the tragic figure of Rebecca, the Jewish healer, Scott explores prejudice and religious intolerance, making Ivanhoe a surprisingly modern critique of societal divisions.
  
  Why It Is a Literary Landmark: Ivanhoe did for the Middle Ages what Star Wars did for space; it created an entire aesthetic of heroism. It moved historical fiction away from dry facts and into the realm of high adventure, making it a foundation stone for all fantasy and historical drama that followed.
  
  Answer the call of the trumpet. Purchase "Ivanhoe" today.

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  Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

  Lew Wallace

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  Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ considered "the most influential Christian book of the nineteenth century". It became a best-selling American novel and remained at the top of the bestseller lists until the publication of Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind.The story recounts in descriptive detail the adventures of Judah Ben-Hur, a fictional Jewish prince from Jerusalem who is enslaved by the Romans at the beginning of the 1st century and becomes a charioteer and a Christian. Running in parallel with Judah's narrative is the unfolding story of Jesus, who comes from the same region and is a similar age. The novel reflects themes of betrayal, conviction, and redemption, with a revenge plot that leads to a story of love and compassion.

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  Gulliver's Travels

  Jonathan Swift

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  Jonathan Swift invites readers on an unforgettable journey with Lemuel Gulliver, a ship's surgeon whose adventures span fantastical realms. Encountering societies from the minuscule Lilliputians to the towering Brobdingnagians, and the rational Houyhnhnms to the barbaric Yahoos, Gulliver's experiences satirize the eccentricities and defects of human civilization. Swift's biting humor and insightful critique craft a timeless exploration of humanity's virtues and vices.

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