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  Alice in wonderland - The...

  Louis Carroll

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  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a timeless classic that has captivated generations of readers with it's whimsical characters, clever wordplay, and surreal adventures. With the original illustrations by John Tenniel, this edition brings the story to life in all its magical glory. 
  Follow Alice as she goes down the rabbit hole into a fantastical world of talking animals, playing cards, and mad hatters. Along the way, she encounters a host of unforgettable characters, from the Cheshire Cat to the Queen of Hearts, all rendered in Tenniel's iconic illustrations. 
  First published in 1865, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has been enchanting readers for over 150 years. With its timeless themes of curiosity, imagination, and the power of the mind, this beloved classic continues to inspire and delight readers of all ages. 
  Experience the wonder and magic of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this beautifully illustrated edition featuring the original illustrations by John Tenniel. It's the perfect addition to any bookshelf and a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure.

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  Orlando - A Biography

  Virginia Woolf

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  At the beginning of Virginia Woolf's fantastical and satirical 1928 novel, Orlando is a young nobleman in Elizabethan England. At the age of 30, Orlando awakens to have found he's now a woman. Moving through the following centuries, the novel stretches over 300 years, during which time Orlando meets several key figures of English literary history.

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  How Treason Came to Russia -...

  Rainer Maria Rilke

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  René Karl Wilhelm Johann Josef Maria Rilke was born into a troubled marriage on the 4th December 1875 in Prague, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.  His mother, having previously lost a baby girl, would dress the young boy up in girl’s clothing.   
  Later his father dispatched him to a military academy at age 10 but after a miserable 5 years the young Rilke left due to illness and instead entered first Prague and then Munich and finally Berlin university to study art history, philosophy and literature. 
  His initial forays into literature was in poetry.  His intense, mystical and lyrical style was much admired and over time inspired many in succeeding generations.    
  His short prose collection ‘Stories of God’, written in an impassioned burst over several nights was published in 1900 and offers a beguiling view of much of Rilke’s influences and outlook.  
  The following year he married the pioneering sculptor and artist Clara Westhoff.  The union produced one child, a daughter Ruth.   
  He lived in Paris for most of the Century’s first decade where he mixed with many great minds of the time.  Although he continued to write he also worked as a secretary to the sculptor, Rodin.   
  It was only after they settled in Switzerland in 1919 that his writing output was in full flow.  Here he wrote profusely in both German and French, which included much on his previous travels, his left-wing sympathies, his religious and existential thoughts, all part of a unique and consummate style. 
  From 1923 on, Rilke increasingly struggled with his health which was now in constant decline and often spent time rehabilitating at a sanatorium.   
  Rainer Maria Rilke died of leukaemia on the 29th December 1926 in Montreux, Switzerland.  He was 51.

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  Wonderful Wizard of Oz – A...

  L. Frank Baum, British Narration...

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  Step into the timeless world of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, a beloved classic brought to life through calm and immersive British narration. 
  Follow Dorothy and her companions on a remarkable journey through the Land of Oz, a story filled with imagination, warmth, and unforgettable characters that have inspired generations of listeners. This full audiobook offers a rich and engaging way to experience one of the most iconic works of classic literature. 
  Narrated in a clear and soothing British voice, this edition is designed for relaxed and flexible listening, whether you are fully immersed in the story, unwinding in the evening, or enjoying it as gentle background listening during quiet moments. 
  With its steady pacing and calming tone, this audiobook is especially well suited for relaxation, stress relief, and even bedtime listening, while still preserving the depth and charm of the original story. 
  Perfect for fans of classic literature, British narration, relaxing audiobooks, bedtime stories, and calm background listening experiences. 
  Part of the British Bedtime Classics collection, created for immersive and peaceful listening you can enjoy again and again. 
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  Silence

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Silence: Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories.
  
  There are some qualities—some incorporate things,
  That have a double life, which thus is made
  A type of that twin entity which springs
  From matter and light, evinced in solid and shade.

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  Silas Marner

  George Eliot

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  In the town of Reveloe, there lives a man called Silas Marner. A strange little man, a weaver by trade, and seen with suspicion by the other villagers. He's been beset by bad luck all his life. Cast out of his simple religious life in Lantern Yard, and then returns home to find his money stolen.But then, on new years day, his luck changes when he finds a small child sitting before his hearth...Published in 1861, this was the third novel by George Elliot, and delves into the topics of religion, industrialisation and community, and was praised at the time for its realism.Narrated by Michael Ward.

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