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  The House of the Wolfings

  William Morris

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  William Morris was a British textile designer, poet, novelist, translator, and socialist activist associated with the British Arts and Crafts Movement. He was a major contributor to the revival of traditional British textile arts and methods of production. His literary contributions helped to establish the modern fantasy genre, while he played a significant role propagating the early socialist movement in Britain. Morris was born in Walthamstow, Essex to a wealthy middle-class family. He came under the strong influence of medievalism while studying Classics at Oxford University, there joining the Birmingham Set. After university, he trained as an architect, married Jane Burden, and developed close friendships with Pre-Raphaelite artists Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti and with Neo-Gothic architect Philip Webb.

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  The Petchenyeg

  Anton Chekhov

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  The story was written during Chekhov's stay in Nice.  It was first published on November 2, 1897, in issue No. 303 of Russkikh Vedomosti. Chekhov later included an edited version of the story in the ninth volume of his collection of works, published by Adolf Marx in 1899-1901.

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  Frankenstein

  Mary Shelley

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  Far from its popular image, the story of Frankenstein as told by Mary Shelley is not a tale that finds horror in a hideous "monster" or a "crazed" scientist. The darkness in the narrative is found in the profound loneliness of both Creator and Created as they seek one another in a tragic cycle of unfulfilled longing and revenge. 
  This powerful novel, first published in 1818, still surprises and shocks us with the fundamental questions about the moral boundaries of human discovery and helps us to question what it means to be human.

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  Death Comes for the Archbishop

  Willa Cather

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  In 1851, Father Jean Marie Latour becomes the Apostolic Vicar to New Mexico. While the area is American by law, it's still Mexican and Indian by custom and belief. During the years that follow, Latour tirelessly but gently spreads his faith while facing external and internal obstacles. Loosely based on the life of Jean-Baptiste Lamy and the construction of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, this novel chronicles the events that occur after the capture of the southwest by American forces during the Mexican-American war.

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  King Arthur - A Retelling

  Joseph Comyns Carr

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  A retelling of the classic legend of King Arthur, Guinevere & Sir Lancelot. A 4 Act Drama 
   
  Introducing the mesmerizing digital audio version of "King Arthur: A Retelling of the Classic Legend" by Joseph Comyns Carr. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Camelot, where honor, love, and destiny collide in a riveting four-act drama. 
   
  Step into a realm where knights wield swords and chivalry, where queens possess untamed beauty, and where the fate of a kingdom hangs in the balance. This digital audio adaptation brings Carr's captivating work to life, allowing you to experience the legendary tale in a whole new way. 
   
  Through the power of audio, you'll be transported to the grand halls of King Arthur's court, where the ambitious King strives to forge a kingdom united under the principles of justice and virtue. The resonant voices of the talented cast will breathe life into the iconic characters, painting vivid images in your mind's eye and immersing you in their emotional journeys. 
   
  Feel the palpable tension as Arthur and his noble knights face their greatest challenges, battling against dark forces and treachery that threaten to tear apart the very fabric of Camelot. Witness the passionate love triangle between Arthur, the beautiful Guinevere, and the valiant Sir Lancelot, as they navigate conflicting loyalties and the relentless pursuit of their desires. 
   
  This digital audio version of "King Arthur" brings the narrative alive through richly layered sound effects, transporting you to the battlefield, the mythical Avalon, and the majestic Round Table. 

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  20'000 Leagues Under the Sea

  Jules Verne

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  Originally serialized from March 1869 through June 1870 in Pierre-Jules Hetzel's fortnightly periodical, the Magasin d'éducation et de récréation and wildly acclaimed on it's release, 20,000 Leagues under the Sea is perhaps Jules Verne most well known title. 
  The world is abuzz with tales of a giant mysterious marine animal, roaming the waterways of the worlds, a menace to shipping. The American Government sends out the Frigate "Abraham Lincoln" to hunt the beast. Aboard is the scientist Professor Arronax, his manservant Conceil and the famed Canadian Whaler; Ned Land. 
  However these three soon discover that far from being a gigantic Narwhale, the object is in fact a fabulous underwater vessel, built and captained by the mysterious Captain Nemo. As he takes the three on a marvellous underwater tour of the world, will they ever be able to escape back to civilisation? 
  Narrated by Michael Ward.

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