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Sallie McBride takes charge of a grim orphanage, determined to transform the lives of its inhabitants through reform and sheer force of will. Amidst the challenges of administration and a grumpy Scottish doctor, she discovers a sense of purpose she never expected. This epistolary sequel is a spirited look at social activism and the power of compassion.
Embark on an extraordinary adventure with "Gulliver's Travels," the timeless satire by Jonathan Swift, brought to life by the engaging narration of Ram Ranjini. This classic tale follows Lemuel Gulliver, a ship’s surgeon who finds himself cast away on strange and fantastical lands, each with its own unique culture and peculiarities. From the miniature people of Lilliput to the giant inhabitants of Brobdingnag, Gulliver's journeys offer a sharp and witty commentary on human nature, society, and the absurdities of the world. Swift’s masterful storytelling and keen observations make "Gulliver's Travels" as relevant today as it was when first published in 1726. Ram Ranjini’s dynamic narration captures the humor, drama, and intrigue of Gulliver’s adventures, making this audiobook a captivating experience for listeners of all ages. Whether you’re exploring this classic for the first time or revisiting its familiar landscapes, this rendition of "Gulliver's Travels" promises to entertain, enlighten, and inspire. Perfect for fans of classic literature, satire, and adventure stories, "Gulliver's Travels" is an essential addition to any audiobook collection. Join Gulliver on his remarkable voyages and discover why this tale has endured for centuries.Mostra libro
Like Euripides' Trojan Women, this play takes place after the sack of Troy. Hecuba, widow of King Priam, suffers the loss of her daughter Polyxena and her son Polydore, and is hungry for revenge on those who have wronged her. Summary by Elizabeth KlettCast of Characters:Ghost of Polydore: Rob BoardHecuba: Elizabeth KlettChorus: RapunzelinaPolyxena: Kristin GjerløwUlysses: alanmapstoneTalthybius: ToddAttendant: Mary KayAgamemnon: Larry WilsonPolymestor: davidprNarrator: MaryAnnMostra libro
Margaret Gabrielle Vere Campbell was born on 1st November 1885 on Hayling Island in Hampshire. Her childhood was fraught with problems, her alcoholic father left early in her life and was later found dead on a London Street. Life thereafter was poverty with an uncaring mother. However, her talents took her to the Slade School of Fine Art and later to study in Paris. Her first fiction, written at a mere 16, was a violent medieval historical novel, ‘The Viper of Milan’. Initially rejected by several publishers it went on to become a best-seller After this her prolific writings were the main financial support for the family. Her literary output numbered over 150 volumes, mainly under the pseudonym of Marjorie Bowen but she also used the names Joseph Shearing, George R Preedy, John Winch, Robert Paye and Margaret Campbell. Within this output she assigned the pseudonyms to the various genres she worked across, from Historical fiction to supernatural short stories. Perhaps her best known work is the 1909 book ‘Black Magic’, a Gothic horror novel about a medieval witch. Several of her works were also adapted into films. She was married twice. The first to Zefferino Emilio Constanza (they had two children), who died of tuberculosis, and then to Arthur L Long (and another two children) Marjorie Bowen died on 23rd December 1952 at St Charles Hospital in North Kensington, London after suffering serious concussion from a fall in her bedroom. She was 67.Mostra libro
Sherlock Holmes - The Novels includes the 4 full-length novels featuring Sherlock Holmes. Sherlock Holmes is a fictional private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Referring to himself as a "consulting detective" in the stories, Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard. First appearing in print in 1887's A Study in Scarlet, the character's popularity became widespread with the first series of short stories in The Strand Magazine, beginning with A Scandal in Bohemia in 1891; additional tales appeared from then until 1927, eventually totalling four novels and 56 short stories. All but one are set in the Victorian or Edwardian eras, between about 1880 and 1914. Most are narrated by the character of Holmes's friend and biographer Dr. Watson, who usually accompanies Holmes during his investigations and often shares quarters with him at the address of 221B Baker Street, London, where many of the stories begin. Included in this collection: 1. A Study in Scarlet (1887) 2. The Sign of the Four (1890) 3. The Hound of the Baskervilles (1902) 4. The Valley of Fear (1915)Mostra libro
From a future of electronic doas and AI psychotherapists, sense-activated communion with forests and a portal to realms undersea, to a reimagined origin and afterlife—editor and translator Nazry Bahrawi brings together an exciting selection of never-before translated and new Malay spec-fic stories by established and emerging writers from Singapore. Especially in an anglophone-dominated genre, very little of Malay speculative fiction from Singapore is known to readers here and beyond. Yet contemporary Bahasa literature here is steeped in spec-fic writing that can account as a literary movement (aliran)—and unmistakably draws from the minority Malay experience in a city obsessed with progress.Mostra libro
A Gothic Horror of the Vampire, predating Dracula by some 26 years. Carmilla is a tale of creeping horror, narrated by a young girl, who finds herself beset by a mysterious illness, that her newfound and mysterious friend, Carmilla surely can't have anything to do with... Considered one of the founding works within the Vampire genre, its influence can be found throughout popular horror fiction and other media. Written by Sheridan Le Fanu and narrated by Michael Ward.Mostra libro
