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  Frankenstein

  Mary Shelley

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  Embark on a thrilling journey into the depths of human ambition and hubris with "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this timeless masterpiece of Gothic literature, listeners will be transported to the eerie landscapes of 19th-century Europe, where the ambitious scientist Victor Frankenstein brings to life a creature of his own making. 
  As the story unfolds, listeners will follow the tragic consequences of Frankenstein's reckless experiment, as his creation, rejected and tormented by society, seeks vengeance against his creator. Through Shelley's haunting prose and richly drawn characters, "Frankenstein" explores themes of creation, responsibility, and the nature of humanity itself. 
  Perfect for fans of classic literature and psychological horror, this audiobook delivers a spellbinding performance that will keep listeners on the edge of their seats. Whether you're revisiting this iconic tale or experiencing it for the first time, "Frankenstein" promises to captivate and chill you to the bone. 
  So, if you're ready to experience a tale of ambition, obsession, and the consequences of playing god, start listening to "Frankenstein" today and immerse yourself in one of the greatest works of Gothic fiction ever written. Start Listening to "Frankenstein" today!

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  Some Christmas Stories

  Charles Dickens

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  Some Christmas Stories by Charles Dickensis a collection of beautiful holiday stories first published in 1853 United Kingdom. Be inspired and moved by prose written in times long gone. Classic works of literature have memorable characters and offer profound and eternal reflections about the human condition.
  Contents: A Christmas Tree / What Christmas is as We Grow Older / The Poor Relation's Story / The Child's Story / The Schoolboy's Story / Nobody's Story

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  La Constantin

  Alexandre Dumas

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  "La Constantin" by Alexandre Dumas is a tale of intrigue, ambition, and betrayal set in the vibrant world of 19th-century theater. The story follows La Constantin, a talented and ambitious actress whose rise to fame is fraught with personal and professional challenges. As she navigates the complexities of love, rivalry, and societal expectations, her journey becomes a battleground for identity and independence. Dumas masterfully explores themes of art, passion, and the sacrifices demanded by success, painting a vivid picture of the theatrical world and its larger-than-life personalities. A blend of drama and emotion, the novel delves into the tension between authenticity and ambition, celebrating the resilience of those who dare to pursue their dreams against all odds.

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  A Society - From their pens to...

  Virginia Woolf

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  Adeline Virginia Woolf was born on the 25th January 1882 in South Kensington in London. 
  Although lauded as a founder of modernist writing with such classics as ‘Orlando’, ‘Mrs Dalloway’ and ‘To the Lighthouse’ and, of course, many classic short stories, her background is filled with elements of tragedy that she somehow overcame to become such a revered writer.   Her mother died when she was 13, her half-sister Stella two years later and with it her first of several nervous breakdowns.  Appallingly it was later found that three of her half-brothers had sexually abused her so darkness must have seemed ever present.   
  She began writing professionally at age 20 but her father’s death two years later brought a complete mental collapse and she was briefly institutionalised.  Somehow she found within herself a literary career and with it great innovations in writing; she was a pioneer of “stream of consciousness”.    
  Her tight circle of friends were the founders of the Bloomsbury Group, a movement whose legacy still influences across the arts and society in many way to this day.   
  Whilst the dark periods continued to interrupt her emotional state her rate of work never ceased.  Until, on 28th March 1941, Woolf put on her overcoat, filled up its pockets with stones, and walked into the River Ouse, in Lewes, East Sussex and drowned herself.  Her body was not recovered until the 18th April.  She was 59. 
  She left behind a note which read in part “Dearest, I feel certain that I am going mad again.  I feel we can't go through another of those terrible times.  And I shan't recover this time.  I begin to hear voices, and I can't concentrate.  So I am doing what seems the best thing to do”.

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  Raven The - Story Time Episode...

  Brothers Grimm

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  In the forest, a man heard a raven tell him she was an enchanted princess, and he could deliver her if he went to a certain cottage and accepted no food from the old woman there. The raven would drive by in a carriage every day for three days. If he remained awake, he would break the spell.

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  Mrs Dalloway

  Virginia Woolf

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  Mrs Dalloway is a novel by Virginia Woolf, published on 14 May 1925, that details a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a fictional upper-class woman in post-First World War England. It is one of Woolf's best-known novels. 
   
  The working title of Mrs Dalloway was The Hours. The novel began as two short stories, "Mrs Dalloway in Bond Street" and the unfinished "The Prime Minister". The book describes Clarissa's preparations for a party she will host in the evening, and the ensuing party. With an interior perspective, the story travels forwards and backwards in time, to construct an image of Clarissa's life and of the inter-war social structure. The novel addresses the nature of time in personal experience through multiple interwoven stories. 
   
  In October 2005, Mrs Dalloway was included on TIME Magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels written since its first issue in 1923. 
   
  Woolf began writing professionally in 1900. After her father's death in 1904, the Stephen family moved from Kensington to the more bohemian Bloomsbury, where, in conjunction with the brothers' intellectual friends, they formed the artistic and literary Bloomsbury Group. In 1912, she married Leonard Woolf, and in 1917, the couple founded the Hogarth Press, which published much of her work. They rented a home in Sussex and moved there permanently in 1940. Woolf had romantic relationships with women, including Vita Sackville-West, who also published her books through Hogarth Press. Both women's literature became inspired by their relationship, which lasted until Woolf's death. 
   
  A beautifully wrought audiobook exclusive treasure.

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