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  Virginia Woolfe 3 Complete Works...

  Virginia Woolf

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  Virginia Woolf's literary legacy shines brightly through her acclaimed novels "Mrs. Dalloway," "To the Lighthouse," and "The Voyage Out." In "Mrs. Dalloway," Woolf skillfully weaves a tapestry of inner thoughts, social constraints, and the complexities of human existence. Through the introspective journey of Clarissa Dalloway, Woolf explores the intricacies of personal identity, the influence of societal expectations, and the enduring power of memory. The novel captures the nuances of everyday life, revealing the hidden desires, regrets, and hopes that shape the characters' lives. 
   
  "To the Lighthouse" stands as a literary masterpiece that captures the ebb and flow of time and the profound transformations that occur within relationships and individuals. Woolf delves into the dynamics of the Ramsay family as they navigate the changing tides of love, loss, and the pursuit of artistic fulfillment. Through vivid imagery and lyrical prose, she explores the intricate workings of human connections and the complexities of human emotions. 
   
  "The Voyage Out" takes readers on a captivating journey of self-discovery and the exploration of gender roles. Through the protagonist Rachel Vinrace, Woolf delves into the limitations and societal expectations placed upon women in the early 20th century. As Rachel embarks on a literal and metaphorical voyage, she grapples with her own desires, intellectual curiosities, and the restrictions imposed by a patriarchal society. Woolf's narrative brilliance shines as she intricately weaves together themes of feminism, self-realization, and the yearning for freedom. 
   
  Across these three novels, Woolf's prose is characterized by its poetic beauty, stream-of-consciousness technique, and keen observation of the human psyche.

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  Lysistrata

  Aristophenes

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  The women of Athens are sick of the Peloponnesian war that has dragged on for year after year after year, causing great hardship to everyone. They decide to deny the men sex until they agree to make peace, using the one thing that perhaps men enjoy more than killing each other. Does it work? Listen and find out. This comedy by Aristophanes was first performed in 411 BC

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  Antigone - Full Cast Drama

  Sophocles

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  "Antigone" is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles in the 5th century BCE. The play is part of a trilogy, but only "Antigone," the third installment, has survived. The narrative revolves around Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, who defies the king's decree and buries her brother Polynices, in defiance of the law. The king, Creon, orders that Polynices' body should remain unburied as punishment for his rebellion against the city. 
   
  Antigone's act of burial is not only an expression of familial loyalty but also an assertion of divine laws over human laws. She believes in the moral duty to honor her brother, even in death and is willing to face the consequences. Creon, however, sees her actions as an affront to his authority and issues a decree that anyone attempting to bury Polynices will be put to death. 
   
  As the plot unfolds, the clash between divine and human laws intensifies. Antigone is caught and brought before Creon, where she staunchly defends her actions. Creon remains resolute in his decision to punish her, regardless of her familial ties. The play explores themes of morality, duty, and the consequences of pride and authoritarian rule. 
   
  Tragedy unfolds as Antigone is sentenced to be entombed alive. The narrative weaves the fates of various characters, including Antigone, Haemon (Creon's son and Antigone's fiancé), and Eurydice (Creon's wife). The play culminates in a series of tragic events, leading to Creon's realization of his own tragic flaw and the devastating consequences of his decisions.

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  Tom Sawyer Abroad

  Mark Twain

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  Tom Sawyer Abroad features Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn in a parody of Jules Verne-esque adventure stories. In the story, Tom, Huck & Jim set sail to Africa in a futuristic hot air balloon, where they survive encounters with lions, robbers & fleas to see some of the world's greatest wonders, including the Pyramids & the Sphinx.Echoing Adventures of Huckleberry Finn & Tom Sawyer, Detective, the story is told using the 1st-person narrative voice of Huck Finn.

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  The Poetry

  Jack London

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  Jack London was an outstanding American writer, publicist and public figure, the author of numerous adventure stories and tales. 
  Jack London is famous for his short stories and novels, but he also enthusiastically studied poetry and even made an attempt to establish a reputation for himself as a poet.

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  No More Parades

  Ford Madox

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  There are not many English novels which deserve to be called great: Parade's End is one of them. — W. H. Auden  
  No More Parades is the second of four in Ford Madox Ford's Parade's End tetralogy, a work that Ford hoped would contribute to the obviating of all future wars. The novel follows Christopher Tietjens, a wealthy British landowner and the last British Tory; his unfaithful wife, Sylvia; and his mistress, Valentine Wannop. Highlighting the tension between traditional values and the new reality of a world marred by war, the novel details Tietjens' turmoils in both his personal life and on the warfront—and what follows when those struggles become one and the same.  
  The Parade's End tetralogy privileges not the conflict of World War I itself, but the impact the war had on its participants and upon society writ large. It is often referred to as one of the greatest 20th century novels, and one of the best depictions of war in literature. The 2012 television adaptation, written by Tom Stoppard and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Rebecca Hall, was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and seven BAFTA Television Awards.

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