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  The Iliad

  Homer

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  The Iliad is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. As with the Odyssey, the poem is divided into 24 books and was written in dactylic hexameter. It contains 15,693 lines in its most widely accepted version. Set towards the end of the Trojan War, a ten-year siege of the city of Troy by a coalition of Mycenaean Greek states, the poem depicts significant events in the siege's final weeks. In particular, it depicts a fierce quarrel between King Agamemnon and a celebrated warrior, Achilles. It is a central part of the Epic Cycle. The Iliad is often regarded as the first substantial piece of European literature.The Iliad and the Odyssey were likely written down in Homeric Greek, a literary amalgam of Ionic Greek and other dialects, probably around the late 8th or early 7th century BC. Homer's authorship was infrequently questioned in antiquity, but contemporary scholarship predominantly assumes that the Iliad and the Odyssey were composed independently and that the stories formed as part of a long oral tradition. Given widespread illiteracy,audiences were more likely to have heard the poem than read it; it was performed by professional reciters of Homer known as rhapsodes.America.

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  The Tell-Tale Heart

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe first published in 1843. It follows an unnamed narrator who insists on his sanity after murdering an old man with a "vulture eye". The murder is carefully calculated, and the murderer hides the body by cutting it into pieces and hiding it under the floorboards. Ultimately the narrator's guilt manifests itself in the hallucination that the man's heart is still beating under the floorboards.
  The story was first published in James Russell Lowell's The Pioneer in January 1843. "The Tell-Tale Heart" is widely considered a classic of the Gothic fiction genre and one of Poe's most famous short stories.

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  The Adjuster

  F Scott itzgerald

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  The Adjuster by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a poignant exploration of love, betrayal, and the emotional struggles of a woman navigating the complexities of marriage and societal expectations in the Jazz Age. As she confronts the choices that have shaped her life, she begins to question her place in the world and the meaning of happiness. Fitzgerald’s masterful prose captures the glamour and disillusionment of the 1920s, weaving a bittersweet tale of emotional turmoil and self-reflection. 
  Narrated by Julie Ann Marra, this audiobook brings to life the elegance and emotional depth of Fitzgerald’s writing, drawing listeners into the complex world of his unforgettable characters. 
  Perfect for fans of classic literature, Jazz Age stories, and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless exploration of the human condition, The Adjuster is a captivating tale of love and loss.

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  The Penance

  Saki Saki

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  In a quaint rural setting, Octavian Ruttle is a well-meaning but somewhat oblivious man whose life takes a dark turn when he is compelled to kill a tabby cat that has been preying on his chickens. Despite his amiable nature, Octavian feels guilt and unease about his actions, especially when he learns that the cat belonged to three children living in a nearby house.

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  Grownup Matters

  Vsevolod Garshin

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  Much like his stories for children, Vsevolod Garshin's grownup prose may not always be easy to read due to difficult subject matter he tends to pick for his narratives. It is, however, always beautifully written and fascinating.

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  Dark Tales of Mystery & Suspense...

  Alan Nelson, Charles Hilan...

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  A collection of those intriguing thrillers that keep us on the edge of our seats. 
  Contents: 
  "Man in a Hurry" by Alan Nelson 
  The pudgy little man was always hurrying. 
  "Bitter Gold" by B. C. Bridges 
  A brief, grim tale of Siberia. 
  "The Gray Rider" by Charles Hilan Craig 
  The strange tale of a famous racing driver. 
  "What Is It?" by Charles M. Morris 
  Retribution, swift and terrible. 
  "The Sixth Tree" by E. L. Stewart 
  The weirdest game that ever was played. 
  "His Brother's Keeper" by George Fielding Eliot 
  A not-so-typical case of jealousy. 
  "Country House" by Ewen Whyte 
  A strange rendezvous with the beauty of the country. 
  "Murder Man" by Ewen Whyte 
  This perfect killing. 
  "They've Got a Killer View" by Ian Gordon 
  A woman adds her name to a strange waiting list. 
  "Croatan" by Malcolm Ferguson 
  Creatures summoned from outer eons. 
  "Stranger at Dusk" by Malcolm Kenneth Murchie 
  The plight of a boy visited by a mysterious stranger. 
  "The Three Marked Pennies" by Mary Elizabeth Counselman 
  A strange destiny awaited the holders of the pennies. 
  "Piecemeal" by Oscar Cook 
  He slipped in a pool of blood... 
  "The Oval Portrait" by Edgar Allan Poe 
  An odd portrait in a chateau. 
  "The Oblong Box" by Edgar Allan Poe 
  A sea voyage and a peculiar, pine box.

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