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  The House of the Dead

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  The House of the Dead (Russian: Записки из Мёртвого дома, Zapiski iz Myortvovo doma) is a semi-autobiographical novel published in 1860-62 in the journal Vremya by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. It has also been published in English under the titles Notes from the House of the Dead, Memoirs from the House of the Dead and Notes from a Dead House, which are more literal translations of the Russian title.
  The novel portrays the life of convicts in a Siberian prison camp. It is generally considered to be a fictionalised memoir; a loosely-knit collection of descriptions, events and philosophical discussion, organised around theme and character rather than plot, based on Dostoevsky's own experiences as a prisoner in such a setting. Dostoevsky spent four years in a forced-labour prison camp in Siberia following his conviction for involvement in the Petrashevsky Circle. This experience allowed him to describe with great authenticity the conditions of prison life and the characters of the convicts.

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  The Inspired 'Busman - From...

  Elinor Mordaunt

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  Evelyn May Clowes was born on 7th May 1872 in Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire.  
  Growing up in genteel circumstances, her early childhood was spent at Charlton Down House near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and her teenage years near Heythrop in the Cotswolds.  
  She was educated at home by governesses, excelling at German, Latin, Greek, shorthand, landscape painting, and fabric and wallpaper design. 
  In 1897 she went to Mauritius as companion to her cousin Caroline and in 1898 married Maurice Wilhemn Wiehe, the owner of a sugar plantation. She gave birth to two stillborn children. After a few years of marriage, she found life difficult and returned to England. Shortly afterwards she went by herself to Australia, arriving in June 1902 and gave birth to a son a few months later.   
  She lived in Melbourne for about eight years.  To earn a living she took on a wide and varied range of jobs; she edited a woman's fashion paper, wrote short stories and articles, made blouses, designed embroideries, tilled gardens, acted as a housekeeper, and did other artistic work. Her health was not strong, but she undertook any kind of work which would provide a living for herself and her infant son. This gained her an experience of life which was readily put to use in her literary works. 
  Her first book, ‘The Garden of Contentment’, was published in 1902 under her pen-name Elinor Mordaunt. It was the first of many works that covered fiction, short stories, travel and autobiography. 
  She changed her name by deed poll to Evelyn May Mordaunt on 1st July 1915 and gained a further reputation as a writer of short stories for magazines which display both her humour and sense of tragedy. Travel was always high on her priority and the experiences used not only for pleasure but in her writings and, as travel books, ideas in themselves.  
  On 27th January 1933 at Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, she married a retired barrister from Gloucestershire. In her own words, the marriage ‘ended in tragedy.’ 
  Elinor Mordaunt died on 25th June 1942 at the Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. She was 70.

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  The Blue Hotel and Other Stories

  Stephen Crane

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  Stephen Crane's "The Blue Hotel and Other Stories" immerses readers in a vivid exploration of the human psyche and the unpredictable forces of fate. Set against the backdrop of a bleak Nebraska winter, "The Blue Hotel" stands out as a compelling tale of paranoia, misunderstanding, and tragedy. Accompanied by other poignant narratives, Crane masterfully captures the essence of conflict, both internal and external, revealing the profound impact of our perceptions on our reality. A captivating collection that resonates with timeless truths.

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  The Story of a Stuffed Elephant

  Laura Lee Hope

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  "He may be made of plush and cotton, but his heart is as big as a real elephant's!"
  
  Step into the magical world of the toy shop after dark! In The Story of a Stuffed Elephant, we meet a noble creature with soft tusks and a trunk that longs to be hugged. From the moment he is finished by the toy-maker, the Stuffed Elephant dreams of the adventures that await him in the "Great World" outside. His journey takes him from the crowded shelves of a department store to the arms of a playful child, and eventually into the company of other legendary toys like the Calico Clown and the Candy Rabbit. Through triumphs and mishaps, the Stuffed Elephant proves that being "just a toy" is the greatest adventure of all.
  
  The Secret Life of the Playroom: This story is a beautiful exploration of the "Make-Believe" philosophy—the idea that toys have their own adventures and friendships when the nursery lights go out. It encourages children to treat their toys with kindness, showing how a simple stuffed animal can be a brave protector and a loyal friend.
  
  A Window into Vintage Childhood: Written in 1922, this book reflects a world where toys were cherished treasures. It captures the charm of early 20th-century department stores, snowy Christmas mornings, and the simple, enduring joy of a first "best friend" made of cloth.
  
  Lessons in Resilience: The Stuffed Elephant's path isn't always easy. He faces the "perils" of being lost, the fear of the dark, and the uncertainty of new places. His quiet courage and optimistic spirit provide a gentle, comforting narrative that is perfect for bedtime reading.
  
  Give a gift of timeless wonder. Purchase "The Story of a Stuffed Elephant" today.

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  Smoke

  Ivan Turgenev

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  Written by one of Russia’s literary masters, Smoke is both a poignant love story and a brilliant socio-political study. Marked with a barbed wit and a visionary modernism, it became the center of a famous philosophical breach between Turgenev and Dostoevsky. 
  On the brink of marriage, Grigorii Litvinov visits the fashionable European spa of Baden-Baden, a scene dominated by the Russian upper classes. Among them is the beautiful Irina Osinin, Litvinov’s first love, to whom he was engaged ten years earlier. Litvinov’s struggle with a nostalgic passion is set against the background of a society pulled both toward and against change as it feels the influence of the West. 
  A sensitive and intelligent commentary on human nature, Turgenev’s Smoke endures for its high aesthetic standards and its universal qualities of understanding.

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  The Plush Usurper

  E. Nesbit

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  King Alban was a good king, ruling over Albanatolia with kindness, fairness, and above all, efficiency, thanks to the white magic. Everyone had enough to wear, enough to eat, enough to do, and had their washing done for free at the Palace, on Mondays from 10 to 4. One day, the king's lavish and vain long-lost brother returned to the kingdom to bring a bit of colour to the realm with his own particular brand of magic, while stirring up discontent among the citizens, so that he might take the throne for himself.  This amusing allegory by E. Nesbit explores themes of political propaganda, populism and responsible leadership, all told with Nesbit's signature charm, wit and whimsy. The Plush Usurper was first published in Nine Unlikely Tales, 1901.

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