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  The Classic Collection of Isaac...

  Isaac Asimov

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  Dive into the imaginative universe of one of science fiction's most celebrated authors with "The Classic Collection of Isaac Asimov." This illustrated anthology features a selection of Asimov's most captivating stories, including "Youth," "Let's Get Together," "Robot AL-76 Goes Astray," "Super-Neutron," and "Ring Around the Sun," among others. Asimov's masterful storytelling explores profound themes such as the intricacies of human-robot interactions, the complexities of youth and maturity, and the wonders of the cosmos. Each tale is imbued with Asimov's signature wit and intellectual depth, inviting readers to ponder the implications of technology and the future of humanity. Contents:YouthLet's Get TogetherRobot AL-76 Goes AstraySuper-NeutronRing Around the SunHistoryTime PussyThe Secret SenseChristmas On Ganymede

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  The Blithedale Romance

  Nathaniel Hawthorne

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  The Blithedale Romance by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a compelling exploration of utopian ideals, human relationships, and the complexities of human nature. Set against the backdrop of a fictional communal experiment inspired by the real-life Brook Farm, this story weaves themes of love, ambition, and social reform into a tapestry of intrigue and emotional depth.
   
  The narrative follows Miles Coverdale, a poet who joins the Blithedale community in search of simplicity and connection. Through his eyes, we encounter a cast of enigmatic characters: the passionate reformer Hollingsworth, the ethereal and mysterious Zenobia, and the gentle but secretive Priscilla. As their lives intertwine, the idyllic vision of the community begins to unravel, revealing personal ambitions, hidden motives, and tragic consequences.
   
  Hawthorne's prose is richly descriptive, blending romanticism with psychological insight. The novel challenges readers to reflect on the conflicts between individual desires and collective aspirations, the nature of sacrifice, and the price of idealism.
   
  This audiobook version brings Hawthorne's timeless classic to life, making it an accessible and engaging experience for modern audiences. Whether you're captivated by tales of idealism gone awry, intrigued by the interplay of human emotion, or drawn to the literary craftsmanship of one of America's greatest authors, The Blithedale Romance offers an unforgettable journey into the human spirit.

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  Tono-Bungay - Book the Second:...

  H. G. Wells

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  Herbert George "H. G." Wells (1866 - 1946) was an English writer.
  He was prolific in many genres, including the novel, history, politics, social commentary, and textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is called a "father of science fiction"
  BOOK THE SECOND: THE RISE OF TONO-BUNGAY: I came to live in London, as I shall tell you, when I was nearly twenty-two. Wimblehurst dwindles in perspective, is now in this book a little place far off, Bladesover no more than a small pinkish speck of frontage among the distant Kentish hills; the scene broadens out, becomes multitudinous and limitless, full of the sense of vast irrelevant movement. I do not remember my second coming to London as I do my first, for my early impressions, save that an October memory of softened amber sunshine stands out, amber sunshine falling on grey house fronts I know not where. That, and a sense of a large tranquillity.

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  Napoleon of Notting Hill The -...

  G. K. Chesterton

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  In a London of the future, the drudgery of capitalism and bureaucracy have worn the human spirit down to the point where it can barely stand. When a pint-sized clerk named Auberon Quinn is randomly selected as head of state, he decides to turn London into a medieval carnival for his own amusement. One man, Adam Wayne, takes the new order of things seriously, organizing a Notting Hill army to fight invaders from other neighborhoods. At first his project baffles everyone, but eventually his dedication proves infectious, with delightful results. First published in 1904, The Napoleon of Notting Hill was Chesterton's first novel. It has been called the best first novel by any author in the twentieth century. Newly designed and typeset by Waking Lion Press.
  THE NAPOLEON OF NOTTING HILL BOOK 1: The human race, to which so many of my readers belong, has been playing at children's games from the beginning, and will probably do it till the end, which is a nuisance for the few people who grow up.

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  The Darling Buds of May

  H. E. Bates

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  The rich spirit of an English junk dealer and his family is challenged by the arrival of the tax collector in this humorous and heartwarming classic. Beneath the sunny, cloudless skies of Kent, the Larkin household—Pop, Ma, and their six children—enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Pop works as a junk dealer and keeps the farm to feed his brood, while Ma cooks the meals and minds the children. While the family may not seem to have much, they more than make up for it in joyous spirit—and bountiful feasts. All of that could change, however, when a stranger appears on their farm. Cedric Charlton from Inland Revenue has come to inquire why the Larkins failed to file income tax for the previous year. But Charlton’s plans hit a snag when the eldest Larkin daughter, Mariette, takes a liking to him—and he to her. Now, if the Larkins and country living can charm Charlton, perhaps he will forget about every last pound they owe . . . “A pulsing comedy of country manners. A five-alarm blaze of a book. Just about perfick.” —Time “A gently, anarchic, wish-fulfilling daydream.” —The Times (London)

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  The Age of Innocence

  Edith Wharton

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  Winner of the 1921 Pulitzer Prize, The Age of Innocence is Edith Wharton's masterful portrait of desire and betrayal during the sumptuous Golden Age of Old New York, a time when society people "dreaded scandal more than disease."
  
  This is Newland Archer's world as he prepares to marry the beautiful but conventional May Welland. But when the mysterious Countess Ellen Olenska returns to New York after a disastrous marriage, Archer falls deeply in love with her. Torn between duty and passion, Archer struggles to make a decision that will either courageously define his life—or mercilessly destroy it.

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