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  Great Expectations

  Charles Dickens

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  "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens is a novel written in the mid-19th century during the Victorian era. The story follows the life of a young orphan named Philip "Pip" Pirrip as he navigates social classes, personal ambitions, and the complexities of human relationships.  
  The narrative begins with Pip's fateful encounter with an escaped convict, setting the stage for themes of ambition, morality, and transformation. In the opening of the novel, Pip wanders through a churchyard, reflecting on his family history as revealed by the tombstones. His innocent musings are abruptly interrupted by a terrifying confrontation with a convict who demands food and a file, instilling fear in Pip.  
  As Pip grapples with the fear of being caught stealing food for the convict and the horror of his surroundings, we are drawn into the bleak marshes that significantly shape his childhood. This intense encounter not only establishes a sense of danger but also foreshadows Pip's future entanglements with crime and class disparity, as he later must navigate his relationships with individuals from both the convict's world and his own lower-class upbringing.

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  Island of Doctor Moreau The -...

  H. G. Wells, Classic Audiobooks,...

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  H.G. Wells' The Island of Doctor Moreau is a chilling and thought-provoking science fiction novel that explores the dark boundaries between science, ethics, and humanity. After a shipwreck, Edward Prendick finds himself stranded on a mysterious island governed by the eccentric and unsettling Dr. Moreau — a scientist who conducts gruesome experiments to transform animals into humanoid creatures. As Prendick uncovers the horrifying truth behind Moreau's creations, he is forced to confront profound questions about evolution, morality, and what it means to be human.The novel masterfully combines elements of horror, science fiction, and philosophical allegory. Wells uses the remote island setting to examine themes of cruelty, identity, and the thin veneer of civilization. First published in 1896, The Island of Doctor Moreau remains a timeless classic that challenges readers to reflect on the ethical limits of scientific ambition.

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  The Raven

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  "And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting ..."
  
  Written by Edgar Allan Poe and published in 1845, The Raven is one of the most famous poems in American literature. This gothic narrative poem follows a grieving scholar's descent into madness after a mysterious raven enters his study and answers his tormenting questions with the single, haunting word, "Nevermore".
  Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer, poet, editor and literary critic known for his dark, atmospheric tales and haunting poetry. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in American literature, Poe helped shape the horror and science-fiction genres and is widely credited with inventing detective fiction in his 1841 short story, Murders in the Rue Morgue. Despite a life marked by personal tragedy and financial hardship, Poe produced a number of enduring classics such as TheRaven, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Fall of the House of Usher, and since his somewhat mysterious death, he and his writings have had a wide-ranging influence in popular culture. In 1946, the Mystery Writers of America established the annual Edgar award, which honour the best in mystery fiction, non-fiction and film

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  The Secret Adversary

  Agatha Christie

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  A missing girl, a secret document, and a shadowy enemy who will kill to stay hidden—Tommy and Tuppence have just walked into the most dangerous adventure of their lives.
  What begins as a simple business scheme quickly turns into a high-stakes race against a ruthless mastermind known only as Mr. Brown. With political power hanging in the balance, the spirited young duo plunge into a world of spies, disguises, coded messages, and deadly traps.
  
  Praised as "a fast, witty thriller with irresistible charm," this novel introduces two of Christie's most beloved characters—bold, clever, and wonderfully unpredictable. Their chemistry, humor, and daring make the mystery as entertaining as it is suspenseful.
  
  Perfect for readers who love thrilling twists, energetic characters, and espionage-style intrigue, this story keeps the tension high until the final shocking reveal.
  
  Dive into the mystery now—and join Tommy and Tuppence as they chase the adversary no one else can catch.

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  A Chameleon - From their pens to...

  Anton Chekhov

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  Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was born on 29th January 1860 in Taganrog, on the south coast of Russia.  
  His family life was difficult; his father was strict and over-bearing but his mother was a passionate story-teller, a subject Chekhov warmed to. As he later said; ‘our talents we got from our father, but our soul from our mother’.  
  At school Chekhov was distinctly average. At 16 his father mis-managed his finances and was declared bankrupt. His family fled to Moscow. Chekhov remained and eked out a living by various means, including writing and selling short sketches to newspapers, to finish his schooling. That completed and with a scholarship to Moscow University obtained he rejoined his family. 
  He was able to help support them by selling satirical sketches and vignettes of Russian lifestyles and gradually obtained further commissions. In 1884, he qualified as a physician and, although it earned him little, he often treated the poor for free, he was fond of saying ‘Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my mistress.’ 
  His own health was now an issue as he began to cough up blood, a symptom of tuberculosis.  Despite this his writing success enabled him to move the family into more comfortable accommodation.  
  Chekhov wrote over 500 short stories which included many, many classics including ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Lady with a Dog’.  His collection ‘At Dusk’ won him the coveted Pushkin Prize when was only 26.  
  He was also a major playwright beginning with the huge success of ‘Ivanov’ in 1887.   
  In 1892 Chekhov bought a country estate north of Moscow. Here his medical skills and money helped the peasants tackle outbreaks of cholera and bouts of famine. He also built three schools, a fire station and a clinic.  It left him with less time for writing but the interactions with real people gained him detailed knowledge about the peasantry and their living conditions for his stories.  
  His most famous work, ‘The Seagull’ was received disastrously at its premiere in St Petersburg. It was later restaged in Moscow to highlight its psychological aspects and was a huge success. It led to ‘Uncle Vanya’, ‘The Three Sisters’ and ‘The Cherry Orchard’.  
  Chekhov suffered a major lung hemorrhage in 1897 while visiting Moscow. A formal diagnosis confirmed tuberculosis and the doctors ordered changes to his lifestyle.  
  Despite a dread of weddings the elusive literary bachelor quietly married the actress Olga Knipper, whom he had met at rehearsals for ‘The Seagull’, on 25th May 1901. 
  By May 1904 with his tuberculosis worsening and death imminent he set off for the German town of Badenweiler writing cheerful, witty letters to his family and assuring them his health was improving.  
  On 15th July 1904 Anton Chekhov died at Badenweiler.  He was 44.

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  The Overtone

  D H Lawrence

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  'The Overtone' looks at a sterile marriage with no children and no spontaneous sexual feeling between the couple. Lawrence seems to lose interest in the story, although he introduces a younger woman, who walks away baffled at the end. His purpose seems to be to analyse the relationship between men and women in religious terms - Christianity for the women and the old Pan religion for the men. Lawrence produces some fine writing but the argument at the end of the story seems contrived.

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