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  A Portrait of the Artist as a...

  James Joyce

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  A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is the first novel of Irish writer James Joyce.    A Künstlerroman in a modernist style, it traces the religious and intellectual awakening of young Stephen Dedalus, a fictional alter ego of Joyce and an allusion to Daedalus, the consummate craftsman of Greek mythology. Stephen questions and rebels against the Catholic and Irish conventions under which he has grown, culminating in his self-exile from Ireland to Europe. The work uses techniques that Joyce developed more fully in Ulysses and Finnegans Wake.    A Portrait began life in 1903 as Stephen Hero--a projected 63-chapter autobiographical novel in a realistic style. After 25 chapters, Joyce abandoned Stephen Hero in 1907 and set to reworking its themes and protagonist into a condensed five-chapter novel, dispensing with strict realism and making extensive use of free indirect speech that allows the reader to peer into Stephen's developing consciousness. American modernist poet Ezra Pound had the novel serialised in the English literary magazine The Egoist in 1914 and 1915, and published as a book in 1916 by B. W. Huebsch of New York. The publication of A Portrait and the short story collection Dubliners (1914) earned Joyce a place at the forefront of literary modernism.

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  Beowulf - The Original Manuscript

  Unknown Unknown

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  Beowulf is an Old English epic poem in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It is one of the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature. The date of composition is a matter of contention among scholars; the only certain dating is for the manuscript, which was produced between 975 and 1025. Scholars call the anonymous author the "Beowulf poet". The story is set in pagan Scandinavia in the 6th century. Beowulf, a hero of the Geats, comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, whose mead hall in Heorot has been under attack by the monster Grendel. After Beowulf slays him, Grendel's mother attacks the hall and is then defeated. Victorious, Beowulf goes home to Geatland and becomes king of the Geats. Fifty years later, Beowulf defeats a dragon but is mortally wounded in the battle. After his death, his attendants cremate his body and erect a tower on a headland in his memory. Scholars have debated whether Beowulf was transmitted orally, affecting its interpretation: if it was composed early, in pagan times, then the paganism is central and the Christian elements were added later, whereas if it was composed later, in writing, by a Christian. Beowulf is written mostly in the West Saxon dialect of Old English, but many other dialectal forms are present, suggesting that the poem may have had a long and complex transmission throughout the dialect areas of England.No definite sources or analogs of the poem can be proven, but many suggestions have been made, including the Icelandic Grettis saga, the Norse story of Hrolf Kraki and his bear-shapeshifting servant Bodvar Bjarki, the international folktale the Bear's Son Tale, and the Irish folktale of the Hand and the Child. Persistent attempts have been made to link Beowulf to tales from Homer's Odyssey or Virgil's Aeneid. More definite are Biblical parallels, with clear allusions to the books of Genesis, Exodus, and Daniel. 

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  Sherlock Holmes: A Scandal in...

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Immerse yourself in the world of Sherlock Holmes with this captivating audiobook of A Scandal in Bohemia, narrated by Jake Urry. This first part of a timeless collection of Sherlock Holmes Short Stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle introduces the iconic detective as he faces one of his most formidable opponents, Irene Adler. Tasked with recovering a compromising photograph for the King of Bohemia, Holmes's legendary skills are put to the test in a tale of love, deception, and intellectual rivalry. 
  Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the world of Sherlock Holmes, this audiobook promises to transport you to the atmospheric streets of Victorian London and keep you enthralled from start to finish. Rediscover the genius of Sherlock Holmes in this new recording of A Scandal in Bohemia.

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  Halloween Horror Collection -...

  Mary Shelley, Joseph Sheridan Le...

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  Step into the world of the Halloween Horror Collection, a gripping audiobook anthology that brings together some of the most terrifying and thrilling tales ever told. Perfect for fans of horror classics, this collection includes unforgettable stories such as Frankenstein, Carmilla, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and selections from the dark mind of Edgar Allan Poe—along with much more. 
  Prepare to encounter Mary Shelley's iconic creature in Frankenstein, explore the gothic allure of Carmilla, and be haunted by the eerie legend of Washington Irving’s Headless Horseman. Experience the chilling transformations of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and feel the creeping dread of Edgar Allan Poe’s haunting works like The Tell-Tale Heart and The Raven. 
  Masterfully narrated to heighten the tension and atmosphere, each story in this collection immerses you in a world of horror, suspense, and the supernatural. Whether you're preparing for Halloween or simply enjoy a good scare, the Halloween Horror Collection offers the perfect mix of classic tales that will send shivers down your spine. 
  Start listening to the Halloween Horror Collection today and dive into a terrifying journey through some of the greatest horror stories ever written!

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  None of That

  D H Lawrence

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  'None of That' concerns  itself with the nature of desire. The man in the story is no more than an animal with base instincts but is attractive to women. The woman looks for something deeper, with  imagination but in the end is brought down by the more instinctive man. Lawrence again seems to be saying that a woman cannot exist beyond the control of a man, however crude and can only bring unhappiness on herself if she tries to live on her own terms.

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  Classic Horror Stories Anthology...

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  DARKNESS AWAITS, DARING LISTENER! Are you brave enough to step into the twisted worlds of Edgar Allan Poe, where shadows whisper, and terror lurks in every corner? "Classic Horror Stories Anthology: 7 Short Tales of Terror" delivers a spine-chilling plunge into the heart of Gothic horror. FEEL your pulse quicken as the relentless guilt of "The Tell-Tale Heart" drives you to madness. SHIVER as "The Black Cat" prowls with sinister intent. DESCEND into the macabre depths of revenge with "The Cask of Amontillado." And as you tread the creaking halls of "The Fall of the House of Usher," prepare for a crescendo of dread that'll leave you BREATHLESS. These unabridged classics, masterfully narrated, will wrap you in an atmosphere of dread, gripping your imagination with Poe's unmatched ability to disturb and enthrall. Perfect for midnight listens or stormy nights, these tales will haunt your dreams and make you QUESTION what you see in the dark. LISTEN NOW—if you dare—and let terror take hold!

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