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  A Tale of Two Cities

  Charles Dickens

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  ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way…’ 
   Charles Darnay is an exiled French soldier. Sydney Carter, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer. In Dickens’ gripping, vivid historical drama the lives of these two men become enmeshed through their love for Lucie Manette, the daughter of a political prisoner. 
   The lives of Charles and Sydney are drawn from the calm, peaceful roads of London to the bloodstained streets of Paris at the height of the Reign of Terror. Soon they fall under the shadow of La Guillotine…

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  The Death of Ivan Ilyich

  Leo Tolstoy

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  Leo Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a profound exploration of mortality, morality, and the human condition. The novella follows Ivan Ilyich, a high-court judge living a life of superficial success and conformity, until he is diagnosed with a terminal illness. As Ivan grapples with his impending death, he reflects on his life, realizing its emptiness—marked by career ambition, social posturing, and emotional detachment from his family. His physical suffering mirrors his spiritual anguish, forcing him to confront existential questions about authenticity and meaning. Isolated by societal indifference and his own past choices, Ivan’s journey becomes one of self-awareness and redemption. Tolstoy masterfully portrays the universal fear of death while offering a poignant critique of bourgeois values. Through Ivan’s final awakening, the story underscores the importance of living truthfully and compassionately, leaving readers to ponder their own lives’ significance.

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  Bound for the Great Salt Lake...

  Charles Dickens

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  Charles Dickens was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
  BOUND FOR THE GREAT SALT LAKE: Behold me on my way to an emigrant ship, on a hot morning early in june. my road lies through that part of london generally known to the initiated as down by the docks.

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  The Cask of Amontillado

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  First published in the November 1846 issue of Godey's Lady's Book, the story is set in 19th century Italy and concerns the deadly revenge taken by the insane narrator on a friend who he claims has insulted him. Like several of Poe's stories, and in keeping with the 19th century fascination with the subject, the narrative revolves around a person being buried alive.

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  Fathers and Sons

  Iván Turguénev

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  "Fathers and Sons" is not only a portrait of individual characters but also a reflection of the broader societal changes taking place in 19th-century Russia. Turgenev's narrative captures the tension between traditional aristocratic values and the rise of revolutionary ideas that would shape the course of Russian history. He offers a poignant critique of both generations, showcasing their strengths, weaknesses, and their struggle to adapt to the shifting dynamics of a changing world. With its lyrical prose, nuanced characterizations, and profound exploration of social and philosophical themes, "Fathers and Sons" is a timeless masterpiece that resonates with readers across generations. Turgenev's insightful portrayal of the human condition, the complexities of familial bonds, and the clash of ideas and ideologies make this novel a compelling and thought-provoking work of literature.

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  The Sphinx Without A Secret - An...

  Oscar Wilde

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  "The Sphinx Without a Secret" 
  An Etching by Oscar Wilde — Narrated by Stephen Byrne 
  In this exquisitely crafted tale of mystery and melancholy, Oscar Wilde draws us into the shadowed streets of Victorian London where secrets linger behind silk veils and whispered rumours. When Lord Murchison encounters the hauntingly beautiful Lady Alroy—a woman as enigmatic as a sphinx—he becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind her curious behaviour and frequent visits to a private lodging house. 
  But the deeper he digs, the more elusive the answer becomes. 
  Is Lady Alroy hiding a lover, or simply hiding herself? And what happens when the truth, once unearthed, leaves only a hollow echo in its place? 
  With Wilde’s trademark wit and tragic irony, The Sphinx Without a Secret is a meditation on love, illusion, and the terrible finality of truth.

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