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  Their Eyes Were Watching God

  Anónimo

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  “A deeply soulful novel that comprehends love and cruelty, and separates the big people from the small of heart, without ever losing sympathy for those unfortunates who don’t know how to live properly.” —Zadie Smith 
  One of the most important and enduring books of the twentieth century, Their Eyes Were Watching God brings to life a Southern love story with the wit and pathos found only in the writing of Zora Neale Hurston. Out of print for almost thirty years—due largely to initial audiences’ rejection of its strong black female protagonist—Hurston’s classic has since its 1978 reissue become perhaps the most widely read and highly acclaimed novel in the canon of African-American literature. The audio is performed by the legendary Ruby Dee.

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  A Redeeming Sacrifice - From...

  Lucy Ward Montgomery

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  The bookshelves of American literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From this continent their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Lucy Ward Montgomery.

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  The Trimmed Lamp

  O. Henry

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  "The Trimmed Lamp" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories delving into the complexities of urban life, human nature, and the pursuit of happiness. With wit and irony, O. Henry crafts tales that illuminate the hopes, dreams, and struggles of everyday people, offering glimpses into the human condition through vivid characters and unexpected plot twists.

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  Persuasion

  Jane Austen

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  "You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. I have loved none but you."
  
  Eight years ago, Anne Elliot was young, beautiful, and deeply in love with Frederick Wentworth, a confident but poor naval officer. However, she was "persuaded" by her family and her trusted friend, Lady Russell, to break the engagement due to his lack of fortune and status. Now, at twenty-seven, Anne is a "faded" spinster living with her vain father at Kellynch Hall. When the Napoleonic Wars end, a now-wealthy and decorated Captain Wentworth returns to England. Forced into the same social circles, Anne must endure his cold indifference while grappling with her own silent regret. It is a poignant journey of emotional reckoning, asking if a heart can truly recover its first, best love.
  
  The Poignancy of the "Second Chance": Unlike the vibrant courtships of Pride and Prejudice, Persuasion is a story of "autumnal" beauty. It focuses on the internal life of Anne Elliot—Austen's most selfless and observant heroine—as she navigates a world that has largely overlooked her, only to find herself rediscovered by the man she once gave up.
  
  A Celebration of the British Navy: Written during the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars, the novel serves as a tribute to the "New Men" of the Navy. Through characters like Admiral Croft and Captain Harville, Austen contrasts the vapid snobbery of the aristocracy with the warmth, loyalty, and professional excellence of the sailors who protected the nation.
  
  Step into a world of quiet courage and triumphant love. Purchase "Persuasion" today.

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  Mark Twain - Short Stories

  Mark Twain

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  Introducing "Mark Twain - Short Stories"  
   
  Dive into the timeless wit and captivating narratives of Mark Twain brought to life in this extraordinary collection of short stories, now available in an engaging digital audiobook format. Step into Twain's world and experience the brilliance of his storytelling with these remarkable tales: 
   
  "Californian's Tale" - Immerse yourself in this classic as Twain unfolds a captivating story set against the backdrop of California. 
   
  "A Curious Dream" - Embark on a surreal journey through the whimsical and thought-provoking landscape of Twain's imagination. 
   
  "A Day at Niagara" - Experience the wonder and adventure as Twain paints a vivid picture of a day spent at the magnificent Niagara Falls. 
   
  "A Dog’s Tale" - Explore the world from a canine perspective in this heartwarming and poignant tale of loyalty and friendship. 
   
  "The Facts Concerning the Recent Carnival of Crime in Connecticut" - Discover Twain's unparalleled wit and satire in this intriguing story that delves into the curious aspects of crime and society.

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  Mr Ledbetter's Vacation...

  H. G. Wells

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  Mr. Ledbetter's Vacation is a short story by H. G. Wells. Herbert George "H. G." Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary, even writing textbooks and rules for war games. Wells is sometimes called "The Father of Science Fiction," as are Jules Verne and Hugo Gernsback. His most notable science fiction works include The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The Island of Doctor Moreau. Wells's earliest specialised training was in biology, and his thinking on ethical matters took place in a specifically and fundamentally Darwinian context. He was also from an early date an outspoken socialist, often (but not always, as at the beginning of the First World War) sympathising with pacifist views. His later works became increasingly political and didactic, and he sometimes indicated on official documents that his profession was that of "Journalist." Most of his later novels were not science fiction. Some described lower-middle class life (Kipps; The History of Mr Polly), leading him to be touted as a worthy successor to Charles Dickens, but Wells described a range of social strata and even attempted, in Tono-Bungay (1909), a diagnosis of English society as a whole. Wells's first non-fiction bestseller was Anticipations of the Reaction of Mechanical and Scientific Progress Upon Human Life and Thought (1901). When originally serialised in a magazine it was subtitled, "An Experiment in Prophecy," and is considered his most explicitly futuristic work. It offered the immediate political message of the privileged sections of society continuing to bar capable men from other classes from advancement until war would force a need to employ those most able, rather than the traditional upper classes, as leaders. Anticipating what the world would be like in the year 2000, the book is interesting both for its hits (trains and cars resulting in the dispersion of population from cities to suburbs; moral restrictions declining as men and women seek greater sexual freedom; the defeat of German militarism, and the existence of a European Union) and its misses (he did not expect successful aircraft before 1950, and averred that "my imagination refuses to see any sort of submarine doing anything but suffocate its crew and founder at sea").

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