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  Anton Chekhov - Six of the Best...

  Anton Chekhov

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  Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number. 
   
  Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their very best. 
   
  In this series we gather together authors whose short stories both rivet the attention and inspire the imagination to visit their gems in a series of six, to roam across an author’s legacy in a few short hours and gain a greater understanding of their writing and, of course, to be lavishly entertained by their ideas, their narrative and their way with words. 
   
  These stories can be surprising and sometimes at a tangent to what we expected, but each is fully formed and a marvellous adventure into the world and words of a literary master. 
   
   1 - Six of the Best - Anton Chekov - An Introduction 
  2 - Anton Chekhov - An Introduction 
  3 - The Lady with the Dog by Anton Chekhov 
  4 - The Kiss by Anton Chekhov 
  5 - Gooseberries by Anton Chekhov 
  6 - Misery by Anton Chekhov 
  7 - The Student by Anton Chekhov 
  8 - Volodya by Anton Chekhov

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  The Timeless Classic Pride &...

  Jane Austen

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  This audiobook is an introduction to the life and works of Jane Austen and will provide a glimpse into her world and the literary legacy she left behind. From her early years as a writer to the publication of her most famous novels, including Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Emma, we will explore the themes, characters, and settings that make Austen's writing so timeless. Here you will discover the nuances of Austen's prose, the subtleties of her humor, and the depth of her insight into human relationships. Whether you are a longtime fan of Austen's work or new to her writing, this audiobook is the perfect starting point for exploring the world of Jane Austen. 
   
  Pride and Prejudice is a novel written by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. The novel explores the themes of prejudice, love, and the role of women in society. The story revolves around the Bennet family, particularly the second-oldest daughter, Elizabeth. The novel explores the consequences of judging others based on appearance or reputation rather than getting to know them. The characters in Pride and Prejudice are well-developed and memorable. Elizabeth is a strong independent woman not afraid to speak her mind. She can also be stubborn and impulsive. Mr. Darcy is a wealthy and powerful man who initially comes across as arrogant and aloof. However, as the novel progresses, we learn that he is a complex and sympathetic character with a strong sense of honor and loyalty. Other important characters include Jane Bennet, Elizabeth's older sister, who is kind and gentle, and Mr. Bennet, the girl's father, who is sarcastic and witty.

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  The Aspern Papers

  Henry James

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  "The Aspern Papers" by Henry James is a gripping novella centered around the literary intrigue of an ambitious American editor, who seeks to obtain the private papers of the esteemed poet Jeffrey Aspern. Traveling to Venice, the editor meets Aspern's elderly former lover, Juliana Bordereau, and her niece, Miss Tina. Obsessed with acquiring the papers, the editor navigates a web of secrecy and manipulation, as Juliana guards the precious documents jealously. He develops a peculiar relationship with Miss Tina, using her affection to gain access to the coveted papers.

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  The Joy Of Christmas - Classic...

  Charles Exeter

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  In this classic series of delightful Christmas stories especially for kids are all the beautiful, hopes, dreams, peace, love, light, and joy we look forward to every 25th of December. Here is a unique loving collection of extraordinary tales for all the little ones on the most special day of the calendar year. A very Merry Christmas and happy holidays to everyone! A truly unique audio treasure the whole family can enjoy! Welcome to a real old-time family celebration.

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  A Prison of Ink and Ice - A Snow...

  Rebecca F. Kenney

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  What happens when the fated mates doubt their destiny and go through the most brutal kind of marriage counseling thanks to a villain? In this Snow Queen retelling, Lir and Louisa endure a hellish experience on their way to that happy ending. 
   
   
   
  (This is a short novel in the Wicked Darlings series. It is concurrent to the events of book two, A Court of Hearts and Hunger, and it contains spoilers for books one and two in the series.) 
   
   
   
  As the King and Queen of the Seelie Court of Delight, Lir and Louisa travel to the prison of Griem Dorcha to hear the cases of the Unseelie Fae that Drosselmeyer freed from his mansion. But when their journey takes an unexpected turn, they are trapped in an icy stronghold and forced to play a twisted game. As the stakes rise higher, Louisa must confront her deepest doubts about her marriage and her worst fears about life in Faerie—as well as some harsh truths about herself. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Aloysha the Pot - From their...

  Leo Tolstoy

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  Leo Tolstoy was born in 1828 in the Russian province of Tula to a wealthy noble family. As a child, he had private tutors but he showed little interest in any formal education. When he went to the University of Kazan in 1843 to study oriental languages and law, he left without completing his courses.  Life now was relaxed and idle but with some writing also taking place.  Gambling debts forced an abrupt change of path and he joined the army to fight in the Crimean War.  He was commended for his bravery and promoted but was appalled at the brutality and loss of life.  He recorded these and other earlier experiences in his diaries which formed the basis of several of his works. 
  In 1852 ‘Childhood’ was published to immediate success and was followed by ‘Boyhood’ and ‘Youth’. 
  His experience in the army and the horrors he witnessed resulted in ‘The Cossacks’ in 1862 and the trilogy ‘Sevastopol Tales’. After the war he travelled around Europe, visiting London and Paris and meeting such luminaries as Victor Hugo and Charles Darwin.  
  It was now that Tolstoy began his masterpiece, ‘War and Peace’. Published in 1869 it was an epic work that changed literature. He quickly followed this with ‘Anna Karenina’.  
  These successes made Tolstoy rich and helped him accomplish many of his dreams but also brought problems as he grappled with his faith and the lot of the oppressed poor. These revolutionary views became so popular that the authorities now kept him under surveillance.  
  He led a life of asceticism and vegetarianism and put his socialist ideals into practice by establishing numerous schools for the poor and food programmes. He also believed in giving away his wealth, which caused much discord with his wife.  
  His writing continued to bring forth classics such as ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich’ and many brilliant and incisive short stories such as ‘How Much Land Does A Man Need’.  
  In 1901 Tolstoy was excommunicated from the Church and controversially deselected for the Nobel Prize for Literature. 
  Whilst undertaking a pilgrimage by train in October 1910 with his daughter Aleksandra he caught pneumonia in the nearby town of Astapovo.  Leo Tolstoy died on November 9th, 1910, he was 82.

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