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  George Orwell 1984+

  George Orwell

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  It was George Orwell's early writing that helped shape his worldview and writing style. Here we focus on his works "The Spike" and "A Hanging," and his time as a police officer in Burma. Orwell's first published work was an essay titled "The Spike," which appeared in 1931. The essay is a vivid and harrowing account of his time spent in a homeless shelter in London. Orwell, who was struggling financially at the time, chose to experience a homeless shelter firsthand, and his account is an indictment of the dehumanizing conditions he encountered. In "The Spike," Orwell describes the brutal reality of life in the shelter, where men were treated like animals and forced to endure hunger, cold, and violence. "Shooting An Elephant" is too tragically eye-opening.This would later inform his political views and writing, particularly his belief in the importance of social justice and his struggle against oppression. In his essay "How the Poor Die," Orwell describes his observations of the poor and their struggle with illness and death. He portrays a society where the poor are neglected and left to suffer in silence and without dignity. This essay is another example of Orwell's commitment to social justice and his belief in the importance of empathy and compassion. In 1931, Orwell joined the Indian Imperial Police in Burma, where he served for five years. There he witnessed the brutal realities of colonialism and oppression. In his essay A Hanging," (1931), Orwell recounts the experience of attending the execution of a prisoner. Orwell describes the prisoner's final moments with empathy and his account of the execution is a moving critique of the dehumanizing effects of state-sanctioned violence.Orwell's experiences with poverty oppression and violence informed his later political and social beliefsAs read by Emmy-nominated actor Geoffrey Giuliano. With a full biography of Orwell and selected quotations.

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  Her First Ball

  Katherine Mansfield

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  "Her First Ball" is a 1921 short story by Katherine Mansfield. It was first published in The Sphere on 28 November 1921, and later reprinted in The Garden Party and Other Stories.
  A young girl called Leila has come to the city to stay with her cousins. They are going to a ball. Leila is very excited: this is her first ball. Once there, she is both excited and terrified. After dancing with several young boys her own age, she dances with a wrinkly balding man who has been coming to balls for a while. This spoils her mood until she dances with a good looking young gentleman where her worries disappear.

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  The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

  Frank Baum

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  "Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the place where dreams and reality collide."
  
  When a Kansas cyclone carries young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto to the magical Land of Oz, she begins an adventure that has captivated the world for over a century. To find her way home, she must seek out the Great Wizard in the heart of the Emerald City. Along the way, she assembles a legendary trio: a Scarecrow in search of a brain, a Tin Woodman longing for a heart, and a Cowardly Lion seeking courage. Together, they navigate a world of Deadly Poppies, Flying Monkeys, and the terrifying Wicked Witch of the West. L. Frank Baum's masterpiece is a celebration of self-reliance, friendship, and the discovery that the virtues we seek most are often already within us.
  
  Baum explicitly set out to create a new kind of wonder, stripping away the "bloodcurdling" morals of older tales. Instead, he populated Oz with uniquely American archetypes—the resilient girl from the plains, the mechanical man, and the "humbug" wizard who relies on technology and showmanship rather than actual magic.
  
  While the famous film featured ruby slippers, the original book features Silver Shoes. These shoes represent a hidden power that Dorothy possesses from the moment she arrives—a central theme of the book being that the characters' perceived deficiencies are actually their greatest strengths.
  
  The Wonderful Wizard of Oz remains essential because it is a story about the transition from childhood to maturity. It explores the idea that "home" is not just a location, but a sense of belonging and self-assurance. Its whimsical characters and unforgettable settings provide a rich layer of symbolism that continues to inspire artists, filmmakers, and dreamers.
  
  Discover the man behind the curtain. Purchase "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" today.

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  Life as it Happens

  Anton Chekhov

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  Anton Pavlovich Chekhov (1860 – 1904) was a Russian playwright, writer, and doctor. Known best for his plays, he had also written a great multitude of short stories for and about people of all ages and all walks of life. Life as it happens is a selection of just such stories and novellas. From sad to ridiculous, to dramatic, to funny, by way of tragic or bitter-sweet - there is something here for everyone. 
    
  This collection includes the following works:The Order of AnnaFeminine HappinessThe Lady with the Little DogChameleonBirthdayTwo ScandalsSweetheartThe DuelLiving MerchandizePrincessBeautiesMaria IvanovnaThe BetThe KissThe StudentForgot!The MaskProposalA JokeA Man in a CaseBoys

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  Jane Austen's Pride & Prejudice...

  Simon Foster

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  Simon Foster’s short & sweet edition cuts out the fluff from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen and gets straight to the good stuff. Savor the best literature of all time without spending years of your life treading through long traditional books. 
  Simon Foster books are a suitable length for the human attention span, helping you to remember the key details of every book. By the end, you’ll be able to impress your friends, family, or even a professor with your knowledge of Pride & Prejudice without spending hours reading the original edition. 
  Stop wasting hours trying to dissect complex English from old classic books. English has changed over time, and books from hundreds of years ago feel like a different language than modern English. 
  Enjoy classics the modern way. Once you discover the joy of listening to classics with Simon Foster, you will never want to go back to old stuffy paperback classics. Welcome to the future of literature!

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  Man-Size in Marble

  Edith Nesbit

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  "They are only marble, Jack... they cannot move."
  
  Looking for a peaceful life of artistic inspiration, a young married couple moves into a charming cottage in the English countryside, nestled near an ancient church. The local villagers speak in hushed tones of a dark legend: every Halloween, the two life-sized marble effigies of knights in the church rise from their tombs to walk the earth once more. While the skeptical husband laughs off the "rural superstition," his wife Laura is consumed by an inexplicable dread. As All Saints' Eve approaches, the boundary between stone and flesh begins to blur with devastating consequences.
  
  A Masterclass in Gothic Suspense: Edith Nesbit, the creator of The Railway Children, showcases her darker genius in this quintessential Victorian horror. The story masterfully builds tension through the contrast between the sunny, domestic bliss of the newlyweds and the cold, subterranean malice of the church's inhabitants. It is a haunting exploration of the vulnerability of human happiness in the face of ancient, uncaring forces.
  
  The Terror of the Inanimate: Man-Size in Marble is celebrated for its shocking and visceral conclusion, which remains one of the most famous endings in ghost-story history. Nesbit plays on the primal fear of the uncanny—the idea that something made of stone could possess a sentient, murderous intent. It is a taut, atmospheric work that proves why Nesbit was admired by contemporary horror giants like H.G. Wells and Lord Dunsany.
  
  Stone cold and blood red. Purchase "Man-Size in Marble" today and experience the ultimate in Victorian dread.

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