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  Redburn: His First Voyage

  Herman Melville

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  Melville wrote of some of his earliest experiences at sea in the story of Wellingborough Redburn, a wet-behind-the-ears youngster whose head was filled with dreams of foreign travel and adventure. In Redburn, the protagonist enlists for a stint as a seaman aboard Highlander, a merchant ship running between New York and London. As with many of Melville's works, this one is as much about class and race as it is about the sea.

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  The Merchant of Venice |...

  Jeanette Vigon

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  Are you ready to journey into a world where justice and friendship collide in the most unexpected ways? Jeanette Vigon's rendition of "The Merchant of Venice" brings Shakespeare's classic to life for young readers, offering a vivid exploration of timeless themes in the enchanting setting of Venice. 
  This retelling brings to life the tale of Antonio, the selfless merchant, and his adventurous friend Bassanio, as they navigate through trials of friendship, the perils of promises, and the value of true love. With simplified language and engaging illustrations, Vigon invites young readers to a world where cleverness wins and the value of a person's heart outweighs the riches they may hold.Engaging and Educational: A timeless story adapted for young minds, encouraging critical thinking and empathy.Accessible Shakespeare: Brings classic literature to life in a way that's relatable and fun for children.Moral Lessons: Teaches about the consequences of actions, the power of kindness, and the importance of integrity. 
  Perfect for introducing young readers to the wonders of Shakespeare, "The Merchant of Venice" promises adventure, mystery, and a lesson on the power of mercy and love, inspiring a new generation to cherish classic stories.

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  Mr Pim Passes By

  A. A. Milne

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  A.A. Milne will be forever associated with the timeless "Winnie the Pooh" books. In the Pooh stories and in his poetry for children Milne was able to enter the world of childhood in a unique way. Adults continue to enjoy the books as precious windows into their own childhood memories but also because the writing has a wry and winsome humour that speaks to any age. Yet Milne was a successful writer of humour long before he created these children's masterpieces, producing a fine body of articles, novels and plays. 
  "Mr Pim Passes By" is Milne's own adaptation of his successful play of the same name, first produced in 1919 and running for 246 performances. 
  The somewhat self-centred and over comfortable world of George Marden is suddenly disrupted by the arrival of the somewhat aged and confused Mr Pim. This seemingly routine social visit throws George and his family into a comic situation which raises serious questions about a past determined to rear its disturbing head! 
  Head Stories Audio presents " Mr Pim Passes By" by A. A. Milne - narrated by Simon Hester. With original music.

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  Marsyas in Flanders

  Vernon Lee

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  "Vernon Lee was the pseudonym of Violet Paget (1856 - 1935), a British writer most famous for her supernatural short stories.  She was a leading figure in the aesthetic movement. ""Marsyas in Flanders"" is a strange tale of an ancient carving of the crucified Christ - minus its arms and cross - which once washed up in the twelfth century on a beach in Flanders. Once ownership of the relic is established, it is hung in the local church at Dunes... and before long strange miracles begin to take place, which rapidly turns the minor fishing village into a place of pilgrimage and worship. But the miracles become stranger and more threatening, demonic even, in nature... and the church authorities are forced to step in and investigate. What they find causes them to take very drastic action..."

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  Hamlet

  William Shakespeare

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  Hamlet was written between 1597 and 1600, just after the death of Shakespeare’s only son, Hamlet, one of twins, who died aged 11 in 1596. Despite scholarly argument that this was mere coincidence, it is impossible to believe that a writer as sensitive as Shakespeare would not be questioning the reason for the life and death of his son during those years.
  
  This production contends that Hamlet was to a large degree shaped by the answers to those questions. In the drama a lot of advice is given by fathers to sons; the significance of life and death and the nature of man is examined; the qualities needed to make a well-rounded man fit for his adult role in the world are formulated.
  
  The play is full of lines such as ‘to thine own self be true,’ ‘conscience doth make cowards of us all,’ or ‘give me the man that is not passions slave,’ It is clear that Shakespeare was reflecting on his own moral code which he would have passed on to his son had he lived, teaching him that life has a purpose and he must be resolute in finding purpose in his own life.
  
  Hamlet is a lesson in how to surmount the perils of adolescence, to navigate that rite of passage to maturity. Young people should study the play - it is an education which has a particular relevance for them. The adolescent Hamlet does indeed mature and achieve resolution, yet he is destroyed. In that lies the tragedy.
  
  Public Domain (P)2014 Assembled Stories

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  The Jungle Book

  Rudyard Kipling

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  First published in 1894, the Jungle Book is perhaps Rudyard Kiplings most well regarded and beloved book. Containing not just the adventures of Mowgli, but also that of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and Kotick the White Seal, the Jungle Book explores themes such as fostering and of the laws of society.  
  Narrated by Michael Ward.

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