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  Treasure Island

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  "For sheer storytelling delight and pure adventure, Treasure Island has never been surpassed. From the moment young Jim Hawkins first encounters the sinister Blind Pew at the Admiral Benbow Inn until the climactic battle for treasure on a tropic isle, the nevel creates scenes and characters that have firetd the imaginations of generations of readers. Written by a superb prose stylist, a master of both action and atmosphere, the story centers upon the conflict between good and evil - but in this case a particularly engaging form of evil. It is the villainy of that most ambiguous rogue Long John Silver that sets the tempo of this tale of treachery, greed, and daring. Designed to forever kindle a dream of high romance and distant horizons, Treasure Island is, in the words of G. K. Chesterton, 'the realization of an ideal, that which is promised in its provocative and beckoning map; a vision not only of white skeletons but also green palm trees and sapphire seas.' G. S. Fraser terms it 'an utterly original book' and goes on to write: 'There will always be a place for stories like Treasure Island that can keep boys and old men happy

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  1984 With Full Cast - + Short...

  George Orwell

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  George Orwell's novel "1984," published in 1949, stands as a profound and chilling exploration of dystopian society and totalitarianism. Set in a nightmarish future, the story depicts a world dominated by the all-seeing, all-controlling Party led by the enigmatic Big Brother. Orwell's stark portrayal of a society devoid of privacy, individuality, and truth has resonated deeply with readers for decades, making "1984" a timeless work of literature that continues to influence discussions about government control, surveillance, and the nature of truth. 
   
  In the aftermath of World War II, Orwell's "1984" emerged as a powerful cautionary tale, drawing upon the author's own experiences with authoritarian regimes and his concerns about the erosion of individual freedoms. The novel's protagonist, Winston Smith, becomes a symbol of the struggle for independent thought in a world where historical facts are constantly manipulated to serve the Party's narrative. The creation of the Newspeak language, designed to limit freedom of expression, underscores the insidious ways in which totalitarian governments seek to control the minds of their citizens. The harrowing depiction of psychological manipulation, surveillance, and the eradication of dissenting voices paints a stark warning about the dangers of unchecked power. 
   
  The significance of "1984" extends beyond its portrayal of a nightmarish future; it serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of democracy and the importance of safeguarding individual liberties. Orwell's themes of truth, memory, and language resonate with ongoing debates about the role of media, the spread of misinformation, and the erosion of civil liberties in the modern world. As technology continues to advance, the novel's warnings about the potential for mass surveillance and government control remain alarmingly relevant.

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  Amy Foster

  Joseph Conrad

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  The story of a dull-witted but compassionate English girl who falls in love with a strange man from Eastern Europe. This ignorant, wild, and romantic peasant from the Carpathian Mountains has been cast up by the sea, the only survivor from an emigrant ship bound for America. Unable to speak a word of English and totally mystified as to where he is—it might have been America or Hell, itself—he leads a wretched and hunted existence till the chance kindness of Amy Foster opens his eyes.

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  The Diary of a Nobody

  Weedon Grossmith George

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  Charles Pooter in the “Diary of a Nobody” is no mere figure of fun, no suburban snob to be sniggered at.  
  He is a very contented man. Contended in his marriage, devoted to his boss and more than happy in his new six roomed suburban residence. By his own admission he makes no claims to grandiosity or social climbing.  
  As his diary progresses, we find ourselves cheering him on as he navigates many an awkward situation amongst the regularities of his quiet life.  
  George & Weedon Grossmith’s classic book has been amusing generations of readers for over 100 years, and the frustrated Charles Pooter is the forerunner of comic creations such as Basil Fawlty and David Brent. 
  Simon Hester narrates with original music.

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  History of Tom Jones a Foundling...

  Henry Fielding

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  A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr. Allworthy on his country estate, Tom Jones is deeply in love with the seemingly unattainable Sophia Western, the beautiful daughter of the neighboring squire though he sometimes succumbs to the charms of the local girls. When Tom is banished to make his own fortune and Sophia follows him to London to escape an arranged marriage, the adventure begins. A vivid Hogarthian panorama of eighteenth-century life, spiced with danger and intrigue, bawdy exuberance and good-natured authorial interjections, Tom Jones is one of the greatest and most ambitious comic novels in English literature.BOOK 7: The world hath been often compared to the theatre; and many grave writers, as well as the poets, have considered human life as a great drama, resembling, in almost every particular, those scenical representations which Thespis is first reported to have invented, and which have been since received with so much approbation and delight in all polite countries.

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  Brave New World

  Aldous Huxley

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  This classic novel of a perfectly engineered society is “one of the most prophetic dystopian works of the twentieth century” (The Wall Street Journal).   Half a millennium from now, in the World State, the watchword is that every one belongs to every one else. No matter what class of human you are bred to be—from the intellectual Alphas to the Epsilons who provide the manual labor—you are a part of the efficient, well-oiled whole. You are nourished, secure, and blissfully serene thanks to the freely distributed drug called soma. And while sex is strongly encouraged, the old way of procreation is forbidden, eliminating even the pains of childbirth. But when a man and woman journey beyond these confines to where the “savages” reside, and bring back two outsiders, the cracks begin to show.   Named as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the twentieth century by the Modern Library, Brave New World is one of the first truly dystopian novels. Influenced by the historic events of Huxley’s era yet as relevant today as ever, it is a remarkable depiction of the conflict between progress and the human spirit.   “Chilling. . . . That he gave us the dark side of genetic engineering in 1932 is amazing.” —Providence Journal-Bulletin   “It is a frightening experience, indeed, to discover how much of his satirical prediction of a distant future became reality in so short a time.” —The New York Times Book Review

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