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  Notes from Underground - Audiobook

  Fyodor Dostoevsky, Classic...

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  Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a groundbreaking psychological novel that delves into the mind of an unnamed narrator living in self-imposed isolation. In a series of monologues, he presents his cynical and often contradictory views on human nature, society, and free will. He refuses to conform to social expectations, rejecting the idea that people are rational beings driven by logic and progress. Instead, he argues that irrationality, spite, and self-destruction are essential aspects of human existence.In the second half of the novel, the narrator recounts key moments from his past, offering a deeper glimpse into his inner struggles. His interactions with others reveal his deep-seated resentment and inability to form genuine connections. Notes from Underground is a powerful and provocative examination of alienation and the human psyche, making it one of the most influential works in existential literature. Dostoevsky's exploration of self-awareness and inner turmoil continues to resonate with readers today.

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  Marriage à la Mode

  Katherine Mansfield

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  Marriage à la Mode is a 1921 short story by Katherine Mansfield. It was first published in The Sphere on 31 December 1921, and later reprinted in The Garden Party and Other Stories. - The title is a play on the phrase mariage à la mode in French, which means 'fashionable marriage'.
  William would usually buy his children sweets because he knows his wife won't let him buy them 'big donkeys and engines', as that would be unseemly. This time he buys fruit instead.

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  The Bridge of San Luis Rey

  Thornton Wilder

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  Set in Peru in the summer of 1714, this novel tells the tale of a group of interrelated people who perish following the collapse of an Inca rope bridge. A Franciscan friar, Brother Juniper, witnesses the accident and sets out to find out more about each victim, seeking answers—cosmic or otherwise—as to why they had to die. In his quest, Brother Juniper spends six years trying to interview as many people that knew the victims as he can, seeking to prove that both their beginning and their end was part of God's plan for each victim. In doing so, he hopes to document empirical evidence of God's Divine Providence. Winner of the 1928 Pulitzer Prize and the bestselling work of fiction that same year, this novel is exploration of the meaning of a person's life beyond their personal choices.

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  The Man in the Iron Mask

  Alexandre Dumas

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  A hidden twin, a stolen throne, and a secret so dangerous it could shatter a kingdom.
  In this dramatic finale to the Musketeers saga, a mysterious prisoner—his face locked behind an iron mask—holds the key to a truth that could overthrow Louis XIV. As Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D'Artagnan find themselves torn between loyalty and justice, friendships are tested, alliances shift, and the fate of France hangs in the balance.
  
  Praised as "one of Dumas's most powerful and emotionally charged works," this novel delivers political intrigue, daring escapes, heartbreaking choices, and unforgettable heroism. Readers love its rich drama, iconic twist, and triumphant yet tragic depth.
  
  If you crave epic adventure, royal secrets, and the final, thrilling chapter of the Musketeers, this story will grip you until its stunning conclusion.
  
  Unmask the truth—start reading now and experience the legend brought to life.

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  The Wendigo

  Algernon Blackwood

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  "The Wendigo" by Algernon Blackwood is a chilling tale of supernatural terror, first published in 1910. Set in the remote Canadian wilderness, the story follows a hunting party led by Dr. Cathcart and his companions as they venture deep into the forest. When one of their guides, the experienced but superstitious Defago, begins to act strangely, the group finds themselves confronted by an ancient, malevolent force: the Wendigo, a legendary creature born of isolation and hunger. 
  Blending eerie atmosphere, psychological tension, and vivid descriptions of nature’s vastness, Blackwood crafts a haunting exploration of the human psyche and the primal fears that lurk in the wild. This classic tale is a cornerstone of supernatural horror and a must-read for fans of the genre.

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  Noble Savage The (Unabridged)

  Charles Dickens

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  Charles Dickens was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity.
  THE NOBLE SAVAGE: To come to the point at once, I beg to say that I have not the least belief in the Noble Savage. I consider him a prodigious nuisance, and an enormous superstition. His calling rum fire-water, and me a pale face, wholly fail to reconcile me to him. I don't care what he calls me.

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