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  The White Company

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation ? It is the Middle Ages, and the Hundred Years War rages on in England and France. Alleyne Edricson, the son of an English landowner, is training as a novice at an abbey. As his training draws to a close, he's called upon to spend a year in the outside world to decide if he really wants to devote his life to prayer and contemplation. He quickly meets Hordle John, a fellow novice expelled for misbehavior, and Aylward, a French archer traveling to meet the famous knight Sir Nigel Loring and join his band of archers, the titular White Company. The three decide to travel together, and embark on a series of action-packed adventures across England, France, and Spain. Doyle was inspired to write about the time period after attending a lecture on the subject. He spent years researching the era, and his careful research is evident in the novel's detail: period-correct words and names add a flavor of verisimilitude, and nearly all of the people and places in the tale really did exist—and are moreover depicted to a great degree of historical accuracy. Arthur Conan Doyle was a significant literary figure whose work has stood the test of time. This public domain edition preserves the original text in its entirety, making it accessible to modern readers and scholars alike. As a work of classic literary fiction, The White Company exemplifies the narrative craft and social insight that defined great storytelling of its era. Literary fiction of this period was characterized by careful attention to character psychology, social milieu, and the moral questions that animated public discourse.

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  Tales Of Shakespeare

  Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb

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  The following Tales are meant to be submitted to the young reader as an introduction to the study of Shakespeare, for which purpose his words are used whenever it seemed possible to bring them in; and in whatever has been added to give them the regular form of a connected story, diligent care has been taken to select such words as might least interrupt the effect of the beautiful English tongue in which he wrote: therefore, words introduced into our language since his time have been as far as possible avoided

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  She Was Good for Nothing

  H.C. Andersen

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  While the town judge was at his window, the son of the washerwoman passed before him. The judge said him unkind words to him about his mother. She drank to keep warm during the long days she spent washing in the freezing water of the river. He even told her son that she was good for nothing. But, not everyone thought so!Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films “The Little Mermaid” in 1989 and “Frozen”, which is loosely based on “The Snow Queen”, in 2013. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.

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  Siddhartha

  Hermann Hesse

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  Embark on a profound spiritual journey with "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse, a timeless classic that explores the quest for meaning, enlightenment, and inner peace. 
  Narrated with eloquence and depth, this audiobook follows the life of Siddhartha, a young man on a quest for spiritual fulfillment. From his privileged upbringing to his encounters with ascetics, merchants, and the legendary Buddha himself, Siddhartha's journey is a captivating exploration of self-discovery and the search for ultimate truth. 
  Hesse's poetic prose and philosophical insights offer listeners a glimpse into the universal quest for enlightenment and the eternal truths that transcend time and culture. As Siddhartha navigates the complexities of existence, listeners are invited to reflect on their own journey and the deeper meaning of life. 
  Perfect for those seeking inspiration, wisdom, and a deeper understanding of the human experience, "Siddhartha" is a profound meditation on the nature of existence and the pursuit of spiritual awakening. 
  Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in this literary masterpiece. Start listening to "Siddhartha" today and discover the timeless wisdom that has captivated readers for generations.

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  The Quicksand - and other stories

  J. D. Beresford, P. G....

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  Embark on an extraordinary auditory adventure with our digital audiobook version of "The Quicksand and Other Stories." Immerse yourself in timeless tales by renowned authors, where each story unfolds like a carefully crafted masterpiece. Let's delve into the enchanting worlds crafted by J.D. Beresford, P.G. Wodehouse, Stacy Aumonier, and Edith Wharton: 
   
  Looking-Glass, The by J.D. Beresford 
  Journey into the mysterious and thought-provoking realm as Beresford weaves a tale that will challenge your perceptions and leave you questioning reality itself. 
   
  Pots o' Money by P.G. Wodehouse 
  Indulge in the wit and humor of Wodehouse as he takes you on a hilarious escapade filled with quirky characters, unexpected twists, and, of course, the pursuit of pots o' money! 
   
  Where was Wych Street? by Stacy Aumonier 
  Travel back in time to the streets of Wych as Aumonier unfolds a historical mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat, craving to uncover the secrets hidden within the cobblestone paths. 
   
  The Quicksand by Edith Wharton 
  Immerse yourself in the evocative storytelling of Wharton as she skillfully crafts a tale of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships set against the backdrop of "The Quicksand."

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  A Witch's Den - A look into the...

  Helena Blavatsky

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  Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, often known as Madame Blavatsky, was born on 12th August 1831 into an aristocratic family in present day Dnipro in Ukraine, then part of the Russian Empire.  She was the younger sister of the writer Vera Zhelikhovsky. 
   
  Much of Blavatsky’s life story relies on her own memories which changed much during her lifetime and therefore parts of it are unreliable.  What appears to be certain is that much of her life was lived first on family travels and postings and then on her journeys in an effort to further her own self-education and quest for knowledge. 
   
  As a teenager she developed an interest in Western esotericism and from there she claimed many travels including a trip to India where she encountered a group of spiritual adepts, the ‘Masters of the Ancient Wisdom’, who sent her to Shigatse, Tibet, where they trained her to develop a deeper understanding of the synthesis of religion, philosophy, and science.  
   
  By the early 1870s, Blavatsky was involved in the Spiritualist movement, which was then popular both in Britain and abroad, even though she argued against its main tenet that those ‘contacted’ were the spirits of the dead.  
   
  She moved to the United States in 1873 and became close to the journalist Henry Steel Olcott who helped her gain public attention as a spirit medium and then also became an adherent to her principles.   
   
  In 1875 in New York City she co-founded the Theosophical Society and two years later published ‘Isis Unveiled’, a book outlining her Theosophical world-view from its ancient roots to the modern day.  Her work was even more popular in Asia than elsewhere and is said to have influenced both Ghandi and Nehru amongst many others.  
   
  In 1880, she and Olcott moved to India, where the Society was allied to a Hindu reform movement.  That same year she converted to Buddhism.  However, she was often plagued with accusations of fraudulent paranormal phenomena.  
   
  With her health failing she returned to London and published ‘The Secret Doctrine’, her commentary on claimed ancient Tibetan manuscripts, and other books.  
   
  Helena Blavatsky died in London of influenza during the global pandemic on 8th May 1891.  She was 59.

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