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  The Tenth Clew - and Other Op...

  Dashiell Hammett

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  Introducing "The Tenth Clew and other Op Stories" by Dashiell Hammett, now available in a captivating digital audiobook format! Step into the world of mystery and intrigue with six gripping tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat: 
   
  The Tenth Clew: Dive into a perplexing puzzle as you follow the trail of clues to unravel a mysterious case. 
   
  Night Shots: Experience the adrenaline rush of a thrilling chase under the cover of darkness in this pulse-pounding story. 
   
  One Hour: Join the race against time as our protagonist navigates through twists and turns to solve a time-sensitive mystery. 
   
  The House in Turk Street: Explore the eerie atmosphere of Turk Street and uncover the secrets hidden within its walls. 
   
  Death on Pine Street: Delve into a web of deception and betrayal as you uncover the truth behind a tragic death. 
   
  Who Killed Bob Teal?: Put your detective skills to the test as you attempt to untangle the web of lies surrounding a perplexing murder.

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  War and Peace (Book Fourteen: 1812)

  Leo Tolstoy

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  War and Peace is a literary work mixed with chapters on history and philosophy by the Russian author Leo Tolstoy. It was first published serially, then published in its entirety in 1869. It is regarded as one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements and remains an internationally praised classic of world literature.
  Book 14: 1812: The Battle of Borodinó, with the occupation of Moscow that followed it and the flight of the French without further conflicts, is one of the most instructive phenomena in history. All historians agree that the external activity of states and nations in their conflicts with one another is expressed in wars, and that as a direct result of greater or less success in war the political strength of states and nations increases or decreases.

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  Catcher in the Rye The: Book...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by J.D. Salinger.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  
   
  "The Catcher in the Rye" is a timeless classic that delves into the mind of Holden Caulfield, a disenchanted teenager navigating the complexities of adolescence in mid-20th century America. The narrative, rich with existential angst and profound insight, captures Holden's journey through New York City after being expelled from his prestigious prep school. His interactions, both meaningful and superficial, with a variety of characters, reveal his deep sense of isolation and yearning for genuine human connection. The novel's candid portrayal of teenage rebellion, identity crisis, and the loss of innocence continues to resonate with readers of all ages, making it a poignant exploration of youth and the challenges of growing up.

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  The Daughter of Lilith - From...

  Anatole France

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  François-Anatole Thibault was born on the 16th April 1844 in Paris, France, the son of a bookseller and bibliophile. 
  He studied at the Collège Stanislas, a private Catholic school, and after graduating joined his father in the bookstore, which specialised in works on the French Revolution.  Several years later he secured a position as cataloguer at Bacheline-Deflorenne and at Lemerre before being appointed librarian for the French Senate in 1876. 
  His literary career had begun as a journalist and as a poet before publishing his novel ‘Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard’ in 1881.  Praised for its elegant prose, it won him a prestigious prize from the Académie Française, which later elected him to its storied ranks. 
  His works were profound and thoughtful and often couched in surreal and outlandish expressions; whether penguins baptized by a near-blind Abbott transformed themselves into humans or of a guardian angel who becomes an atheist, his stories turned established thought into startling literature. 
  His short stories run in the same vein.  The premise may seem plausible but his distinctive style turns them into an individual viewpoint which invokes both discussion and admiration. 
  In his private life his relationships with women were often turbulent.  A Socialist, he was a fervent supporter of the Russian Revolution and the early years of the French Communist party. 
  He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1921 but the following year his entire canon of works was placed on the prohibited list of the Catholic Church, which he thought of as a credit to his name. 
  Anatole France died on the 12th October 1924 in Tours.  He was 80.

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  First Love

  Ivan Turgenev

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  "First Love" by Ivan Turgenev is a poignant and introspective novella that delves into the complexities of youthful infatuation, the awakening of emotions, and the fleeting nature of first love. Set in 19th-century Russia, the story follows the experiences of a sensitive and impressionable young man on the cusp of adulthood. "First Love" is a poignant exploration of the universal experience of falling in love for the first time and the profound impact it has on shaping one's identity. Turgenev's evocative prose and keen psychological insights offer a deep and introspective exploration of the human heart and the bittersweet nature of youthful romance. With its timeless themes, vivid characterizations, and lyrical storytelling, "First Love" stands as a testament to Turgenev's mastery as a writer and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotions. It is a poignant and nostalgic work that resonates with readers, reminding us of the transformative power of love and the indelible mark it leaves on our lives.

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  The Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock

  T. S. Eliot

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  "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock", commonly known as "Prufrock", is the first professionally published poem by American-born British poet T. S. Eliot (1888–1965). Eliot began writing "Prufrock" in February 1910, and it was first published in the June 1915 issue of Poetry.Eliot narrates the experience of Prufrock using the stream of consciousness technique developed by his fellow Modernist writers. The poem, described as a "drama of literary anguish", is a dramatic interior monologue of an urban man, stricken with feelings of isolation and an incapability for decisive action that is said "to epitomize frustration and impotence of the modern individual" and "represent thwarted desires and modern disillusionment".Prufrock laments his physical and intellectual inertia, the lost opportunities in his life and lack of spiritual progress, and he is haunted by reminders of unattained carnal love. With visceral feelings of weariness, regret, embarrassment, longing, emasculation, sexual frustration, a sense of decay, and an awareness of mortality, "Prufrock" has become one of the most recognised voices in modern literature.

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