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  Early Irish Myths and Sagas

  Jeffrey Gantz

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  First written down in the eighth century AD, these early Irish stories depict a far older world—part myth, part legend and part history. Rich with magic and achingly beautiful, they speak of a land of heroic battles, intense love and warrior ideals, in which the otherworld is explored and men mingle freely with the gods. From the vivid adventures of the great Celtic hero Cú Chulaind, to the stunning "Exile of the Sons of Uisliu"—a tale of treachery, honour and romance—these are masterpieces of passion and vitality, and form the foundation for the Irish literary tradition: a mythic legacy that was a powerful influence on the work of Yeats, Synge and Joyce. 
   
  This audiobook is expertly read by Alana Kerr Collins, with audio engineering by Alex Brown. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

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  Fading Voices - From their pens...

  Boleslaw Prus

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  Aleksander Głowacki who wrote under the nom de plume Boleslaw Prus was born on 20th August 1847 at Hrubieszów in the Kingdom of Poland, at that time, controlled by the Russian Empire. 
  At three his mother died and then at nine his father.  Female relatives helped raise him but at 15 he joined the Polish uprising against the might of Imperial Russia.  Wounded on the battlefield, arrested and imprisoned, he was later released into the care of a relative and resumed secondary school and then Warsaw University but poverty forced him to leave after two years.  At some point he developed agoraphobia which often caused problems. 
  In 1869, he enrolled in the Forestry Department at Puławy but was soon sacked and so he began a system of self-education that led to work as a newspaper columnist on a wide-ranging series of topics that eventually became the ‘Weekly Chronicles’ and spanned 40 years. 
  With his finances now stabilized he married and then adopted his late brother-in-law’s son.  
  It seems he had doubts as to the scale of his talents and early on adopted the name ‘Boleslaw Prus’ for both his journalistic and literary offerings. 
  His work as a short-story writer met with much acclaim. He wrote several dozen of them, originally published in newspapers and ranging in length from micro-story to novella. His keen observation of everyday life and sense of humor are evident in them.  
  During his career he also wrote novels. After ‘Pharoah’, in 1895, he embarked on a four-month journey taking in Berlin, Dresden, Nuremberg, Rapperswil in Switzerland, where he stayed for two months, and his final destination, Paris.  Here his agoraphobia was so bad he couldn’t cross the Seine.  
  However, his writing continued and in 1911 his novel ‘Changes’, though uncompleted, began to be serialised.  It was never finished. 
  Boleslaw Prus died on 19th May 1912, at his Warsaw apartment.  He was 64.  A National Hero, thousands attended both his funeral service and interment.

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  The Outrage - A True Story

  Aleksandr Kuprin

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  Ivan Alekseevich Kuprin, a Russian writer of the early 20th century, was renowned for his short stories and novellas imbued with deep psychological insight and attention to detail. His works often depict the lives of ordinary people, their dreams, sufferings, and joys. Kuprin crafted vivid characters that continue to captivate readers with their authenticity and emotional depth.

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  Bleak House - A twisting web of...

  Charles Dickens

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  🤔 Are you fascinated by intricate mysteries that expose society's darkest corners? 
  📚 Do you yearn for a story that masterfully weaves multiple narratives into one epic tale? 
  ⚖️ Are you interested in how justice and power shaped Victorian England? 
  If you answered YES to at least one of these questions, you MUST KEEP READING...🎭 Discover the Masterpiece That Changed Victorian Literature Forever 
  In a world where the powerful prey upon the weak and justice moves at a glacial pace, readers find themselves lost in a labyrinth of corruption, scandal, and intrigue. The endless machinations of the law grind away at people's lives, while dark secrets lurk behind every respectable façade in London's fog-shrouded streets. 
  This timeless masterpiece weaves together the lives of an unforgettable cast of characters - from the noble Sir Leicester Dedlock and his mysterious wife to the passionate young heroine Esther Summerson. Through their interconnected stories, we witness how the tentacles of injustice reach from the highest courts to the murkiest slums of Victorian London.Here's What You'll Discover Inside: 
  🏛️ An intricate exploration of the British legal system's corruption 
  💕 A touching romance that defies social boundaries 
  🔍 Multiple narrative perspectives that create a rich tapestry of Victorian life 
  🌫️ Atmospheric descriptions that bring 19th-century London to life 
  👥 Complex characters that reflect the many faces of society 
  And much more...! 
  Scroll up and click the Buy Now button to begin your journey through one of literature's greatest achievements! 📚

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  Poems of Manhood

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Poems of Manhood: Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories.
  
  Contents:
  Lenore
  To One in Paradise
  The Coliseum
  The Conqueror Worm
  Silence
  Dream-Land
  Hymn
  To Zante
  Scenes From “Politian”

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  New Arabian Nights

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  "New Arabian Nights" is a collection of short stories written by Robert Louis Stevenson, first published in 1882. The book is a series of interconnected tales that explore themes of adventure, romance, and the supernatural. Drawing inspiration from the Arabian Nights, Stevenson weaves a tapestry of exotic and imaginative stories set in various locations, each with its own unique characters and plots.

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