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  Jane Austen and George Eliot -...

  Edward Whitley

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  In October 1851, a chance meeting in a Piccadilly bookshop changed the course of literary history. For it was here that Mary Ann Evans, an unworldly young scholar, was introduced to the love of her life, the critic George Lewes. Encouraged and supported by Lewes, Evans became the queen of literary London under her pen name, George Eliot.
  In nurturing Eliot's talent, Lewes drew inspiration from the works of an unfashionable author of the previous generation by the name of Jane Austen. On the face of it, Austen and Eliot had little in common. Jane Austen was a genteel spinster who spent her life in Hampshire, painting Regency domestic dramas with delicate irony and unfailing charm. George Eliot, meanwhile, was a radical intellectual who lived scandalously with a married man, travelled widely in Europe and documented with stirring realism the social upheavals of her age.
  And yet, when George Eliot embarked on her career as an author in the late 1850s, the works of Jane Austen were at her side, feeding her imagination. Separated by time, circumstance and temperament, the two writers nevertheless had a vital impetus in common: to prove the value of a woman's eye in a man's world.
  Packed with quotes from letters, diaries and the nation's favourite novels, this lively history traces the surprising connections between two of our brightest literary stars and shows, for the first time, how each can be illuminated by the other's light.

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  Fashion Icons On Tour Beyoncé &...

  Mark Jackson

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  Fashion Icons on Tour: Beyoncé & Taylor Swift—Global Odyssey Through Music & Style! Embark on an extraordinary journey as this book unveils the fusion of music and fashion through the careers of Beyoncé & Taylor Swift. The narrative transcends borders, providing a passport to witness the seismic impact of two of the world's most influential artists on the global stage. 
  A Stylish Evolution Across Continents: 
  • Beyoncé's Early Tour Fashion: From captivating audiences with Destiny's Child to the "Dangerously in Love" era, trace the evolution of Beyoncé's style. 
  • Taylor Swift's Journey: Immerse yourself in the cultural phenomenon as Taylor Swift transforms from her country roots to the "Fearless" tour. 
  Creative Collaborations that Echo Worldwide: 
  • Behind the Scenes with Stylists: Uncover the international collaborations that have shaped Beyoncé and Taylor Swift's signature looks. 
  • Costume Designers and Collaborations: Explore the artistic brilliance behind iconic tour costumes. 
  Signature Looks Reverberating Across Continents: 
  • Beyoncé's Iconic Outfits: Immerse yourself in the revolutionary looks from "The Formation World Tour." 
  • Taylor Swift's Memorable Ensembles: Traverse the globe with Taylor Swift's standout outfits from the "1989 World Tour." 
  Evolving Styles with a Global Impact: 
  • Beyoncé's Style Evolution: Witness the thematic shifts and inspirational influences shaping Beyoncé's tour fashion globally. 
  • Taylor Swift's Style Transformation: Explore the maturation of Taylor Swift's fashion sense, captivating hearts on every continent. 
  The Global Influence Beyond the Stage: 
  • Influence on Pop Culture Worldwide: Delve into the far-reaching impact of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, shaping global fashion trends. 
  • The Fashion Industry's Global Response: Explore the international resonance of their tour fashion.

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  Crystal ring

  Steve King

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  At the end of the year, the weather in the North is very cold. Starting from Lap Dong period, there was almost no sunny day, all day it was cold and dark, the wind was blowing in the sky, locking everyone in the house. On the eighth of December, the first snow rain fell, covering all the roads in the village, covering all the roads. People don't even go out the door, but Tet is coming soon, everyone is busy cooking, storing food and drinks to prepare for Tet.

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  A Faint Heart - Fragile Minds...

  Fyodor Dostoevsky, Tim Zengerink

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  How much pressure can one heart endure before it breaks? 
  In A Faint Heart, Fyodor Dostoevsky tells the tragic story of Vasya, a kind and deeply emotional man on the verge of a new life with the woman he loves. But what seems like a joyful beginning quickly turns dark, as anxiety, self-doubt, and mental strain push him to the edge. 
  This modern audiobook adaptation gives fresh clarity to Dostoevsky’s heartbreaking tale, revealing the emotional intensity and psychological insight that made the author a master of the human condition. 
  What You’ll Hear in This Modern Translation: 
  •	A tender yet tragic story of love and emotional fragility 
  •	An unflinching portrait of mental health struggles in a judgmental society 
  •	A moving narrative of friendship, heartbreak, and helplessness 
  Included in This Edition: 
  Faithfully modernized for accessibility and emotional impact, this audiobook is a powerful experience that lingers long after it ends. 
  Listen today—and witness the quiet tragedy of a heart too gentle for the world.

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  The Murderer - Bulgakov expertly...

  Mikhail Bulgakov

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  Mikhail Bulgakov was born on 15th May 1891 in Kiev, in the Kiev Governorate of the Russian Empire, into a Russian family.  He was one of seven children. 
   
  In 1901, Bulgakov attended the First Kiev Gymnasium, and developed a keen interest in Russian and European literature, theatre and opera.  After the death of his father in 1907, his mother assumed responsibility for his education.  After graduating Bulgakov entered the Medical Faculty of Kiev University and then took up a post as physician at the Kiev Military Hospital. 
   
  At the outbreak of the First World War, he volunteered as a doctor and was sent directly to the front, where he was badly injured at least twice.  To suppress chronic pain, especially in the abdomen, he injected morphine.  It took years to wean himself off. 
   
  He now took up medical posts in various towns and in 1919, he was mobilised by the Ukrainian People's Army and assigned to the Northern Caucasus.  There, he became seriously ill with typhus and barely survived.  
   
  After this illness, Bulgakov abandoned his medicine to pursue writing.  He moved to Vladikavkaz and had two plays staged there with great success.  He wrote too for various newspapers and other outlets, but his critics were many.  And growing. 
   
  When a Moscow's theatre director severely criticised Bulgakov, Stalin personally protected him, saying that a writer of Bulgakov's quality was above ‘party words’ like ‘left’ and ‘right’.   Indeed, it is said that Stalin watched ‘The Days of the Turbins’ at least 15 times. 
   
  It was not to last and by March 1929, Bulgakov's career was ruined when Government censorship stopped publication of any of his work and plays. 
   
  In despair, Bulgakov wrote a personal letter to Stalin.  He requested permission to emigrate.  He received a phone call from the Soviet leader, who asked the writer whether he really desired to leave. He replied that a Russian writer cannot live outside of his homeland.  Stalin thus gave him permission to continue working. In May 1930, he re-joined the theater, as stage director's assistant.  
   
  During the last stressful decade of his life, and in poor health, Bulgakov continued to work on ‘The Master and Margarita’, wrote plays, critical works, stories, and continued translations and dramatisations of novels.  Many of them were not published, others were derided by critics.  
   
  On 10th March 1940, Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov died from nephrosclerosis.  He was 48. 
   
  ‘The Master and Margarita’ was not published in any form until the mid-1960’s 
   
  Here Bulgakov relates a story as told by a doctor describing the terrible things that humanity is capable of doing in times of war.

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  A Somewhat Improbable Story -...

  G K Chesterton

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  G K Chesterton (29 May 1874 – 14 June 1936) was a poet, novelist, playwright, literary commentator, editor, biographer, journalist, orator and theologian.  He was often dubbed as the “prince of paradox” for his light whimsical style that often addressed serious issues such as politics and religion.  The latter was as a member and defender of the Christian faith and the former was shaped by a distrust of concentrated wealth and power.  He advocated Distributionism and said that every man should be allowed to own "three acres and a cow."  These political views have spread round the world, crediting Chesterton as the father of the “small is beautiful” movement.  It is also said to have influenced Gandhi in seeking a genuine nationalism for India rather than imitating the British state.   
  Chesterton was remarkably prolific but perhaps his most famous creation is Father Brown.  Within this character Chesterton’s clever writing and profound ideas reveal truths, often with humour as the detective priest pursues the answers to his cases.

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