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  The Hedgehog

  Saki Saki

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  In Saki's short story "The Hedgehog," social commentary is cleverly interwoven with elements of a ghost story. Set during a garden party at the Rectory, the narrative revolves around a group of upper-class women who engage in idle gossip and rivalry, particularly focusing on the arrival of a clairvoyant guest, Ada Bleek.

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  The Women's Festival

  Aristophanes

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  In The Women’s Festival, Aristophanes crafts a hilarious and provocative comedy centered on gender conflict, theatrical satire, and religious ritual. The play follows the famous tragedian Euripides, who fears that the women of Athens will punish him at the Thesmophoria, a secret female-only festival honoring Demeter, for his unflattering portrayals of women in his plays. To counter this, he enlists his relative Mnesilochus to disguise himself as a woman and infiltrate the gathering. Chaos erupts when Mnesilochus is discovered, leading to a series of farcical escapes, mistaken identities, and witty parodies of Euripides’ own tragedies. Through sharp dialogue and slapstick humor, Aristophanes critiques both Athenian misogyny and the dramatic arts, offering a bold commentary on gender roles, social customs, and the power of satire in classical Greek society.

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  Art Of Fine Dining The - A Short...

  William Makepeace Thackeray,...

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  Food. One of the overpowering needs that we all hunger for. Whether to use as basic fuel or sophisticated tasting, food and its providers, its servers, its guests and our authors are here to converse, deliberate as courses are served, some savoury, some sweet but always to be enjoyed. 
   
  01 - The Fine Art of Dining - A Short Story Volume 
  02 - A Little Dinner at Timmin's by William Makepeace Thackeray 
  03 - A Dill Pickle by Katherine Mansfield 
  04 - On Some Dinners at Paris by William Makepeace Thackeray 
  05 - The Inconsiderate Waiter by J. M. Barrie

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  A Baker's Divorce

  Frank Scalise

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  Cal Baker is a lifelong rocker who had a number one hit in 1979. Since then, he's managed to barely cling to a career by chasing every musical trend that looked promising. Along the way, he was married and divorced a dozen times. Now, he's sixty-two and his thirteenth wife informs him that she wants a divorce, threatening to make it a baker's dozen of divorces. On top of that, the timing couldn't be worse, as he has a new record coming out soon. 
  This news sends Cal on a quest to discover why this keeps happening to him. He reaches out to all of his ex-wives, searching for the answer that will help him save his marriage, so he won't have to get... A Baker's Divorce.

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  The Duke in the Suburbs

  Edgar Wallace

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  A real duke moves into a quiet middle-class neighborhood, and the residents of suburban south London are baffled. He is polite, curious, and full of surprises. His presence turns their carefully ordered world upside down. 
  With each visit and every interaction, the Duke challenges their ideas of status, respectability, and social norms. Small dramas unfold behind garden fences. Gossip spreads quickly. Manners are tested. 
  This is a sharp, witty social comedy about class, ambition, and the ridiculous ways people try to impress one another. Edgar Wallace offers a light-hearted yet pointed look at suburban life in early 20th-century England. 
  Perfect for readers who enjoy British humor, social satire, and comedies of manners.

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  The Things I Shouldn't Say out Loud

  Lena Ashwood

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  Have you ever wished someone would just say what we're all thinking about the absurdities of modern life? Are you ready for a brutally honest look at the world we live in? Lena Ashwood's 'The Things I Shouldn't Say Out Loud' is the unfiltered truth bomb you've been waiting for. 
  In this collection of razor-sharp essays, Lena Ashwood takes aim at the sacred cows of contemporary society, from the cult of self-improvement to the performative nature of social media. With a voice that's equal parts witty and incisive, Ashwood explores the complexities of modern relationships, the pressure to constantly reinvent ourselves, and the often unacknowledged grief that comes with living in a rapidly changing world. 
  Drawing from her own experiences and keen observations, she offers a perspective that's refreshingly honest and unapologetically critical. Ashwood doesn't just point out what's wrong with society; she invites readers to question their own complicity in perpetuating harmful norms and expectations. This isn't a book that will coddle you with easy solutions. Instead, it's a call to embrace the messiness of life and find authenticity in a world that often demands conformity. 
  'The Things I Shouldn't Say Out Loud' isn't just a book; it's a permission slip to be your authentic self in a world that often demands conformity. Ashwood's essays will make you laugh, cringe, and ultimately feel less alone in your struggles with modern life. This is your chance to see the world through a lens of brutal honesty and unexpected humour. 
  Stop pretending and start living authentically - purchase 'The Things I Shouldn't Say Out Loud' today and embrace the power of unfiltered truth!

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