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  The Great Gatsby

  F Scott itzgerald

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  The Great Gatsby, set in the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties on Long Island, New York, is a poignant critique of the American Dream. The novel is not just a love story but a tragic tale of ambition, class, and the illusion of social mobility, encapsulated in the era's excess and disillusionment. When the novel was first published in 1925, it did not enjoy immediate commercial success. Only around 20,000 copies were sold in its first year, and Fitzgerald himself considered it a commercial disappointment. By the time of his death in 1940, Fitzgerald felt his work, including Gatsby, had been forgotten, with sales being so low that he was reportedly buying copies himself to keep it in print. The novel's fortunes changed dramatically during World War II when the Council on Books in Wartime chose it for distribution to American soldiers, printing over 155,000 copies. This initiative significantly boosted its popularity and recognition, transforming it from a largely forgotten work into an American classic. Today, The Great Gatsby sells approximately 500,000 copies annually, with total sales reaching over 25 million copies worldwide since its original publication. It has become Scribner's best-selling title, illustrating its enduring appeal and commercial success. Overall, The Great Gatsby has not only achieved commercial success but has also left a profound and lasting impact on American literature and culture, embodying the complexities and contradictions of the American experience. 
  F. Scott Fitzgerald (September 24, 1896 – December 21, 1940) was an American novelist and short story writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. His works are emblematic of the Jazz Age, particularly capturing the spirit and excesses of the Roaring Twenties in America. 
  Frank Marcopolos lives in Florida with his dog, Sparky.

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  The Wizard

  H. Rider Haggard

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  In this Victorian adventure novel, a British missionary faces a perilous trial by fire when he is called to bring the Word of the Lord to Central Africa.Rev. Thomas Owen was committed to tending his flock in the English Midlands—that is until a visiting preacher recounted his harrowing experience in central Africa. A warlike tribe known as the Sons of Fire demanded proof of God’s miracles, and failure to deliver proof meant death. Having barely escaped to tell the tale, the man was shocked by Owen’s determination to undertake the mission himself. Living among the Sons of Fire and learning their language, Owen begins to win their respect. But even as he survives the trials established by their god, the Sons of Fire remain suspicious of the new religion. Only when war breaks out among them will the true power of faith be revealed.

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  The Minister's Black Veil and...

  Nathaniel Hawthorne, H.P....

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  Step into the eerie and mysterious world of "The Minister's Black Veil and Other Stories" digital audiobook collection, where chilling tales and haunting narratives await you. 
   
  Embark on a journey through the shadows with Nathaniel Hawthorne's timeless classic, "The Minister's Black Veil," as you unravel the enigma of a minister who veils his face, shrouding himself in secrets that will leave you questioning the nature of sin and guilt. 
   
  Delve into the depths of cosmic horror with H. P. Lovecraft's gripping tales, "The Alchemist" and "The Statement of Randolph Carter," where ancient terrors and forbidden knowledge collide to ensnare the unwary in a web of cosmic dread. 
   
  Explore the eerie isolation of "The Haunted Island" by Algernon Blackwood, where the line between the living and the dead blurs, and the haunting presence of the unknown lurks around every corner. 
   
  Experience the mystical allure of "The Ensouled Violin" by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky, where music holds the power to transcend the ordinary and transport listeners to realms beyond imagination. 
   
  Each story in this collection is expertly narrated, immersing you in a world of dark secrets, supernatural encounters, and existential mysteries that will linger in your mind long after the final chapter. 
   
  Indulge your senses and embark on an unforgettable literary journey with "The Minister's Black Veil and Other Stories" digital audiobook collection. 
   
   
   
  The Minister's Black Veil	Nathaniel Hawthorne 
   
  The Alchemist	H. P. Lovecraft 
   
  The Statement of Randolph Carter	H. P. Lovecraft 
   
  The Haunted Island	Algernon Blackwood 
   
  The Ensouled Violin	Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

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  The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is a collection of short stories featuring the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend Dr. John Watson. First published in 1892, the book includes some of Sherlock Holmes's most famous cases, such as "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle," and "The Adventure of the Speckled Band." These stories showcase Holmes's unparalleled powers of observation and deduction as he solves various mysteries, from thefts and kidnappings to more complex and unusual crimes.

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  The Devoted Friend

  Oscar Wilde

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  Once upon a time, there was a kind and honest man named Hans. He lived alone in a tiny cottage.
  Hans was a little man who owned a beautiful garden, where he grew flowers of all kinds and colours which were sold in the market to make some money. He enjoyed the company of another man called Hugh, a miller who used to visit Hans very often during the summer time and with whom he shared thoughts about friendship and loyalty. Hans was so devoted to Hugh that he even gifted him whole bunches of flowers from his own garden.

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  The Secret Sharer

  Joseph Conrad

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  A classic tale from the inkwell of Joseph Conrad, the Secret Sharer is a short story set at sea. The narrator, a newly made Captain of his vessel, rescues a man he finds clinging to his ships rope-ladder. That man was once Chief Mate of a nearby ship, the Sephora, and is accused of murder during rough seas. What follows is a short but well formed tale about isolation, duality, and the struggle between the rational and irrational.  
  Narrated by Michael Ward.

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