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  The Secret Agent

  Joeseph Conrad

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  Just who is the Secret Agent [Delta] of a certain embassy? Just who is Mr Verloc? The proprietor of a certain shop on Brett Street? The Vice-President of a certain revolutionary committee? Forced into a corner by his superiors, he acts in desperation and disaster awaits. 
  A tale of anarchy and realism, by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1905, it is considered one of his great city novels, as well as a great novellestic study of terrorism and it's proponents. 
  Narrated by Michael Ward.

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  Revolving Door

  William Sharp

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  Quietly reflective, the beautifully written poems in this slim volume offer a welcome respite from the noisy insistence of modern life. The language, now simple and direct, now rich in associations, double-meanings, and imagery, has its own natural rhythm and appeal regardless of subject and rhyme. Intriguing, absorbing, thought-provoking, the poems are innovative and fresh and the intensity of the verses in places will undoubtedly strike a chord with readers of all kinds - both established readers of poetry, those who read poetry now and again, and those 
  turning to poetry for the first time. Largely relating one person's take on how it is to be in the world, the poems address such aspects of life as time, being, loss, culture, and contingency. The collection is divided into three sections - non-rhyming poems, rhyming poems, and a 
  concluding section of lighter, more humorous verses, with each of two additional poems serving as foreword and afterword.

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  The Weary Blues

  Langston Hughes

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  The Poetry of Sarojini Naidu -...

  Sarojini Naidu

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  Sarojini Chattopadhyay was born into a Bengali family in Hyderabad, India on 13th February 1879, the eldest of the eight siblings. The family was well-respected in Hyderabad and were established artists. 
   
  Naidu passed her matriculation examination at the University of Madras and took a four-year break from her studies.  
   
  In 1895, H.E.H. the Nizam's Charitable Trust founded by the 6th Nizam, Mahbub Ali Khan, gave her the chance to study in England, first at King's College, London and later at Girton College, Cambridge.  
   
  Even in these early times she was a social activist.  It was whilst in England that she worked as a suffragist and was first drawn to the Indian National Congress' Hindu movement for India's independence from British Colonial rule.  
   
  She began writing at the age of twelve. Her play, ‘Maher Muneer’, written in Persian, impressed the Nawab of Hyderabad. It was an auspicious start. 
   
  Sarojini met Paidipati Govindarajulu Naidu, a physician, and after finishing her studies at age 19 married him. The couple would have five children.  Interestingly their families approved their marriage even though they were from different castes and society was not as tolerant as it might be today.  Additionally, Sarojini was from Bengal and Naidu from Andhra Pradesh and marriages between those from the north and south were frowned upon.  Happily, they overcame these problems and both marriage and careers thrived. 
   
  In 1905, her first collection of poems, ‘The Golden Threshold’ was published. 
   
  Naidu became a part of the Indian nationalist movement and was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and his idea of swaraj (this was an India without its colonial administration systems).  Despite her growing political career she still found time to write and published several further volumes of poetry. Such was her eloquence that she became known as the ‘Nightingale of India’. 
  Sarojini was appointed the President of the Indian National Congress in 1925 and was a major influence and figure in the Independence movement.  
   
  Along with several other Congress leaders including Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru she was arrested for taking part in the 1930 Salt March.  Indeed Sarojini faced frequent arrest by the British Authorities and spent, in total, many months in prison. 
   
  Following India's independence from British rule in 1947, Sarojini was appointed as the governor of the present-day Uttar Pradesh in so doing she became India's first female governor. 
   
  Returning from work in New Delhi on 15th February, 1949 she was advised to rest by her doctors, and her official engagements were cancelled.  Her health deteriorated rapidly and on 1st March bloodletting was performed after she complained of severe headache.  
   
  Sarojini Naidu died of a cardiac arrest on 2nd March 1949.  She was 70.

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  Hôtel Amour

  Deryn Rees-Jones

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  "This is simply extraordinary writing, laced with wonder and devastation…" Joanna Klink
  A sequel to her T. S. Eliot Prize shortlisted Erato, Deryn Rees-Jones' remarkable new collection sees her returning to ongoing preoccupations: the complexities of memory and memorialisation, desire and the body, and poetry's place in a hostile world.
  The book begins with a woman checking into Hôtel Amour, a space both real and imagined, in the heart of Paris. This is a hallucinatory city where surreal symbols loom large: the hotel's pink neon sign, elephants, doubles, and lost pairings. A bloody heart lies in the street, books concertina into song, and everywhere is the ever-present noise of birds.
  Playful, and moving by turn, Hôtel Amour experiments with fragmented narrative and poetic form, creating a breathing space for a multilayered and powerful meditation on illness, love and time. Hôtel Amour's fierce and formidable exploration of 'the now' and its many ghostly literary pasts, is the work of a poet at the height of her powers as she asks us to listen, and explore our human capacity for transformation and for hope.

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  Oedipus Rex (unabridged)

  Sophocles

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  Rediscover an enduring classic in a transformative new light. "Oedipus Rex," the remarkable tragedy penned by Sophocles, has been masterfully revitalized in this riveting and immersive audiobook experience.Regarded as a cornerstone of Western literature, Oedipus Rex's timeless tale of fate, power, and the relentless pursuit of truth continues to captivate audiences millennia after its initial conception. Delve into the heart of Thebes, navigating the winding paths of power, prophecy, and self-discovery alongside the tragic figure of Oedipus, the King who must grapple with the devastating consequences of his past actions.This meticulously crafted audiobook takes the immersive nature of this tragic masterpiece to new heights. Brought to life through a vibrant, dynamic narration, each character springs forth in brilliant clarity, their complexities and inner turmoil echoing in every inflection, every pause.Our talented narrator breathes life into ancient Thebes, with a performance rich in passion and authenticity. From the anguished cries of Oedipus to the sage wisdom of Tiresias, every dialogue and soliloquy is delivered with a precision that captures the spirit of the original text.What sets this version of Oedipus Rex apart is not only the emotive narration but also the crisp and clear audio quality. Our top-notch production team has endeavored to ensure that every word, every pause, every breath is captured with utmost clarity. Rigorously edited to remove any distractions, the audio quality is pristine, heightening your immersion in the tragic narrative.The seamless integration of an emotionally charged performance with expert audio editing creates an auditory experience that is as captivating as it is transformative. This polished rendition of Oedipus Rex does more than recount a tale—it resonates, it echoes, it transforms.

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