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  Living on Provisions of the Holy...

  ROYCE RUCKER

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  Who knew West Virginia would be the promised land for Two to Three Hundred-Thousand African-Americans escaping the hardships of the South after the Emancipation Proclamation? Like the Black Codes and Jim Crow. Freedom comes in many forms. West Virginia became a refuge for individuals looking for a better life, but it sometimes came with a deadly price. This book captures the spirit of one family’s devotion for one another, and the drive to never give up on the “American Dream” at a time in the United States of America when the desires of Black business owners were plentiful, but the reality of Black business ownership was just a dream...

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  The Poetry of George Meredith -...

  George Meredith

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  George Meredith, OM, was born in Portsmouth, England on February 12th, 1828. His mother died when he was five. As a fourteen year old teenager he was sent to a Moravian School in Neuwied, Germany, staying there for two years. After reading law he was articled as a solicitor, but quickly abandoned that career path for journalism and poetry. He collaborated with Edward Gryffydh Peacock, son of Thomas Love Peacock in publishing a privately circulated literary magazine, the Monthly Observer. At age twenty-one he married Mary Ellen Nicolls, Edward Peacock's beautiful widowed sister, on August 8th, 1849. Mary Ellen was 28. 
  The marriage produced one child; Arthur (1853–1890). Meredith collected his early writings, all previously published in periodicals, in an 1851 volume, Poems. In 1856 he posed as the model for The Death of Chatterton, a well-known picture by the English Pre-Raphaelite painter Henry Wallis, which romantised the teenage Chatterton’s demise. Although Meredith received some publicity for this his wife received rather more attention from Wallis because of it. Mary Ellen ran off with Wallis in 1858, shortly before giving birth to a child that all assumed to be Wallis. Tragically she died three years later. From that dreadful experience emerged a collection of sonnets entitled Modern Love in 1862 together with much of his first major novel; The Ordeal of Richard Feverel. 
  Meredith married Marie Vulliamy in 1864 and they settled in Surrey. Together they had two children; William (1865) and Mariette (1874). He had a keen understanding of comedy and his Essay on Comedy (1877) remains a reference work in the history of comic theory. In The Egoist, published in 1879, he applies some of his theories of comedy in one of his most thoughtful and enduring novels. During most of his career, he had difficulty crossing over from critical acclamation to popular success. It was only in 1885 that his first genuine commercial success appeared; Diana of the Crossways.  With an unreliable income stream he sought to bolster that with a job as a publisher's reader. 
  The company that gave him this lifeline was Chapman & Hall. His advice to the company was very well received and made him influential in the world of letters. In 1868 Meredith was introduced to Thomas Hardy. Hardy had submitted his first novel, The Poor Man and the Lady. Meredith felt the book was too bitter a satire on the rich and told Hardy to put it aside as it was likely it would be savaged by reviewers and destroy his nascent career. Meredith had received the same reaction with The Ordeal of Richard Feverel. Although it had brought him success it was judged so shocking that Mudie's circulating library cancelled an order of 300 copies. But these years, creatively, were very prolific and successful for Meredith. Novels and poems flowed from his pen including everything from The Adventures of Harry Richmond to many poetry volumes including The Lark Ascending (which later inspired the Vaughan Williams music). In 1886, tragedy struck when Marie Vulliamy, died of cancer. 
  Whilst his personal life was producing horrendous scars he was receiving many accolades. Oscar Wilde was a fan. In The Decay of Lying, he says of Meredith "Ah, Meredith! Who can define him? His style is chaos illumined by flashes of lightning". In 1891 Meredith was even the subject of homage when Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in his Sherlock Holmes short story The Boscombe Valley Mystery. Holmes turns to Watson during case discussions and says "And now let us talk about George Meredith, if you please, and we shall leave all minor matters until tomorrow." George Meredith, aged 81, died at his home in Box Hill, Surrey on May 18th, 1909. He is buried in the cemetery at Dorking, Surrey. 
   
  This volume comes to you from Portable Poetry, a specialized imprint from Deadtree Publishing.  Our range is large and growing and covers single poets, themes, and many compilations.

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  Hope Beauty and Friendship

  John Angus Walker-Smith

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  This selection of poems by a new author was triggered by the tragic death of his 28-year-old daughter. So the collection begins with loss and the aftermath of loss: the hope of the author that his daughter and he may be reunited in the life to come. This hope underlies many of the poems. This is clearly articulated in ‘Osler and Son’, where a father grieves for loss of his son in World War I but in a stoical, unexpressed manner. 
  The author records his childhood experience of emotions being held back in ‘Boys Don’t Cry John’. While some poems look back, most are contemporary, such as those inspired by the lockdown and the Ukraine War. 
  The author advocates expression of feelings. This is powerfully expressed in relation to his experience of Friendship, both past and present. Transcendental beauty is a theme in the metaphysical poems ‘The Colour Blue’ and ‘Roman Glass’. 
  However, each poem is unique. Many of them speak from the heart and have an emotional impact. The author hopes that these will resonate with readers.

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  Short Story Press Presents Love...

  Short Story Press, Aivan Antonio

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  If you are a person who see failing not as a negative thing but a learning experience, this story will resonate with you. “Love Doesn’t Exist” is a story about an 18-year old boy named Bruno who experiences a lot of embarrassment and faces a lot of his internal demons only to achieve one of life’s greatest joys – searching for that eternal love. After suffering from a devastating rejection from Maria, Bruno decides to do whatever it takes to find the girl of his dreams. He found a book that he believes will cure his awkwardness with girls. Discovering the book gave Bruno the urge and confidence to interact with women. He approaches girls in his school. He approaches girls in his community. He approaches girls in whatever place he could think of but every encountered failed. Being an amateur in meeting women, he fails miserably. But all hope is not gone. He is a young man full of determination that even a mountain blocks his way, he will make a hole through it only to achieve his goal in life. 
  Each rejection Bruno faces, gives him a little knowledge in achieving his goal. Do you think he will finally find his true love? Let’s see and find out. 
  Short Story Press publishes short stories by everyday writers.

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  RUR (Rossum's Universal Robots)

  Karel Capek

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  Helena Glory, as the daughter of a major industrial power's president, is a woman on a mission. She faces the island factory of Rossum's Universal Robots, the world's leading company in robotic engineering. She is convinced that these new creations called robots they make are deserving of rights like humans do. Everyone else is convinced robots are nothing more than tools for human use. Is it so, or is a robot rebellion becoming a more likely prospect as the robots start to seem more intelligent than first thought?First performed in English in 1922, R.U.R. is most notable for being the play that introduced the word "robot" into the English language and one of the popular early examples of the science fiction genre onstage. (Mary Kay)Cast List:Narrator: John TrevithickHelena Glory / Robot Helena: Sarah TerryHarry Domin / Primus: ToddHWDr. Gall: Barry StreifertMr. Fabry: James CallaghanDr. Hallemeier / Consul Busman: SteveTonerMr. Alquist: Beth ThomasNana: KHandRadius: T. LayneSulla / First Robot: Tina NuzziMarius / Fourth Robot: Rosslyn CarlyleA Servant: Etel BussSecond Robot / Third Robot: Kitty Kay / Mary Kay

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  The Teseida

  Giovanni Boccaccio

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  The Teseida by Giovanni Boccaccio is a grand and ambitious epic poem that weaves together classical legend, chivalric romance, and the emotional complexity of human desire. Written in the 14th century, this remarkable work stands as one of the earliest Italian epics composed in the vernacular, reflecting Boccaccio's deep engagement with classical antiquity and his emerging Renaissance vision.
  
  Set in the mythic world of ancient Greece, the poem centers on the legendary hero Theseus and the dramatic conflict between two Theban knights, Arcita and Palemone. Captured during war and imprisoned in Athens, the two cousins find their loyalty and brotherhood tested when they both fall in love with the noble Emilia. From that moment, their bond gives way to rivalry, and love becomes the catalyst for fate, honor, and tragic destiny.
  
  Boccaccio skillfully blends epic grandeur with intimate psychological insight. While battles and tournaments provide spectacle and heroic drama, the heart of the narrative lies in the emotional struggle between passion and duty. Arcita and Palemone are not merely warriors but fully realized individuals torn between friendship and romantic devotion. Emilia herself is portrayed with dignity and complexity, caught in a world where political power and personal longing intersect.
  
  Inspired by classical sources yet infused with medieval sensibilities, The Teseida bridges two literary traditions. It draws upon ancient mythology while introducing the courtly ideals and narrative structures that would shape later Renaissance literature. Its influence extended beyond Italy, inspiring Geoffrey Chaucer's Knight's Tale and contributing to the evolution of European epic and romantic poetry.
  
  Throughout the poem, themes of fortune, divine intervention, and the unpredictability of destiny unfold against a richly detailed backdrop. The gods observe and influence events, reminding readers of the delicate balance between human will and cosmic design. Yet amid this grand framework, Boccaccio's focus remains firmly on the emotional realities of love, jealousy, honor, and sacrifice.
  
  Majestic in scope yet deeply human in its portrayal of longing and rivalry, The Teseida stands as a foundational work of early Renaissance literature. It is both a celebration of heroic tradition and a meditation on the fragile nature of desire—an enduring epic that captures the timeless tensions between loyalty, ambition, and the heart's irresistible call.

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