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  Twenty Thousand Leagues Under...

  Jules Verne

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  Jules Verne is considered to be an important author in France and most of Europe, where he has had a wide influence on the literary avant-garde and on surrealism. His reputation was markedly different in the Anglosphere where he had often been labeled a writer of genre fiction or children's books, largely because of the highly abridged and altered translations in which his novels have often been printed. Since the 1980s, his literary reputation has improved.
  VOLUME 1: The year 1866 was signalised by a remarkable incident, a mysterious and puzzling phenomenon, which doubtless no one has yet forgotten. Not to mention rumours which agitated the maritime population and excited the public mind, even in the interior of continents, seafaring men were particularly excited.

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  A Fragment of Stained Glass -...

  D H Lawrence

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  David Herbert Lawrence was born on the 11th September 1885 in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, a coal mining town where the reality of a harsh life was only useful as experiences for future literary works. 
  He was educated at Beauvale Board School and became the first local boy to receive a scholarship to attend Nottingham High School. After 3 years he became a junior clerk in Haywood’s surgical appliances factory. He was also attempting a literary career which, in the short term, led to a teacher training position in Eastwood and later a teaching qualification from University College, Nottingham.  
  Lawrence’s first efforts were poems, short stories and a draft of ‘The White Peacock’. Moving to London and a teaching position in Croydon his writing attracted the attention of Ford Madox Ford, editor of The English Review, and he commissioned him to write ‘Odour of Chrysanthemums’.  
  Wanting to write full-time he now began work on what would become ‘Sons and Lovers.   
  In 1912 he met the older and married mother-of-three Frieda Weekley. They eloped to Germany and here Lawrence could see for himself the growing tensions with France.  So keen was his interest that he was arrested and accused of being a British spy.  
  In early 1914 Frieda obtained her divorce and they returned to Britain to be married just days before the outbreak of war. Owing to her German parentage, and his own public dislike of militarism and violence, the couple were treated with contempt and suspicion throughout the war years.  
  Despite this he continued to write but his reputation in England was so tarnished and, mirrored by his own disdain for the country, he and Frieda left England in November 1919, first for Europe and then America via Ceylon and Australia. 
  They bought a ranch in Taos, New Mexico and visited Mexico several times. The third visit in March 1925 caused a near fatal attack of malaria. To convalesce they moved to Florence. Here he continued work on ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ which for many years would cause controversy. A renewed interest in oil painting resulted in an exhibition in 1929 which was raided by the police and several works were confiscated.  
  D H Lawrence died of complications arising from a bout of tuberculosis on the 2nd of March 1930 in Vence, France.  He was 44.

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  Treasure Island | A Sleepy Story...

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Step into the thrilling world of "Treasure Island," the classic adventure by Robert Louis Stevenson, narrated by the soothing voice of Elizabeth Grace and produced by Slumber Studios. 
  If restless nights or a wandering mind are keeping you awake, this audiobook is designed to gently lull you into a peaceful and restorative sleep. 
  Close your eyes, relax, and let Elizabeth Grace’s calming narration transport you to the high seas, where young Jim Hawkins embarks on a daring quest for buried treasure. Join him on a journey filled with swashbuckling pirates, mysterious maps, and the legendary Long John Silver—all while easing into a state of deep relaxation. 
  At Slumber Studios, we create tranquil content designed to help you unwind and drift off effortlessly. Our audiobooks features slow, gentle narration paired with soft background music, offering the perfect escape into dreamland. 
  If you’re looking for a soothing way to end your day, this is the perfect choice. Simply press play, get comfortable, and let Elizabeth’s serene voice carry you away on the adventure of "Treasure Island." Wake up feeling refreshed, with a sense of calm and wonder for the day ahead.

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  The Masque of the Red Death

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Step into the eerie and haunting world of Edgar Allan Poe with "The Masque of the Red Death," the first part of an Edgar Allan Poe short story collection, narrated by Jake Urry. In this chilling tale, Prince Prospero and his courtiers attempt to escape a deadly plague by secluding themselves in a lavish abbey. Their sense of security is shattered when a mysterious figure cloaked in red appears during their masquerade ball, reminding them that death cannot be escaped. 
  Jake Urry's narration brings the suspense and gothic horror of Poe's story to life, making this audiobook an immersive experience. Perfect for both long-time fans and newcomers to Poe's work, this recording captures the dark, atmospheric essence of "The Masque of the Red Death," delivering a truly unforgettable listening experience.

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  The Great Gatsby

  F Scott itzgerald

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  "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."
  
  A timeless classic, The Great Gatsby explores themes of wealth, class, and the corruption that lies beneath the golden surface of the American Dream.
  
  Narrated by the introspective Nick Carraway, the story follows the enigmatic Jay Gatsby—a self-made millionaire obsessed with reuniting with his former lover—whose lavish parties mask a yearning for the past and a dream that refuses to die. As the summer unfolds in Long Island's West Egg, Fitzgerald paints a portrait of a society chasing pleasure while teetering on the edge of moral collapse and warns of the dangers of sacrificing our lives in service of a dream and the cost of dehumanising both ourselves and those around us.
  F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896–1940) is widely regarded as one of the greatest American authors of the 20th century. Best known for capturing the spirit of the Jazz Age, his lyrical prose and sharp social commentary made him one of the defining voices of his generation, but despite early success, he struggled with personal and financial difficulties throughout his life and died aged 44, leaving behind a legacy that has widely influenced generations of writers.

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  Divorce (Unabridged)

  H. G. Wells

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  Herbert George Wells (21 September 1866 - 13 August 1946) was an English writer. Prolific in many genres, he wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. His work also included two books on recreational war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called the "father of science fiction", along with Jules Verne and the publisher Hugo Gernsback.
  DIVORCE: The time is fast approaching when it will be necessary for the general citizen to form definite opinions upon proposals for probably quite extensive alterations of our present divorce laws, arising out of the recommendations of the recent Royal Commission on the subject. It may not be out of place, therefore, to run through some of the chief points that are likely to be raised, and to set out the main considerations affecting these issues.

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