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  Je ne Parle pas Français - A...

  Mansfield Katherine

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  What if the brightest charm hid the darkest truths beneath it? In “Je ne Parle pas Français” by Katherine Mansfield, you step into the mind of Raoul Duquette, a cynical Parisian narrator whose sharp observations, moral contradictions, and unsettling humor reveal far more about himself than about the people he judges. When he encounters a young Englishman searching for inspiration and romance in Paris, Raoul’s story takes a darker, more introspective turn - blurring the line between fascination, manipulation, and self-deception. Mansfield’s writing delivers an intimate psychological portrait that is as subtle as it is incisive, exploring the shadows beneath elegance, charm, and human desire. With her signature precision, she captures the complexity of relationships, the sting of loneliness, and the illusions we cling to in order to survive. Press play and experience one of Katherine Mansfield’s most haunting and unforgettable narratives - where every word reveals a hidden truth.

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  Tales of the Jazz Age

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  The collection Tales of the Jazz Age includes the short stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: 
  The Jelly-Bean
  May Day
  Porcelain and Pink
  Tarquin of Cheapside
  Oh Russet Witch!
  The Lees of Happiness
  Mr. Icky
  Jemina, The Mountain Girl

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  Man in the Case

  Anton Chekhov

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  As two friends are sharing stories together, the story of the man in the box comes up. The man in the box, Byelikov, was an eccentric professor that often made his coworkers feel uneasy. One day, Byelikov finds himself enamored with the sister of a new teacher at the school, Kovalenko. The prospect of a relationship between Byelikov and the sister, Varinka, excited his colleagues as they thought it might help to make him more normal and approachable. However, when someone takes it upon himself to draw a humorous caricature of the couple, things fall apart. When Byelikov's concern over the picture is not taken seriously, he retreats further into himself and the reader discovers what makes him the man in the box.   
    Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian writer and playwright, considered by many to be one of the best writers of short stories in the history of literature. Chekhov was also a successful physician, but writing was his true passion. He was quoted as saying "Medicine is my lawful wife and literature is my mistress."

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  Antigone - Full Cast Drama

  Sophocles

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  "Antigone" is a Greek tragedy written by Sophocles in the 5th century BCE. The play is part of a trilogy, but only "Antigone," the third installment, has survived. The narrative revolves around Antigone, the daughter of Oedipus, who defies the king's decree and buries her brother Polynices, in defiance of the law. The king, Creon, orders that Polynices' body should remain unburied as punishment for his rebellion against the city. 
   
  Antigone's act of burial is not only an expression of familial loyalty but also an assertion of divine laws over human laws. She believes in the moral duty to honor her brother, even in death and is willing to face the consequences. Creon, however, sees her actions as an affront to his authority and issues a decree that anyone attempting to bury Polynices will be put to death. 
   
  As the plot unfolds, the clash between divine and human laws intensifies. Antigone is caught and brought before Creon, where she staunchly defends her actions. Creon remains resolute in his decision to punish her, regardless of her familial ties. The play explores themes of morality, duty, and the consequences of pride and authoritarian rule. 
   
  Tragedy unfolds as Antigone is sentenced to be entombed alive. The narrative weaves the fates of various characters, including Antigone, Haemon (Creon's son and Antigone's fiancé), and Eurydice (Creon's wife). The play culminates in a series of tragic events, leading to Creon's realization of his own tragic flaw and the devastating consequences of his decisions.

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  The Flax

  H. C. Andersen

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  Classic short story by H. Ch. Andersen, written from the perspective of the flax.

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  Empire of the Ants The (Unabridged)

  H. G. Wells

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  "The Empire of the Ants" is a disturbing tale about a new species of giant ants in South America which have evolved to use tools and weapons, wear clothes, communicate and organize themselves as a deadly fighting machine. And their chosen enemy is mankind...

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