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  The Eyes of the Panther

  Ambrose Bierce

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  A fresh take on the werewolf myth. Why does the beautiful Irene spurn her true loves advances? Is her secret really that horrifying?

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  Dracula

  Bram Stoker

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  A POWERFUL FULL CAST DRAMATIC MARATHON “There is a reason why all things are as they are.”Dracula author Bram Stoker was born on November 8, 1847 in Dublin. Stoker was bedridden with an unknown illness until he started school at the age of seven when he made a complete recovery. Of this time, Stoker wrote, "I was naturally thoughtful, and the leisure of long illness gave opportunity for many thoughts which were fruitful according to their kind in later years." He was educated in a private school run by the Reverend William Woods.Stoker visited the English coastal town of Whitby in 1890, and that visit was said to be part of the inspiration for Dracula. He began writing novels while working as the manager for London's Lyceum Theatre, beginning with The Snake's Pass in 1890 and Dracula in 1897. Stoker was part of the literary staff of The Daily Telegraph in London, and he wrote other fiction, including the horror novels The Lady of the Shroud (1909) and The Lair of the White Worm (1911).Dracula is an epistolary novel, written as a collection of realistic but completely fictional diary entries, telegrams, letters, ship's logs, and newspaper clippings, all of which added a level of detailed realism to the story, a skill which Stoker had developed as a newspaper writer. At the time of its publication, Dracula was considered a "straightforward horror novel" based on imaginary creations of supernatural life. "It gave form to a universal fantasy and became a part of popular culture.The original 541-page typescript of Dracula was believed to have been lost until it was found in a barn in northwestern Pennsylvania in the early 1980s. It consisted of typed sheets with many emendations and handwritten on the title page was "THE UN-DEAD." The author's name was shown at the bottom as Bram Stoker. Author Robert Latham remarked: "the most famous horror novel ever published, its title changed at the last minute."

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  The Legend of Sleepy Hollow -...

  Washington Irving

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  Here is the complete and unabridged tale of Ichabod Crane and his ill-fated visit to Sleepy Hollow. Half of the charm of the tale is Irving's beautiful prose, as he describes the glorious New England countryside. But, of course, there are chills galore when the Headless Horseman appears.

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  Thanksgiving Stories and Other...

  Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud...

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  Experience the warmth, nostalgia, and spirit of Thanksgiving with our curated collection of timeless tales brought to life in captivating audio form. Perfect for cozy gatherings, solo listening, or cherished family traditions, this audiobook offers a rich tapestry of Thanksgiving-themed stories that capture the essence of gratitude, family, and the joys of the season. 
   
  Featured Stories Include: 
   
  "An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving" (Dramatic Reading) by Louisa May Alcott: Immerse yourself in a heartwarming narrative that transports you to a bygone era, celebrating family bonds and cherished traditions. 
   
  "The Bartletts' Thanksgiving Day" by Lucy Maud Montgomery: Delve into a tale of gratitude, unexpected events, and the beauty of simple pleasures woven into the fabric of Thanksgiving. 
   
  "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen" by O. Henry: Explore the juxtaposition of two different worlds colliding on Thanksgiving Day, showcasing the universality of kindness and generosity. 
   
  "The Serious Family" by Morris Barnett: Enjoy a delightful, lighthearted narrative that weaves humor and Thanksgiving cheer into the fabric of family dynamics. 
   
  "Cornhuskers" by Carl Sandburg: Revel in the poetic beauty and profound reflections on life, gratitude, and the essence of the harvest season.

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  Corydon - A Novel

  André Gide

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  First published nearly one hundred years ago, André Gide’s masterpiece, translated from the original French by Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Howard, draws from the disciplines of biology, philosophy, and history to support the author’s assertion that homosexuality is a natural human trait At the time of his death in 1951, having won the Nobel Prize in Literature only four years prior, André Gide was considered one of the most important literary minds of the twentieth century. In Corydon, initially released anonymously in installments between 1911 and 1920, Gide speaks his most subversive and provocative truth. Citing myriad examples that span thousands of years, Gide’s Socratic dialogues argue that homosexuality is natural—in fact, far more so than the social construct of exclusive heterosexuality, the act of systematically banning or ostracizing same-sex relationships.Corydon, named for the pederast character in Virgil’s Eclogues, caused its author “all kinds of trouble,” according to his friends, but he regarded it as his most important work. The courage, intelligence, and prescience of Gide’s argument make it all the more impressive today.

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  Benito Cereno

  Herman Melville

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  When an American sea captain sees a Spanish slave ship in distress, he reaches out with an offer to help. Once on board, however, the odd behavior of the captain, crew, and slaves leave him with an uneasy feeling that something is not as it seems. Melville based the plot of this novella on real events that occurred off the coast of Chile in 1799. Though it is not Melville’s best-known work, it is favored among scholars as one of his most complex.

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