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  Shoes and Stockings - A...

  Louisa May Alcott

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  A collection of 18 pieces of writing, Shoes and Stockings by Louisa May Alcott comes with stories about war, love and other important topics, making readers laugh at times, bringing them to tears at other times, and always getting them to contemplate.    Louisa May Alcott was one of the most prolific American writers of the 19th century. She wrote novels and poems, and she published her letters written to her family while she was recovering from typhoid after she had started work as a nurse during the Civil War.She also wrote critical articles about hospital management and about the problems she encountered while she was working as a nurse, but what made her name widely known was her short stories.    Many of the female characters in the Shoes and Stockings stories are in fact figures inspired by the author's own life. Alcott's work was largely influenced by her education and her path in life – in her youth, she received education not only from her father, but also from Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson and other influential figures of the age who were all family friends of the Alcotts.    Louisa May had to start earning her own money at a very young age – she worked as a seamstress, a governess and a teacher, too, experiences that appear in her writing as well. She was also an abolitionist, one of the first feminist writers of her times and a supporter of women's suffrage. She never married and never had children, but she knew and loved children – affection she expressed in her numerous children's stories.    This collection contains stories written for adults, young and old alike, and it includes two of Alcott's most popular pieces, a light-hearted story entitled Kitty's Class Day and Aunt Kipp, another masterfully written story about family and money (or rather, the lack of it).

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  Virginia Woolf - Six of the Best...

  Virginia Woolf

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  Six has always been a number we group things around – Six of the best, six of one half a dozen of another, six feet under, six pack, six degrees of separation and a sixth sense are but a few of the ways we use this number. 
   
  Such is its popularity that we thought it is also a very good way of challenging and investigating an author’s work to give width, brevity, humour and depth across six of their very best. 
   
  In this series we gather together authors whose short stories both rivet the attention and inspire the imagination to visit their gems in a series of six, to roam across an author’s legacy in a few short hours and gain a greater understanding of their writing and, of course, to be lavishly entertained by their ideas, their narrative and their way with words. 
   
  These stories can be surprising and sometimes at a tangent to what we expected, but each is fully formed and a marvellous adventure into the world and words of a literary master.

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  Oscar Wilde - Short Stories

  Oscar Wilde

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  Welcome to the enchanting world of Oscar Wilde's timeless tales, now available in the captivating digital audiobook version of "Oscar Wilde - Short Stories"! Immerse yourself in the genius of Wilde's storytelling as you explore three beloved classics: "The Canterville Ghost," "The Fisherman and His Soul," and "The Devoted Friend." 
   
  Step into the realms of whimsy, wit, and wisdom with "The Canterville Ghost," a delightful blend of humor and the supernatural. Follow the misadventures of an American family as they encounter the stubbornly persistent ghost of Sir Simon, revealing unexpected twists and heartwarming moments along the way. 
   
  Venture into the mystical journey of "The Fisherman and His Soul," a poignant allegory exploring the conflict between the spiritual and the material. Join a young fisherman as he sacrifices everything for love, encountering mermaids, temptation, and the ultimate pursuit of true freedom. 
   
  Delve into the thought-provoking fable of "The Devoted Friend," a tale that explores the dynamics of friendship, kindness, and selflessness. Witness the evolving relationship between a selfless linnet and a materialistic water-rat, unraveling profound lessons about the true nature of generosity.

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  Wheels of Chance The (Unabridged)

  H. G. Wells

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  A humorous account of a young man's cycling holiday in the south of England. By the author of The Time Machine, The Invisible Man and The War of the Worlds.

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  Christmas Stories - The...

  Tchaikovsky, Charles Dickens

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  Step into a world where timeless classics intertwine with the elements of nature! Introducing our exclusive digital audio collection: "The Nutcracker Suite" and "A Christmas Carol," paired with captivating thunderstorms in the backdrop. Dive into an unparalleled sensory experience that redefines the way you enjoy these beloved works. 
   
  The Nutcracker Suite: 
   
  Experience Tchaikovsky's enchanting melodies like never before. As the graceful notes of the Nutcracker's dance echo through the air, immerse yourself in the atmospheric embrace of distant thunder rumbling in the background. This fusion of classical music and the raw power of thunderstorms transports you into a realm of both magic and nature's awe. 
   
  A Christmas Carol: 
   
  Let Charles Dickens' timeless tale of redemption and the spirit of Christmas weave its narrative magic around you. Feel the chill of Scrooge's journey thaw as the story unfolds amidst the evocative backdrop of thunderstorms. The contrasting ambiance elevates the emotional depth of the narrative, adding an extra dimension to the already rich storytelling. 
   
  Playing Santa Claus from “Playing Santa Claus and Other Christmas Tales.” 
  By Mrs. S. P. Doughty. 
    
  The Coming of the Prince from “A Little Book of Profitable Tales” 3 parts 
  By Eugene Field 
   
  The Night Before Christmas

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  Vincent O'Sullivan - A Short...

  Vincent O'Sullivan

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  Vincent O'Sullivan was born on the 28th November 1868 in New York City.  He was initially educated through the New York public school system before finishing his studies in England.  As a young man he remained in London and travelled often to Paris.  
  O’Sullivan lived a very comfortable life with income from the family coffee business.  He had no real need to work but decided that a literary lifestyle was for him.   
  In 1896 he released his first volume of supernatural fiction ‘A Book of Bargains’.  Within its pages were classic stories that involved pacts with the Devil, reanimated corpses and psychic vampires. 
  Over the course of his career, he wrote a mere 10 volumes of short stories, novels, poetry together with some occasional criticism. 
  In 1909 his brother, who ran the company, entered its resources into some terribly mis-timed trades in coffee futures and ruin for both the company and the family quickly followed. 
  From now until his death O’Sullivan was destitute, life was exceedingly difficult. 
  Vincent O’Sullivan died on the 18th July 1940 in Paris.  He was 71.  He was buried in a paupers grave along with the remains of others.

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