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  Eve Of Ides - An Audioplay Of...

  David Blixt

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  Step into the gripping world of intrigue and betrayal with "Eve Of Ides," an immersive audio drama that delves into the untold story behind the night preceding Julius Caesar's fateful assassination. Join Caesar, Brutus, and Antony at a feast where secrets are unveiled, and destinies are sealed. 
  March 14, 44 BC. Elected Dictator of Rome, Caesar is about to embark on a new war in the East to avenge an old friend. With just one meeting of the Senate standing between him and his foes, Caesar attends a farewell dinner. Unknown to him, several of the guests are plotting to end his life. Among them is Brutus, who is deeply conflicted about the plan, struggling with both morality and mortality. As the tension rises, Antony poses the question of the best way to meet one's end. Caesar's poignant response, "What does it matter, so long as it's quick?" sets the stage for a journey that intertwines history with Shakespeare, delving into the unexplored relationships between the key players of the age – Caesar, Brutus, and Antony. 
  "Eve Of Ides" brings history to life, captivating audiences with a riveting narrative. Featuring stellar performances by Edward Gero as Caesar, Robert Kauzlaric as Brutus, and David Blixt as Mark Antony, supported by an exceptional cast including Ian Geers, John Lepard, Sam Hubbard, and Janice L Blixt. Directed by the talented Robert Kauzlaric, this audio drama promises an unforgettable journey into the heart of power, politics, and the human condition. Don't miss the chance to experience history in its most vivid and dramatic form!

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  George Orwell 1984+

  George Orwell

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  It was George Orwell's early writing that helped shape his worldview and writing style. Here we focus on his works "The Spike" and "A Hanging," and his time as a police officer in Burma. Orwell's first published work was an essay titled "The Spike," which appeared in 1931. The essay is a vivid and harrowing account of his time spent in a homeless shelter in London. Orwell, who was struggling financially at the time, chose to experience a homeless shelter firsthand, and his account is an indictment of the dehumanizing conditions he encountered. In "The Spike," Orwell describes the brutal reality of life in the shelter, where men were treated like animals and forced to endure hunger, cold, and violence. "Shooting An Elephant" is too tragically eye-opening.This would later inform his political views and writing, particularly his belief in the importance of social justice and his struggle against oppression. In his essay "How the Poor Die," Orwell describes his observations of the poor and their struggle with illness and death. He portrays a society where the poor are neglected and left to suffer in silence and without dignity. This essay is another example of Orwell's commitment to social justice and his belief in the importance of empathy and compassion. In 1931, Orwell joined the Indian Imperial Police in Burma, where he served for five years. There he witnessed the brutal realities of colonialism and oppression. In his essay A Hanging," (1931), Orwell recounts the experience of attending the execution of a prisoner. Orwell describes the prisoner's final moments with empathy and his account of the execution is a moving critique of the dehumanizing effects of state-sanctioned violence.Orwell's experiences with poverty oppression and violence informed his later political and social beliefsAs read by Emmy-nominated actor Geoffrey Giuliano. With a full biography of Orwell and selected quotations.

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  Frankenstein

  Mary Shelley

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  "Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful."
  
  Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant and obsessed scientist, discovers the secret of imparting life to inanimate matter. From a collection of scavenged parts, he assembles a being—but upon its awakening, he is struck by horror at the "miserable monster" he has created. Abandoned by his maker and shunned by a fearful society, the Creature wanders the world in search of kindness, only to find rejection. What follows is a tragic game of cat-and-mouse that stretches from the halls of Ingolstadt to the icy wastes of the Arctic, as the creator and the created battle for dominance, revenge, and understanding.
  
  The Modern Prometheus: Shelley draws a parallel to the Greek myth of Prometheus, who stole fire from the gods. Victor's "fire" is the spark of life, and his tragedy lies in his inability to handle the consequences of playing God. The novel poses a question that remains vital in the age of AI and genetic engineering: just because we can create life, should we?
  
  The Human Monster: While popular culture often depicts "Frankenstein" as a mindless brute, Shelley's original Creature is articulate, sensitive, and deeply philosophical. His descent into violence is a searing critique of how society creates its own monsters through cruelty and isolation.
  
  Why It Endures: Frankenstein is a multifaceted gem of literature. It is a cautionary tale, a psychological thriller, and a heartbreaking tragedy all in one. It challenges our definitions of beauty and humanity, leaving readers to wonder: who is the true monster—the creature, or the man who gave him life and then turned away?
  
  Face the creation that changed literature forever. Purchase "Frankenstein" today.

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  The Science Fiction Collection

  Philip K. Dick

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  Is Your Reality Real? Discover the Visionary Who Saw the Future Before It Happened.
  
  Philip K. Dick was the "Shakespeare of Sci-Fi," a writer who moved beyond spaceships and lasers to explore the fragile nature of existence itself. His work serves as a haunting mirror to our modern world, predicting a future of pervasive surveillance, simulated realities, and the blurring line between human and machine. This comprehensive collection brings together his most influential novels and stories, offering a journey into the deepest labyrinths of the human mind.
  
  Inside this monumental collection, you will explore:
  
  The Master of the Shifting Reality: Experience "Gnostic" sci-fi where the world around the protagonist begins to dissolve, revealing a darker, more complex truth hidden beneath the surface.
  
  The Anatomy of Artificial Consciousness: Delve into the profound ethical questions of what it means to be alive, exploring the empathy—and lack thereof—in both humans and their synthetic counterparts.
  
  Pre-Cyberpunk Dystopias: Witness the birth of the "High Tech, Low Life" aesthetic, featuring gritty urban landscapes, corporate overreach, and the struggle of the individual to remain sane in an insane world.
  
  Metaphysical Paranoia: Discover narratives where memory is untrustworthy, identity is a commodity, and the government or a higher power is always watching.
  
  Dick's influence is the DNA of modern cinema and thought, inspiring everything from Blade Runner to The Matrix. Whether you are seeking a mind-bending thriller or a philosophical meditation on the soul, this volume is an essential cornerstone for any library of modernist science fiction and speculative philosophy.
  
  Trust no one, especially yourself. Buy "The Science Fiction Collection of Philip K. Dick" today and question everything.

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  The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll...

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Dive into the eerie streets of Victorian London in The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a thrilling exploration of the duality of human nature. This classic novella follows the respected Dr. Henry Jekyll, a scientist whose revolutionary experiments blur the line between morality and madness. When his darker alter ego, the malevolent Mr. Edward Hyde, emerges, the story takes a sinister turn, unraveling the consequences of unchecked ambition and repressed desires.
   
  Through vivid descriptions and suspenseful storytelling, this gripping tale by the author invites listeners into a world where science, identity, and morality collide. Perfect for lovers of psychological intrigue, gothic horror, and timeless literature, this audiobook captivates with its haunting atmosphere and compelling narrative.
   
  Whether you’re revisiting a beloved classic or discovering it for the first time, this audiobook offers an immersive and unforgettable experience that lingers long after the final chapter.

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  Rudyard Kipling - Six of the...

  Rudyard Kipling

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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. 
   
  1 - Six of the Best - Rudyard Kipling - An Introduction 
  2 - Rudyard Kipling - An Introduction 
  3 - The Phantom Rickshaw By Rudyard Kipling 
  4 - They by Rudyard Kipling 
  5 - Mary Postgate by Rudyard Kipling 
  6 - Mark Of The Beast By Rudyard Kipling 
  7 - The Maltese Cat by Rudyard Kipling 
  8 - The Man Who Would Be King - Part 1 by Rudyard Kipling 
  9 - The Man Who Would Be King - Part 2 by Rudyard Kipling

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