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  Overcoat and Other Stories The -...

  Nikolai Gogol, Classic...

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  This collection brings together some of Nikolai Gogol's most unforgettable tales, including the haunting The Overcoat, the surreal The Nose, and the eerie Viy. Gogol blends absurdity with pathos, the supernatural with the grotesque, and comedy with quiet tragedy.Whether it's the tale of a downtrodden clerk whose stolen coat leads to a ghostly revenge, or the madman who believes he's the King of Spain, these stories dive into the depths of the human soul. The Overcoat and Other Stories is a mesmerizing introduction to Gogol's singular style and a cornerstone of Russian literary heritage.

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  Anna Karenina

  Leo Tolstoy

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  Two love stories are set against the backdrop of high society in Tsarist Russia. Anna awakens from a loveless marriage to find herself drawn irresistibly to the dashing cavalry officer, Count Vronsky. Levin struggles with self-esteem, and even flees to the country, before gaining the courage to return and offer himself to the beautiful and pure Kitty. Through troubled courtships, reconciliations, marriage and the birth of each one’s first child, Anna and Levin experience joy and despair as they each struggle to find their place in the world and meaning for their lives.Count Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, usually referred to in English as Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian writer who is regarded as one of the greatest authors of all time.

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  Mansfield Park

  Jane Austen

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  "In a house full of noise and vanity, the quietest voice speaks the loudest truth."
  
  Fanny Price is the "poor relation" at Mansfield Park, constantly reminded of her lower status by her aunts and cousins. Isolated and overlooked, she finds a sole ally in her kind cousin, Edmund. However, the social order of the estate is thrown into chaos by the arrival of the sophisticated and worldly Crawford siblings. As flirtations, scandals, and amateur theatricals threaten to dismantle the family's reputation, Fanny must stay true to her own moral compass. Mansfield Park is a masterful study of character, exploring the tension between traditional values and the seductive allure of modern wit.
  
  A Psychological Masterpiece: Unlike Austen's more spirited heroines, Fanny Price is a study in fortitude and silence. Her journey is one of internal growth, proving that integrity and principles are more valuable than charm or wealth.
  
  The Critique of Regency Society: Austen uses the Bertram family to examine the consequences of poor parenting and the fragility of social standing. The novel touches on themes of education, duty, and even the source of the family's wealth, making it one of her most socially conscious works.
  
  Experience the depth of Austen's genius. Purchase "Mansfield Park" today.

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  Hadji Murat

  Leo Tolstoy

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  "A man is infinite, and he can only be happy if he has the freedom to choose."
  
  Written towards the end of Tolstoy's life and published posthumously, Hadji Murat tells the story of a great Chechen warrior torn apart by a conflict of loyalties.
  
  Set against the backdrop of the Caucasus in the 19th century, the story follows Hadji Murat as he navigates the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for freedom. Tolstoy paints a vivid portrait of a man torn between his desire for autonomy and the harsh realities of war in this powerful exploration of courage, identity, and the moral complexities of war.
  Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910) was a Russian novelist, philosopher, and social reformer, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers of all time. He is best known for his epic novels War and Peace and Anna Karenina, both celebrated for their intricate character development and profound exploration of moral dilemmas and human nature. In his later years, Tolstoy experienced a spiritual awakening which led him to reject materialism and embrace a life of simplicity, seeking to align his life with his beliefs about non-violence and compassion. Tolstoy's legacy endures not only through his literary masterpieces but also through his profound impact on literature and philosophy.

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  The Velveteen Rabbit

  Margery Williams

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  A toy does not question its purpose. It is loved, or it is forgotten.
  Once, a little stuffed rabbit found himself in a child's arms. And for a time, that was enough. But then he learned a terrible, wonderful secret—one whispered by an old, threadbare toy with eyes that had seen too much.
  "Real isn't how you're made. It's something that happens to you."
  But what does it cost, to become Real?
  And is love ever enough?

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  Sense and Sensibility

  Jane Austen

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  Sense and Sensibility is a novel by Jane Austen, published in 1811. It was published anonymously; By A Lady appears on the title page where the author's name might have been. It tells the story of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor (age 19) and Marianne (age 16 1/2) as they come of age. They have an older half-brother, John, and a younger sister, Margaret, 13. The novel follows the three Dashwood sisters as they must move with their widowed mother from the estate on which they grew up, Norland Park. Because Norland is passed down to John, the product of Mr. Dashwood's first marriage, and his young son, the four Dashwood women need to look for a new home. They have the opportunity to rent a modest home, Barton Cottage, on the property of a distant relative, Sir John Middleton. There they experience love, romance, and heartbreak. The novel is likely set in southwest England, London, and Sussex between 1792 and 1797.
  Henry Dashwood, his second wife, and their three daughters live for many years with Henry's wealthy bachelor uncle at Norland Park, a large country estate in Sussex. That uncle decides, in late life, to will the use and income only of his property first to Henry, then to Henry's first son (by his first marriage) John Dashwood, so that the property should pass intact to John's three-year-old son Harry. The uncle dies, but Henry lives just a year after that and he is unable in such short time to save enough money for his wife Mrs Dashwood, and their daughters, Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret, who are left only a small income. On his deathbed, Mr Henry Dashwood extracts a promise from his son John to take care of his half-sisters. But before Henry is long in the grave, John's greedy wife, Fanny, persuades her husband to renege on the promise, appealing to his concerns about diminishing his own son Harry's inheritance, despite the fact that John is already independently wealthy thanks to both his inheritance from his mother, and his wife's dowry. Henry Dashwood's love for his second family is also used by Fanny to arouse her husband's jealousy, and convince him not to help his sisters financially.

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