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  Middlemarch

  George Eliot

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  "Middlemarch" is a novel by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, published in 1871-72. Widely regarded as one of the greatest novels in the English language, it is an intricate portrait of a provincial town and its inhabitants. The narrative explores the lives, ambitions, and relationships of several characters, with the central story revolving around Dorothea Brooke and her marriage to the older, pedantic scholar, Mr. Casaubon. Eliot uses the microcosm of Middlemarch society to provide astute commentary on politics, women's rights, marriage, idealism, self-interest, and the constraints of societal expectations.

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  The Monkey's Paw

  W. Jacobs

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  "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs is a classic and chilling short story that delves into the dark consequences of tempting fate. When the White family comes into possession of a mysterious monkey's paw, said to grant three wishes to its owner, they are initially skeptical of its powers. However, curiosity and desperation lead them to make a wish, setting off a chain of events that spiral into a terrifying and unforeseen series of events.
  As the wishes unfold, the tale takes a haunting turn, exploring themes of greed, grief, and the haunting power of the supernatural. Jacobs expertly builds suspense, leaving readers on the edge of their seats as the sinister consequences of the wishes become apparent.
  With its atmospheric setting and well-crafted plot, "The Monkey's Paw" is a masterful example of horror fiction, tapping into primal fears and the dangers of meddling with forces beyond human control. This haunting and thought-provoking story continues to captivate readers, leaving them pondering the age-old question of whether it is wise to tamper with fate.

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  The Motherfucker with the Hat

  Stephen Adly Guirgis

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  Addiction, pain, and explosive tempers are not exactly what you’d call the ingredients for a side-splitting comedy. Yet Steven Adly Guiguis has created a profane, hilarious masterpiece that earned a “hatful” of theatrical accolades in 2011, including a Drama Desk award for Outstanding Actor in a Play for Bobby Cannavale. Stars the original Broadway cast: Chris Rock, Bobby Canavale, Annabella Sciorra, Elizabeth Rodriguez and Yul Vazquez.A 2011 Tony Award nominee for Best Play.An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring:Chris Rock as Ralph D.Bobby Cannavale as JackieElizabeth Rodriguez as VeronicaAnnabella Sciorra as VictoriaYul Vázquez as Cousin JulioDirected by Jace Alexander. Recorded by L.A. Theatre Works before a live audience.

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  Little Wars

  H. G. Wells

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  "Little Wars" is a set of rules for playing with toy soldiers, first written by H. G. Wells in 1913."Little Wars" is the game of kings — for players in an inferior social position. It can be played by boys of every age from twelve to one hundred and fifty — and even later if the limbs remain sufficiently supple — by girls of the better sort, and by a few rare and gifted women.

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  The Ash Tree

  M. R. James

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  M.R. James (1862-1936) was provost of King's College, Cambridge and Eton College. He was a highly regarded scholar and academic in his time but today is remembered for his ghost stories which are considered among the finest in the genre. Here is one of them: The Ash Tree.Public Domain (P)2016 Spiders' House Audio/Roy Macready

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  Emily Climbs

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  Emily Climbs is the second in a series of novels by Lucy Maud Montgomery. It was first published in 1925. While the legal battle with Montgomery's publishing company (L.C. Page) continued, Montgomery's husband Ewan MacDonald continued to suffer clinical depression. Montgomery, tired of writing the Anne series, created a new heroine named Emily. At the same time as writing, Montgomery was also copying her journal from her early years. The biographical elements heavily influenced the Emily trilogy.

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