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  The Encantadas

  Herman Melville

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  "The Encantadas, or Enchanted Isles" is a novella by American author Herman Melville. First published in Putnam's Magazine in 1854, it consists of ten philosophical "Sketches" on the Encantadas, or Galápagos Islands. It was collected in The Piazza Tales in 1856. The Encantadas was a success with the critics, and contained some of Melville's "most memorable prose".
  An anonymous narrator unites the ten disparate "Sketches", each of which begin with a few lines of poetry, mostly taken from Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene. All of the stories are replete with symbolism reinforcing the cruelty of life on the Encantadas. "Sketch First" is a description of the islands; though they are the Enchanted Isles they are depicted as desolate and hellish. "Sketch Second" is a meditation on the narrator's encounter with ancient Galápagos tortoises, while "Sketch Third" concerns the narrator's trip up the enormous tower called the Rock Rodondo. "Sketch Fourth" details the narrator's musings from atop the tower, and his recollection of the islands' accidental discovery by Juan Fernández. "Sketch Fifth" describes the USS Essex' encounter with a phantom British ship near the area during the War of 1812.

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  Sense & Sensibility

  Jane Austen

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  "Sense and Sensibility" is a classic novel written by Jane Austen, first published in 1811. The novel is set in the early 19th century and follows the lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate love, societal expectations, and financial challenges. The story unfolds when the sisters, along with their mother, find themselves in reduced circumstances after the death of their father. Due to the laws of inheritance at the time, the family estate passes to a half-brother, leaving the Dashwood women in a precarious financial situation. This change in circumstances forces the sisters to confront the realities of a society where marriage is often a woman's primary means of financial security. 
  Elinor Dashwood is characterized by her "sense," representing practicality and restrained emotions. In contrast, Marianne Dashwood embodies "sensibility," emphasizing emotion and romantic ideals. The novel explores how these differing approaches to life and love shape the sisters' experiences and relationships. 
   
  As the Dashwood sisters navigate the complex social landscape, they encounter a cast of characters, including potential suitors and friends. The novel delves into themes such as love, class, societal expectations, and the limitations placed on women in the early 19th century. Austen's writing is known for its wit, irony, and social commentary. "Sense and Sensibility" is no exception, as it offers a satirical portrayal of the manners and conventions of the time while providing keen insights into human nature. The novel is a delightful exploration of romance and societal norms, and it remains a beloved classic that continues to captivate readers with its timeless themes and engaging characters.

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  Walden - Audiobook

  Henry David Thoreau, Classic...

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  Walden is a timeless reflection on simplicity, nature, and individual freedom. Written by Henry David Thoreau after two years of living in a cabin by Walden Pond, the book invites readers to consider what it means to live deliberately — with purpose and in harmony with the natural world.Blending memoir, philosophy, and keen observations of daily life, Walden challenges materialism and conformity, encouraging the reader to seek a deeper, more authentic existence. It remains one of the most influential works in American literature and a cornerstone of environmental thought.

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  The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth

  J. R. R. Tolkien

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  First ever audio edition of one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s most important poetic dramas, that explores timely themes such as the nature of heroism and chivalry during war. 
  The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm’s Son was originally published in the 1953 edition of Essays and Studies. In December of that year, J.R.R. Tolkien took possession of a reel-to-reel tape recorder and, some time during the first few months of 1954, decided to record ‘the whole thing on tape’ as a way of ‘testing’ the performative quality of the dramatic dialogue between Tídwald and Torhthelm. 
  For the older Tídwald, Tolkien adopted a slower, deeper voice, perhaps akin to ‘the voice of Gandalf’ that W.H. Auden recalls hearing as an undergraduate, as noted in Humphrey Carpenter’s J.R.R. Tolkien, A Biography. For the younger, more idealistic Torhthelm, Tolkien used a lighter, more spirited tone to convey his youth. Christopher Tolkien notes that his father added sound effects, such as the ‘creaking and bumping of the waggon wheels, by moving a piece of furniture in his study’. 
  This recording, together with an introduction and the two accompanying essays read by Christopher Tolkien, was released on cassette tape in 1992, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of J.R.R. Tolkien and the 1001st anniversary of the Battle of Maldon. It was presented as a gift to the participants of the Tolkien Centenary Conference, Keble College, Oxford, and is now available as an audiobook for the first time. 
  This epic tale, penned by the Sunday Times bestselling author, J.R.R. Tolkien, is a testament to his mastery in the realm of fiction and mythology. The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth Beorhthelm’s Son, a classic in its own right, is a riveting blend of European folklore and fantasy tales, brought to life through Tolkien's poetic prowess. 
  For fans of Andrzej Sapkowski (The Complete Witcher), and Robert Jordan (Towers Of Midnight), Frank Herbert (Dune), HL Fourie (The Writing of Middle Earth), Paul J Bennett (Servant of the Crown) 
  HarperCollins 2023

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  Titus Andronicus

  William Shakespeare

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  Titus Andronicus is the main character and tragic hero in William Shakespeare's play of the same name, Titus Andronicus, a Senecan tragedy. 
  Titus is a Roman nobleman and a general in the war who distinguished himself in ten years of service against the Goths. Despite his exemplary service the war's toll on him is sufficient that he declined the emperorship. Nonetheless, he begins the play as an exemplary citizen. However faith in the traditions of the Roman system of government eventually leads to his death as others seek revenge.
  Among the most significant works William Shakespeare: Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, Orpheus, Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Troilus and Cressida, The Tempest, Venus and Adonis, Antony and Cleopatra, Measure for Measure, The Winter's Tale and many more.

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  Great Gatsby The: The Original...

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  "The Great Gatsby" is a 1925 novel by American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald. Set in the Jazz Age on Long Island, near New York City, the novel depicts first-person narrator Nick Carraway's interactions with mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby and Gatsby's obsession to reunite with his former lover, Daisy Buchanan. 
  The novel was inspired by a youthful romance Fitzgerald had with socialite Ginevra King, and the riotous parties he attended on Long Island's North Shore in 1922. Following a move to the French Riviera, Fitzgerald completed a rough draft of the novel in 1924. He submitted it to editor Maxwell Perkins, who persuaded Fitzgerald to revise the work over the following winter. After making revisions, Fitzgerald was satisfied with the text, but remained ambivalent about the book's title and considered several alternatives. Painter Francis Cugat's cover art greatly impressed Fitzgerald, and he incorporated aspects of it into the novel. 
  After its publication by Scribner's in April 1925, The Great Gatsby received generally favorable reviews, though some literary critics believed it did not equal Fitzgerald's previous efforts. Compared to his earlier novels, Gatsby was a commercial disappointment, selling fewer than 20,000 copies by October, and Fitzgerald's hopes of a monetary windfall from the novel were unrealized. When the author died in 1940, he believed himself to be a failure and his work forgotten.

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