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  The Devoted Friend

  Oscar Wilde

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  The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales.
  Hans was a little man who owned a beautiful garden, where he grew flowers of all kinds and colours which were sold in the market to make some money. He enjoyed the company of another man called Hugh, a 
  miller who used to visit Hans very often during the summer time and with whom he shared thoughts about friendship and loyalty.
  However, when winter came, Hans found himself in a very difficult situation, as his flowers wouldn't flourish anymore until the following spring, meaning that he was impoverished, living on a simple diet of a 
  few pears or hard nuts.
  Meanwhile, the miller lived comfortably in his own house, and avoided visiting his friend or helping him in any way not to make him jealous and spoil, if not break, their friendship.
  After winter, when Hans' flowers are blooming, Hugh visits Hans with a basket to get flowers. Upon hearing Hans' story, Hugh promises to give Hans his wheelbarrow, which is falling apart and not even usable. In return for this 'gift,' Hugh guilts Hans into working for him day in and day out, selling his flour, mending his roof, and even going to get the doctor for Hugh's sick son. 
  On the way back from this last errand, Hans gets lost and dies. Hugh gives himself a prominent place at Hans' funeral, promising never to give anything away again, since the wheelbarrow (which he never gave to Hans) was so much trouble.

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  The Ambassadors

  Henry James

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  "The Ambassadors" is a 1903 novel by Henry James, originally published as a serial in the North American Review (NAR). This dark comedy follows the journey of the protagonist, Lewis Lambert Strether, to Europe. His mission is to bring back the son of his widowed fiancée to the family business. The novel is entirely told from Strether's point of view, chronicling his transformation from an American to a European perspective.

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  Captain John Smith - A Foothold...

  Geoff Benge, Janet Benge

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  The mainsail cracked above them in the ferocious wind as a group of red-faced men descended on John. "You have brought a curse on us. Overboard with you," one of the men yelled. A chorus of cheers went up. It was the last sound John heard before he was dumped over the side of the ship and engulfed by the dark, roiling ocean."Thrown overboard, enslaved by the Turks, captured by pirates, rescued by a princess-the story of Englishman John Smith (1580-1631) would seem unbelievable were it fiction. Young John first sought adventure in Europe, traveling as far as Russia and distinguishing himself in the wars that raged across the Old World.But John Smith's real passion was for the New World, and in 1607 he sailed to North America with the men who would establish the first lasting British settlement-Jamestown. There he fought level-headedly for the policies that would enable the fragile community to survive starvation, disease, and deadly attacks to become a foothold in the New World.Heroes of History is a unique biography series that brings the shaping of history to life with the remarkable true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history.The stories of Heroes of History are told in an engaging narrative format, where related history, geography, government, and science topics come to life and make a lasting impression. This is a premier biography line for the entire family.

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  A Goddess Reborn - Erotic Sex...

  Ben Dover

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  A Goddess Reborn 
  Erotic Mythology has everything the horny reader could want. In this volume, we’ve got two journeys starring both clever and proud women. Maybe a little too proud. As they travel, they’ll learn many lessons that will humble their spirits and strengthen their resolve. And redden their asses. 
  Pheme has been sent to the Minotaur’s labyrinth as a sacrifice. She thinks herself clever with her plan to escape, but there are beings wiser than she in the maze. Beings smarter and hornier. Around every corner, there could be pleasure, torment, surprise, and even death in the lair of the Minotaur. Watch your step– there are monsters here. 
  Aida is determined to become the next High Priestess of a love goddess. The only way to do so is to descend into the underworld and fight her way through trials loosely based on Egyptian legends of the afterlife. The only way to get out is to ascend, and the only way to ascend is to pass each test and satisfy every demand in every way she knows how. And she knows lots of ways to satisfy. 
  A priestess sworn to a goddess of love and sex is determined to rise to the rank of the high priestess. But before she can ascend, she must descend deep into the underworld to face trials that will take all her skills to pass. 
  Aken, the ferryman, will take great persuasion. Isis and Nephthys promise pleasure but lay a trap. Ammit, the devourer, has no mercy. 
  These tests will take her to the heights of pleasure and the depths of pain. The only way out is to be reborn.

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  The Nightingale and the Rose

  Oscar Wilde

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  The Nightingale and the Rose is a short tragic fantasy story for children. It was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Happy Prince", "The Devoted Friend", "The Selfish Giant" and "The Remarkable Rocket".
  In The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde we have theme of love, sacrifice, selflessness, pity, materialism and gratitude.
  The story's plot is set in motion when a nightingale overhears a young student express his fears about losing the young woman he loves forever. The young woman threatens to abandon the student unless 
  he gives her a red rose. Taking pity on the student, the nightingale sacrifices her life in order to procure a red rose for the young man. However, the birds' sacrifice proves to be in vain.

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  Bleak House - A twisting web of...

  Charles Dickens

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  🤔 Are you fascinated by intricate mysteries that expose society's darkest corners? 
  📚 Do you yearn for a story that masterfully weaves multiple narratives into one epic tale? 
  ⚖️ Are you interested in how justice and power shaped Victorian England? 
  If you answered YES to at least one of these questions, you MUST KEEP READING...🎭 Discover the Masterpiece That Changed Victorian Literature Forever 
  In a world where the powerful prey upon the weak and justice moves at a glacial pace, readers find themselves lost in a labyrinth of corruption, scandal, and intrigue. The endless machinations of the law grind away at people's lives, while dark secrets lurk behind every respectable façade in London's fog-shrouded streets. 
  This timeless masterpiece weaves together the lives of an unforgettable cast of characters - from the noble Sir Leicester Dedlock and his mysterious wife to the passionate young heroine Esther Summerson. Through their interconnected stories, we witness how the tentacles of injustice reach from the highest courts to the murkiest slums of Victorian London.Here's What You'll Discover Inside: 
  🏛️ An intricate exploration of the British legal system's corruption 
  💕 A touching romance that defies social boundaries 
  🔍 Multiple narrative perspectives that create a rich tapestry of Victorian life 
  🌫️ Atmospheric descriptions that bring 19th-century London to life 
  👥 Complex characters that reflect the many faces of society 
  And much more...! 
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