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  A Cullenden of Virginia - From...

  Thomas Wolf

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  Thomas Clayton Wolfe was born at the family home, 92 Woodfin Street, in Asheville, North Carolina on October 3rd, 1900.  
  Aged 15, Wolfe began his studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) where he enrolled in a playwriting course. Wolfe graduated in 1920 and enrolled at the Graduate School for Arts and Sciences at Harvard. Here he studied playwriting under the tutelage of George Pierce Baker. In 1922 he received his master's degree from Harvard.  
  Wolfe now began the transition from studying to commercial playwright. He went to New York in November, 1923 trying to sell his plays to Broadway.  The Theatre Guild came close to producing Welcome to Our City but in the end declined.  Wolfe now believed his style of writing was more suited to fiction.  Grasping the opportunity this afforded him he sailed to England in October 1924 to write and from there on to France, Italy and Switzerland. 
  In 1926 Wolfe began writing a novel, O Lost. This would eventually become Look Homeward, Angel. It was based on his years in Asheville. The original manuscript of O Lost was over 1100 pages. Maxwell Perkins, one of the great book editors of the age, worked at his publishers, Scribner’s and he began to focus the book, cutting and re-shaping it to center it on the character of Eugene.   
  The novel was published in 1929. It was a success.   
  Wolfe now committed the next 4 years to writing a multi-volume epic entitled The October Fair.  At Scribner’s Perkins once more decided to edit it down to a single volume; Of Time and the River.  It was even more successful than his first. It was hailed as the literary event of 1935 and cemented his reputation as one of America’s foremost novelists.  
  In 1938, after submitting his new opus, which ran to an incredible one million words, to his new editor, Edward Aswell, Wolfe left to tour the West, a part of the country he had never before visited. Whilst travelling Wolfe became ill with pneumonia and spent three weeks in a Seattle hospital. Complications arose. The prognosis was serious.  He was diagnosed with miliary tuberculosis of the brain. 
  On September 6th, he was sent to Baltimore's Johns Hopkins Hospital for treatment. The ensuing operation revealed that the disease had overrun the entire right side of his brain.  
  Thomas Clayton Wolfe never regained consciousness and died shortly before his 38th birthday on September 15th, 1938.

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  Charles Dickens: The Complete...

  Charles Dickens

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  This Audiobook contains The Complete Christmas Collections of Charles Dickens:1. A Christmas Carol Start at Chapters 12. A Message From The Sea Start at Chapters 73. Doctor Marigold Start at Chapters 154. Going Into Society Start at Chapters 175. Mrs Lirripers Legacy Start at Chapters 186. Mugby Junction Start at Chapters 217. No Thoroughfare Start at Chapters 258. A Christmas tree Start at Chapters 389. Nobody's Story Start at Chapters 3910. The Child's Story Start at Chapters 4011. The Poor Relation's Story Start at Chapters 4112. The Schoolboy's Story Start at Chapters 4213. What Christmas is as We Grow Older Start at Chapters 4314. Somebodys Luggage Start at Chapters 4415. The Battle of life Start at Chapters 4816. The Chimes Start at Chapters 5417. The Cricket on the Hearth Start at Chapters 6018. The Haunted Man and the Ghosts Bargain Start at Chapters 6619. The Holly Tree Start at Chapters 7220. The Perils Of Certain English Prisoners Start at Chapters 7521. The Seven Poor Travellers Start at Chapters 8022. The Wreck of The Golden Mary Start at Chapters 8323. Tom Tiddlers Ground Start at Chapters 85

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  The Gift of the Magi

  O. Henry

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  The Gift of the Magi is a timeless holiday story that captures the true spirit of giving and love. Written by O. Henry, this heartwarming tale follows a young couple, Jim and Della, who sacrifice their most treasured possessions to buy each other the perfect Christmas gift. Little do they know, their acts of selflessness create a beautiful and ironic twist that embodies the power of love and generosity. 
  Narrated by Christopher Mireider, this audiobook brings to life the tenderness and simplicity of one of the most beloved Christmas stories ever written. 
  Perfect for fans of classic literature, holiday tales, and stories of love and sacrifice, The Gift of the Magi is a moving reminder that the greatest gift is the love we share with one another.

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  Crossings - 3 Short Stories

  Kate McCord

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  Engaging, profound, beautifully narrated, these stories explore the hope and sorrow wrapped in the challenge of finding our way home.Story 1: "The Long Drive Home"Story 2: "Crossing Over"Story 3: "The Farm"

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  In Love

  D H Lawrence

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  ‘In Love’ handles a serious subject in a light, almost comic way. A couple are engaged but have no  sexual feelings for each other. The tensions, as they try to do what is expected of them, explode until a compromise is reached. But will the marriage last?

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  Night Time Stories For Adults -...

  Selena Nichols

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  Hey there, night owl! Are you tired of endlessly counting sheep, and still finding yourself wide awake long after the world has gone to sleep? Well, prepare to bid those restless nights adieu with our „Night Time Stories For Adults” - your ultimate ticket to dreamland bliss! In "Whispers of the Wildwood," follow the mischievous laughter of the Fey Folk as they guide you through the enchanted Wildwood, where secrets linger in every glade, promising wonder at every turn. Then, find solace in "Memories of the Timeless Forest" as you wander through ancient groves with Elowen, guardian of forgotten memories, where echoes of past lives offer comfort amidst nature's timeless embrace. Say goodbye to stress, anxiety, and restless nights – and hello to the rejuvenating power of deep, restorative sleep. It's time to reclaim your right to a good night's rest and awaken each morning feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to conquer the day. Sweet dreams await - all you have to do is press play.

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