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  Tales Of Shakespeare

  Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb

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  The following Tales are meant to be submitted to the young reader as an introduction to the study of Shakespeare, for which purpose his words are used whenever it seemed possible to bring them in; and in whatever has been added to give them the regular form of a connected story, diligent care has been taken to select such words as might least interrupt the effect of the beautiful English tongue in which he wrote: therefore, words introduced into our language since his time have been as far as possible avoided

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  The Downs

  Amyas Northcote

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  Amyas Northcote (1864 - 1923) was an English writer and contemporary of M. R. James, who was best known for his ghost stories. "The Downs" is a classic ghost story which demonstrates Northcote's understated genius. The story starts out as a regular tale, but with a few understated clues as to the nature of the horror that is to come - perfectly setting the atmosphere of creepy tension: "I was perfectly confident in my ability to find my way back over the down to Branksome at night, as the path was very familiar to us, and I expected to be aided by the light of the moon which would rise about ten o'clock."  Sure enough, the journey back over the downs reveals a terrifying horror... and our hero is lucky to escape with his life.

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  Animal Farm - Abridged for...

  George Orwell, Gerhard Symons

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  This is a special, abridged audiobook edition of Animal Farm. It is intended for intermediate English-language students (CEFR: level B1/B2). 
  The audiobook is a simplified version of the classic story by English writer George Orwell. It is abridged by Gerhard Symons, a native speaker from London, England. It is narrated by Gerhard Symons in a neutral, English accent. 
  The length of the audiobook is two hours and 53 minutes (173 minutes). The audiobook is enhanced with a dozen appropriate sound effects throughout the audiobook. 
  © 2021 Three Thrushes

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  The Raven and Other Poems

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  When a modern film script draws inspiration from a poem written more than a century ago, readers can judge its impact on our collective imagination. Such is the resonance of the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. 
  First published in 1845, "The Raven" is a masterpiece of atmosphere, rhythmic quality and use of language. Constructed in narrative form, it tells the story of a young man who is mourning the loss of his beloved. One December night as he wearily sits up browsing through a classical volume, a mysterious tapping against his window disturbs him. When he opens it to investigate, a strange and mournful raven enters his room and perches on the bust of a Greek goddess inside. The rest of the poem deals with the melancholy and mournful one-sided conversation between the two. The narrator desperately questions the Raven about Lenore, his lost love, but the Raven only gives a single dismal word "Nevermore" in reply. What happens to the narrator in the course of this conversation makes up the rest of the poem. 
  Beside The Raven, there are Alone; A Dream Within A Dream; Annabel Lee; City In the Sea; The Bells; A Dream Within a Dream; Annabel Lee; Dreamland; Evening Star; Lenore; Eldorado; A Valentine and "The Happiest Day".

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  The Great Gatsby

  F Scott itzgerald

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  Discover a classic 20th-century American fiction novel by literary master Scott F. Fitzgerald. 
  Artfully republished for the contemporary listener, this beautiful rendition of Scott F. Fitzgerald’s classic work The Great Gatsby is a timeless homage to the grand classics of old, providing modern book lovers with a gripping listen that sheds light on the fascinating culture and social issues of the 1920s. 
  Recounting the story of salesman Nick Carraway and his interactions with the enigmatic and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, this classic work grapples with themes of social inequality, self-made and inherited wealth, and the lives of the upper-class socialites during the height of the Jazz Age and the prohibition era. As Gatsby become increasingly infatuated with his past lover – Nick’s distant relative Daisy Buchanan – a rich and intriguing plot unfolds as he attempts to win her heart and fulfil his obsession. 
  As a must-listen for lovers of classical fiction, as well as anybody who wants to gain a deeper appreciation of this timeless piece of classic American fiction, this edition of The Great Gatsby is a testament to this novel's enduring popularity. Listeners will discover a compelling read that’s brimming with larger-than-life characters and flowing prose that has solidified Scott F. Fitzgerald as a classic literary master.

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  Morning and Evening Thoughts

  James Allen

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  James Allen (1864-1912) was one of the pioneers of the New Thought movement, the primary aim of which was to fuse the principles of psychology, philosophy, and religion into a protocol that could be applied to everyday life. Allen's works, in particular the celebrated treatise on the power of thought, As a Man Thinketh, have become established classics of motivational literature and have provided the foundation material for many programs in the self-help industry. Morning and Evening Thoughts is a collection of short sayings and verses from Allen's works, a section being apportioned for each day of the month. Although the book was compiled as an aid to reflection and meditation for the spiritual seeker, it also contains much material that is of practical use for all in dealing with the challenges of everyday life.

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