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  Tales Of Unrest

  Joseph Conrad

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  Joseph Conrad was a Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. He came to be regarded a master prose stylist who brought a non-English sensibility into English literature. He wrote stories and novels, many with a nautical setting, that depict trials of the human spirit in the midst of what he saw as an impassive, inscrutable universe.Conrad is considered a literary impressionist by some and an early modernist by others, though his works also contain elements of 19th-century realism. His narrative style and anti-heroic characters, as in Lord Jim, for example, have influenced numerous authors. Many dramatic films have been adapted from and inspired by his works. Numerous writers and critics have commented that his fictional works, written largely in the first two decades of the 20th century, seem to have anticipated later world events.Writing near the peak of the British Empire, Conrad drew on the national experiences of his native Poland—during nearly all his life, parceled out among three occupying empires—and on his own experiences in the French and British merchant navies, to create short stories and novels that reflect aspects of a European-dominated world—including imperialism and colonialism—and that profoundly explore the human psyche.Music courtesy of Chris Haugen - 'Campfire Song' and 'Castleshire' @ chrishaugen.net

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  Treasure in the Forest The...

  H. G. Wells

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  The canoe was now approaching the land. The bay opened out, and a gap in the white surf of the reef marked where the little river ran out to the sea; the thicker and deeper green of the virgin forest showed its course down the distant hill slope. The forest here came close to the beach. Far beyond, dim and almost cloudlike in texture, rose the mountains, like suddenly frozen waves. The sea was still save for an almost imperceptible swell. The sky blazed.

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  Great Expectations - Audiobook

  Charles Dickens, Classic...

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  Great Expectations is a coming-of-age novel that tells the story of Pip, a young orphan raised by his harsh sister and her gentle husband in rural England. When Pip receives an unexpected fortune from an unknown benefactor, he is thrust into London society with dreams of becoming a gentleman. As he navigates this new world, he faces illusions, heartbreak, and hard lessons about identity, loyalty, and the true meaning of success.Through Pip's journey, Dickens explores the complexities of ambition, class, and moral growth. The novel is rich with unforgettable characters—like the eccentric Miss Havisham and the cold but captivating Estella—and it challenges the idea that wealth and status equate to happiness. Ultimately, Great Expectations is a powerful narrative of self-discovery, redemption, and what it means to grow up with integrity.

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  The Beckoning Fair One

  Oliver Onions

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  THE BECKONING FAIR ONE AND OTHER STORIES includes fifteen works by famed British author George Oliver Onions. This collection includes his famous ghost story novella THE BECKONING FAIR ONE, in which a struggling writer rents a remote house, only have his sanity gradually destroyed by a mysterious feminine spirit.

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  Orlando - A Biography

  Virginia Woolf

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  At the beginning of Virginia Woolf's fantastical and satirical 1928 novel, Orlando is a young nobleman in Elizabethan England. At the age of 30, Orlando awakens to have found he's now a woman. Moving through the following centuries, the novel stretches over 300 years, during which time Orlando meets several key figures of English literary history.

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  Alice in Wonderland & Through...

  Lewis Carroll

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  This bundle features both of Lewis Carroll's timeless classic tales, brought to new life by Jake Urry. 
  Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 
  Embark on a journey through the whimsical and surreal world of Wonderland with this captivating new recording of Lewis Carroll's beloved classic. Narrated by Jake Urry, this audiobook brings each character and scene to life with a charming richness and depth. 
  Follow Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole and encounters an array of fantastical characters, from the enigmatic Cheshire Cat and the eccentric Mad Hatter to the tyrannical Queen of Hearts. 
  Through The Looking Glass 
  Venture through the looking-glass with this mesmerising new recording of Lewis Carroll's sequel to Alice in Wonderland, narrated by the captivating voice of Jake Urry. In Through the Looking-Glass, Alice steps into a mirror and finds herself in a world where everything is reversed, and the fantastical becomes reality. 
  Jake Urry's engaging narration brings to life a host of unforgettable characters, from the enigmatic White Queen and the formidable Red Queen to the mischievous Tweedledee and Tweedledum. Each chapter unfolds like a dream, guiding you through the whimsical landscapes of this topsy-turvy realm. 
  Perfect for listeners of all ages, this audiobook transforms Carroll's enchanting tales into an auditory feast, filled with wonder, wit, and whimsy. Whether you're reliving these classic stories or discovering them anew, enjoy this immersive experience that will transport you into the heart of a magical world. Step down the rabbit hole and through the looking-glass and let the adventure begin!

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