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  Clayhanger

  Arnold Bennett

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  A novel about a boy growing to manhood in the last quarter of the 19th century. The first in a trilogy, it includes a portrait of an autocratic father.

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  A Desertion

  Stephen Crane

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  "A Desertion" is a short story published in 1900 about a young woman who is suspected by others in the neighborhood of indiscretion that might trouble her father.

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  The Pickwick Papers

  Charles Dickens

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  The Pickwick Papers was Charles Dickens' first novel. Because of his success with Sketches by Boz published in 1836 Dickens was asked by the publisher Chapman & Hall to supply descriptions to explain a series of comic "cockney sporting plates" by illustrator Robert Seymour,[and to connect them into a novel. The book became Britain's first real publishing phenomenon, with bootleg copies, theatrical performances, Sam Weller joke books, and other merchandise. On its cultural impact, Nicholas Dames in The Atlantic writes, “Literature” is not a big enough category for Pickwick. It defined its own, a new one that we have learned to call “entertainment.” Published in 19 issues over 20 months, the success of The Pickwick Papers popularized serialised fiction and cliffhanger endings. 
   
  Seymour's widow claimed the idea for the novel was originally her husband's, but Dickens strenuously denied any specific input in his preface to the 1867 edition: "Mr. Seymour never originated or suggested an incident, a phrase, or a word, to be found in the book." 
   
  Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime and, by the 20th century, critics and scholars had recognized him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories are widely read today.

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  To Build a Fire - and Other Stories

  Jack London, Henry James, Sir...

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  Dive into a world of classic literature with our meticulously curated digital audiobook collection, “To Build a Fire - and Other Stories.” This collection brings together four captivating short stories from some of the greatest authors in literary history, each narrated to perfection. 
   
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  To Build a Fire by Jack London - Experience the harrowing tale of survival in the Yukon wilderness, where man’s struggle against nature is vividly brought to life. 
   
  Brooksmith by Henry James - Delve into the poignant story of a butler whose life is intertwined with the social circles of his employers, revealing the complexities of human relationships. 
   
  Gloria Scott by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - Join Sherlock Holmes in one of his earliest cases, unraveling a mystery that sets the stage for his illustrious detective career. 
   
  The Stranger’s Latchkey by R. Austin Freeman - Follow the intriguing investigation of Dr. Thorndyke as he solves a perplexing case involving a mysterious key and a hidden secret.

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  The Three Impostors

  Arthur Machen

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  Dive into the shadowy streets of fin-de-siècle London in Arthur Machen's The Three Impostors, a masterful blend of mystery, horror, and the occult. This intricate novel weaves a series of chilling tales within a larger narrative of deception and conspiracy, as three enigmatic strangers pursue a mysterious golden coin with sinister origins. 
  Featuring stories like "The Novel of the White Powder" and "The Novel of the Black Seal," Machen’s work explores forbidden knowledge, ancient evils, and the fragility of reason in the face of the supernatural. A cornerstone of weird fiction, The Three Impostors is a haunting and enigmatic journey into the darker corners of human curiosity and the unknown.

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  Cabbages and Kings

  O. Henry

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  "Cabbages and Kings" by O. Henry is a collection of short stories set in the fictional country of Anchuria, reflecting on human nature, love, and life's unpredictability. Through vivid characters and witty narratives, it explores themes of ambition, romance, and societal contrasts with O. Henry's signature twist endings.

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