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Foundations of Fiction, The - Gothic Horror

Stories that helped shape one of literatures most acclaimed genres

by Edgar Allan Poe, Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, Robert Louis Stevenson, Alexander Pushkin, Mary Shelley, Sheridan Le Fanu, George Eliot, M R James, E T A Hoffman0, E T A Hoffman1, Gertrude Atherton2, Perceval Landon3, Robert W Chambers4, W W Jacobs5, Ambrose Bierce6, Ernst Raupach7 ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley8, Eric Meyers9, Mark Rice-Oxley0 ...

Unabridged

16 hours 31 min

In this series we turn the pages of classic short stories to put together the literary building blocks of how a particular genre or theme began, how it built its foundations to become the well-loved and well-worn genre that it is today.Do authors have the same ideas at more or less the same time? Or can they sniff out an opportunity as to which way the tastes of an audience are moving.Success ... Read more

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In this series we turn the pages of classic short stories to put together the literary building blocks of how a particular genre or theme began, how it built its foundations to become the well-loved and well-worn genre that it is today.Do authors have the same ideas at more or less the same time? Or can they sniff out an opportunity as to which way the tastes of an audience are moving.Success
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Female Short Story, The - The Complete Version

Over 80 Hours - Aphra Behn to Emma Vane

by Edith Wharton, George Eliot, Mary Shelley ...

Narrated by Laurel Lefkow, Richard Mitchley, Eve Karpf ...

Unabridged

80 hours 11 min

01 - The Female Short Story. A Chronological History - An Introduction - The Complete History02 - The Unfortunate Bride or The Blind Lady a Beauty by Aphra Behn03 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 104 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 205 - The Story of Sir Bertrand by Anna Laetitia Barbauld06 - Betty Brown, the St Giles Orange Girl by Hannah More07 - The ... Read more

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01 - The Female Short Story. A Chronological History - An Introduction - The Complete History02 - The Unfortunate Bride or The Blind Lady a Beauty by Aphra Behn03 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 104 - Fantomina or, Love in a Maze by Eliza Haywood - Part 205 - The Story of Sir Bertrand by Anna Laetitia Barbauld06 - Betty Brown, the St Giles Orange Girl by Hannah More07 - The
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Top Ten, The - 19th Century British Women

The top 10 short stories of the 19th Century written by British female authors.

by George Eliot, Charlotte Mew, Mary Shelley ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley, Ghizela Rowe, David Shaw-Parker ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

With the talents on display the most difficult task is choosing only ten. Their virtuosity, their craft and ambition scare belie the difficulties that society places upon most women. Their words cannot be denied, their literary heritage is safe forever.1 - The Top Ten - 19th Century British Women2 - The Indian Orphan by Letitia Elizabeth Landon3 - The Mourner by Mary Shelley4 - Napolean and the ... Read more

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With the talents on display the most difficult task is choosing only ten. Their virtuosity, their craft and ambition scare belie the difficulties that society places upon most women. Their words cannot be denied, their literary heritage is safe forever.1 - The Top Ten - 19th Century British Women2 - The Indian Orphan by Letitia Elizabeth Landon3 - The Mourner by Mary Shelley4 - Napolean and the
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Angels & Saints

by Eliot Weinberger, Mary Wellesley ...

A gorgeously illustrated co-publication with Christine Burgin by “one of the world’s great essayists” (The New York Times). With a guide to the illustrations by Mary Wellesley.Angels have soared through Western culture and consciousness from Biblical to contemporary times. But what do we really know about these celestial beings? Where do they come from, what are they made of, how do they ... Read more

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A gorgeously illustrated co-publication with Christine Burgin by “one of the world’s great essayists” (The New York Times). With a guide to the illustrations by Mary Wellesley.Angels have soared through Western culture and consciousness from Biblical to contemporary times. But what do we really know about these celestial beings? Where do they come from, what are they made of, how do they
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The Thanksgiving MEGAPACK™

35 Holiday Classics for Thanksgiving

by O. Henry, Mary Wilkins Freeman Mary Wilkins Mary Wilkins Freeman Freeman, George George Eliot Eliot, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Nathaniel Hawthorne ...

Thanksgiving is an American tradition, celebrating the coming of autumn, the bounty of the harvest, the peaceful coexistence of the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, football, family -- and, of course, the obligatory celebration feast. Here are 35 tales celebrating Thanksgiving in all its forms, by classic authors you know and love (O. Henry, Harriet Becher Stowe, Nathaniel Hawthorne) and others ... Read more

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Thanksgiving is an American tradition, celebrating the coming of autumn, the bounty of the harvest, the peaceful coexistence of the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, football, family -- and, of course, the obligatory celebration feast. Here are 35 tales celebrating Thanksgiving in all its forms, by classic authors you know and love (O. Henry, Harriet Becher Stowe, Nathaniel Hawthorne) and others
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The Waste Land and Other Writings

by T.S. Eliot ...

Series series Modern Library Classics
First published in 1922, "The Waste Land" is T.S. Eliot's masterpiece, and is not only one of the key works of modernism but also one of the greatest poetic achievements of the twentieth century. A richly allusive pilgrimage of spiritual and psychological torment and redemption, Eliot's poem exerted a revolutionary influence on his contemporaries, summoning forth a rich new poetic language, ... Read more

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First published in 1922, "The Waste Land" is T.S. Eliot's masterpiece, and is not only one of the key works of modernism but also one of the greatest poetic achievements of the twentieth century. A richly allusive pilgrimage of spiritual and psychological torment and redemption, Eliot's poem exerted a revolutionary influence on his contemporaries, summoning forth a rich new poetic language,
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The Lifted Veil (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

by Mary Ann Evans, George Eliot ...

This rare venture into the supernatural by the master of realism, George Eliot, is a devastating psychological horror story that asks: What is the true price of seeing too clearly?Latimer is a man cursed. Afflicted by a severe illness, he awakens with a terrifying and unwanted "superadded consciousness." He can read the thoughts of everyone around him, glimpsing their petty motivations, shallow ... Read more

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This rare venture into the supernatural by the master of realism, George Eliot, is a devastating psychological horror story that asks: What is the true price of seeing too clearly?Latimer is a man cursed. Afflicted by a severe illness, he awakens with a terrifying and unwanted "superadded consciousness." He can read the thoughts of everyone around him, glimpsing their petty motivations, shallow
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Silas Marner

The Weaver of Raveloe

by George Eliot, Mary Ann Evans ...

Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe is the third novel by George Eliot, published in 1861. An outwardly simple tale of a linen weaver, it is notable for its strong realism and its sophisticated treatment of a variety of issues ranging from religion to industrialisation to community. ... Read more

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Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe is the third novel by George Eliot, published in 1861. An outwardly simple tale of a linen weaver, it is notable for its strong realism and its sophisticated treatment of a variety of issues ranging from religion to industrialisation to community.
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The Thanksgiving Storybook

Over 60 Holiday Tales & Poems

by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Nora Perry, Andrew Lang, George Eliot, Annie Hamilton Donnell, Mary Jane Holmes, Eugene Field, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Alfred Henry Lewis, O. Henry, Hezekiah Butterworth, Edward Everett Hale, Sarah Orne Jewett, Susan Coolidge, Amy Ella Blanchard, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Cornelius Mathews, Olive Thorne Miller, Alfred Gatty, Ida Hamilton Munsell, Eleanor H. Porter, C. A. Stephens, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Horatio Alger, Rose Terry Cooke, Edna Payson Brett, Isabel Gordon Curtis, Fannie Wilder Brown, Alice Wheildon, Pauline Shackleford Colyar, H. R. Schoolcraft ...

The Thanksgiving Storybook is a monumental collection that encapsulates the gratitude and familial warmth traditionally associated with this beloved American holiday. This anthology stretches across various literary styles and genres, from heartfelt narratives and poignant poetry to whimsical fables, capturing the multifaceted essence of Thanksgiving. Readers will encounter stories that navigate ... Read more

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The Thanksgiving Storybook is a monumental collection that encapsulates the gratitude and familial warmth traditionally associated with this beloved American holiday. This anthology stretches across various literary styles and genres, from heartfelt narratives and poignant poetry to whimsical fables, capturing the multifaceted essence of Thanksgiving. Readers will encounter stories that navigate
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Of Gratitude & Happiness - The Thanksgiving Storybook

A Diverse Anthology of Gratitude & Joyful Reflections

by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Nora Perry, Andrew Lang, George Eliot, Annie Hamilton Donnell, Mary Jane Holmes, Eugene Field, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Alfred Henry Lewis, O. Henry, Hezekiah Butterworth, Edward Everett Hale, Sarah Orne Jewett, Susan Coolidge, Amy Ella Blanchard, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Cornelius Mathews, Olive Thorne Miller, Alfred Gatty, Ida Hamilton Munsell, Eleanor H. Porter, C. A. Stephens, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Horatio Alger, Rose Terry Cooke, Edna Payson Brett, Isabel Gordon Curtis, Fannie Wilder Brown, Alice Wheildon, Pauline Shackleford Colyar, H. R. Schoolcraft ...

Of Gratitude & Happiness - The Thanksgiving Storybook offers an illuminating exploration into the multifaceted emotions surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday. This anthology deftly traverses the spectrum of literary styles, from poignant tales and heartfelt narratives to whimsical reflections and historical insights. It encapsulates the essence of Thanksgiving, portraying stories of familial bonds, ... Read more

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Of Gratitude & Happiness - The Thanksgiving Storybook offers an illuminating exploration into the multifaceted emotions surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday. This anthology deftly traverses the spectrum of literary styles, from poignant tales and heartfelt narratives to whimsical reflections and historical insights. It encapsulates the essence of Thanksgiving, portraying stories of familial bonds,
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The Great Short Stories of Thanksgiving

by Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louisa May Alcott, Nora Perry, Andrew Lang, George Eliot, Mary Jane Holmes, Eugene Field, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Alfred Henry Lewis, O. Henry, Edward Everett Hale, Sarah Orne Jewett, Susan Coolidge, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Alfred Gatty, Ida Hamilton Munsell, Eleanor H. Porter, Lucy Maud Montgomery ...

The Great Short Stories of Thanksgiving presents a vibrant and compelling mosaic of tales that capture the essence of gratitude, familial bonds, and the timeless traditions associated with this cherished American holiday. This anthology deftly navigates varying literary styles from the tender to the humorously satirical, showcasing the rich tapestry of narratives that have shaped Thanksgiving's ... Read more

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The Great Short Stories of Thanksgiving presents a vibrant and compelling mosaic of tales that capture the essence of gratitude, familial bonds, and the timeless traditions associated with this cherished American holiday. This anthology deftly navigates varying literary styles from the tender to the humorously satirical, showcasing the rich tapestry of narratives that have shaped Thanksgiving's
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Two classic novels ISTP will love

by Mary Shelley, George Eliot, August Nemo ...

Series Book 11 - Two classic novels for your Myers-Briggs type
ISTP has a rational and calm facade, but they can be very enthusiastic and spontaneous; people around them may find it difficult to predict their behaviour. In this book you will find two classic novels specially selected to please the tastes of the ISTP. These are works by renowned authors that will surely bring reflections, insights and fun to people with this kind of personality. For ISTP, we ... Read more

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ISTP has a rational and calm facade, but they can be very enthusiastic and spontaneous; people around them may find it difficult to predict their behaviour. In this book you will find two classic novels specially selected to please the tastes of the ISTP. These are works by renowned authors that will surely bring reflections, insights and fun to people with this kind of personality. For ISTP, we
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