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  Running Wolf - Set in the...

  Algernon Blackwood

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  Algernon Blackwood was born on 14th March 1869 in Shooter’s Hill, South East London, to a religious middle-class family. His mother was a widowed Duchess and his father was a Post Office administrator.  
   
  Blackwood was interested in the paranormal and the supernatural at an early age, and had a thirst for anything on Buddhism, other Oriental philosophies, mysticism and occultism.  In his writings the weaving of the supernatural into his various works, from ghost stories and children’s stories to plays and long novels is clearly seen, his writings beautifully enriched by his long and diversified life experience.  
   
  After leaving university and visiting parts of Europe, mainly Switzerland, the young writer went to Canada and the United States where he took on jobs including work as a farmer, a bartender, a secretary, a journalist, a reporter, running a hotel and teaching the violin.  He was voracious in meeting new people and absorbing new ideas.  
   
  In his late thirties, he returned to England where he published two of his supernatural stories in Pall Mall Magazine. As more of his highly entertaining stories were published so did his reputation and his bank balance.  All those years of curiosity and experiences were starting to emerge from his writing. 
   
  In 1906, ‘The Empty House & Other Ghost Stories’ was published with tremendous success.  Further volumes of short stories followed and with it a larger audience and bigger paydays. He also published children’s stories. 
   
  Blackwood also had ideas for novels and to explore on a larger canvas the paranormal world and the relationship between man and metaphysical powers including, in 1911, ‘The Centaur’.  
   
  With the outbreak of the First World War, Blackwood was assigned to British intelligence to write propaganda to support the war effort. 
   
  He was a prolific author with a quite staggering output which was also to include many plays. The exact number of his works is unknown as he would frequently write a story for a newspaper or periodical at very short notice.  
   
  In 1949, Blackwood was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in recognition of his literary talents and his services during the First World War.  
   
  Algernon Blackwood died on 10th December 1951 after a series of strokes.  
   
  The mysteries of the natural world are enhanced by those of the Native American spirit world in this wonderfully descriptive short story of a man’s fishing expedition to Medicine Lake.

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  Notes From The Underground

  Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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  "Notes from the Underground" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky delves deep into the mind of an unnamed narrator, presenting a profound exploration of human psychology and existentialism. Set in 19th-century St. Petersburg, the novel offers a compelling glimpse into the inner workings of a disillusioned and isolated protagonist. The story begins with the narrator, a retired civil servant, reflecting on his life and experiences. He introduces himself as a self-proclaimed "underground man," detached from society and harboring a deep resentment towards others. Through a series of fragmented and introspective monologues, the narrator takes readers on a tumultuous journey through his thoughts, emotions, and philosophical musings. "Notes from the Underground" is a profound and introspective work that invites readers to question their own existence and the complexities of the human condition. Dostoyevsky's exploration of the underground man's psyche offers a thought-provoking examination of alienation, morality, and the struggle for individuality in a rapidly changing society. Through its vivid portrayal of the narrator's internal turmoil, the novel remains a timeless and influential masterpiece in the realm of psychological literature. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Great Expectations

  Charles Dickens

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  "Great Expectations" intricately portrays the transformative journey of Pip as he matures from a naïve child into a complex adult, navigating through a series of often tumultuous and painful experiences. Starting in the desolate, foggy marshes of Kent, Pip's life takes a dramatic turn as he ventures into the bustling, vibrant streets of commercial London. Along the way, he encounters an eclectic array of extraordinary characters that leave indelible marks on his life.  
  Among these figures is Magwitch, the fearsome escaped convict whose unexpected influence steers Pip’s fate, and the enigmatic Miss Havisham, who lives trapped in the shadows of her own heart-wrenching past, surrounded by the remnants of her once-grand life. Living with her is the strikingly beautiful and haughty Estella, whose cold demeanor captivates and torments Pip, fueling his desires and aspirations. 
  As Pip navigates through the complexities of social class, ambition, and personal disappointment, he embarks on a profound quest for self-discovery. He must come to terms with his true identity and examine his values and priorities, ultimately seeking to understand what truly defines his worth and happiness.

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  Tales of the Jazz Age

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

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  The collection Tales of the Jazz Age includes the short stories of F. Scott Fitzgerald: 
  The Jelly-Bean
  May Day
  Porcelain and Pink
  Tarquin of Cheapside
  Oh Russet Witch!
  The Lees of Happiness
  Mr. Icky
  Jemina, The Mountain Girl

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  Wuthering Heights

  Emily Brontë

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  Wuthering Heights is a haunting story of passion, vengeance, and love that defies time and convention. Set amid the windswept moors of northern England, the tragic tale of Catherine and Heathcliff unfolds—a bond so intense it borders on the supernatural. Though their souls are inseparable, fate tears them apart, leaving a trail of obsession and madness. Can love be as destructive as it is powerful? The answer waits within the walls of Wuthering Heights.

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  The classic of German literature...

  Stefan Zweig, Franz Kafka,...

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  German literature comprises those literary texts written in the German language. This includes literature written in Germany, Austria, the German parts of Switzerland and Belgium, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, South Tyrol in Italy and to a lesser extent works of the German diaspora.
  Contents:
  Thomas Mann
  Death in Venice
  Hermann Hesse
  Siddhartha
  Franz Kafka
  The Metamorphosis
  Stefan Zweig
  A Summer Novella
  Rainer Maria Rilke
  Poems
  First Poems
  Evening
  Mary Virgin
  The Book of Pictures
  Presaging
  Autumn
  Silent Hour
  The Angels
  Solitude
  Kings in Legends
  The Knight
  The Boy
  Initiation
  The Neighbour
  Song of the Statue
  Maidens I
  Maidens II
  The Bride
  Autumnal Day
  Moonlight Night
  In April
  Memories of a Childhood
  Death
  The Ashantee
  Remembrance
  Music
  Maiden Melancholy
  Maidens at Confirmation
  The Woman who Loves
  Pont du Carrousel
  Madness
  Lament
  Symbols
  New Poems:
  Early Apollo
  The Tomb of a Young Girl
  The Poet
  The Panther
  Growing Blind
  The Spanish Dancer
  Offering
  Love Song
  Archaic Torso of Apollo

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