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  White Heron A - and Other Stories

  Jack London, Edna Wahlert...

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  Discover the Beauty of Classic Literature with A White Heron - and Other Stories 
   
  Immerse yourself in a collection of timeless tales that explore the depth of human experience and the wonders of the natural world. A White Heron - and Other Stories brings together captivating narratives by some of the most revered authors in American literature, each story brimming with emotion, adventure, and the spirit of life. 
   
  Highlights of the Collection: 
   
  "Love of Life" by Jack London: A gripping tale of survival that tests the limits of human endurance. London’s masterful storytelling will keep you on the edge of your seat as you follow the harrowing journey of a man battling the wilderness and his own inner demons. 
   
  "Captain and Miracle" by Edna Wahlert McCourt: Experience a heartwarming story of faith and resilience, where a young captain’s encounter with the miraculous leads to profound realizations and transformations. 
   
  "The Sun-Dog Trail" by Jack London: Venture into the icy wilderness of the Yukon with a riveting story of adventure and the relentless pursuit of survival, where every decision can mean life or death. 
   
  "A White Heron" by Sarah Orne Jewett: A gentle, poetic tale of a young girl’s deep connection with nature, and the poignant choice she must make between her love for the natural world and the allure of material gain.

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  Morton Hall (Unabridged)

  Elizabeth Gaskell

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  "Morton Hall" (1853) is a story written by Elizabeth Gaskell, one of the leading representatives of British literature of the Victorian era. The book weaves together many different elements from the description of ancient houses and noble lineages to the commemoration of historical events, all with the background of childhood memories of the protagonists. This text has the ability to offer a wide reflection on social and Political Affairs of England: Elizabeth Gaskell traces back several vicissitudes until they reach the intestine foiled attack on King James I, Cromwell's Protectorate, the so-called witch hunt, until you get to touch the social and cultural revolution produced by colonial politics .In this short-story there is everything : the role of women in society and in the process of formation of children, ways considered more suited to its educator function, until detailed depictions of torture, humor, mental illness often found themselves inside the England of that time. These reasons they do fall under the genre of tales of thrill, with continuous references to ghosts, witches and superstition of the demonic element....

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  Aunts and Pianos

  E.F. Benson

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  Edward Frederic Benson (1867-1940) was an English novelist, biographer, memoirist, archaeologist, and short story writer, best known for his masterly and uncanny ghost stories. Less well known are his wonderful humorous stories, of which "Aunts and Pianos" is one. Bobby is an accomplished and charming pianist who has befriended a number of rich elderly widows and spinsters, each of which he refers to as "aunt". He already has his own Bechstein grand piano, plus another concert grand which was (touchingly but highly inconveniently)  left to him by a late "aunt". Now various of his other "aunts" are also keen to offload their grand pianos on him...

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  The Riddle of the Sands

  Erskine Childers

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  "The Riddle of the Sands" stands as one of the earliest spy thrillers, an intriguing blend of adventure, suspense, and a genuine call to national vigilance. First published in 1903, Erskine Childers’s novel occupies a unique place in literary and historical context. Set against the backdrop of a world growing increasingly uncertain, this novel serves not only as a thrilling narrative but also as a reflection of the anxieties of pre-war Europe. Childers crafts a story so gripping and credible that it was heralded as both a piece of literature and a cautionary warning for an unprepared British government. 
  The story unfolds in the labyrinthine tidal channels and sandbanks of the Frisian Islands in the North Sea, where two young Englishmen, Carruthers and Davies, find themselves swept into an unintended espionage mission. What begins as a leisurely sailing holiday soon escalates into a daring adventure, as they uncover a clandestine German plot that could threaten England’s security. The novel's detailed nautical descriptions, drawn from Childers's own passion for sailing, lend an authenticity that deeply immerses the reader in the experience of navigating the sea and its lurking dangers. 
  Head Stories Audio presents "The Riddle of the Sands" by Erskine Childers. Narrated by Simon Hester. With original music.

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  The Arabian Nights Volume One

  Richard Burton

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  The first volume of the classic collection of Middle Eastern stories, including “Tale of the Three Apples” and “Tale of the Trader and the Jinni.”   To be chosen by King Shahriyar as a wife was a death sentence. After a single night of marriage, he executed each of his wives. So when Scheherazade was picked, she knew her time on Earth had reached its end—unless she could hold the king’s interest. To that end, each night she spun a new enchanting, erotic, mesmerizing tale, always keeping the king guessing as to its conclusion—and sparing her life for another thousand and one nights.   The first volume of this collection, translated by the renowned British explorer Sir Richard Burton, begins the stories that Scheherazade told . . .

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  Scenes from a Courtesan's Life

  Honoré de Balzac

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  This audiobook delves into the scandalous world of high society, love affairs, and social maneuvering in 19th-century Paris. The story revolves around Esther, a beautiful and ambitious courtesan, and her rise to power through relationships with wealthy and influential men. Balzac's vivid depiction of the character's motivations and manipulations exposes the underbelly of Parisian society, where desire, ambition, and greed drive the actions of the elite. With its incisive critique of societal values, "Scenes from a Courtesan's Life" remains a significant work within Balzac's panoramic exploration of French society. 
   
  Honoré de Balzac, a French novelist, and playwright, is renowned for his ambitious project "La Comédie Humaine," a vast collection of interconnected novels and stories depicting various aspects of French society in the early 19th century. Balzac's realistic portrayals of characters and society set a new standard for French literature and earned him a lasting place in literary history.

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