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  Coming of Age in Samoa - A...

  Margaret Mead

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  "Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth for Western Civilization" by Margaret Mead is a pioneering work in cultural anthropology that examines the adolescence and cultural practices of Samoan youth. Originally published in 1928, Mead's study challenges Western assumptions about the universality of adolescent experiences and sheds light on the influence of cultural factors on human behavior.
   In this groundbreaking work, Mead explores Samoan society's impact on the emotional and psychological development of its youth, focusing on the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Mead's findings suggest that cultural factors, such as societal norms and expectations, significantly shape individuals' behaviors and attitudes during this crucial life stage.
   The book sparked significant debate and discussion, as Mead's conclusions contradicted prevailing notions of the time regarding the fixed and biologically determined nature of human development. Her work influenced the field of anthropology and contributed to a broader understanding of cultural relativism.
   "Coming of Age in Samoa" remains a seminal work that invites readers to reconsider their perspectives on cultural diversity and the ways in which societal expectations shape human experiences, particularly during the formative years of adolescence.

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  Top 10 Short Stories The -...

  Minna Canth, August Strindberg,...

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  Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart.  A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. 
   
  In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author?  
   
  The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme.  Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. 
   
  Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made.  If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. 
   
  In this volume we come up against the definition of Northern Europe.  There are many, each with plausibility and each so obvious.  So, here’s ours. 
   
   
  1 - The Top 10 Short Stories - Northern Europe - An Introduction 
  2 - The Nursemaid by Minna Canth 
  3 - Photographer and Philosopher by August Strindberg 
  4 - An Arch Rascal by Knut Hamsun 
  5 - A Dry Spell by Eimar H Kvaran 
  6 - Lord Arthur Savile's Crime - Part 1 by Oscar Wilde 
  7 - Lord Arthur Savile's Crime - Part 2 by Oscar Wilde 
  8 - Mistress Bine by Cornelia Levetzow 
  9 - The Story of a Mother by Hans Christian Anderson 
  10 - N by Arthur Machen 
  11 - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde - Part 1 by Robert Louis Stevenson 
  12 - The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde - Part 2  by Robert Louis Stevenson 
  13 - Man Size In Marble by Edith Nesbit

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  Less Than Equals

  VL McBeath

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  A woman's place is in the home . . . That's what she's always been told. But Harriet has other ideas . . . 
   
   
   
  In 1860s England, it's a man's world and women aren't expected . . . or allowed . . . to upset the status quo. 
   
   
   
  Living with her domineering uncle, Harriet is desperate to break free. Could the charming young man who has come to stay with them be her way out? Or will he be just like the rest? Happy to keep her in her place . . . 
   
   
   
  Not prepared to sit around while her dreams die, Harriet risks everything to stand her ground. 
   
   
   
  But she underestimates how far some will go to silence her. 
   
   
   
  Inspired by a true story, Less Than Equals continues the epic saga of one family's trials, tragedies, and triumphs as they seek their fortune in Victorian-era England.

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  A Tale of Two Cities

  Charles Dickens

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  “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” 
  So begins one of Charles Dickens’ most enduring and powerful works. A Tale of Two Cities sweeps listeners into the turmoil of the French Revolution, capturing both the grandeur and the horror of the era. Set between the contrasting cities of London and Paris, this historical masterpiece follows the lives of Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat who renounces his title, and Sydney Carton, a dissolute English barrister whose redemption lies in a profound act of sacrifice. 
  Themes of justice, resurrection, and the brutal weight of revolution collide in a narrative as thrilling as it is moving. With unforgettable characters—Lucie Manette, Madame Defarge, Dr. Manette—and an emotionally charged plot, A Tale of Two Cities remains a landmark of literary history. 
  In this compelling narration by Roger Arnold, Dickens’ voice is brought to life with clarity and passion, delivering an immersive journey through the shadowed streets of Paris and the quiet resolve of London. A must-listen for fans of historical drama, courtroom intrigue, and stories of personal transformation.

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  Blues in Stereo - The Early...

  Langston Hughes

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  Publishers Weekly’s Top Ten Fall 2024 Poetry Books From Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, a stunning collection of early works written from 1921-1927 and curated by award winning poet and National Book Award finalist, Danez Smith. Before Langston Hughes and his literary prowess became synonymous with American poetry, he was a seventeen-year-old on a train to Mexico City, seeking funds to pursue his passion. His early poems, beloved verses like “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” were written without formal training, often on the back of napkins and envelopes, and were inspired by the sights and sounds of Black working-class people he encountered in his early life.  Blues in Stereo is a posthumous collection of these early works, in which we see Langston Hughes like we’ve never seen him before. In the intimate pages of his handwritten journals,you will travel with Hughes outside of Harlem as he ventures to the American South and Mexico, sails through the Caribbean, and becomes the only Harlem renaissance poet to visit Africa. He celebrates love as a tool of liberation in his poems and journal entries. His songs included showcase musicality of verse poetry. And the book even includes a play he co-wrote with Duke Ellington with a full score that experiments with rhythm and structure. Blues in Stereo portrays a young man coming of age in a changing world. Page by page, a young, fresh-faced Hughes contends with matters beyond his years with raw talent. National Book Award nominated poet Danez Smith offers their insight and notes on themes, challenges, and obsessions that Hughes early work contains. Blues in Stereo foreshadows a master poet that will go on to define literature for centuries to come.  

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  Soul of the Matter

  Michael A. Kroll

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  This story follows the odyssey of Harrison Ovitz, a quick-witted, ice cream guzzling, pot smoking, classical music-loving fund raiser for an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse. Late one night, a terrifying chance encounter with a man on the San Francisco Bay Bridge – Soul Man – leaves Harrison haunted and obsessed. As his search for answers leads him closer to the truth, he unexpectedly uncovers some from his own past.

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