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Eve Mann arrives in Ideal, Georgia, in 1972 looking for answers about the mother who died giving her life. A mother named Mercy. A mother who for all of Eve’s 22 years has been a mystery and a quest. Eve’s search for her mother, and the father she never knew, is a mission to discover her identity, her name, her people, and her home. Eve’s questions and longing launch a multigenerational story that sprawls back to the turn of the 20th century.

The hero of Everyman is obsessed with mortality. As he reminds himself at one point, "I'm 34! Worry about oblivion when you're 75." But he cannot help himself. He is the ex-husband in three marriages gone wrong. He is the father of two sons who detest him, despite a daughter who adores him. A masterful portrait of one man's inner struggles, Everyman is a brilliant showcase for one of the world's most distinguished novelists.

Step back in time to a holy day in 1495 and immerse yourself in the captivating performance of Everyman, presented by the Guild of LibriVox Readers. Picture a lively crowd gathering around a temporary outdoor stage, eager to be entertained and enlightened. This classic morality play features a talented cast, including Narrator Annise, Messenger Elli, and the embodiment of Death portrayed by Denny Sayers, alongside a host of other unforgettable characters. Join us as we explore themes of life, death, and redemption in this thought-provoking tale. Let the Play Begin, summarized by Annise, ...

A Holy Day in 1495. Join the crowd streaming towards a temporary outdoor stage and be entertained (and maybe even instructed) by a performance of Everyman

> Everyman is a late 15th-century English morality play. "Here begins a treatise [tale] of how the high Father of Heaven sends Death to summon every creature to come and give account of their lives in this world, told in the form of a morality play". Nothing is known of the author, but it is performed here by actor Burgess Meredith.

Hi, I’m Everyman. I’m just a regular guy. That’s where my name comes from... just a regular Everyman. However, I do have a special gift I’d like to share with you. See, ever since I can remember, I’ve loved to tell stories. From simple bedtime stories to my kids when they were younger, to world-building, over-the-top descriptive adventures that take the mind on a grand journey, tale-telling is a true joy for me. And, I hope, listening to them becomes a joy for you! These stories are meant for bedtime, daytime, road trips, downtime and anytime in between! Get ready to engage your ...

Introduction by Colm Tóibín One of the final masterpieces from one of the world’s greatest authors, Henry James’s The Ambassadors is now available for the first time in a Modern Library edition, with a new Introduction by acclaimed novelist Colm Tóibín. A keenly observed tale of a...

The international bestseller about friendship, second chances, and a tiny glow-in-the-dark pink elephant ‘The most enjoyable novel I’ve read all year’ Elizabeth McKenzie, author of The Portable Veblen 'I loved Elefant! It was a complete tonic' Seni Glaister, author of The Museum of Things...