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Step into the vibrant world of a mummers life, where love, laughter, and the chaos of performance intertwine. This captivating tale explores the complexities of relationships against the backdrop of a bustling artistic community, revealing the sacrifices and joys that come with being a mummers partner.

Considered the first great Irish writer of realist fiction, the author has inspired literary giants like James Joyce. Celibates unfolds the lives of three characters—Mildred Lawson, John Norton, and Agnes Lahens—who share a singular devotion to themselves, leaving little room for empathy towards others. This novel paints a striking portrait of our own self-absorbed society, resonating deeply with contemporary readers. (Introduction by James Carson)

In the rugged north of England, Kate is a talented dressmaker who has always followed the path laid out for her—serving those around her, marrying a man deemed suitable, and living a life constrained over the hills she longs to cross. But when she discovers the novels that ignite her imagination and challenge her reality, she begins to question the limitations of her existence. George Moore, an Irish novelist, penned A Mummers Wife as his second novel, only for it to be rejected by the circulating libraries that promoted mainstream, moral works. This rejection sparked public curiosity, ...

In the opening scene, Esther Waters stands on the platform, watching as the train fades into the distance, shrouded in a misty evening haze. This poignant moment sets the stage for the story of a young, devout woman from a struggling working-class background. As a kitchen maid, she finds herself seduced by a fellow employee and faces the harsh reality of an unplanned pregnancy when he abandons her. Defying societal expectations, Esther decides to raise her child alone, navigating the challenges of being a fallen woman in Victorian society. Moore’s novel not only highlights Esthers resilience...

Brought to you by Penguin. George III, Britain's longest-reigning king, has gone down in history as 'the cruellest tyrant of this age' (Thomas Paine, eighteenth century), 'a sovereign who inflicted more profound and enduring injuries upon this country than any other modern English king' (WEH...

George Edward Moore, commonly referred to as G. E. Moore, (1873 – 1958) was a prominent and influential English philosopher. Alongside notable figures such as Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and the earlier Gottlob Frege, he played a crucial role in establishing the analytic tradition in philosophy, shaping the way we think about ethics and the nature of moral understanding.

Brought to you by Penguin. Bestselling historian Peter Moore traces how Enlightenment ideas were exported from Britain and put into practice in America - where they became the most successful export of all time, the American Dream 'Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness' is the best-known...