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The Mill on the Floss, first published in 1860, tells the story of Maggie Tulliver and her brother Tom as they grow from children to young adults in the small rural town of St. Ogg's, England. Intelligent and passionate, Maggie yearns to develop her mind and break free of the constraints of her provincial village. Though she loves her brother above anyone else, Tom's rigid, pragmatic personality often conflicts with Maggie's headstrong nature, with increasingly tragic consequences.

Nestled in the tranquil New England village of S--, a shocking discovery is made a young, beloved minister is found lifeless, ignominiously submerged in a dye vat within a crumbling mill. Almost instantly, whispers of suicide start to spread. But could a man of faith really lose all hope? The young woman he had been secretly engaged to is insistent that it was not a suicide. Tragically, she too meets her demise on the same day as her lover. Now, it falls upon the shoulders of her roommate, Constance Sterling, a young woman devoid of family or prospects, to unravel the truth behind these ...

Explore the harsh realities of industrialization and the struggles of the working-class in Rebecca Harding Davis's 'Life in the Iron Mills.' Follow the story of a young iron worker, Hugh Wolfe, and his sister as they strive for a better life amidst the bleakness of their existence. Experience the power of literature in exposing societal issues and advocating for change. Get your copy of 'Life in the Iron Mills' today and delve into the groundbreaking work of a pioneering American author.https://www.solgood.org - Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection of audiobooks, podcasts, ...

Originally launched in 2015 under the title THAMRO, Legends of Welkin is an immersive fantasy audio drama set in the rich, sprawling world of Welkin. Billed as a "comic book for your ears," the series combines action, adventure, and dynamic storytelling to create a gripping experience that appeals to both seasoned fantasy fans and newcomers to the genre.The series began as an audio-first adventure, created by Omar K. Mills, and has since evolved into the Legends of Welkin book series, co-authored by Omar K. Mills and Ski-ter Jones. These books expand on the stories and characters originally ...

Molière wrote some of the most durable and penetrating comedies of all time. The Imaginary Cuckold and The School for Husbands are two of his grand farces of marriage and misunderstanding, one set in Paris and the other in the provinces. In The School for Husbands, a tyrannical husband-to-be seeks to isolate his ward, while unwittingly carrying her messages of devotion to her lover. In The Imaginary Cuckold, an enraged husband imagines his wife is unfaithful, but is reluctant to defend his honor.

Kuchu Stories is a podcast that shares intimate stories about the experience of digital security of people in the LGBTQIA community in Uganda. These stories are based on real experiences however names, places and other identifiable characteristics have been changed to protect the privacy of the people involved. Produced by Mill Meadow Media (www.millmeadowmedia.com) In partnership with Queer Youth Uganda, Malmö University (professor Jakob Svensson) and Uppsala University (associate professor Cecilia Strand) Funded by Swedish Institute

Orson Bean and Alley Mills star in the story of a man who becomes the town hero after he boasts of murdering his father. Riots greeted the first performance of this 1907 comic masterpiece of the Irish Literary Renaissance. L.A. Theatre Works reprises the Pacific Resident Theatre's acclaimed production.

A crumbling convent school is on the verge of insolvency, when a young postulant begins to display strange heavenly powers. And when a dashing film executive arrives to buy the rights to her story, the Reverend Mother refuses to put profits over prayer. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance.

The passion of a coal barge captain's daughter and a handsome sailor takes a tumultuous turn when secrets from her past are revealed. Nobel Laureate Eugene O'Neill won the second of his four Pulitzer Prizes for this heroic classic.

Before Lucy and Desi became America’s favorite television couple, Lucille Ball developed her show-business-aspiring housewife character from 1948-1951 on CBS Radio. Some of TV’s most popular sitcom stars reprise two episodes from the radio series that inspired I Love Lucy. An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring Samantha Bennett, Jeff Conaway, Harold Gould, Marilu Henner, Joe Liss and Alley Mills.