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While he is primarily celebrated for his groundbreaking fantasy works, Lord Dunsany also penned a series of poignant sketches during World War One. This collection of essays, crafted during his time in France in 1916, reveals a deeper, more reflective side of the author—one that captures the somber realities of war with a profound sense of melancholy. - Summary by Alan Winterrowd

Dive into the captivating journal entries of an American author, who, despite her origins, spent a large portion of her life in France. These brief but poignant sketches provide a unique perspective on life in France during the tumultuous time of World War 1. Summary by Kathrinee.

Dive into the eerie world of Ambrose Bierce with Can Such Things Be?—a collection of 24 chilling short stories that epitomize his signature style. Perfect for reading or listening by the flickering light of a crackling fire, these tales of ghosts, apparitions, and the inexplicable invite you to explore the shadows. Set against the backdrop of Civil War battlefields, quaint country cottages, and bustling urban landscapes, each story challenges the boundaries of reality and whispers that anything is possible, at any moment. (Summary by Roger Melin)

Dive into the incredible journey of Saint Stanislaus Kostka, a 16th-century Polish novice in the Society of Jesus, who defied his familys expectations to follow his spiritual calling. Despite facing discouragement from his nobleman father, John Kostka, and relentless bullying from his older brother, Paul, Stanislaus remained steadfast in his desire to serve his faith. To prove his commitment, he braved the perilous 350-mile trek from Vienna to Rome, surviving solely on the kindness of strangers. His unwavering faith and piety earned him acceptance into the Society of Jesus on his 17th birthday...