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The Picture Of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde. The Picture of Dorian Gray is the only published novel by Oscar Wilde, appearing as the lead story in Lippincott's Monthly Magazine on 20 June 1890, printed as the July 1890 issue of this magazine. Wilde later revised this edition, making several alterations, and adding new chapters; the amended version was published by Ward, Lock, and Company in April 1891. The novel tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Basil is impressed by Dorian's beauty and becomes infatuated with him, believing his beauty ...

This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Amory Blaine grew up in a wealthy family and was given an Ivy League education. Without a need to learn a profession, he chiefly dabbled in literature and partying. His school chums were of similar background, and the ideas they reflected to each other grew in their minds to be of the greatest importance. Amory began to think of himself as somewhat of a character in a Rupert Brooke poem (from which the book's title is taken). World War I intervened in this happy fog and brought focus to some, doubt to others. In the rapidly changing ...

The Colonel's Dream by Charles Waddell Chesnutt. In this novel, Chesnutt described the hopelessness of Reconstruction in a post-Civil War South that was bent on reestablishing the former status quo and rebuilding itself as a region of the United States where new forms of "slavery" would replace the old. This novel illustrated how race hatred and the impotence of a reluctant Federal Government trumped the rule of law, ultimately setting the stage for the rise of institutions such as Jim Crow, lynching, chain gangs and work farms--all established with the intent of disenfranchising African ...

Welcome to "Bhagavad Gita," a podcast where we make the ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita easy to understand. Join us as we explore this sacred text, learn life lessons, and find inspiration for our daily lives. Whether you're new to the Bhagavad Gita or a curious listener, our podcast is your guide to timeless wisdom, simplified just for you. Tune in for practical insights and spiritual growth.Released on Every Tuesday and FridayProduced by Telugu One.For Sponsorships and Promotions reach out to us at teluguonepodcasts@gmail.com✨ Contact - 9160311880Radio : ...

A serialized story-telling of the ancient epic of India - The Mahabharata Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The One with the first and last word on everything has finally arrived to set the record straight. After many millennia, and in just 90 minutes, God (assisted by his devoted angels) answers some of the deepest questions that have plagued mankind since Creation.

The Call of the Wild by Jack London. Buck, a magnificent mix of St. Bernard and Scotch shepherd dog, rules contentedly at Judge Miller’s place in California’s Santa Clara Valley. But 1897 brings the Klondike Gold Rush, and Buck is the perfect kind of dog to service sleds—so he is stolen and spirited away to the Northland. There he learns a hard life at the hands of tough men and competing sled dogs, which sharpen his instincts and survival skills. Thousands of miles of grueling sled travel and toil nearly wear Buck out, until chance in the form of John Thornton saves him. This “ideal...

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad. Heart of Darkness is a novella written by Joseph Conrad. Before its 1903 publication, it appeared as a three-part series (1899) in Blackwood's Magazine. It was classified by the Modern Library website editors as one of the "100 best novels" and part of the Western canon. The story centres on Charles Marlow, who narrates most of the book. He is an Englishman who takes a foreign assignment from a Belgian trading company as a river-boat captain in Africa. Heart of Darkness exposes the dark side of European colonization while exploring the three levels of ...

नमस्कार श्रोताओं ! सूत्रधार आपके लिए लेकर आया है, इतिहास पुराण पोडक्स्ट। इस पॉडकास्ट के माध्यम से हम आप सभी को अनेकों पौराणिक कथाओं से जोड़ने वाले है। ये कथाएं महाभारत, शिव पुराण, रामायण जैसे अनेकों ग्रंथों से ली गयी हैं। हमारे ...

Shiva is all about faith, mysticism and legends. Narrated by Jackie Shroff, it is a compelling audio series with a universal appeal. Listen and experience how Shiva, the omnipresent energy, defines us. This is a Fever FM production, brought to you by HT Smartcast. Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/htsmartcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/htsmartcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/HTSmartcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ht-smartcast/

Dracula by Bram Stoker. Dracula as written by Bram Stoker in 1897 was not the first depiction of vampires and other such creatures, Gothic horror stories had been around since the early part of the century. The story related by Bram Stoker is told in an epistolary fashion utilising the journals and diaries of the main protagonists. The storyline is relatively simple; Dracula the longest living and most evil of vampires comes to England with a view to increasing the vampire population of the country. He is thwarted by five friends and driven back to his castle in Transylvania. It is not the...

Frankenstein: or the Modern Prometheus by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley. This is a classic (gothic) horror story, and one of the earliest examples of science fiction. The main characters are Dr. Frankenstein and his creation, the daemon. Shelley called the scientist a "pale student of unhallowed arts" and his creation a "hideous phantasm of a man." This story is not only delightfully frightful, but arguably represents one of the clearest criticisms of science during a time when, like the daemon, it was leaving its own infancy and, like Dr. Frankenstein, testing its ethical boundaries. As ...

The Prince by Nicolo Machiavelli. The Prince is a 16th-century political treatise by Niccolò Machiavelli, serving as a practical guide for rulers on acquiring and maintaining power, often through ruthless or immoral means, which introduced the concept of realpolitik. Published posthumously in 1532, it argues that a ruler must be willing to use deceit, force, and cunning to achieve political ends, prioritizing effectiveness over idealistic ethics. The work is famous for its pragmatic, often controversial, advice and has influenced political thought for centuries.

In Wanted, twenty-seven-year-old Rebecca Meredith grapples with feelings of isolation and rejection. After the devastating loss of her mother, brother, and beloved little sister, she is left adrift. Just when she thought she had found love, her partner unexpectedly marries someone else, leaving her heartbroken. To complicate matters further, her father introduces a new wife who tries to forge a bond with Rebecca, but instead, she feels more alienated than ever. Seeking a fresh start, she relocates to a new city, where she takes on the role of a nurse for the McKenzie family, caring for their ...

In What They Couldnt- A Home Story, the Cameron family navigates the challenges of social expectations while grappling with their tight finances. They strive to present an illusion of wealth, making a dollar seem like ten to their friends, much to the distress of the overwhelmed father, who fears this façade could lead to their downfall. Meanwhile, the youngest daughter is struggling to find her path, risking moral compromise as she seeks independence. This poignant tale explores the delicate balance between societal acceptance and financial hardship, moral integrity and spiritual guidance, ...

Step into the enchanting world of Liliecronas Home, a poignant tale set in the picturesque district of Värmland, Sweden. Originally published in 1911, this captivating story was translated into English by Anna Harwell and released in London in 1913. At the heart of this narrative lies the Lövdala Parsonage, nestled at the bottom of the now-dried Svartsjö Lake. Here, we meet the kind-hearted Pastor Lyselius and his beautiful daughter, whose lives take a dark turn with the arrival of a wicked new wife. This stepmother, skilled in the art of deception, lures with her cooking but soon reveals ...

Armand Durand by Rosanna Eleanor Leprohon. Armand Durand, published in 1868, was written by Rosanna Leprohon, an English-speaker with an insider’s knowledge of French Canada, thanks to her Montreal education and marriage to a man from an old Québécois family. Paul Durand, a prosperous Québécois farmer, marries in quick succession two very different wives, and fathers two very different sons. The first son, Armand, delicate and bookish, is destined for a legal career in the city; the second, Paul Junior, tougher and down-to-earth, continues life on the farm. The story deals with ...

The Angel of Terror by Edgar Wallace. When this was written, literary traditions still decreed beauty to be the outward sign of inner saintliness, whereas evil characters tended to be “ugly as sin.” Jean Briggerland defies these expectations by being every bit as angelically beautiful as she is sociopathic. So lovely that all around her are blinded to her guilt no matter how blatant her crimes, only Jack Glover, best friend and lawyer of her most recent victim, is aware of her true nature. Can he stop her crime spree and bring her to justice before she murders her way to wealth and ...

The Book of All Power by Edgar Wallace. The Book of All Power by Edgar Wallace is set in London at the beginning, and then the action moves to Russia. The story covers the period from 1910 to 1919 during which the Russian Revolution takes place and this results in drastic changes to Russian society. This book could be described as a romantic adventure story and the main characters are a weird assortment - Malcolm Hay, a young Englishman, a beautiful Grand Duchess of the Russian Aristocracy, a Russian general, a Jewish bookbinder, and an American sharp shooter. Much happens, and the Russian ...

The Mother Reads Selections from Savitri with Sunil’s music. 385 segments with the Mother’s voice and Sunil’s music, recorded in 1966-1997. Total duration 33 hrs.