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A New York Times bestseller The author of the beloved #1 New York Times bestseller Reading Lolita in Tehran returns with the next chapter of her life in books—a passionate and deeply moving hymn to America Ten years ago, Azar Nafisi electrified readers with her multimillion-copy...

Part of a new collection of literary voices from Gibbs Smith, written by, and for, extraordinary women - to encourage, challenge, and inspire. One of American’s most distinctive poets, Emily Dickinson scorned the conventions of her day in her approach to writing, religion, and society. Hope Is the Thing with Feathers is a collection of her vast archive of poetry to inspire the writers, creatives, and feminists of today.

Peace in the US Republic of Letters, 1840-1900 explores the early peace movement as it captured the imagination of leading writers. The book charts the rise of the peace cause from its sources in the works of William Penn and John Woolman, through the founding of the first peace societies in 1815 and the mid-century peace congresses, to the postbellum movement's consequential emphasis on arbitration.

Embark on a journey into the imaginative and whimsical world of "The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches" by Mark Twain. This audiobook offers a delightful collection of Twain's satirical and humorous essays and sketches that explore a wide range of topics, from politics to society to the absurdities of everyday life. With Twain's trademark wit and clever storytelling, you'll find yourself transported to a place where irony reigns, and laughter is guaranteed. These sketches provide a sharp and often hilarious commentary on the quirks and follies of the human experience.

Автобиографическая повесть Григория Белых и Леонида Пантелеева "Республика ШКИД" рассказывает о жизни вчерашних беспризорников-подростков послереволюционного Петербурга, нашедших себя и свою судьбу в Школе социально-трудового воспитания имени Достоевского (ШКИД).

Moins connu que Les Aventures de Tom Sawyer, Les Aventures de Huckleberry Finn est souvent considéré comme le chef-d'œuvre de Twain, et comme le livre fondateur de la littérature américaine moderne. Il est raconté à la première personne par Huckleberry "Huck" Finn. La Vie et Les Aventures de Robinson Crusoé, l'un des romans les plus publiés de l'histoire, raconte l'histoire d'un jeune Anglais naufragé dans une tempête et contraint de se débrouiller seul sur une île isolée... du moins le croit-il.

From Jeddah to Asmara, from Al-Nazlah to Khatmiyah, from one shore of the Red Sea to the other, the dualities unfold in this novel, which won the Sharjah Award for Creativity. "Omar," the protagonist of the story, moves from Jeddah, a city that grew in his very being, to Asmara, Massawa, Keren, and other cities of the postponed homeland, searching for himself. He meets Samrawit, an Eritrean girl coming from her Parisian exile, and together, they embark on a shared quest for the dream homeland.

Journey to the Center of the Earth is one of Jules Verne's first novels and remains one of his most audacious and imaginative. This audiobook uses the translation published anonymously by Routledge in 1876, recently identified as the work of the translator Jessie Campbell.

This is the story of one of Australia's first true heroes Pemulwuy. A proud and feared Aboriginal warrior, Pemulwuy leads an uncompromising twelve-year war against British colonial oppression and makes the supreme sacrifice in order to guide his people to safety. Most histories of Australia start with the First Fleet and the hard times the colonists had with the climate and unruly convicts. Very few mention what really happened or the blood that was spilled in the wars never spoken of.

Una nueva historia del maestro Galdós que nos lleva de la mano a través de una trágica historia de corte romántico retratando con excelencia la pasión de las relaciones entre seres dispares con quienes el destino juega a su antojo. Una extraordinaria historia de valores universales y atemporales que conmueve y emociona.

Including: "Europe, Europe", "America", "Howl", and more!

Balmont's lyrical prowess shines through his poignant verses, offering listeners a profound exploration of themes such as love, nature, spirituality, and the human experience. With exquisite language and evocative imagery, Balmont's poems evoke a range of emotions, transporting audiences into a world where beauty and introspection intertwine. V Bezbrezhnosti, collection of, 95 poems, consists of three following collections: Beyond the limits, Love and shadows of love, Mezhdu nochju i dnem.

Auf den ersten Blick scheint Mariannes Welt geordnet und ihre Zukunft vorhersehbar. Sie lebt Anfang der 30er Jahre im gemütlichen Wien, wo sie den Fleischer Oskar heiraten und ein gewöhnliches bürgerliches Leben führen soll. Doch Marianne hat andere Pläne. Kurzerhand beschließt sie, ihren Verlobten zu verlassen und läuft von Zuhause fort. Schon bald verliebt sie sich in den notorischen Spieler Alfred, der als Frauenheld bekannt und seinerseits selbst mit einer älteren Dame romantisch involviert ist.

The Ugandan Tales is set in Uganda and is about the struggles of ordinary Africans against post-independence African rulers that preach freedom and emancipation but have turned into oppressors. This collection of poetry dives deep into topics of police brutality, social injustices, and oppression through the landscape of the tortured cities. Ordinary people seek to reassert their rights against an intransigent regime that is determined to keep them oppressed. The poems chronicle everyday struggles that are faced at the hands of fellow Africans masquerading as Pan-Africanists.

En español neutro, narración humana. Es una obra de teatro de Pedro Calderón de la Barca estrenada en 1635 y perteneciente al movimiento literario del barroco. El tema central es la libertad del ser humano para configurar su vida, sin dejarse llevar por un supuesto destino.

Balmont's lyrical prowess shines through his poignant verses, offering audiences a profound exploration of themes such as love, nature, spirituality, and the human experience. With exquisite language and evocative imagery, Balmont's poems evoke a range of emotions, transporting audiences into a world where beauty and introspection intertwine. Year 1894, 51 poems. Narrated by Tim Mirkin. Please note—this book is in Russian language.

I wrote these poems incrementally, but collated, edited, and recorded them collectively. A process that was at first therapeutic and then brutally revealing. A lot of the pieces touch upon regret, lost possibilities, and missed opportunities born of trauma, neglect, mental illness, and fear, as well as the desperation that comes when you find yourself searching for hope inside of darkness.

Esta versión de Fuenteovejuna es la más barata que también tiene audio de calidad superior. Nosotros editamos el audio para su placer. Usamos procesos de la computadora y trabajo manual para crear una experiencia buena de volumen y calidad sin ruidos malos. ¡Es nuestro distinto placer presentarle nuestra versión de Fuenteovejuna por Lope de Vega, narrado por Ciel Vivona!

Guru Vishnu was a perfect yogi. Whatever he was doing, it was for the nation and humanity. He planned to create an army of eight proven youth yogis whose yogic powers could be utilized for the nation and mankind.

Sergey Esenin's early youth's poetry, not published in lifetime. Narrated by Tim Mirkin. 40 poems.