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A milestone in the history of the novel, Samuel Richardson’s epistolary and elaborate Clarissa follows the life of a chaste young woman desperate to protect her virtue. When beautiful Clarissa Harlowe is forced to marry the rich but repulsive Mr. Solmes, she refuses, much to her family’s chagrin. She escapes their persecution with the help of Mr. Lovelace, a dashing and seductive rake, but soon finds herself in a far worse dilemma.

Here are some of the finest narrative poems in the English language, dating from an age of rich inspiration.

By investigating thousands of descriptions of epidemics reaching back before the fifth-century-BCE Plague of Athens to the distrust and violence that erupted with Ebola in 2014, Epidemics challenges a dominant hypothesis in the study of epidemics, that invariably across time and space, epidemics provoked hatred, blaming of the "other", and victimizing bearers of epidemic diseases, particularly when diseases were mysterious, without known cures or preventive measures.

In The Shoe Bird, Jim Dale brings to life a flock of unforgettable bird characters: Arturo the parrot, Gloria the goose, Minerva the owl, and even the extinct Dodo! This is Eudora Welty's fantastical story of how some feathered friends made a fateful switch from flying to wearing shoes, little knowing that they would soon become the prey of Freddy the Cat!

Mark van Doren guides you through some of the most brilliant works of poetry in the English language.

Westminster Abbey has seen much during its long, rich history: the coronations of Kings and Queens, the burials of Prime Ministers. However, it is also a church that remembers the men and women of the arts. Dedicated writers and poets who spoke so eloquently that the nation wished to remember them with plaques upon its walls so that all who travelled here could remember, too. Their works are worth remembering, and here, in these volumes, their wise words speak, too, and for us all. In volume 2 we collect together John Clare to DH Lawrence.

So glad you have found us! Welcome to Silly Stories for Kids — a podcast of wild adventures, made up on the spot and recorded so you and your family can join in the fun that goes on inside Sam’s brain. You could even be in a Silly Story by registering your family over on our website www.sillystoriesforkids.com We love kids and we love family. Our hope is that this podcast will be used in so many creative and amazing ways to bring joy to kids, expand imaginations and bring families together through laughter and crazy fun. Whether you choose to listen together at home, add some fun to your ...

Having spent ten years fighting in the Trojan War, Odysseus embarks on his journey back to Ithica. To get there he must deceive a giant Cyclops, face Poseidon’s wrath, escape cannibalism, defeat the witch-goddess Circe, skirt the land of the Sirens, sail between a six-headed monster and a raging whirlpool, and escape captivity on the island of Calypso. But perhaps his biggest threat is his prolonged absence from home, as 108 suitors are vying for his wife’s hand in marriage.

A spooky, quirky adventure of curses and magic, perfect for fans of Malamander and A Place Called Perfect. When Lewis's family moves to a faraway town called Barrow, he can't quite put his finger on what feels so strange about his new home. Everyone is obsessed with superstition, and an old...

Återvändandet till Stockholm blev inte som han tänkt sig. Kriminalinspektör Niklas Öhlund behövde få glömma och förlåta men hustruns bilolycka i London lämnade honom ingen ro. Broderns lägenhet i Stockholm gav en chans till skydd från omvärlden. Nu skulle han kunna koncentrera sig...

Klockan 5.18 morgonen den 23 september 2009 landar en helikopter på G4S tak i strax utanför Stockholm. Beväpnade och maskerade tar sig rånarna in i värdedepån med hjälp av slägga och sprängmedel. På bara 31 minuter tömmer de värdedepån på över 39 miljoner kronor: Det blev ingen...

Supere a insegurança vocal e grave sua primeira música de rap do zero com técnicas de composição e produção musical. Se você busca uma forma de expressão artística autêntica em casa ou quer transformar o trajeto diário em um estúdio mental inspirador, este guia sonoro focado oferece...

Explora la historia que fracturó a una península milenaria en dos naciones opuestas durante la Guerra Fría. Si buscas comprender la geopolítica actual durante tus traslados, este profundo relato te transportará a las raíces de un conflicto que aún moldea Asia. Satisface tu curiosidad con...

Comprende cómo la evolución humana y el desarrollo del lenguaje elevaron simples sonidos a complejas civilizaciones. Al emprender este viaje intelectual, tu mente se expandirá hacia los orígenes de nuestra especie, revelando el andamiaje invisible que sostiene la sociedad. Es una...

Desentraña los misterios de la existencia a través de la mitología universal y el fascinante viaje del héroe. Sumérgete en un paisaje sonoro evocador que transforma antiguos relatos de creación y conflictos divinos en un espejo directo de nuestras propias batallas cotidianas. Ya sea para...

Desentraña los misterios de la física y la química cósmica para dominar las leyes que rigen nuestra propia realidad. Si tu mente inquieta busca respuestas claras en la inmensidad del espacio, este asombroso viaje sonoro saciará tu sed de conocimiento. Prepárate para una experiencia...

Bridge cultural divides and explore global spirituality by mastering the diverse sacred traditions shaping our world. Transform your daily commute into an enlightening journey of cultural literacy and deep personal growth. This contemplative audio experience connects you directly to the lived...

La intriga política del Renacimiento te espera, donde una ambiciosa dinastía transformó la riqueza en poder absoluto. Mientras viajas o caminas, déjate atrapar por un relato épico sobre traiciones republicanas, estrategias financieras y el esplendor cultural que cambió Europa. Satisface tu...

Comprenez enfin les rouages technologiques du Web grâce à cette introduction vulgarisée pour parfaits débutants. Idéal pour vos trajets quotidiens, ce guide audio transforme votre curiosité en connaissances solides. Profitez d'une narration calme et patiente pour explorer les coulisses...

Dieses historische Sachbuch entschlüsselt das dunkelste Rätsel des Mittelalters und trennt okkulten Mythos von Fakten. Perfekt für den Arbeitsweg, entführt dich diese atmosphärische Erzählung direkt in die Schreibstuben böhmischer Klöster. Spüre die raue Textur alten Pergaments und...