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Love and Freindship, and Other Early Works by Jane Austen. This book draws together some of Jane Austen's earliest literary efforts. It includes "Love & Freindship" and "Lesley Castle" both told through the medium of letters written by the characters. It also contains her wonderful "History of England" and a "Collection of Letters" and lastly a chapter containing "Scraps". In these offerings, we may see the beginnings of Miss Austen's literary style. We may also discern traces of characters that we encounter in her later works. G. K. Chesterton in his preface, for example, says of a ...

Your Invisible Power by Genevieve Behrend. In 'Your Invisible Power and How to Use It', Genevieve Behrend will guide you through the use of visualization, teaching you how to manifest the things in life that you want by visualizing them and making them come to you. This power of positive thinking has revolutionized how we look at the world. Everything you need to succeed is inside you and this book will help you unlock it. A practical guide to manifesting The Law of Attraction in your life. Genevieve Behrend was Thomas Troward's only pupil and was very well versed in the Law of Attraction ...

Katie Robertson by Margaret Winslow. Katie Robertson is a tale of a girl who takes on factory work as a means of assisting her widowed mother. The novel introduces the reader to a variety of topics of the day in the late 19th century in the USA for young Christian people and the temptations in the wider world: the problems associated with alcohol and the temperance movement, the dignity in work, the freedoms afforded to immigrants. One particular character's temptation and its subsequent impact weaves through the story with ever increasing suspense. A moral book, the inhabitants of Squantown...

"But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes" by Anita Loos.1928. Loos was an acclaimed American screenwriter, playwright and author. Loos is perhaps best known for her short novel Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, a satirical view of a dumb blonde showgirl from Arkansas out to get a rich husband. It was an overnight bestseller. She wrote a sequel titled But Gentlemen Marry Brunettes, which was also successful. These Jazz Age classics are written as the diaries of a flapper who travels to Europe, meets everyone and returns to the United States to marry a millionaire. A fun read.

Stoicism. Stoicism is a philosophical movement and practical guide to living, emphasizing daily self-discipline and moral improvement, which originated in the Hellenistic period of ancient Greece and continued well into the Roman Imperial period. The ancient Stoics believed that the universe operated according to reason, or logos, providing a unified account of the world, constructed from ideals of rational discourse, monistic physics, and naturalistic ethics. These ideals constitute virtue, which is necessary for the Stoic goal of 'living a well-reasoned life'. Stoic philosophy is ...

The Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Marcus Aurelius wrote Meditations in Greek while on campaign between 170 and 180, as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. These memos survive and continue to inspire others to this day. These writings take the form of quotations varying in length from one sentence to long paragraphs. He explicates the Stoic philosophy that the only way a man can be harmed by others is to allow his reaction to overpower him. He shows no particular religious faith in his writings, but seems to believe that some sort of logical, benevolent force organizes the ...

A Guide to Stoicism by St. George William Joseph Stock. This book is a primer on the philosophy of stoicism, resurrected from its origins in Greek and Roman philosophy. The original philosophy was based on a reasoning process which it was assumed would lead to a virtuous life. Zeno, the founder of stoicism, did not begin expounding on its teachings until he was in his forties. He believed that the purpose of life was "to live consistently." Cleanthes, his disciple, added "with nature," so that the purpose of life became "to live consistently with nature."

The Ambulance Made Two Trips by Murray Leinster is a clever and entertaining science-fiction story that mixes crime, mystery, humor, and one very unusual scientific idea.Detective Sergeant Fitzgerald knows exactly who is causing trouble in town. Powerful racketeer Big Jake Connors has built his influence through intimidation, violence, and corruption, yet the police have little they can use against him. Connors and his men appear almost untouchable—until they choose the wrong small business to threaten.When a local establishment refuses to cooperate with the gangsters, strange accidents ...

Casa Velha: Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis. Com o fim de escrever um livro sobre a história do Primeiro Reinado, um cônego procura conhecer uma casa onde morou um ex-ministro, na qual havia papéis que o ajudariam na sua pesquisa. Durante esta pesquisa, o cônego torna-se grande amigo da família. Deste modo, vê na amizade de Félix (filho da dona da casa, D. Antônia) e Lalau (uma agregada da casa) uma possível paixão. No desenrolar da trama, descobre que sua observação estava correta. Este romance esquecido de Machado de Assis foi redescoberto somente no século XX, tendo sido, até...

Senhora de José de Alencar. Senhora é um dos mais importantes clássicos da literatura brasileira, e o terceiro livro do mesmo autor que analisa a situação da mulher na sociedade brasileira do século XIX. Através da história de amor e separação entre Aurélia e Fernando, o autor critica a decadência da elite cortesã, a importância dada ao dinheiro e os casamentos por interesse. O romance, dividido em quatro partes, reflete este objetivo em sua própria estrutura, em que imita uma transação comercial: preço, quitação, posse, resgate. "Senhora" is one of the most important ...

Alice’s Adventures Underground by Lewis Carroll is the original handwritten version of the story that would later become Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Shorter, more intimate, and more direct than the published novel, it offers listeners a fascinating glimpse into the earliest form of one of the most imaginative classics in English literature.The story follows Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole and enters a strange underground world filled with impossible creatures, absurd conversations, curious rules, and unexpected transformations. Along the way, she meets unforgettable ...

Un futuro sistema politico globale. Un confronto tra vecchi sistemi e nuovi approcci nella gestione della nostra convivenza. Pubblicato nel 1897, questo libro è parte di una ricca e versatile produzione di Paolo Mantegazza, che con lo studio, le osservazioni personali, gli scritti e l'insegnamento contribuì a una moderna discussione sulla vita degli esseri umani sulla terra.

Il personaggio di Pinocchio - burattino umanizzato nella tendenza a nascondersi dietro facili menzogne e a cui cresce il naso in rapporto ad ogni bugia che dice - è stato fatto proprio con il tempo anche dal mondo del cinema e da quello dei fumetti. Sulla sua figura sono stati inoltre realizzati album musicali e allestimenti teatrali in forma di musical.Nelle intenzioni di Collodi pare non vi fosse quella di creare un racconto per l’infanzia: nella prima versione, infatti, il burattino moriva, impiccato a causa dei suoi innumerevoli errori. Solo nelle versioni successive, pubblicate a ...

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Freaks Audiobooks is where stories get strange. Explore bizarre history, unexplained events, psychological phenomena and rabbit holes that reveal just how unusual our world can be. The channel is also home to a growing library of immersive audiobooks, narrated by host Nic Richelle and brought to life through cinematic music, sound effects and atmospheric sound design. Come for the strange stories. Stay long enough to disappear into another world.

The Rape of Lucrece audiobook presents William Shakespeare’s powerful 1594 narrative poem as a complete spoken-word experience. Set in ancient Rome, the story follows Lucrece, the respected wife of the soldier Collatine, and Sextus Tarquinius, the king’s son. After hearing Collatine praise his wife’s beauty and virtue, Tarquin travels to her home, abuses the trust offered to him and commits an act of sexual violence that changes both Lucrece’s life and the future of Rome.Shakespeare focuses not only on the crime but also on its psychological and political consequences. Tarquin’s ...

La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes by Anonymous. La vida de Lazarillo de Tormes y de sus fortunas y adversidades (más conocida como Lazarillo de Tormes) es una novela española anónima, escrita en primera persona y en estilo epistolar (como una sola y larga carta), cuyas ediciones conocidas más antiguas datan de 1554. En ella se cuenta de forma autobiográfica la vida de un niño, Lázaro de Tormes, en el siglo XVI, desde su nacimiento y su miserable infancia hasta que contrae matrimonio, ya en su edad adulta. Esta obra es considerada precursora de la novela picaresca por elementos como el ...

La Corte de Carlos IV by Benito Pérez Galdós. El gran friso narrativo de los Episodios Nacionales sirvió de vehículo a Benito Pérez Galdós (1843-1920) para recrear en él, novelescamente engarzada, la totalidad de la compleja vida de los españoles ­guerras, política, vida cotidiana, reacciones populares­ a lo largo del agitado siglo xix. La Corte de Carlos IV es el nuevo escenario de las andanzas de Gabriel de Araceli, que después del combate de Trafalgar pasa a Madrid. Criado primero de una actriz y después de una aristócrata, Araceli participa en este episodio como testigo ...

Trafalgar by Benito Perez Galdos. Trafalgar es la primera novela de la serie de los Episodios Nacionales de Benito Pérez Galdós. Iniciada su redacción el 6 de enero de 1873, fue publicada en febrero, apenas un mes después, aunque los materiales y documentación se fueron trabajando desde el verano de 1872, durante la estancia estival en Santander en la que le fue presentado al escritor un veterano marino que había participado en la batalla de Trafalgar. Como en casi todos los episodios de esta primera serie, la acción es narrada en primera persona por Gabriel de Araceli, personaje ...

El 19 de Marzo y el 2 de Mayo by Benito Pérez Galdós. El 19 de Marzo y el 2 de Mayo es la tercera novela de la primera serie de los Episodios Nacionales de Benito Pérez Galdós. Continúa con la historia del joven gaditano Gabriel de Araceli, quien es también protagonista de los dos anteriores episodios, La Corte de Carlos IV y Trafalgar. La vida de Gabriel transcurre entre idas y venidas de la capital a Aranjuez, donde su novia Inés, huérfana, vive recogida por su tío, párroco de Aranjuez y protegido del Primer Ministro Manuel de Godoy, de quien dice ser paisano y amigo. Gabriel ...