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Dive into Jonathan Swift’s sharp satire in A Modest Proposal, one of literature’s most famous works of dark humor and social criticism. Written in 1729, Swift offers a shocking "solution" to the poverty and famine affecting Ireland, proposing the unthinkable with a calm, calculated rationale that highlights the cruelty and indifference of the ruling classes. Through biting irony, Swift forces readers to confront the realities of exploitation and dehumanization in society.

A troubled young woman, Miss Mary Sutherland, arrives at 221B Baker Street in distress. Her fiancé, the mysterious Mr. Hosmer Angel, has vanished on their wedding day without a trace. Her stepfather insists there’s no cause for alarm—yet something in the case feels far from ordinary.

Step into the mythic world of the Norse gods with Asgard Stories: Tales from Norse Mythology, a timeless collection of enchanting legends written especially for young listeners. Originally published in the early 20th century by Mary H. Foster and Mabel H. Cummings, this beloved anthology brings the adventures of Odin, Thor, Loki, and other legendary figures to life in clear, accessible language.

A Scandal in Bohemia is one of the most famous cases in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. In this thrilling detective story, Sherlock Holmes is hired by the King of Bohemia to recover a compromising photograph from the brilliant and cunning Irene Adler—an enigmatic woman who proves to be Holmes' intellectual equal. As Holmes employs his signature deductive reasoning and disguise tactics, he soon discovers that outwitting Adler may be his most formidable challenge yet.

Step into the captivating world of The Magic Book, a mesmerizing tale by Evald Tang Kristensen brought to life by the evocative narration of Ian Michael Turrell. Rooted in Scandinavian folklore, this enchanting story weaves magic, mystery, and adventure into a timeless narrative. Follow the journey of a glowing ancient book that holds secrets capable of transforming lives and unraveling the mysteries of the mystical realm it inhabits.