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Step into the cobbled streets of 16th-century London in The Prince and the Pauper, Mark Twain’s classic tale of mistaken identity, compassion, and the contrast between privilege and poverty. When two boys—Tom Canty, born in the slums of Offal Court, and Edward Tudor, heir to the English throne—meet and discover their uncanny resemblance, they impulsively swap clothes... and lives.

When women across the nation take an unprecedented stand—refusing traditional roles and withdrawing entirely from society—the world is thrown into chaos. The Strike of a Sex explores a transformative social upheaval through the eyes of Rodney Carford, a man bewildered by the collapse of everyday life in a city suddenly absent of women. With households in disarray, men struggling to adapt, and political reforms rapidly unfolding, the women demand one uncompromising principle: the irrevocable right to their own bodies and the freedom to choose motherhood on their own terms.

Step into the mighty boots of Paul Bunyan, America’s most legendary lumberjack, in this larger-than-life collection of tall tales by William B. Laughead. With his colossal blue ox, Babe, by his side, Paul fells forests with a single swing, creates great lakes with his footprints, and transforms the rugged North Woods with unmatched strength and humor.

Delve into the humor and charm of early 20th-century city life with O. Henry’s delightful short story, A Comedy in Rubber. Known for his clever wit and unexpected twists, O. Henry brings us a playful tale of misadventure, following a character who encounters a string of amusing predicaments—all set in motion by a simple trip in a vintage automobile. With every turn, the story unfolds with O. Henry’s signature blend of humor and irony, giving listeners a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era.