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Jane Austen

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Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark

"Love and Friendship" is a novella by Jane Austen that explores the themes of love, friendship, and the societal expectations that govern relationships in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds through the protagonist, Laura, who recounts her experiences and relationships in a series of letters. Austen's narrative is characterized by its wit and satire, as she keenly observes the manners and morals of the time. Through Laura's voice, the reader is taken on a journey that navigates t...

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Jane Austen

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Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark

Emma, is a novel about youthful hubris and romantic misunderstandings. It is set in the fictional country village of Highbury and the surrounding estates of Hartfield, Randalls and Donwell Abbey, and involves the relationships among people from a small number of families. The novel was first published in December 1815, with its title page listing a publication date of 1816. As in her other novels, Austen explores the concerns and difficulties of genteel women living in Georgian–Regency Eng...

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Sigmund Freud

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Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark

“Illusions commend themselves to us because they save us pain and allow us to enjoy pleasure instead. We must therefore accept it without complaint when they sometimes collide with a bit of reality against which they are dashed to pieces.”? Sigmund Freud, Reflections on War and DeathHere is a classic historical psychology study by Sigmund Freud. Thoughts for the Time of War and Death is a set of twin essays written by Sigmund Freud in 1915, six months after the outbreak of Wo...

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George Eliot

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Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark

"No evil dooms us hopelessly except the evil we love, and desire to continue in, and make no effort to escape from.""For what is love itself, for the one we love best? - an enfolding of immeasurable cares which yet are better than any joys outside our love.""Those who trust us educate us." George EliotIn this enduring Victorian classic written in 1876, two stories weave in and out of each other: The first is about Gwendolen, one of Eliot's finest creations, who grow...

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Nella Larsen

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Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark

Passing is a novel by American author Nella Larsen, first published in 1929. Set primarily in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s, the story centers on the reunion of two childhood friends—Clare Kendry and Irene Redfield—and their increasing fascination with each other's lives A must for all students, teachers, and lovers of the epitome of the mile-high artfulness of the English language and how beautifully it can carry timeless tales within it. A rare audiobook treasury....

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Herman Melville

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Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark

"Typee" is a novel written by Herman Melville and published in 1846. It is partly based on Melville's own experiences as a sailor and his brief stay in the Marquesas Islands in the South Pacific. The novel follows the adventures of Tommo, the narrator, who jumps ship with his companion Toby and finds themselves living among the Typee people, a Polynesian tribe known for their reputed cannibalism."Typee" offers a fictionalized account of the time Melville spent living with the Typee...

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George Orwell

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Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark

George Orwell's novel "1984," published in 1949, stands as a profound and chilling exploration of dystopian society and totalitarianism. Set in a nightmarish future, the story depicts a world dominated by the all-seeing, all-controlling Party led by the enigmatic Big Brother. Orwell's stark portrayal of a society devoid of privacy, individuality, and truth has resonated deeply with readers for decades, making "1984" a timeless work of literature that continues to influence discussions abou...

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George Eliot

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Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark

"No evil dooms us hopelessly except the evil we love, and desire to continue in, and make no effort to escape from.""For what is love itself, for the one we love best? - an enfolding of immeasurable cares which yet are better than any joys outside our love.""Those who trust us educate us." George EliotIn this enduring Victorian classic written in 1876, two stories weave in and out of each other: The first is about Gwendolen, one of Eliot's finest creations, who grows f...

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Rudyard Kipling

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Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark

"The Jungle Book" is a literary classic penned by British author Rudyard Kipling and first published in 1894. Set in the heart of the Indian jungle, it is a captivating collection of stories that combine adventure, morality, and the relationship between humans and animals. At its core, the book explores the idea of the "Law of the Jungle," which represents the rules and principles that govern life in the wild.The central character of "The Jungle Book" is Mowgli, a young boy who find...

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Victor Hugo

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Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark

When you get an idea into your head you find it in everything.”“A one-eyed man is much more incomplete than a blind man, for he knows what it is that's lacking.”“mothers are often fondest of the child which has caused them the greatest pain.”“One drop of wine is enough to redden a whole glass of water.”“He reached for his pocket, and found there, only reality”“You would have imagined her at one moment a maniac, at another a queen.”Victor Hugo...

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Nathaniel Hawthorne

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Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark

Twice-Told Tales is a short story collection in two volumes by Nathaniel Hawthorne. The first was published in the spring of 1837, and the second in 1842. The stories had all been previously published in magazines and annuals, hence the name.Hawthorne was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. His works often focus on history, morality, and religion. He was born in 1804 in Salem, Massachusetts, from a family long associated with that town. Hawthorne entered Bo...

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Thomas Hardy

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Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark

"Jude the Obscure" follows the life of Jude Fawley, a working-class young man with dreams of pursuing education at the university. The story delves into themes of class, education, marriage, and the constraints of societal norms. Jude's relentless pursuit of knowledge and his tumultuous relationships, particularly with his cousin Sue Bridehead, highlight the challenges of aspiring for a better life within a rigid Victorian society. Hardy's exploration of the characters' struggles against s...