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David Bruce

A Sample: Richard Burton bought his wife, Elizabeth Taylor, the famous La Peregrina pearl. She had a pajama party with some friends, including fashion designer Vicky Tiel, and served fried chicken and champagne. At the party, she showed off the pearl. At one point in the evening, however, she looked at the black velvet box the pearl had come in and screamed, "Oh, my god!" The pearl was missing. At first, they thought that the room-service waitress must have stolen the pearl but they realiz...

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David Bruce

This is a retelling of Dante's "Divine Comedy," in which Dante tells about visiting the Inferno, the Mountain of Purgatory, and Paradise.Do you know a language other than English? If you do, I give you permission to translate this book, copyright your translation, publish or self-publish it, and keep all the royalties for yourself. (Do give me credit, of course, for the original retelling.)I would like to see my retellings of classic literature used in schools, so I give pe...

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This is a collection of anecdotes about sports, especially baseball. A Sample: Showboating—showing off after accomplishing an impressive athletic feat—is a no-no for many serious athletes. When Ken Griffey, Jr., was 12 years old, he was an incredible athlete, but of course he had not matured mentally. He hit a home run in a game, and he showboated as he ran around the bases. When he reached home plate, his father, major-league player Ken Griffey, Sr., was waiting for him and told him, "I'l...

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David Bruce

I would like to see my retellings of classic literature used in schools, so I give permission to the country of Finland (and all other countries) to buy one copy of this eBook and give copies to all students forever. I also give permission to the state of Texas (and all other states) to buy one copy of this eBook and give copies to all students forever. I also give permission to all teachers to buy one copy of this eBook and give copies to all students forever.Teachers need not act...

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David Bruce

This is a retelling of Homer's ODYSSEY in novel form. After leaving Troy, Odyssey spent ten years wandering around the Mediterranean. When he finally returned home to the island of Ithaca, he discovered many suitors trying to marry his wife because they thought that he was dead. Odysseus must reestablish himself as king of Ithaca or be a beggar for the rest of his life.Do you know a language other than English? If you do, I give you permission to translate this book, copyright your...

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David Bruce

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Philosophy for the Masses

This book consists of a number of philosophical arguments about ethics that I find interesting and that I think that some other people may find interesting.May you be struck by philosophical lightning.

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David Bruce

I would like to see my retellings of classic literature used in schools, so I give permission to the country of Finland (and all other countries) to buy one copy of this eBook and give copies to all students forever. I also give permission to the state of Texas (and all other states) to buy one copy of this eBook and give copies to all students forever. I also give permission to all teachers to buy one copy of this eBook and give copies to all students forever.Teachers need not act...

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David Bruce

I would like to see my retellings of classic literature used in schools, so I give permission to the country of Finland (and all other countries) to buy one copy of this eBook and give copies to all students forever. I also give permission to the state of Texas (and all other states) to buy one copy of this eBook and give copies to all students forever. I also give permission to all teachers to buy one copy of this eBook and give copies to all students forever.Teachers need not act...

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David Bruce

I would like to see my retellings of classic literature used in schools, so I give permission to the country of Finland (and all other countries) to buy one copy of this eBook and give copies to all students forever. I also give permission to the state of Texas (and all other states) to buy one copy of this eBook and give copies to all students forever. I also give permission to all teachers to buy one copy of this eBook and give copies to all students forever.This book is a collec...

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David Bruce

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Discussion Guides

The purpose of this book is educational. I have read, studied, and taught Dante's "Divine Comedy," and I wish to pass on what I have learned to other people who are interested in studying Dante's "Divine Comedy." In particular, I think that the readers of this short introduction to Dante's "Divine Comedy" will be bright high school seniors and college first-year students, as well as intelligent adults who simply wish to study "The Divine Comedy" despite not being literature majors....

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John Lyly Retellings

This is an easy-to-read retelling of John Lyly's LOVE'S METAMORPHOSIS. Reading this retelling first will make reading and understanding the original play much easier.

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David Bruce

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Christopher Marlowe

Doctor Faustus writes a deed of gift of his soul to Lucifer in return for twenty-four years of having a demon to be his servant and do whatever he says. For twenty-four years, Faustus enjoys himself, playing tricks and enjoying the company of important rulers. But now the twenty-fours are coming to an end. A Good Angel tries to get Faustus to repent, but a Bad Angel tells Faustus that he cannot repent. At the stroke of twelve, Lucifer will carry Faustus' soul to Hell. The clock strikes one...