Such were the stranes that smote the air as Mr. Harold Withersquash drew near to the humbel home of his Selia. She was just a low born girl but none could beat her at playing the piano. Mr. Withersquash mutered: “She will do,” and wrapt the door with a clatter. Now Selia’s ma had shortly done her days wash, being Tuesday, and she came and opened the door in a forbidable stile, not being in the best of moods. “What is it now?” snapt she at our hero, and sniffled in her nose, for she was a r...

The Satire Compendium: 70 Must-Reads maps satire's remarkable durability from classical invective and Roman social comedy to Enlightenment irony, Victorian caricature, modernist experiment, and twentieth-century absurdism. Its selections traverse dramatic farce, mock-heroic prose, utopian fantasy, political allegory, comic essay, parody, and epigrammatic wit. Canonical assaults on hypocrisy, vanity, authoritarianism, commercial culture, and literary pretension stand beside less frequently ...

The novel revolves around the character Rita, a young woman who becomes immersed in high society and its intricate social dynamics. As Rita navigates the complexities of her new social environment, she encounters various challenges and characters that shape her understanding of the world around her.The story is characterized by its exploration of social class, wealth, and the pursuit of personal identity within the constraints of societal expectations. Rita's journey is filled with humorou...

In her compelling work, "Splashing Into Society," Iris Barry crafts a vivid tapestry of the intersection between leisure and societal structures in Western society during the early 20th century. Through a blend of sharp observational wit and flowing narrative style, she illuminates the nuances of modernity, exploring the invigorating world of aquatic recreation as both a liberating escape and a reflection of cultural norms. Barry expertly weaves together personal anecdotes and broader soci...

This 2nd volume of contains the following 50 works, arranged alphabetically by authors' last names:Jerome, Jerome K.: Three Men in a BoatJoyce, James: A Portrait of the Artist as a Young ManJoyce, James: UlyssesKingsley, Charles: The Water-BabiesKipling, Rudyard: KimLa Fayette, Madame de: The Princess of ClèvesLaclos, Pierre Choderlos de: Dangerous LiaisonsLawrence, D. H.: Sons and LoversLawrence, D. H.: The RainbowLe F...

* Illustrated* Author Biography* Interactive Table of Contents* Free Audiobook DownloadUlysses [ Illustrated ][ Free Audiobooks Download ]Ulysses is a novel by the Irish author James Joyce. It was first serialised in parts in the American journal The Little Review from March 1918 to December 1920, and then published in its entirety by Sylvia Beach in February 1922, in Paris. One of the most important works of Modernist literature, it has been called "a ...

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names - What's Bred in the Bone [Grant Allen] - The Golden Ass [Lucius Apuleius] - Meditations [Marcus Aurelius] - Northanger Abbey [Jane Austen] - Lady Susan par [Jane Austen] - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Lyman Frank Baum] - The Art of Public Speaking [Dale Breckenridge Carnegie] - The Blazing World [Margaret Cavendish] - The Wisdom of Father Brown [Gilbert Keith Chesterton] - Heretics [Gilbert Keith Chesterto...

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names - What's Bred in the Bone [Grant Allen] - The Golden Ass [Lucius Apuleius] - Meditations [Marcus Aurelius] - Northanger Abbey [Jane Austen] - Lady Susan par [Jane Austen] - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Lyman Frank Baum] - The Art of Public Speaking [Dale Breckenridge Carnegie] - The Blazing World [Margaret Cavendish] - The Wisdom of Father Brown [Gilbert Keith Chesterton] - Heretics [Gilbert Keith Chesterto...

In "Lavengro: the Scholar - the Gypsy - the Priest," George Borrow weaves a rich tapestry of self-discovery and cultural exploration. The narrative unfolds through a lyrical prose style, blending autobiographical elements with fiction as Borrow travels through the landscapes of 19th-century England and interacts with a diverse cast of characters, including gypsies, scholars, and religious figures. This semi-autobiographical work not only illuminates the complexities of identity but also of...

25 FAVORITE CHRISTIAN NOVELSBen-Hur; a tale of the Christ by Lew WallaceQuo Vadis: A Narrative of the Time of Nero by Henryk SienkiewiczIn His Steps by Charles M. SheldonThe Ball and the Cross by G. K. ChestertonThe Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg, and Other Stories by Mark TwainThe Story of the Other Wise Man by Henry Van DykeElsie Dinsmore by Martha FinleyThe Pilgrim's Progress in Words of One Syllable by Lucy Aikin and John Bunyan

'The Greatest Religious Novels of All Time' stands as a monumental anthology, showcasing a diverse array of seminal works that interrogate and celebrate the nuanced contours of religious experience. This collection spans a wide range of literary styles—from the allegorical fervor of John Bunyan to the existential inquiries of Fyodor Dostoevsky, and the satirical sharpness of Voltaire. The anthology not only reflects the rich tapestry of historical religious discourse but also encapsulates ...

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names - What's Bred in the Bone [Grant Allen] - The Golden Ass [Lucius Apuleius] - Meditations [Marcus Aurelius] - Northanger Abbey [Jane Austen] - Lady Susan par [Jane Austen] - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz [Lyman Frank Baum] - The Art of Public Speaking [Dale Breckenridge Carnegie] - The Blazing World [Margaret Cavendish] - The Wisdom of Father Brown [Gilbert Keith Chesterton] - Heretics [Gilbert Keith Chesterto...