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A Tale of a Tub by Jonathan Swift is one of the most daring and inventive satirical works in English literature. First published in 1704, this brilliant and unconventional book combines sharp humor, philosophical reflection, and imaginative storytelling to critique religious disputes, intellectual pretension, and the excesses of fashionable thinking in Swifts time.At the center of the narrative is an allegorical story about three brothersPeter, Martin, and Jackwho each inherit a coat from their father along with strict instructions that it must never be altered. Over time, however, each brother modifies his coat in different ways, symbolizing the development and divisions of major branches of Western Christianity. Through this clever allegory, Swift examines how religious institutions can stray from their original principles through pride, ambition, and misinterpretation.Surrounding this central tale are a series of digressions in which the narrator humorously explores a wide range of topics, including philosophy, scholarship, literature, and the intellectual fashions of the early eighteenth century. These digressions mimic the style of learned essays and treatises, allowing Swift to parody the pretentious language and exaggerated claims of certain writers and thinkers of his era.Swifts wit is sharp, playful, and often deliberately outrageous. By blending absurdity with careful reasoning, he exposes the contradictions and excesses that arise when institutions and individuals place vanity and dogma above wisdom and humility. The result is a work that is both entertaining and intellectually provocative.Though written more than three centuries ago, A Tale of a Tub remains remarkably lively and relevant. Its satire on ideological conflict, academic vanity, and the misuse of authority continues to resonate with modern readers who recognize the timeless nature of these human tendencies.Bold, imaginative, and richly layered, A Tale of a Tub stands as one of Jonathan Swifts most original creationsa dazzling example of literary satire that challenges readers to question authority, examine tradition, and laugh at the follies of human pride.

First published in 1945, Animal Farm is one of the most powerful political allegories ever written. What begins as a hopeful rebellion of farm animals against human tyranny gradually transforms into a chilling portrait of corruption, manipulation, and absolute power.Through the rise of the pigs and the transformation of revolutionary ideals into authoritarian control, Orwell exposes how language, propaganda, and fear can reshape truth itself. Beneath its deceptively simple fable lies a razor-sharp critique of totalitarianism, ideological betrayal, and the cyclical nature of oppression.Brilliantly concise and devastatingly clear, Animal Farm remains an essential modern classican enduring warning about power, leadership, and the fragility of equality.

One of our very best authors ... Very funny, very moving novel The New WorldCharming portrait of friendship and lonelinessDaily MailDeeply comforting GuardianFunny, inventive and beautifully heart-breaking Irish TimesHave you ever been curious about how people live when nobody is watching? Have you wondered whether theres more going on than meets the eye?Eric and Carl live in Dorset in a small white cottage under the shadow of a big cliff. Eric sells old records and antiques. Carl cooks, cleans and crochets. Nearing seventy, Eric is a lifelong accumulator of obscure objects whose easygoing, chaotic approach to life masks some of the unaddressed sadness of his past. The significantly younger Carl is an old soul who has a sophisticated emotional intelligence and likes swimming, mid-century female novelists, fibre arts and Dolly Parton. If you passed them on a walk, you may not pay them much attention. Most likely you would see Carls long floppy ears, tail and fur and mistake him for a dog.The story of Eric and Carls friendship spans twenty-one years: a constant anchor in a changing world. During that time they adopt an eccentric, unlikely gang of fellow travellers. Their wanderings through South West England unfold against a backdrop of lived, local folklore and hints at future apocalypse. All the while, Carls true nature remains a closely guarded secret.Tom Coxs third novel is a rare gem, centred around the importance of friendship, the power of landscape and the joy of accepting the unusual. Everything Will Swallow You will make you think deeply about the place you occupy in the grand scheme of things and give fresh perspectives on how to live and love in the present moment.

Benji is an imaginative eight-year-old boy, living with his parents in a mining village in Nottinghamshire amidst the spoil heaps and chip shops that characterise the last industrially bruised outposts of the Midlands, just before Northern England begins. His family are the eccentric neighbours on a street where all the houses are set on a tilt, slowly subsiding into the excavated space below. Told through Benjis voice and a colourful variety of others over a deeply joyful and strange twelve-month period, its a story about growing up, the oddness beneath the everyday, what we once believed the future would be, and those times in life when anything seems possible.1983 is steeped in the distinctive character of a setting far weirder than it might at first appear: from robots living next door, and a school caretaker who is not all he seems, to missing memories and the aliens Benji is certain are trying to abduct him.

Inspired by our native landscapes, saturated by the shadows beneath trees and behind doors, listening to the run of water and half-heard voices, Tom Cox s first collection of short stories is a series of evocative and unsettling trips into worlds previously visited by the likes of M. R. James and E. F. Benson.Railway tunnels, the lanes and hills of the Peak District, family homes, old stones, shreds fluttering on barbed wire, night drawing in, something that might be an animal shifting on the other side of a hedge: Tom has drawn on his life-long love of weird fiction, folklore and nature s unregarded corners to write a collection of stories that will delight fans old and new, and leave them very uneasy about turning the reading lamp off.

A hill is not a mountain. You climb it for you, then you put it quietly inside you, in a cupboard marked Quite A Lot Of Hills where it makes its infinitesimal mark on who you are. Ring the Hill is a book written around, and about, hills: it includes a northern hill, a hill that never ends and the smallest hill in England. Each chapter takes a type of hill - whether its a knoll, cap, cliff, tor or even a mere bump - as a starting point for one of Toms characteristically unpredictable and wide-ranging explorations. Toms lyrical, candid prose roams from an intimate relationship with a particular cove on the south coast, to meditations on his great-grandmother and a lesson on what goes into the mapping of hills themselves. Because a good walk in the hills is never just about the hills: you never know where it might lead.

In the twelve stories of Heart Lamp, Banu Mushtaq exquisitely captures the everyday lives of women and girls in Muslim communities in southern India. Published originally in the Kannada language between 1990 and 2023, praised for their dry and gentle humour, these portraits of family and community tensions have garnered both censure from conservative quarters as well Indias most prestigious literary awards. This is a collection sure to be read for years to come.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TIMES BOOKS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2025A rare combination of experience and talent Mick HerronHis best yet ... Superb, addictively suspenseful, its politics and tradecraft coolly accurate, scary, intricate and complex ... The newmaestro of espionage thrillersSimon Sebag MontefioreThe Seventh Floor is a truly creative, riveting page turner that will cement McCloskeys reputation as the best contemporary spy novelist General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIAThis enthralling read cements McCloskeys place in the first division of spy writersFinancial TimesTHE THIRD NOVEL FROM FORMER CIA OFFICER, THE REST IS CLASSIFIED PODCAST CO-HOST AND THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR***DAMASCUS STATION (One of the best spy thrillers in yearsTHE TIMES) AND ***SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*** MOSCOW XFOURTH NOVEL THE PERSIAN AVAILABLE NOW TO PRE-ORDERALL YOUR LIFE YOURE CIA. THEN YOURE NOT.A Russian arrives in Singapore with a secret to sell. When the Russian is killed and Sam Joseph, the CIA officer dispatched for the meet, goes missing, Artemis Procter is made a scapegoat and run out of the service. Traded back in a spy swap, Sam appears at Procters central Florida doorstep months later with an explosive secret: there is a Russian mole hidden deep within the upper reaches of CIA.As Procter and Sam investigate, they arrive at a shortlist of suspects made up of both Procters closest friends and fiercest enemies. The hunt soon requires Procter to dredge up her own checkered past in service of CIA, placing her and Sam into the sights of a savvy Russian spymaster who will protect Moscows mole in Langley at all costs, even if it means wreaking bloody havoc across the United States.Bouncing between the corridors of Langley and the Kremlin, the thrilling new novel by David McCloskey explores the nature of friendship in a faithless business, and what it means to love a place that does not love you back.

The Bronte Sisters - The Complete Novels: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Shirley, Villette, The Professor, Emma, Agnes Grey, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Unabridged) invites readers into the tumultuous and vibrant world of Victorian England through the passionate, and often haunting, narratives crafted by the Bronte sisters. This anthology encapsulates the collective genius of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bronte, presenting a tapestry of themes such as the struggle for individual agency, the constraints of societal expectations, and the raw, gothic exploration of the human condition. Each story within this canon not only showcases strikingly diverse literary techniquesfrom intricate character development to expansive, moody landscapesbut also highlights the timeless relevance of their thematic explorations. The Bronte sisters reshaped the literary landscape of their era, drawing from personal experiences and widespread societal shifts of the 19th century. With Charlottes critical eye for societal norms, Emilys deep dive into the human psyche, and Annes stark confrontation of social issues, their novels collectively paint a profound portrait of their time. Their works resonate with elements from the Romantic and Gothic traditions, yet they distinctly transcend into a pioneering realm of proto-feminist thought, marking them as pivotal figures in both literary history and the ongoing dialogue on gender and identity. This anthology offers not merely a reading experience but an exploration into the dynamic evolution of narrative form and thematic depth. For both scholarly exploration and personal edification, The Bronte Sisters - The Complete Novels provides a substantial, unified volume through which readers will encounter the multifaceted genius of these literary icons. Encouraging reflection and discussion, this collection underscores the enduring impact the Brontes wield over literary and cultural discourse, rendering it an invaluable addition to both academic and personal libraries.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthologys overall scope without giving away essential twists.- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.

Thrilling, propulsive and terrifying Simon Sebag MontefioreTHE SECOND NOVEL FROM FORMER CIA OFFICER, THE REST IS CLASSIFIED PODCAST CO-HOST AND THE SUNDAY TIMES-BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SEVENTH FLOOR AND ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR*** DAMASCUS STATION (One of the best spy thrillers in yearsTHE TIMES)FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2024SHORTLISTED IN THE NED KELLY AWARDS 2025FOURTH NOVEL THE PERSIAN AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER NOWA daring CIA operation threatens chaos in the Kremlin. But can Langley trust the Russian at its center?CIA operatives Sia and Max enter Russia to recruit Vladimir Putins moneyman. Sia works for a London firm that conceals the wealth of the super-rich. Maxs family business in Mexico a CIA front since the 1960s is a farm that breeds high-end racehorses. They pose as a couple, and their targets are Vadim, Putins private banker, and his wife Anna, who is both a banker and an intelligence officer herselfPRAISE FOR MOSCOW X:The most authentic depiction of CIA deep cover operations youll find in print - John Sipher, Former CIA Senior Operations OfficerA terrific read, cementing McCloskey in my mind as the best spy fiction writer since le Carre - Nicholas Kristof, New York TimesSpellbinding ... An electrifying read. I could not put it down- Clarissa Ward, CNN Chief International CorrespondentRAVE READER REVIEWS:Moves at a ripping pace. A terrific, unputdownable page-turnerA page-turner, the pace is frantic ... Superb funA barnstorming tour de force. I loved it!

From the author of When We Cease to Understand the World: a dazzling, kaleidoscopic book about the destructive chaos lurking in the history of computing and AIJohnny von Neumann was an enigma. As a young man, he stunned those around him with his monomaniacal pursuit of the unshakeable foundations of mathematics. But when his faith in this all-encompassing system crumbled, he began to put his prodigious intellect to use for those in power. As he designed unfathomable computer systems and aided the development of the atomic bomb, his work pushed increasingly into areas that were beyond human comprehension and control - and that threatened human destruction.In The MANIAC, Benjamin Labatut braids fact with fiction in a scintillating journey to the very fringes of rational thought, right to the point where it tips over into chaos. Stretching back to early twentieth-century conflict over contradictions in physics and up to advances in artificial intelligence that outpace the human, this is a mind-bending story of the mad dreams of reason.

From the bestselling author, Claire Keegan, an exquisitely written story which finds an unsatisfied man on his bus journey home reflect on the love that got away.AN IRISH TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARA DUA LIPA BOOK CLUB PICKA genuine once-in-a-generation writer.The TimesEvery word is the right word in the right place, and the effect is resonant and deeply moving.Hilary MantelClaire Keegan makes her moments real - and then she makes them matter.Colm ToibinAfter an uneventful Friday at the Dublin office, Cathal faces into the long weekend and takes the bus home. There, his mind agitates over a woman named Sabine with whom he could have spent his life, had he acted differently. All evening, with only the television and a bottle of champagne for company, thoughts of this woman and others intrude - and the true significance of this particular date is revealed. From one of the finest writers working today, Keegans new story asks if a lack of generosity might ruin what could be between men and women. Claire Keegans book So Late in the Day was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 02-09-2023--------Readers love So Late in the Day: Youll finish this novella in one sitting, but you will be hooked to the author for life! Claire Keegan is a master of the English language and able to conjure so much in so little. Keegan is a genius. All her stories are little gems to brighten the way. You can see everything that Claire describes so clearly, her writing is mesmerising.Keegan really does know how to capture the imagination of readers.

Meet James Bond, the worlds most famous spy.An international diamond-smuggling pipeline has opened up and theBritish Treasury wants to know whos controlling it. Impersonating a captured courier named Peter Franks, Bond infiltrates the criminal ring and finds an unlikely ally in Tiffany Case. As the rings stateside go-between, she may be just another link in the chain, but Tiffany is also Bonds best shot at finding the elusive figure at the head of the operation - a syndicate boss known only by the initials "ABC." But if Bonds cover gets blown, hell find that the only thing harder than a diamond is surviving the payback of a pair of murderous henchmen.With a sparkling trail of smuggled gems as bait, Diamonds Are Forever leads Bond on a globe-hopping mission where deadly assassins lurk behind every corner.

In 1855, Walt Whitman published at his own expense the first edition of Leaves of Grass, a visionary volume of twelve poems. Showing the influence of a uniquely American form of mysticism known as Transcendentalism, which eschewed the general society and culture of the time, the writing is distinguished by an explosively innovative free verse style and previously unmentionable subject matter. Exalting nature, celebrating the human body, and praising the senses and sexual love, the monumental work was condemned as "immoral." Whitman continued evolving Leaves of Grass despite the controversy, growing his influential work decades after its first appearance by adding new poems with each new printing.This edition presents the original twelve poems from Whitmans premier 1855 publication of Leaves of Grass. Included are some of the greatest poems of modern times: "Song of Myself,""I Sing the Body Electric," and "There Was a Child Went Forth," works that continue to upset conventional notions of beauty and originality even today.

The Leavenworth Case - Anna Katharine Green - The Leavenworth Case is the first novel of Anna Katharine Green, an American poet and novelist, who was one of the first writers of detective fiction in America, and distinguished herself for writing well plotted, accurate legal thrillers.Green is credited with many firsts. With the character Ebenezer Gryce of the New York Metropolitan Police Force, Green developed the series detective. Amelia Butterworth, a nosy society spinster who assists Gryce in three novels, is the prototype for Miss Marple, Miss Silver and other similar mystery solving female characters. And with Violet Strange, a debutante with a secret life as a sleuth, she invented the girl detective.The Leavenworth Case predates the first appearance of Sherlock Holmes by nine years, yet it feels much more modern. Although it bears the romantic sentimentalism of its time, the story possesses a never seen before mastery of detection.

Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize, Cursed Bunny is a genre-defying collection of short stories by Korean author Bora Chung. Blurring the lines between magical realism, horror, and science-fiction, Chung uses elements of the fantastic and surreal to address the very real horrors and cruelties of patriarchy and capitalism in modern society. Anton Hurs translation skilfully captures the way Chungs prose effortlessly glides from being terrifying to wryly humorous.

Succeeds in inspiring a mysterious terror better than any other writer M.R. JamesIn an isolated castle deep in the Austrian forest, Laura leads a solitary life with only her ailing father for company. Until one moonlit night, a horse-drawn carriage crashes into view, carrying an unexpected guest - the beautiful Carmilla.So begins a feverish friendship between Laura and her mysterious, entrancing companion. But as Carmilla becomes increasingly strange and volatile, prone to eerie nocturnal wanderings, Laura finds herself tormented by nightmares and growing weaker by the day...Pre-dating Dracula by twenty-six years, Carmilla is the original vampire story, steeped in sexual tension and gothic romance.

THE MULTIMILLION COPY BESTSELLER** Read the modern classic behind the Bafta-winning series. **The literary phenomenon of the decade.GuardianThe book that defined a generation.StylistA Tube stop-missing, escalator-reading tale.Evening Standard Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small town in the west of Ireland, but the similarities end there. In school, Connell is popular and well-liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation - awkward but electrifying - something life-changing begins.Normal People is a story of mutual fascination, friendship and love. It takes us from that first conversation to the years beyond, in the company of two people who try to stay apart but find they cant.Tender and devastating.GuardianA book to cancel plans for.GraziaA classic coming-of-age love story.VogueReaders love Normal People:An emotional rollercoaster from cover to cover. Claire It will stay with me for a long time. Linny The hype is entirely justified. Caitlin This is a book to cherish, to keep and be thankful for. Celestine A masterpiece, pure and simple. JamieSally Rooneys book Normal People was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2018-12-24

This ebook contains all of Oscar Wildes plays (including the fragments), his only novel, his fairy tales and short stories, the poems, all of his essays, lectures, reviews, and other newspaper articles, based on the 1909 edition of his works.For easier navigation, there are tables of contents for each section and one for the whole volume. At the end of each text there are links bringing you back to the respective contents tables. I have also added an alphabetical index for the poems and a combined one for all the essays, lectures, articles, and reviews.-------------------------------------Contents:THE PLAYS.Vera or the Nihilists, The Duchess of Padua, Lady Windermeres Fan, A Woman of No Importance, An Ideal Husband, The Importance of Being Earnest, Salome (the French original and Bosies translation, and the fragments of La Sainte Courtisane and A Florentine Tragedy.THE NOVEL.The Picture of Dorian Gray.THE STORIES.All the stories and tales from The Happy Prince and Other Tales, Lord Arthur Saviles Crime and Other Stories (incl. The Portrait of Mr. W.H.), and A House of Pomegranates.THE POEMS.The Collected Poems of O.W.THE ESSAYS etc.The four essays from Intentions, The Soul of Man under Socialism, De Profundis (the unabridged version!), The Rise of Historical Criticism, the lectures (The English Renaissance in Art, House Decoration, Art and the Handicraftsman, Lecture to Art Students)

In Jane Austens novel, Sense and Sensibility, the author explores the themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations with a keen eye for irony and social commentary. Set in early 19th-century England, the book follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, as they navigate the challenges of finding suitable husbands while facing financial instability. Austens writing style is characterized by her wit, subtle humor, and insightful observations of human nature, making Sense and Sensibility a classic of English literature. The novel is a prime example of the Regency-era literature, known for its focus on manners, morality, and the role of women in society. Austens nuanced portrayal of her characters and their romantic pursuits offers readers a rich and engaging narrative that continues to captivate audiences today.