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A Mummer's Tale

by Anatole France ...

Translated by Charles E. Roche ...

Anatole France's "A Mummer's Tale" intricately weaves the threads of love, jealousy, and the complexities of human emotions against the backdrop of a theatrical performance. The novel explores the lives of a group of actors whose personal entanglements mirror the dramatic roles they portray, showcasing France's trademark wit and lyrical prose. This work is set within the rich literary context of ... Read more

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Anatole France's "A Mummer's Tale" intricately weaves the threads of love, jealousy, and the complexities of human emotions against the backdrop of a theatrical performance. The novel explores the lives of a group of actors whose personal entanglements mirror the dramatic roles they portray, showcasing France's trademark wit and lyrical prose. This work is set within the rich literary context of
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The White Stone

Exploring Social Injustice and Human Nature in 19th Century France

by Anatole France ...

Translated by Charles E. Roche ...

Anatole France's "The White Stone" is a poignant exploration of the interplay between memory, nostalgia, and the elusive nature of happiness. Written in a lyrical style that reflects France's mastery of prose, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of a young protagonist who navigates the complexities of love and loss during his formative years. Set against a backdrop of late 19th-century France, ... Read more

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Anatole France's "The White Stone" is a poignant exploration of the interplay between memory, nostalgia, and the elusive nature of happiness. Written in a lyrical style that reflects France's mastery of prose, the narrative unfolds through the eyes of a young protagonist who navigates the complexities of love and loss during his formative years. Set against a backdrop of late 19th-century France,
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A Mummer's Tale

Enriched edition. Exploring class divisions and identity through a nobleman's disguise in 16th-century France

by Anatole France, Spencer Fletcher ...

Translated by Charles E. Roche ...

A Mummer's Tale is a fascinating exploration of the human condition, woven through the adventures of a troupe of performers in the decadent backdrop of 19th-century Paris. Anatole France masterfully employs a style rich in satire, irony, and vivid characterization to critique societal norms and the nature of art itself. The narrative oscillates between whimsical charm and profound introspection, ... Read more

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A Mummer's Tale is a fascinating exploration of the human condition, woven through the adventures of a troupe of performers in the decadent backdrop of 19th-century Paris. Anatole France masterfully employs a style rich in satire, irony, and vivid characterization to critique societal norms and the nature of art itself. The narrative oscillates between whimsical charm and profound introspection,
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Histoire Comique

by Anatole France ...

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What starts out as a harmless flirtation festers into a fatal obsession in this chilling short novel from Anatole France. The beautiful actress Félicie has engaged in a number of brief dalliances, ensnaring the hearts of many men along the way. But one connection runs much deeper than she realized -- and Félicie and her new lover are made to pay for her perceived fickleness. ... Read more

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What starts out as a harmless flirtation festers into a fatal obsession in this chilling short novel from Anatole France. The beautiful actress Félicie has engaged in a number of brief dalliances, ensnaring the hearts of many men along the way. But one connection runs much deeper than she realized -- and Félicie and her new lover are made to pay for her perceived fickleness.
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Andy the Acrobat. Or, Out with the Greatest Show on Earth

Life under the big top: A whimsical journey into the world of circus performers

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In "Andy the Acrobat: Or, Out with the Greatest Show on Earth," Peter T. Harkness crafts a vibrant tapestry of circus life through the eyes of his titular character, Andy, a young acrobat grappling with the challenges and joys of performing under the big top. The narrative, infused with a blend of whimsical charm and poignant realism, employs a lively prose style that mirrors the exhilarating and ... Read more

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In "Andy the Acrobat: Or, Out with the Greatest Show on Earth," Peter T. Harkness crafts a vibrant tapestry of circus life through the eyes of his titular character, Andy, a young acrobat grappling with the challenges and joys of performing under the big top. The narrative, infused with a blend of whimsical charm and poignant realism, employs a lively prose style that mirrors the exhilarating and
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Clementina

by A. E. W. Mason ...

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A fictionalized story of the rescue of Maria Clementina Sobieska from imprisonment so that she could wed James Francis Edward Stuart, also known as Prince James, Prince of Wales (also known as The Old Pretender or The Old Chevalier). (Goodreads) ... Read more

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A fictionalized story of the rescue of Maria Clementina Sobieska from imprisonment so that she could wed James Francis Edward Stuart, also known as Prince James, Prince of Wales (also known as The Old Pretender or The Old Chevalier). (Goodreads)
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THE POLITICS OF OBEDIENCE.

The Discourse of Voluntary Servitude

by Étienne de la Boétie ...

Étienne de la Boétie (1530-1563) wrote the following essay on the ultimate source and nature of political power in the early 1550s, while still a law student at the University of Orleans. In it he considers the origins of dictatorship and the means by which people can prevent political enslavement and liberate themselves. The Discourse deserves a prominent place in the literature of political ... Read more

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Étienne de la Boétie (1530-1563) wrote the following essay on the ultimate source and nature of political power in the early 1550s, while still a law student at the University of Orleans. In it he considers the origins of dictatorship and the means by which people can prevent political enslavement and liberate themselves. The Discourse deserves a prominent place in the literature of political
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The Roman Way

by Edith Hamilton ...

"No one in modern times has shown us more vividly than Edith Hamilton 'the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome.'" —New York TimesIn this now-classic history of Roman civilization, Edith Hamilton vividly depicts Roman life and spirit as they are revealed by the greatest writers of the age. Among these literary guides are Cicero, who left an incomparable collection of letters; ... Read more

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"No one in modern times has shown us more vividly than Edith Hamilton 'the glory that was Greece and the grandeur that was Rome.'" —New York TimesIn this now-classic history of Roman civilization, Edith Hamilton vividly depicts Roman life and spirit as they are revealed by the greatest writers of the age. Among these literary guides are Cicero, who left an incomparable collection of letters;
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The Collected Works of Voltaire

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by Voltaire, Virgil, François-Marie Arouet ...

This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - estimated 9148 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • Candide • Micromegas • 's Philosophical Dictionary • Zadig • Romances • Lettres sur les Anglais • A Philosophical Dictionary • The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia • Socrate • Correspondance de avec le roi de Prusse ... Read more

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This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - estimated 9148 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • Candide • Micromegas • 's Philosophical Dictionary • Zadig • Romances • Lettres sur les Anglais • A Philosophical Dictionary • The History of Peter the Great, Emperor of Russia • Socrate • Correspondance de avec le roi de Prusse
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The Persian Letters

by de Montesquieu, Charles ...

Persian Letters is a literary work, written in 1721, by Charles de Secondat, baron de Montesquieu, recounting the experiences of two Persian noblemen, Usbek and Rica, who are traveling through France. ... Read more

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Persian Letters is a literary work, written in 1721, by Charles de Secondat, baron de Montesquieu, recounting the experiences of two Persian noblemen, Usbek and Rica, who are traveling through France.
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Historical Lectures and Essays

by Charles Kingsley ...

Let me begin this lecture {1} with a scene in the North Atlantic 863 years since. ... Read more

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Let me begin this lecture {1} with a scene in the North Atlantic 863 years since.
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The Black Death in the Fourteenth Century

by I.F.C. Hecker ...

Translated by B.G. Babington ...

It is believed that the Black Death started in China. It then reached rat fleas on merchant ships and was spread throughout the Mediterranean and Europe. The Black Death is estimated to have killed anywhere from 30-60 percent of the European population. It took nearly 2 centuries for Europes population to recover and it is difficult to gage just how much an effect the Black Death had on the course ... Read more

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It is believed that the Black Death started in China. It then reached rat fleas on merchant ships and was spread throughout the Mediterranean and Europe. The Black Death is estimated to have killed anywhere from 30-60 percent of the European population. It took nearly 2 centuries for Europes population to recover and it is difficult to gage just how much an effect the Black Death had on the course
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