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  • A Mummer's Tale

    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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  • The White Stone

    Exploring Social Injustice and Human Nature in 19th Century 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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  • A Mummer's Tale

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

    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

    Histoire Comique

    Translated by Charles E. Roche ...
    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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    Life under the big top: A whimsical journey into the world of circus performers

    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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  • Clementina

    A.E.W. Mason was a 20th century British politician, but today he's best known for the classic The Four Feathers, a story about the virtues and vices of wartime. ... Read more

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  • French and English: A Story of the Struggle in America

    The novel likely portrays the conflict between the French and English settlers in colonial America, particularly during periods of colonial rivalry and warfare such as the French and Indian War (17541763).Evelyn Everett-Green's works often blend historical events with fictional narratives, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the past while incorporating elements of adventure, romance, and ... Read more

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  • Hocken and Hunken: A Tale of Troy

    Cai Hocken and his friend, 'Bias Hunken retire from sea-faring and settle down in adjoining cottages in Troy, Cornwall. The Eden is invaded by their landlady, Mrs. Bosenna, who makes amusing rivals of the long time friends. ... Read more

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  • In the Mystic Footsteps of Saints

    "We have devoted our lives to seeking knowledge of the heart; knowledge that will carry us to our soul's destination. Our arrival will be signaled by a profound inner peace; as a ship sails best in deep ocean waters, so the soul loves to swim in the ocean of Divine Knowledge. Your minds have limits, but not your hearts, for they are receptacles of endless capacity. But, you must open your hearts ... Read more

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  • Supervision in Education

    A Differentiated Approach with Legal Perspectives Instructor's Manual

    Now there is a text that provides students with a comprehensive blueprint for supervisory practice in the field of education. In Supervision in Education Bernadette Marczely draws on her expertise in both law and education to fully explain different methods of supervision and to carefully identify the legal issues that drive each approach. The book presents the information future educational ... Read more

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  • THE POLITICS OF OBEDIENCE.

    The Discourse of Voluntary Servitude

    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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  • The Roman Way

    "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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