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  • The Wit and Wisdom of Christopher Hitchens: Thoughts of an Outspoken Atheist

    by David Graham ...
    One of the best known atheists ever to have lived, Christopher Hitchens was also renowned as being one of the most articulate debaters of modern times. Until his death in 2011 he was regularly quoted in the media due to his controversial views on religion and politics.A much revered character, Hitchens was always one to stay true to his beliefs. This book brings together some of his finest quotes ... Read more

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  • The Fortune Hunter

    Series series Literary Classics
    A fortune hunter from the city sets out to marry a rich farmer's daughter in an Indiana town, and the farmer knows exactly what he is. Phillips was the muckraker whose Treason of the Senate so enraged Theodore Roosevelt that the President coined the word muckraker to insult him — and was shot dead in the street by a madman at forty-three. This short novel is his cleanest, and the girl is nobody's ... Read more

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  • The Cost

    Series series Literary Classics
    Two men from an Indiana town: one goes to Wall Street and gets everything, the other stays and does not — and the woman between them pays the bill. Phillips was the muckraker whose Treason of the Senate so enraged Roosevelt that the President coined the word to insult him, and he was shot dead in the street at forty-three. The finance in this 1904 novel is technically exact, which is why it still ... Read more

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  • Ay, Cuba!

    A Socio-Erotic Journey

    The NPR reporter offers an "engaging and enlightening" window into late-90s Cuba, "from the cafes in Havana to the mysterious lairs of Santiago de Cuba" ( Kirkus Reviews).For NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu, reporting from Cuba on the eve of Pope John Paul II's 1998 visit was an opportunity to understand the realities of life in a country that has long been the subject of stereotypes and ... Read more

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  • A Woman Ventures

    A Novel

    In "A Woman Ventures," David Graham Phillips explores the struggles and triumphs of women reclaiming their autonomy in the early 20th century. This novel intricately weaves elements of realism and social critique, employing a poignant narrative style that reflects Phillips's commitment to exposing societal norms. Through the journey of its protagonist, Phillips addresses themes of gender ... Read more

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  • The Conflict

    "The Conflict" tells the story of Kate Bowers and her struggles in a society that places significant importance on traditional gender roles and expectations. Kate is married to a successful and ambitious lawyer named Robert Bowers, who is focused on his career and societal standing. As Kate tries to find her own identity and purpose, she becomes conflicted between her personal desires and the ... Read more

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  • The Price She Paid

    The novel is a social commentary that tells the story of Mildred Bailey, a young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to save her family from financial ruin. The novel explores the themes of marriage, class, and the double standard for women.Mildred Bailey is a young woman from a middle-class family. Her father dies suddenly, and her mother is left to raise Mildred and her ... Read more

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  • The Master Rogue: The Confessions of a Croesus

    "The Master Rogue: The Confessions of a Croesus" is a sensational novel that follows the story of Arnold Armstrong, a wealthy and influential man who leads a double life as a master thief and criminal mastermind. As the plot unfolds, readers are introduced to the glamorous world of high society and the seedy underbelly of crime and corruption.Through Arnold's confessions, the novel offers a ... Read more

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  • The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig: A Novel

    This novel is a satirical and social commentary on the upper echelons of New York City society during the Gilded Age, a period of American history characterized by great wealth and excess among the upper classes. The story follows the titular character, Joshua Craig, a successful and ambitious lawyer who rises through the ranks of society. Joshua Craig is a self-made man who navigates the ... Read more

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  • The Second Generation

    The novel likely delves into social themes, exploring the lives, struggles, and ambitions of the descendants or second generation of prominent families. Phillips oftenwrote about social issues and the effects of wealth and privilege on individuals and families, and "The Second Generation" might similarly explore the complexities and challenges faced by those born into wealth or influence.As with ... Read more

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  • The Social Secretary

    "The Social Secretary" is a satirical novel that delves into the world of high society and the role of the social secretary, a position that was crucial for managing social events and maintaining social connections among the elite.The story revolves around the experiences of the protagonist, who works as a social secretary for a wealthy and influential family or individual. The novel provides a ... Read more

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  • Royal Realms: 10 Classic Books on the Lives of Princesses

    Ten Classic Tales of Princesses, Power, Romance, Exile, and Royal Duty

    Royal Realms: 10 Classic Books on the Lives of Princesses assembles a wide-ranging archive of royal womanhood, moving between courtly romance, historical fiction, biography, memoir, and social observation. Its princesses are not merely ornamental figures: they negotiate dynastic obligation, marriage, sovereignty, reputation, and private desire within the exacting rituals of court life. From ... Read more

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