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  • The master of destiny

    by F. C. Tilney ...
    Race after race of man has appeared on this earth, lasted but a short span of time, and then met disaster and extinction. Our modern race is of this series. We have reason to believe that it differs in quality from its forerunners chiefly in its cerebral endowment. That its progress from animalhood to civilization is due to this endowment, is not questioned, for its victory over environment, its ... Read more

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  • The Original Fables of La Fontaine

    Enriched edition. Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney

    by Jean de La Fontaine, Holly Murray ...
    Translated by F. C. Tilney ...
    In "The Original Fables of La Fontaine," Jean de La Fontaine masterfully weaves together a collection of fables that blend moral lessons with a touch of wit and irony. Written in the 17th century, La Fontaine's work is characterized by its lyrical prose and vibrant storytelling, reflecting a deep engagement with classical influences, particularly Aesop's fables. Each fable serves not only as a ... Read more

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  • The Original Fables of La Fontaine

    Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney

    by Jean de La Fontaine ...
    Translated by F. C. Tilney ...
    In "The Original Fables of La Fontaine," Jean de La Fontaine masterfully weaves together a tapestry of moralistic tales that draw upon ancient sources and folklore to illuminate the complexities of human nature and society. Written in the 17th century during the French Classicism period, these fables are characterized by their elegant prose, clever use of animal protagonists, and witty, ... Read more

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  • The Warden

    by Anthony Trollope ...
    Series series Macmillan Collector's Library
    The Warden introduces us to the lives of some of the most beloved characters in all literature.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has an introduction by Margaret Drabble and illustrations by F. C. Tilney ... Read more

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  • Barchester Towers, Second of the Barsetshire Novels

    by Anthony Trollope ...
    According to Wikipedia: "Anthony Trollope ( 24 April 1815 6 December 1882 ) became one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. Some of Trollope's best-loved works, known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, revolve around the imaginary county of Barsetshire; he also wrote penetrating novels on political, social, and gender issues and conflicts of his day ... Read more

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  • The Way We Live Now

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Intrigue and Decadence of Victorian Society

    by Anthony Trollope, Spencer Hardwick ...
    Anthony Trollope's 'The Way We Live Now' is a keenly observant critique of Victorian society, encapsulating the era's moral complexity, social aspirations, and the raw ambition that often underpinned personal relationships. Through the interwoven lives of memorable characters such as the scheming Augustus Melmotte and the earnest Paul Montague, Trollope explores themes of greed, corruption, and ... Read more

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  • Can You Forgive Her? (Unabridged)

    Enriched edition. Love, Duty, and Intrigue in Victorian Society

    by Anthony Trollope, Malcolm Ainsworth ...
    In "Can You Forgive Her?", Anthony Trollope masterfully weaves a narrative that explores the intricate dynamics of love, social convention, and personal choice within Victorian England. Characterized by its rich character development and wry humor, the novel delves into the lives of its protagonists, particularly the spirited and conflicted Alice Vavasor, who grapples with her affections for two ... Read more

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  • Sketches by Boz, Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People

    by Charles Dickens ...
    In "Sketches by Boz, Illustrative of Every-Day Life and Every-Day People," Charles Dickens presents a vivid panorama of early Victorian society through a series of masterfully crafted sketches. Utilizing a blend of realism and humor, Dickens captures the essence of London life, offering keen observations on social class, urbanization, and human relationships. The narrative style, characterized by ... Read more

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  • A MODEST PROPOSAL

    by Dr. Jonathan Swift ...
    A Modest Proposal for Preventing the Children of Poor People in Ireland From Being a Burden on Their Parents or Country, and for Making Them Beneficial to the Publick, commonly referred to as A Modest Proposal, is a Juvenalian satirical essay written and published anonymously by Jonathan Swift in 1729. Swift suggests that impoverished Irish might ease their economic troubles by selling their ... Read more

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  • The Black Tulip (Dream Classics)

    by Alexandre Dumas, Dream Classics ...
    The Black Tulip is a historical novel written by Alexandre Dumas. The story begins with a historical event — the 1672 lynching of the Dutch Grand Pensionary (roughly equivalent to a modern Prime Minister) Johan de Witt and his brother Cornelis, by a wild mob of their own countrymen — considered by many as one of the most painful episodes in Dutch history, described by Dumas with a dramatic ... Read more

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  • An Eye for an Eye

    by Anthony Trollope ...
    An Eye for an Eye by Anthony TrollopeAnthony Trollope's father, Thomas Anthony Trollope, worked as a barrister. Thomas Trollope, though a clever and well-educated man and a Fellow of New College, Oxford, failed at the bar due to his bad temper. In addition, his ventures into farming proved unprofitable and he lost an expected inheritance when an elderly uncle married and had children. Nonetheless, ... Read more

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  • Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime and Other Stories

    by Oscar Wilde ...
    A pleasant short story about Sir Arthur Savile, charming in her naivety and hypertrophied in her nobility. Ironic humor, a beautiful syllable, wise quotes, an English spirit and a non-standard prose of life. At the dinner party, the young and noble Sir Arthur Savile finds out that from now on he does not allow him to live in peace and marry his girlfriend. After a night of thought, he makes a ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

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