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This great work covers the history of the Christian dispensation, from the fall of Jerusalem, through the Dark Ages and Reformation, to the yet-future final triumph of Jesus over Satan. View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/subscribeThis is a Librivox Recording. All Librivox recordings are in the public domain.

Legendary author and essayist E. B. White writes, "The essayist is a self-liberated man, sustained by the childish belief that everything he thinks about, everything that happens to him, is of general interest." Covering a large number of subjects, this classic collection features 31 of White's most memorable essays.

Christos Tsiolkas spent a year of 'discovery and rediscovery' reading Patrick White. In this passionate and original book, he shows how the Nobel Prize winner's work still speaks to us. In the Writers on Writers series, leading writers reflect on another Australian writer who has inspired and fascinated them. Provocative and crisp, these books start a fresh conversation between past and present, shed new light on the craft of writing, and introduce some intriguing and talented authors and their work.

From its birth in 1925 to the early days of the Cold War, The New Yorker slowly but surely took hold as the country's most prestigious, entertaining, and informative general-interest periodical. In Cast of Characters, Thomas Vinciguerra paints a portrait of the magazine's cadre of charming, wisecracking, driven, troubled, and brilliant writers and editors. He introduces us to Wolcott Gibbs, theater critic, all-around wit, and author of an infamous 1936 parody of Time magazine.

Enter the mysterious and haunting world of Wilkie Collins' 'The Woman in White.' Follow the story of Walter Hartright and his encounter with the enigmatic and ethereal figure of the woman in white, as he uncovers a web of deception, secrets, and intrigue. Experience the power of suspense and mystery to captivate the imagination and to keep us on the edge of our seats.https://www.solgood.org - Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection of audiobooks, podcasts, short stories, & 10 hour sounds for sleep and relaxation at our website Wilkie Collins, British literature, mystery, ...

White Fang (1906) was written as a companion to Jack London's successful Call of the Wild (1903). It is the tale of a wild dog born in the wild and eventually brought to civilization. The story is viewed primarily through the eyes of its canine protagonist and deals with themes of morality and redemption.View our full collection of podcasts at our website: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: www.solgood.org/subscribeThis is a Librivox Recording. All Librivox recordings are in the public domain.

Discover the enchanting world of East African folklore through Black Tales for White Children, a captivating collection of 29 stories curated by Chauncey Hugh Stigand and his wife, Nancy Stigand. A British Army officer and colonial official, Stigand gathered these tales during his time in British Somaliland and East Africa, translating them from the vibrant Swahili narratives shared by local storytellers. Join narrator Laura Gibbs as she brings these rich cultural tales to life, offering a glimpse into the heart of African storytelling.

After his daughter was born prematurely in 2010, Matt Burriesci set out to write a book about 32 great books, from Plato to Karl Marx, and how their lessons have applied to his life. As someone who has spent a long and successful career advocating for great literature, Burriesci defends the great books in this series of tender and candid letters, rich in personal experience and full of humor.

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Step into the eerie world of Arthur Machens The White People, a haunting tale that delves into the mysterious realms of ancient magic through the eyes of a young girl. Written in the late 1890s, this influential horror story emerged from Machens unfinished novel and shares a literary lineage with notable works like Robert Louis Stevenson‚s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Bram Stoker‚s Dracula, and Oscar Wilde‚s The Picture of Dorian Gray. Celebrated by fans of supernatural fiction, The White People stands as a classic example of gothic storytelling, resonating with themes ...

Discover the intriguing world of Frank Lucius Packard, a Canadian novelist known for crafting the bridge from cozy mysteries to the hard-boiled style. His character, Jimmie Dale, a wealthy playboy turned crimefighter, has undoubtedly shaped subsequent characters seen in Batman and The Shadow. This episode focuses on The White Moll (1920), a gripping tale of Rhoda Gray, a compassionate woman dedicated to aiding the poor in New York Citys slums. Unexpectedly, she plunges into the criminal underworld while trying to assist Gypsy Nan, a mysterious figure. Accused of a crime she did not commit, she...

White Fang was written as a companion to Jack London’s famous 1903 bestseller The Call of the Wild. Told from the perspective of White Fang, a creature half-wolf and half-dog, the story follows his journey through brutal environments that strip away his innocence and turn him savage. Everything changes when a young man shows him kindness and offers a chance at friendship—something White Fang has never known. More than just an adventure, White Fang is a powerful exploration of how environment shapes character. Set during the Klondike Gold Rush, it also offers a vivid portrait of its ...

The White Alley by Carolyn Wells. The White Alley is the sixth installment in Carolyn Well's famous detective series featuring Fleming Stone. The story begins during a weekend house party at White Birches, the imposing family estate of millionaire Justin Arnold. Despite the mansion's state-of-the-art security Arnold disappears during the event. As amateur sleuths delve into the mystery the secrets and potential motives of the victim's family members and guests come to light and contribute to the twists and turns of the plot. As the missing-person case escalates into a full-blown mystery ...

Dive into the eerie world of Ralph Adams Crams Black Spirits and White, a captivating collection of six ghostly tales that span the spectrum from the demonic to the poignantly sorrowful. Experience the chilling presence of gruesome apparitions and an oppressive atmosphere, all while reveling in the haunting beauty of Europe through the eyes of an American architect. Highlights include The Dead Valley, praised by H.P. Lovecraft as memorably potent. As Cram weaves his chilling narratives, he echoes the haunting lines from Shakespeare’s Macbeth Black spirits and white - Red spirits and gray...

A new collection of critical and personal essays on the writing life, from National Book Award—winning and New York Times bestselling author Joyce Carol Oates. “Why do we write?” With this question, Joyce Carol Oates, in this new collection of seminal essays and criticism, begins an...

Dive into a captivating anthology of short mystery tales, each penned in distinctive styles by a unique lineup of eight diverse authors. This collection is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. - Summary by Carolin

David Sterling Brown offers nothing less here than a wholesale deconstruction of whiteness in Shakespeare's plays, arguing that the 'white other' was a racialized category already in formation during the Elizabethan era—and also one to which Shakespeare was himself a crucial contributor.

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Dive into Mark Twains captivating tale, The Stolen White Elephant, published in 1882. The story whisks you away to the scene of an Indian elephants mysterious disappearance mid-journey from India to Britain, a gift destined for the Queen. New Jerseys local police department is thrust into overdrive as they scramble to unravel the enigma. Brace yourself for a tragic conclusion that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Renowned critic Greil Marcus takes on the fascinating legacy of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. An enthralling parable (or a cheap metaphor) of the American Dream as a beckoning finger toward a con game, a kind of virus infecting artists of all sorts over nearly a century, Fitzgerald's story has become a key to American culture and American life itself.