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In this captivating tale by George Gibbs, follow the poignant romance between Tom Gallatin, a lawyer grappling with alcoholism, and Jane Loring, a spirited debutante. Their journey begins in the heart of the Canadian wilderness, where Tom seeks solace during a hunting trip, only to find himself lost and facing his demons. Fate intertwines their paths as he encounters Jane, who is also adrift in the woods. An undeniable attraction simmers between them, but a moment of weakness leads Tom to cross a line, awakening a profound sense of responsibility and desire for change. After months apart, ...

In this captivating exploration of the colonization of the New World, George Gibbs presents an often overlooked chapter in history the fierce struggle between Spanish and French colonists for control of the vibrant land of Florida. With a vivid imagination, Gibbs paints a dramatic canvas filled with the intense emotions, desires, and passions of men and women as they navigate love and hate against a backdrop of historical conflict. From the heart of the narrative It is enough that I loved--and now love--Diane better than woman was ever loved, and that I hated Diego with a hate which has ...

First performed in 1698 at the renowned Drury Lane Theatre, this lively play captivates with its intricate plot, diverse incidents, and sharp humor. The enthusiastic reception it garnered inspired George Farquhar to fully commit to a career in playwriting. Join us for a delightful exploration of romance and folly, as characters navigate love and ambition in a bustling London setting. - Summary by Alex.

Saint Joan is a compelling play by George Bernard Shaw that dives into the life of Joan of Arc, a 15th-century French military icon. Premiering in 1923, just three years after her canonization by the Roman Catholic Church, the play captures Shaws perspective that the individuals involved in Joans trial acted based on their convictions. In his preface, Shaw eloquently states, “There are no villains in the piece. Crime, like disease, is not interesting it is something to be done away with by general consent, and that is all [there is] about it. It is what men do at their best, with good ...

Scornful of men and the love they profess for her, Gwendolen Harleth is a beautiful but spoiled young woman, frustrated by her limited options in Victorian England. Daniel Deronda is an intelligent, handsome young man who has been raised by his guardian, Sir Hugo Mallinger, but knows nothing of his true origins. Deronda’s search leads him into the world of 19th-century Zionism, a discovery that will alter the course of his life.

Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian speculative fiction novel by the English writer George Orwell. It was published on 8 June 1949 by Secker & Warburg as Orwell's ninth and final completed book. Thematically, it centres on totalitarianism, mass surveillance and repressive regimentation of people and behaviours.

Eight of George Bernard Shaw's most memorable plays in one splendid collection: Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Arms and the Man, Candida, The Devil’s Disciple, Major Barbara, The Doctor’s Dilemma, Misalliance, and Pygmalion.

In Thyrza, we follow the life of a working-class woman who finds herself the object of affection for three very different men. Though she is engaged to a kind-hearted man from her own social class, her heart begins to lean towards a wealthy Oxford student who is grappling with his own uncertain future. As their love story unfolds, the journey to happiness becomes anything but straightforward. - Summary by Stav Nisser.

Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life is a novel by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Anne Evans, later Marian Evans. It is her seventh novel, begun in 1869 and then put aside during the final illness of Thornton Lewes, the son of her companion George Henry Lewes. During the following year Eliot resumed work, fusing together several stories into a coherent whole, and during 1871–72 the novel appeared in serial form. The first one-volume edition was published in 1874, and attracted large sales. Subtitled "A Study of Provincial Life," the novel is set in the fictitious Midlands town of ...

In the aftermath of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, as peace reigns, Louis XIV decides to host a grand festival in his cherished gardens at Versailles, with Molières lively comedy, George Dandin, as the highlight. The story unfolds as a wife returns home late to find the door locked and threatens to end her life if her husband doesn’t let her in. In a clever twist, she feigns a suicide attempt, causing her husband to rush out in a panic, only for her to sneak inside and lock him out. With the added chaos of her clueless parents—aptly named Sotenville, meaning Idiot in Town—this tale ...

The Egoist is a tragi-comical novel by George Meredith published in 1879. The novel recounts the story of self-absorbed Sir Willoughby Patterne and his attempts at marriage; jilted by his first bride-to-be, he vacillates between the sentimental Laetitia Dale and the strong-willed Clara Middleton. More importantly, the novel follows Clara's attempts to escape from her engagement to Sir Willoughby, who desires women to serve as a mirror for him and consequently cannot understand why she would not want to marry him. Thus, The Egoist dramatizes the difficulty contingent upon being a woman in ...

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The 1660s were a time of turmoil in England: Cromwell had been defeated and Charles II, who was sympathetic to the Catholics, was restored to the throne; the Dutch declared war on England; the Plague raged; and the Great Fire of London destroyed half the city! Our hero, Cyril, at the death of his father Sir Aubrey Shenstone, inherits nothing except his father's title, and works as a bookkeeper for various London tradesmen.

Let George Do It was a detective drama radio series that aired from 1946 to 1954. The show starred Bob Bailey as George Valentine, a private detective who solved cases in his own unique way. Each episode began with a telephone call to Valentine's office, in which a client would ask him to investigate a case. With the help of his secretary, Brooksie, played by Frances Robinson, Valentine would dive headfirst into the case, often finding himself in dangerous situations.One of the unique features of Let George Do It was its humor and wit. The show often poked fun at the detective genre and the ...

In If I Had a Father, Arthur Gervaise, a talented sculptor from London, grapples with the realization of his deep love for a woman, only to discover it too late. Unbeknownst to him, his estranged father is secretly striving to support him from the shadows. Meanwhile, an elderly man desperately searches for his missing daughter, convinced that Arthur holds the key to her disappearance. The unwavering devotion of these two fathers to their adult children forces everyone around them to confront and redefine their own perceptions of fatherhood. - Summary by Devorah Allen

The story takes place in an imagined future. The current year is uncertain, but believed to be 1984. Much of the world is in perpetual war. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, has become a province of the totalitarian superstate Oceania, which is led by Big Brother, a dictatorial leader supported by an intense cult of personality manufactured by the Party's Thought Police. The Party engages in omnipresent government surveillance and, through the Ministry of Truth, historical negationism and constant propaganda to persecute individuality and independent thinking.

An Appendix to George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four.

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http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freeA satirical play poking fun at the overblown tragedies produced in the time of the Restoration, first staged in 1671. It uses the device of having three men working to develop a new play and having the actors trying out various scenes.