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Someone recommended Crime and Punishment. Maybe it was a professor. Maybe it was that person at the coffee shop who looked very thoughtful. Maybe you just wanted to seem interesting at parties. Whatever the reason, you're now 200 pages into a Russian novel where a sweaty man has a theory about Napoleon, and you're starting to suspect you've made a terrible mistake. Welcome. You're in the right place.

This is the handwritten book that Carroll wrote for private use before being urged to develop it later into Alice in Wonderland. It was generously illustrated by Carrol and meant to entertain his family and friends. When a sick child in a hospital enjoyed it so much, the mother wrote him saying it had distracted her for a bit from her pain and led eventually to Carroll expanding the story. The Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson and the Reverend Robinson Duckworth rowed in a boat, on 4 July 1862, up the Isis with the three young daughters of Henry Liddell, (the Vice-Chancellor of Oxford ...

In the 1950s, comics meant POW! BAM! superheroes, family-friendly gags, and Sunday funnies, but in the 1960s, inspired by these strips and the satire of MAD magazine, a new generation of creators set out to subvert the medium, and with it, American culture. Their “comix” presented tales of taboo sex, casual drug use, and a transgressive view of society. Dirty Pictures is the essential exploration of a truly American art form that re-contextualized the way people thought about war, race, sex, gender, and expression.

Embark on an adventurous exploration of hidden worlds and mysterious realms, as suggested by the intriguing title. This podcast delves into tales of discovery, curiosity, and the unknown, inviting listeners to ponder the boundaries of reality and imagination. Each week, we present a different complete audiobook, offering a fresh story that spans various perspectives, time periods, and narrative styles. Whether you're seeking to learn, escape, or simply satisfy your curiosity, this rotating collection provides a wide array of literary experiences. New books are added weekly, ensuring a constant...

Fyodor Dostoyevskys brilliant short masterpiece delves into the mind of a ranting, slightly unhinged civil servant. With its striking stylistic inventiveness and sharp insights into the absurdities and frailties of human nature, this work feels remarkably contemporary. If it were published today, it would undoubtedly be hailed as an avant-garde post-modern triumph. While the text is rich with conversational philosophizing, the vividness and humor of the narrator make it a captivating and entertaining read. (Review by Hugh McGuire)

By the time Dostoevsky was 40, he had spent four years in prison and a further four years in the army as punishment for his part in a political conspiracy. His health was broken. He was gaunt, fervid, anxiety-ridden, and close to bankruptcy. It was in this state he wrote Notes from the Underground, a masterpiece of the psychology of theoutsider.

Notes from Underground is an 1864 novella by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Notes is considered by many to be the first existentialist novel. It presents itself as an excerpt from the rambling memoirs of a bitter, isolated, unnamed narrator (generally referred to by critics as the Underground Man) who is a retired civil servant living in St. Petersburg. The first part of the story is told in monologue form, or the underground man's diary, and attacks emerging Western philosophy, especially Nikolay Chernyshevsky's What Is to Be Done?. The second part of the book is called "Àpropos of the Wet Snow," and ...

Dive into Notes from Underground, Fyodor Dostoyevskys groundbreaking 1864 novella that many regard as the first existentialist novel. This compelling work unfolds through the fragmented memoirs of an unnamed and disillusioned narrator—known as the Underground Man—who reflects on his life as a retired civil servant in St. Petersburg. The first part of the narrative is a provocative monologue that critiques emerging Western philosophies, particularly Nikolay Chernyshevskys What Is to Be Done?. In the second part, titled Àpropos of the Wet Snow, we encounter poignant events that challenge ...

Join Harry Trounce, an American mining engineer of British descent, as he embarks on a harrowing journey beneath the battlefields of World War I. After enlisting in the British Army in October 1915 and receiving minimal training in England and France, he finds himself with the 181st Tunnelling Company in Silly-sur-la-Lys, Flanders, by January 1916. This gripping narrative offers an immersive, firsthand glimpse into the life of a junior officer navigating the perils of underground warfare. Experience the tension, bravery, and camaraderie in this detailed account brought to life by Paul Hampton.

Step into the enchanting world of Alices Adventures Underground, the original handwritten manuscript by Lewis Carroll, crafted for the delight of his family and friends. This charming tale emerged during a boat trip on July 4, 1862, when Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Carrolls real name) entertained the three young daughters of Henry Liddell with a whimsical story about a curious girl named Alice. Captivated by the adventure, Alice Liddell urged Dodgson to write it down, leading him to create this treasured manuscript just a day later. The story blossomed over the following months, ...

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The Underground City is a fascinating tale of discovery and survival deep beneath the earth. When mining engineer James Starr is invited back to an abandoned Scottish mine, he is stunned to learn that a hidden coal vein—and a mysterious secret—awaits him. A thrilling underground adventure from the master of imaginative storytelling, Jules Verne.

Experience the Civil War through the eyes of a private soldier, as he shares his daily routines, the challenges he faced, his anxieties, and the skirmishes and battles that defined his journey. This personal narrative offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in history.

Notes from Underground is an 1864 novella by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Notes is considered by many to be the first existentialist novel. It presents itself as an excerpt from the rambling memoirs of a bitter, isolated, unnamed narrator (generally referred to by critics as the Underground Man) who is a retired civil servant living in St. Petersburg. The first part of the story is told in monologue form, or the underground man's diary, and attacks emerging Western philosophy, especially Nikolay Chernyshevsky's What Is to Be Done?. The second part of the book is called "Àpropos of the Wet Snow," and ...

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Since well before Victor Hugo looked up at Notre Dame and thought, "Huh... what if a hunchback lived in there?" authors have been inspired by Paris. The Storytime in Paris podcast will help keep this tradition alive with short interviews and readings from your favorite contemporary authors with a French connection.Every episode will feature five questions, asked by you, our authors' biggest fans, and answered live on air. Then, our authors will treat us to a reading of an excerpt from their book. Who knows? Maybe you'll even be inspired to write your own Great French Novel. Happy listening!