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English
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Great story of human courage and dedication recounted in autobiography of a remarkable woman: the magical moment when Miss Keller first recognizes the connection between words and objects, her joy at learning how to speak, friendships with notable figures, her education at Radcliffe and an extraordinary relationship with her inspired teacher, Anne Sullivan. An unforgettable portrait of one of the 20th century's outstanding women.
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Dover Publications
Pub. Date
[2001]
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English
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Nine tales of terror from the undisputed master of the American Gothic horror story: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," a gripping tale considered the first true detective story; "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Masque of the Red Death," both teeming with eerie thoughts and fears; as well as "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Black Cat," "Ligeia," and "The Gold Bug," regarded as one of the greatest...
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Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
2002.
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English
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William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), who used the pen name O. Henry, led a life not unlike that of many characters in his short stories. Convicted of embezzlement, he gathered ideas while in prison for personalities and incidents that he later used in unusual tales brimming with ironies and dealing with small incidents that significantly affect the lives of his characters. Stories such as the choice selections in this volume have endeared him to generations...
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English
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"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens is a timeless masterpiece that transcends the holiday season, offering a profound tale of redemption and compassion. This classic novella tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man whose cold heart is transformed by the visitation of four ghosts on Christmas Eve. Set in Victorian London, the story unfolds as Scrooge confronts the ghosts of his past, present, and future, leading to an emotional journey...
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Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
British humorist P. G. Wodehouse (1881-1975) charmed generations of readers with such whimsical characters as the Honourable Bertie Wooster -- an affable but deliciously dim aristocrat -- and Jeeves, his brainy, imperturbable manservant. This entertaining collection of stories by one of the greatest comic writers of the twentieth century contains six tales featuring the unflappable valet, among them "Leave It to Jeeves," "Jeeves Takes Charge," and...
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