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Niccolò Machiavelli - Prince

ll Principe (The Prince) is a political treatise by the Florentine writer Niccolò Machiavelli, originally called “De Principatibus” (About Principalities). It was written around 1513, but not published until 1532,...

Chip and 6 more 5 hours 54 minutes

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Children's Fiction

736

Mark Twain - Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper (1882) represents Mark Twain's first attempt at historical fiction. The book, set in 1547, tells the story of two young boys who are identical in appearance: Tom Canty, a pauper who lives...

John Greenman 6 hours 55 minutes

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Christianity - Other

575

John Bunyan - Pilgrim's Progress

Translated into over 100 languages, The Pilgrim's Progress is one of the most famous classics of literature. It is an allegorical novel, describing a Christian's journey through life to reach heaven. Part 1 was...

Joy Chan 12 hours 13 minutes

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Horror & Supernatural Fiction

580

Oscar Wilde - Picture of Dorian Gray

Dorian Gray, a young man of wealth and stature in late 1800's London, meets Lord Henry Wotton while posing for a portrait by his friend Basil Hallward. Once the painting is complete, Dorian realizes that it will...

John Gonzalez 6 hours 11 minutes

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Animals & Nature

551

Joel Chandler Harris - Uncle Remus

Many readers will already be familiar with Uncle Remus’ favorite animal characters – Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox among them – and some of the popular tales concerning them. (To this day, “tar baby” as an expression...

Mark F. Smith 6 hours 13 minutes

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Children's Fiction

639

L. Frank Baum - Marvelous Land of Oz

The Marvelous Land of Oz is the second of the Oz books. It follows the adventures of the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and Tip. The Emerald City has been taken over by the Army of Revolt, and our adventurous friends...

Paul Harvey 4 hours 32 minutes

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Detective Fiction

550

G. K. Chesterton - Man Who Knew Too Much

Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was an influential and prolific English writer of the early 20th century. He was a journalist, a poet and a novelist. He wrote 80 books and 200 short stories in addition to his...

Martin Clifton 5 hours 49 minutes

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Children's Fiction

587

Dinah Maria Mulock Craik - Little Lame Prince

Paralyzed in an accident while a baby, young Prince Dolor is imprisoned in a lonely tower by his usurping uncle. He is visited by his mysterious godmother who provides him with magical gifts, including a travelling...

Alys AtteWater 4 hours 30 minutes

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Children's Fiction

682

Carlo Collodi - Adventures of Pinocchio

The Adventures of Pinocchio is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi (here transl. by Carol della Chiesa). The first half was published in serial form between 1881 and 1883, and then completed as a book...

Sherry Crowther and 18 more 4 hours 35 minutes

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*Non-fiction

591

Andrew Murray - Absolute Surrender and Other Addresses

This is a series of short messages written by the South African minister, Andrew Murray. They deal with the necessity and joy of surrendering our lives completely to God. (Summary written by Joy Chan)

Joy Chan 3 hours 52 minutes

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Humorous Fiction

530

W. S. Gilbert - Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released...

1 hour 37 minutes

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Comedy

497

William Shakespeare - Twelfth Night

Hidden and mistaken identities, requited and unrequited loves, pranks and jokes abound in this romantic comedy. (Summary by Karen Savage) Cast: Orsino, Duke of Illyria — Joshua B. Christensen Sebastian —...

2 hours 24 minutes

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