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Essay on the Art of Ingeniously Tormenting

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Essays & Short Works, Satire
Chapter: 12 | Listen: 4

An Essay on the Art of Ingeniously Tormenting was a conduct book written by Jane Collier and published in 1753. The Essay was Collier’s first work, and operates as a satirical advice book on how to nag. It was modelled after Jonathan Swift’s satirical essays, and is intended to “teach” a reader the various methods for “teasing and mortifying” one’s acquaintances. It is divided into two sections that are organised for “advice” to specific groups, and it is followed by “General Rules” for all people to follow. (Summary from Wikipedia) [chương_files]

Обрыв

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Published 1800 - 1900
Chapter: 102 | Listen: 7

Впервые опубликованный в 1869-м году в журнале «Вестник Европы», роман «Обрыв» как бы завершает «трилогию» о переходном периоде в русской жизни (две предыдущие книги – «Обыкновенная История» и «Обломов») и стал последним большим произведением Гончарова. Героем романа является «светский человек» Борис Павлович Райский. Основные события повествования разворачиваются на фоне отживания элементов патриархального быта и прихода «новых сил». Написан роман был с перерывами в течение двадцати лет и сам Гончаров называл его «дитя моего сердца». [chương_files]

Conquest of Canaan

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Published 1900 onward
Chapter: 26 | Listen: 4

Small town middle America in early 1900’s—Ne’er-do-well Joe Louden loves daughter of wealthy judge, from afar—leaves town, goes to law school–returns to scandalize all by defending impossible cases—wins over town. Story of small town mores, social inequity, changing times, honor and greed. Summary by Bob Rollins. [chương_files]

Hester: A Story of Contemporary Life, Volume 3

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Published 1800 - 1900
Chapter: 15 | Listen: 4

This volume completes the story of Hester and her struggle to find her way in the family she belongs to by birth but not by upbringing. The bank that her father once worked for is again threatened, and Hester’s response to her suitors is decided. – Summary by Anne Erickson [chương_files]

L’Assommoir (la taberna)

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Published 1800 - 1900
Chapter: 26 | Listen: 5

Gervasia es planchadora y amante del sombrerero Lantier con quien tiene dos hijos, pero Lantier es vago y vividor lo que hace que Gervasia tome la decisión de abandonarle. Gervasia conoce a su vecino Coupeau que se muestra amable con ella y con sus hijos. Cuando Coupeau le propone matrimonio Gervasia, aunque duda, finalmente acepta casarse con él. Pero las cosas poco a poco se irán deteriorando; Coupeau cae en el alcoholismo y poco a poco arrastra a Gervasia a la bebida. (Introducción por Montse González) [chương_files]

Ellen Middleton

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Published 1800 - 1900
Chapter: 27 | Listen: 1

Ellen Middleton had a happy childhood with her uncle and aunt. She grew up alongside her cousin Julia. Suddenly, something happened. Her life spiraled out of control. She married the wrong man. Her life is ruined and she is tormented by guilt over something she has done. A huge secret she holds and wishes to keep. A secret which, if revealed, would ruin her life forever. Lady Georgiana Fullerton was one of the foremost Catholic novelists in England in the 19th century. This novel was praised by Edgar Allan Poe for its sharp and poignant style and wit. – Summary by Stav Nisser. [chương_files]

Tormento

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Published 1800 - 1900
Chapter: 41 | Listen:

Amparo (Tormento) es una muchacha sencilla, noble y trabajadora. Vive con su hermana, Refugio, que no se le parece en nada. Amparo, trabaja como sirvienta en casa de Francisco de Bringas y su esposa Rosalía Pipaón. Un día aparece por la casa un familiar, Agustín Caballero, hombre venido de las Indias donde se procuró una extensa fortuna. Éste empieza a sentir vivo interés por Amparo, cosa que no sienta nada bien a Rosalía, ya que pensaba que si algún día faltara su marido, ella se casaría con el indiano; o bien si el indiano esperaba un poco hasta con su hija se podría casar. (Summary by Montse González) [chương_files]

Coffee Break Collection 029 – Dogs

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Essays & Short Works, Short Stories
Chapter: 20 | Listen: 1

This is the 29th Coffee Break Collection, in which Librivox readers select and read stories or poems, fiction or non-fiction pieces of fifteen minutes’ duration or less, suitable for short commutes and coffee breaks. The subject for this collection is “DOGS”… and the collection is full after 20 pieces have been submitted. – Summary by ~ Michele Fry [chương_files]

Transfiguration of Miss Philura

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Published 1900 onward
Chapter: 2 | Listen: 4

What would happen if someone really believed that “Ask and you shall receive”? Amusing observations on the impact on the life of mild-mannered spinster Miss Philura and her acquaintances in their small American township after she attends a rousing lecture. — anneflebari Books in the series: 1 – The Transfiguration of Miss Philura 2 – Miss Philura’s Wedding Gown 3 – The Heart of Philura 4 – Neighbors [chương_files]

Cortiço

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Published 1800 - 1900, Romance
Chapter: 23 | Listen: 2

Nesse Romance Naturalista, Aluísio Azevedo, autor de origem maranhense, expõe as nuances comportamentais da classe menos privilegiada da sociedade carioca no final do século XIX. A miséria, a falta de escrúpulos e a exploração humana são alguns dos pontos trabalhados pelo escritor nessa obra até hoje influente, lida por estudantes e cobrada em exames para ingresso nas principais Universidades brasileiras. (Summary by Adriana Sacciotto) [chương_files]