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This combo product is bundled in India but the publishing origin of this title may vary.Publication date of this bundle is the creation date of this bundle; the actual publication date of child items may vary.England My England is a collection of short stories published by D. H. Lawrence. Between 1913 and 1921 various pieces were initially written many of them against the backdrop of World War I. Most of these versions were printed in periodicals or newspapers. Later Lawrence chose ten and thoroughly rewrote them for the book England My England. Thomas Seltzer in the US released this on October 24th 1922. Martin Secker released the first UK edition in 1924. An Englishwoman is left with her husbands parents while he is away at war. She receives a letter addressed to her husband from his mistress. The translator leaves out that the woman and her child are coming to England and tells him also what he told the mans wife. A young boy is adopted by a family that is without any male children. The boy now a young man visits the patriarch of the family when war breaks out. He asks the father for the daughters hand in marriage even though she is old enough to be his mother. Samson and Delilah tell the story of a woman whose husband abandoned her and her newborn child to go mining for gold.Fantasia of the Unconscious is a psychological study written by D. H. Lawrence exploring the unconscious mind and the role it plays in human behavior. The book is divided into two parts: the first part examines the concept of the unconscious mind and its relationship to the conscious mind while the second part delves into the practical applications of this knowledge in daily life. Throughout the book Lawrence draws on his own experiences and those of his patients to illustrate his points using a mixture of anecdotes personal reflection and psychoanalytic theory. He also critiques the work of Sigmund Freud arguing that Freuds theories of the unconscious are too limiting and fail to take into account the full complexity of human nature. Fantasia of the Unconscious is a challenging book that offers a unique perspective on the human psyche. It is recommended for anyone interested in psychology philosophy or the works of D. H. Lawrence.When the miners threaten to go on strike Gerald Barlow the colliery master in Touch and Go behaves in accordance with form and is disdainful and unwavering. Its not their narrative; its his. Gerald has modernized the pit and dehumidified the employees since his father before him was too lenient with the guys and he has nothing but contempt for their efforts to exert authority. They make an effort each day. They lack the intellect to run contemporary business hence they could never do it. They are not intelligent living forms. The owners might not have much but Labour does not. They are merely mechanical cubes that can do one or two moves before being finished. They are as ignorant of life as a lawnmower. The villain is unmistakably the Labour representative Job Arthur Freer who cosies up to Gerald in secret and joyfully accepts a pocketful of pricey cigars before turning on his master after receiving a pounding from him. The third and final act will inevitably have a final confrontation. When it did nothing noteworthy happened and the play abruptly ended as if there had been a curfew on the theatre and the time had run out. Oliver a friend of Geralds did give a rambling speech about Capital and Labour battling over the same stick but it was essentially meaningless. Broadly viewed as D. H. Lawrences most prominent novel Women in Love brings to the readers the era of English society before the First World War and is a splendid inspiration for the unyielding force of human craving. Women in Love is a continuation hence begins where The Rainbow ends. The plot is developed around the third era of Brangwens- Ursula Brangwen presently an instructor at Beldover which is a mining town in the Midlands and her sister Gudrun who got back from the art school in London. The focal point of the novel is fundamentally on their relationships. Ursula falls in love with Rupert Birkin a school auditor whereas Gudrun discovers love for the industrialist Gerald Crich and later with a stoneworker named Loerke. Quintessentially a writing experiment Women in Love is one of Lawrences generally exceptional creative and agitating works. These volumes of Celebrated Crimes include unique material and their inspirations are also distinct. They are a collection of historical fiction stories written by Alexandre Dumas pere when he was still a rising young dramatist and a lion in the literary community and the world of fashion rather than the older or the creator of DArtagnan or Monte Cristo. The Crimes were released in eight volumes with 18 titles in Paris in 1839–1840. They have historical and dramatic significance in addition to helping current readers understand the semi-lawlessness that prevailed in Europe during the middle ages. The annals of the Borgias and the Cenci are included in the first book. One of the most bizarre tales is that of Urbain Grandier who was the innocent target of a cunning and persistent religious plan and who Dumas dramatized in 1850. The second book details the bloody acts committed in the south of France over a lengthy period in the name of religion which also drenched the beautiful countryside around Avignon in blood. The third book tells the tale of Mary Queen of Scots another person who died violently and whose name has been the subject of an ongoing debate.First published in 1850 The Black Tulip is a historical tale and a piece of Romantic poetry by Alexandre Dumas Sr. The lynching of the Dutch Grand Pensionary Johan de Witt and his brother Cornelis in 1672 who were regarded as rebels against the stadtholder William III marks the beginning of the story. A silent 1921 Dutch-UK co-production directed by Maurits Binger and Frank Richardson appears to have been the first movie version. In a well-liked 1937 UK rendition of the book Alex Bryce starred Patrick Waddington as Cornelius Van Baerle. In August 1956 a five-part BBC miniseries starring Douglas Wilmer appeared. In September 1970 a second British miniseries aired. A bowdlerized version of the narrative was used to make a 50-minute childrens animated film in 1988 by an Australian Burbank production company. Kit Goldstein wrote a musical adaptation in 2004 and it had its debut in February 2005 at Union College. The book was first released by Baudry in three volumes in 1850 under the name La Tulipe Noire (Paris). The same authors The Count of Monte Cristo has a story that is comparable to this one.The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the third Dumas novel to include dArtagnan and his companions Athos Porthos and Aramis. The novel is set during the 1660s and worried about the early rule of Louis XIV. The principal half of the original focuses for the most part on Athos and Athos who are dealing with two separate plans. The protagonist of the novel is the musketeers. The book-length finds it much of the time broken into smaller parts. The time frame is set somewhere in the range of 1660 and 1673 against the background of the transformation of Louis XIV from child monarch to Sun King.After 35 years of loyal service dArtagnan leaves as lieutenant of the Musketeers. He takes steps to help the exiled Charles II to retake the throne of England. With their help Charles II is reestablished to the throne and dArtagnan is rewarded luxuriously. Part One of the book discusses romantic events at the court of Louis XIV. Raoul de Bragelonne tries to marry his childhood love Louise de La Vallière. Philippe turns out to be terribly desirous of Buckingham and has him banished after their wedding. Aramis learns of a secret prisoner who looks similar to Louis XIV and convinces the Jesuits to name him their new king.Twenty years after their initial conquests dArtagnan and his three musketeers are the subjects of Alexandre Dumas book Twenty Years After. The novel focuses on friendship-related topics as well as the conflicting forces of love vs hate and loyalty versus betrayal. The four friends discuss their differences in perspectives on working together as well as their individual disappointments.Despite their disputes the four swear to stay friends and frequently come to each others rescue throughout the book. Additionally they collaborate in an unsuccessful effort to stop Charles King of England from being executed. By kidnapping Mazarin the Musketeers are able to persuade him to accept the demands made by the citizens of Paris bringing about peace in the city. However the four companions are able to outsmart Mordaunt and the fiend is ultimately put to death by Athos as he attempts to drown Athos.While Porthos receives the coveted title of baron DArtagnan receives a financial allowance and the rank of captain. Raoul the son of Athos is appointed to a regiment in the army and Aramis is able to secure honors for a woman he knows.The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce is a two-volume set of the complete works of American author Ambrose Bierce including his essays stories poems and articles. Volume 02 comprises a selection of Bierces short stories. The stories in this volume are arranged chronologically starting with his early work and moving on to his later more mature stories. Bierces writing style is characterized by its wit satire and dark humor. Many of his stories explore themes such as death war and the supernatural. Some notable stories in this volume include An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge a haunting tale of a Confederate soldiers execution during the American Civil War; Chickamauga a gruesome account of a young boys encounter with the horrors of war; and A Holy Terror a chilling tale of a creature that is invisible to the human eye. Overall this volume provides a comprehensive look at Bierces development as a writer and his unique style which has made him one of the most influential and enduring figures in American literature.Ambrose Bierce wrote a satirical dictionary titled The Devils Dictionary. The lexicon was first written over a period of thirty years as a collection of articles for magazines and newspapers. It has gained a name all across the world by being frequently repeated and imitated. It was listed among the top 100 works of American literature in the 1970s.The English Language his dictionary was released on April 15th 1755. 42733 terms were defined in Johnsons Dictionary almost all seriously. The alphabetical list of definitions that we have here was put together from several notes copies and variations.The first definition attributed to Ambrose Bierce was released in 1867. His satirical dictionary The Demons Dictionary was only published once but it inspired imitators. Harry Ellington Brook wrote one of the most significant ones for The Illustrated San Francisco Wasp. In The Wasp Paul Bierces satirical definitions took the place of Wasps Improved Webster and were replaced with his own. He penned 79 articles for The Devils Dictionary making his way through the alphabet to the word lickspittle in the 14 August 1886 edition.In this book the authors major goal is to impart writing precision lessons. Precision is crucial for good writing which is really just clear thinking in writing form. It is achieved by selecting a term that fully and accurately captures the writers intention and by avoiding words that either imply or suggest something else. According to Quintilian the writer should write in a way that the reader cant help but understand. An edition of Ambrose Bierces famous manual of proper speech with annotations is presented by one of Americas leading linguists. Although The Devils Dictionary is what Ambrose Bierce is most known for the prolific writer humorist and fabulist was also an expert in the proper language. Few words have more than one literal and useful meaning despite the fact that lexicographers may think it worthwhile to collect as many metaphorical derivative linked or even unrelated meanings from all types and conditions of men in order to inflate their ludicrous and misleading dictionaries. The author of this small manual of solecisms affirms this true and useful interpretation which is not always established by derivation and infrequently by widespread usage. John Knox and the Reformation by Andrew Lang is a historical account of the life and work of John Knox a Scottish Protestant reformer who played a key role in the Scottish Reformation of the 16th century. The book details Knoxs early life as a Catholic priest and his conversion to Protestantism under the influence of the reformer George Wishart. Knox became a fiery preacher and advocate for the reformed faith and his teachings and writings helped to spread the Protestant message throughout Scotland. The book also describes Knoxs involvement in the political and social upheavals of his time including his support for the Scottish nobility in their struggle against the Catholic Queen Mary and his eventual role in the establishment of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. Through his leadership and preaching Knox inspired a generation of Scots to reject the authority of the Catholic Church and embrace the principles of the Reformation. Despite persecution and opposition from the Catholic establishment Knoxs legacy endured and his ideas helped shape the religious and political landscape of Scotland for centuries to come. Overall John Knox and the Reformation is a vivid and engaging account of one of the most important figures in Scottish history and his impact on the Protestant movement.Magic and Religion by Andrew Lang is a collection of essays that explore the relationship between magic and religion in different cultures throughout history. The book examines the ways in which magic and religion have intersected and influenced each other as well as the similarities and differences between these two forms of belief. Lang argues that both magic and religion are attempts by humans to understand and interact with the supernatural but that they differ in their approach and their goals. Magic is often associated with individualistic and practical goals such as achieving success in love or business while religion is more concerned with communal and spiritual goals such as salvation or enlightenment. The book also discusses the role of ritual in both magic and religion and how rituals can be used to create a sense of community and connection to the divine. Lang draws on examples from a wide range of cultures and historical periods including ancient Greece medieval Europe and indigenous cultures from around the world to illustrate his arguments. Overall Magic and Religion is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex and often overlapping relationship between two fundamental aspects of human belief and experience.During the Islamic Golden Age a collection of Middle Eastern folktales known as One Thousand and One Nights was compiled in Arabic. Because of the earliest English-language editions (c. 1706–1721) rendering of the title as The Arabian Nights Entertainment it is sometimes referred to in English as the Arabian Nights. Over many centuries writers translators and scholars from West Central and South Asia as well as North Africa assembled the work. Some stories have literary roots in Arabic Egyptian Sanskrit Persian and Mesopotamian literature from the ancient and medieval periods. Many of the tales were originally folktales from the Abbasid and Mamluk eras but others—particularly the frame story—were likely inspired by the Pahlavi Persian novel Hezr Afsn which itself had some Indian influences. The framing technique of the story of the ruler Shahryar being told by his wife Scheherazade is a feature of all copies of the Nights. The subsequent tales develop from the first; some are standalone while others are framed within other tales. Only a few hundred nights are included in certain editions whereas 1001 or more are present. Although the verse is occasionally employed for songs puzzles and to show strong emotion the majority of the content is written in prose.The Blue Fairy Book is a series of 25 compilations of factual and made-up stories for kids that Andrew Lang and his wife Leonora Blanche Alleyne produced between 1889 and 1913. The 12 collections of fairy tales that make up Andrew Langs Colored Fairy Books or Andrew Langs Fairy Books of Many Colors are the most well-known books in the series. Along with the 153 poems in The Blue Poetry Book the volumes contain a total of 798 stories. The majority of the labor was done by Nora even though Andrew is frequently given credit for choosing the stories in the Fairy Books. These were translated into English by her and a group of writers largely women including May Kendall and Violet Hunt who modified them to fit Victorian and Edwardian expectations of decorum. The Green Fairy Book the third book in the series is where Noras contribution is first acknowledged. She is then given the following name: Madame Lang and writes the majority of the retellings. Henry Justice Ford illustrated The Red Book of Heroes (1909) and The Book of The 12 Colored Fairy Books; credit for the first two volumes was split between G. P. Jacomb-Hood and Lancelot Speed.The Lilac Fairy Book is a collection of fairy tales compiled by Andrew Lang. The book is part of a series of fairy tale collections by Lang which includes The Blue Fairy Book The Red Fairy Book and many others. The Lilac Fairy Book contains 33 fairy tales from around the world including stories from Europe Asia and Africa. The tales are drawn from a variety of sources including folklore mythology and literature. The stories are retold in Langs signature style which combines a respect for the original sources with a modern sensibility that is accessible to contemporary readers. The tales in The Lilac Fairy Book feature a variety of themes including love adventure and magic. Many of the stories feature brave and resourceful heroes who must overcome challenges and obstacles to achieve their goals.The Red Romance Book is a collection of romantic stories compiled by Andrew Lang and published in 1905. It is one of the twelve books in the Coloured Fairy Books series. The book features twenty-six stories from around the world including Europe Asia and Africa. The stories are not limited to romantic love between men and women but also include stories of familial love and friendship. The tales are filled with adventure passion and drama with many of them featuring strong female protagonists. The book is beautifully illustrated by H.J. Ford who created black and white drawings for each story. Overall The Red Romance Book is a captivating collection of stories that will appeal to anyone who loves tales of love and adventure. With its diverse selection of stories from different cultures and time periods this book is sure to have something for everyone.The Valets Tragedy and Other Studies written by Andrew Lang is a collection of essays and literary analyses that explore a diverse range of topics from the classics of literature to the folk tales and myths of different cultures. Andrew Lang was a prolific writer and scholar who was known for his wide-ranging interests and his ability to bring a fresh perspective to even the most familiar subjects. The essays in The Valets Tragedy cover a wide range of literary works and authors including Shakespeare Robert Burns and Charles Dickens. Langs analyses are marked by his keen insight and his ability to draw connections between seemingly disparate works. Moreover The Valets Tragedy and Other Studies is a fascinating and insightful collection of essays that offers valuable insights into some of the greatest works of literature in the English language.The Violet Fairy Book is a collection of fairy tales compiled by Andrew Lang and published in 1901. It is one of the twelve books in the Coloured Fairy Books series. The book features thirty-five fairy tales from around the world including Europe Asia Africa and South America. The tales are diverse in theme and style ranging from light-hearted and humorous to dark and eerie. The tales are filled with magical creatures such as fairies genies and dragons and feature themes such as love bravery and trickery. Many of the stories have a moral lesson for the reader while others are simply meant to entertain. The book is beautifully illustrated by H.J. Ford who created black and white drawings for each story. Overall The Violet Fairy Book is a delightful collection of fairy tales that will enchant readers of all ages with its diverse and magical tales from around the world.