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    Barbara's First Term Away from Home

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    A new girl arrives at an English boarding school in mid-term, is placed in a form of older pupils, and has to find out for herself what the rules actually are. The school story of this period ran on such arrivals; what distinguishes this one is the amount of ordinary school work in it. The friendships are made and broken over small things, exactly as they are at that age. ... Read more

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  • A Cathedral Courtship, and Other Stories

    A Courtship Among English Cathedrals

    Three American women take rooms in London — Penelope the artist, Salemina the Boston philanthropist, and Francesca, not yet twenty and in love — and set down the weekly bill, the powdered footman, a ducal tea-party and a ball watched from across the street. With them come A Cathedral Courtship, in which Kitty Schuyler and Jack Copley conduct a romance through the English cathedral towns in ... Read more

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  • Cranford

    A Country Town Ruled by Its Ladies

    A small Cheshire town run almost entirely by women of small means and large dignity, where the arrival of a bank failure or a conjuror counts as an era. Gaskell wrote it in sketches for Dickens's magazine, with no plan for a novel, and the shape it took is the shape of gossip. The town is Knutsford, where she grew up. ... Read more

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  • Cranford

    A Country Town Ruled by Its Ladies

    A small Cheshire town run almost entirely by women of small means and large dignity, where the arrival of a bank failure or a conjuror counts as an era. Gaskell wrote it in sketches for Dickens's magazine, with no plan for a novel, and the shape it took is the shape of gossip. The town is Knutsford, where she grew up. ... Read more

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  • The Greatest Children's Books - E. Nesbit Collection: Fantastical Adventures, Tales of Magical Creatures & Journeys into Enchanting Worlds (Illustrated) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. The Railway Children, The Enchanted Castle, The Magic City, The Book of Dragons, The Magic World, The Bastable Trilogy, The Psammead, Pussy and Doggy Tales, Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare…

    This illustrated collection gathers Edith Nesbit's most enduring children's fantasies, works in which ordinary Edwardian children step unexpectedly into the marvellous through enchanted objects, strange creatures, and journeys beyond familiar domestic spaces. Nesbit's prose is brisk, witty, and conversational, combining fairy-tale wonder with a distinctly modern realism: her young protagonists ... Read more

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  • Edith Nesbit: Children's Books Collection (Illustrated Edition)

    Enriched edition. Fantastical Adventures, Tales of Magical Creatures & Journeys into Enchanting Worlds

    Edith Nesbit's Children's Books Collection (Illustrated Edition) is a delightful anthology that showcases the charming and timeless tales that have captivated readers of all ages for generations. Known for her unique blend of fantasy, adventure, and moral lessons, Nesbit's literary style resonates with both children and adults alike. Each story is beautifully illustrated, enhancing the magical ... Read more

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  • Sense and Sensibility

    by Jane Austen ...
    Elinor and Marianne are two daughters of Mr. Dashwood by his second wife. They have a younger sister, Margaret, and an older half-brother named John. When their father dies, the family estate passes to John and the Dashwood women are left in reduced circumstances. Fortunately, a distant relative offers to rent the women a cottage on his property. The novel follows the Dashwood sisters to their new ... Read more

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  • Mr. Punch's Country Life: Humours of Our Rustics

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    In 'Mr. Punch's Country Life: Humours of Our Rustics,' readers are invited to explore the rich tapestry of rural life through a medley of literary styles and comedic lenses. The collection artfully captures the essence of bucolic England, ranging from whimsical illustrations to sharp, satirical prose. Each piece serves as a testament to the authors' ability to blend humor with cultural critique, ... Read more

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  • Mr. Punch with the Children

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    Mr. Punch with the Children is a captivating anthology that delves into the whimsical yet poignant realm of childhood through the lens of classic illustration and narrative. This collection showcases an extensive array of literary and artistic styles, ranging from satirical caricatures to tender depictions of youthful innocence. Highlighting the societal nuances and cultural norms surrounding ... Read more

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  • Pride and Prejudice (Illustrated)

    Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 romantic novel by Jane Austen. It charts the emotional development of the protagonist Elizabeth Bennet, who learns the error of making hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between the superficial and the essential. The comedy of the writing lies in the depiction of manners, education, marriage and money during the Regency era in Britain.Mr. Bennet ... Read more

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  • Ivanhoe

    The period of "Ivanhoe" is a few months subsequent to "The Talisman." Richard I has abandoned his Crusade, and, after an incarceration in an Austrian prison returns to his English throne to find plots against him headed by his brother John, and also a general state of unrest. Normans and Saxons still quarrel, and the story as a whole gives an admirable picture of feudal times. Ivanhoe is the only ... Read more

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  • EDITH NESBIT Ultimate Collection: 20 Novels & 200+ Short Stories, Tales for Children & Poems (Illustrated)

    Classic Children's Fantasy: Time Travel & Horror

    This carefully crafted ebook: "EDITH NESBIT Ultimate Collection: 20 Novels & 200+ Short Stories, Tales for Children & Poems (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was the author of world famous books for children - the tales of fantastical adventures, journeys back in time and travel to magical worlds. Nesbit also ... Read more

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