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  • The master of destiny

    by F. C. Tilney ...
    Race after race of man has appeared on this earth, lasted but a short span of time, and then met disaster and extinction. Our modern race is of this series. We have reason to believe that it differs in quality from its forerunners chiefly in its cerebral endowment. That its progress from animalhood to civilization is due to this endowment, is not questioned, for its victory over environment, its ... Read more

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  • The Original Fables of La Fontaine

    Enriched edition. Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney

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    In "The Original Fables of La Fontaine," Jean de La Fontaine masterfully weaves together a collection of fables that blend moral lessons with a touch of wit and irony. Written in the 17th century, La Fontaine's work is characterized by its lyrical prose and vibrant storytelling, reflecting a deep engagement with classical influences, particularly Aesop's fables. Each fable serves not only as a ... Read more

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  • The Original Fables of La Fontaine

    Rendered into English Prose by Fredk. Colin Tilney

    Translated by F. C. Tilney ...
    In "The Original Fables of La Fontaine," Jean de La Fontaine masterfully weaves together a tapestry of moralistic tales that draw upon ancient sources and folklore to illuminate the complexities of human nature and society. Written in the 17th century during the French Classicism period, these fables are characterized by their elegant prose, clever use of animal protagonists, and witty, ... Read more

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  • The Warden

    Series series Macmillan Collector's Library
    The Warden introduces us to the lives of some of the most beloved characters in all literature.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has an introduction by Margaret Drabble and illustrations by F. C. Tilney ... Read more

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  • The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope: Anthony Trollope's Satirical Glimpse into Victorian Society

    The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope: Explore the complexities of Victorian society with "The Way We Live Now" by Anthony Trollope. This satirical novel dissects the manners, morals, and financial machinations of 19th-century London. Trollope's astute observations and engaging narrative provide a panoramic view of a society grappling with issues that remain relevant to this day.Why This Book? ... Read more

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    Whether or no, she, whom you are to forgive, if you can, did or did not belong to the Upper Ten Thousand of this our English world, I am not prepared to say with any strength of affirmation. By blood she was connected with big people,-distantly connected with some very big people indeed, people who belonged to the Upper Ten Hundred if there be any such division; but of these very big relations she ... Read more

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  • A Modest Proposal

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    The Black Tulip was written in the year 1850 by Alexandre Dumas. This book is one of the most popular novels of Alexandre Dumas, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally. ... Read more

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    Set between western Ireland and Dorsetshire, An Eye for an Eye was originally completed by Anthony Trollope in 1870, but held back from publication until 1879 following serialisation in the Whitehall Review. The story centres around the seduction of the beautiful young Kate O'Hara by heir to the Earl of Scroope, Fred Neville, who is stationed at a barracks in Ireland close to where Kate lives in ... Read more

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