Roxana-  The Fortunate Mistress

Roxana- The Fortunate Mistress

In Roxana The Fortunate Mistress, the captivating tale unfolds as the unnamed protagonist, a fallen woman, navigates the tumultuous waters of life and fortune. Following her abandonment by a foolish husband, Roxana adopts various aliases, including her titular name, as she descends into the world of prostitution. This poignant narrative, the second of Daniel Defoes explorations of such a character (the first being in Moll Flanders), delves into her fluctuating journey through the social spectrum, revealing the complexities of survival, identity, and resilience in a harsh world. (Summary by Wikipedia)

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In the Garden of Delight-Lily Hammond

In the Garden of Delight-Lily Hammond

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18 Aug 6h 5min

Exiles-James Joyce

Exiles-James Joyce

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17 Aug 2h 47min

Dubliners (Version 2)-James Joyce

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"Dubliners" by James Joyce is a collection of short stories that captures the everyday lives of Dublin's inhabitants in the early 20th century. Through vivid portrayals of their struggles, aspirations...

16 Aug 6h 39min

Anglo-American Alliance A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future-Gregory Casparian

Anglo-American Alliance A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future-Gregory Casparian

"Anglo-American Alliance: A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future" by Gregory Casparian offers a unique blend of humor and insight as it explores the complexities of the Anglo-American relati...

15 Aug 3h 18min

Shadow-Line-Joseph Conrad

Shadow-Line-Joseph Conrad

"Shadow-Line" by Joseph Conrad delves into the profound journey of a young man's confrontation with the complexities of life, morality, and the transition from youth to maturity. This introspective ta...

13 Aug 3h 52min

Immortal Moment-May Sinclair

Immortal Moment-May Sinclair

"Immortal Moment" by May Sinclair invites listeners into a profound exploration of existence and the fleeting nature of time. This thought-provoking work delves into the essence of human experience, c...

12 Aug 6h 25min

Cupid's Whirligig-Edward Sharpham

Cupid's Whirligig-Edward Sharpham

Cupid's Whirligig by Edward Sharpham is a captivating exploration of love and desire, set against the backdrop of the complexities of human relationships. This timeless tale delves into the themes of ...

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