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Discover the inner workings of renowned author Henry James, as seen through the eyes of his secretary and amanuensis, Theodora Bosanquet. From 1907 until his death in 1916, Bosanquet was an integral part of Jamess life and work. Her 1924 essay,...
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Delve into the fascinating chronicles of numerous individuals who audaciously impersonated kings, queens, and rulers throughout history. This captivating compilation is summarized by Carmen H.
Seven short stories by Edith Wharton, American author of The House of Mirth. "The Hermit and the Wild Woman" (rather different than Wharton's usual fare) is about a religious hermit who retires from the world after childhood trauma, and his relationship with a former nun whose "sinful" desire to bathe has driven her out of her cloister. The remaining six stor…
Lady Susan (Dramatic Reading) Jane Austen demonstrated her mastery of the epistolary novel genre in this Dramatic Reading of Lady Susan, which she wrote in 1795 but never published.
Dive into the intriguing life of Klemens von Metternich, a master diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping the Austrian Empire. Metternich, the empires first foreign minister and later chancellor, was a cunning and determined figure who dedicated...
