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Book Reviewing Part I from beginning through "without ever being able to see it…

In The Art of Letters

Read by Amelia Chesley

Robert Lynd

From the pen of the Irish poet and essayist, Robert Lynd, comes a collection of humorous and satirical essay on the literary scene of his da…

Editor's Introduction

In A Battle of the Books

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Gail Hamilton

"When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for an author to dissolve the bands which have connected him with his publis…

An Introductory Essay on Science and Theology in Swedenborg’s Writings

In The Soul or Rational Psychology

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Emanuel Swedenborg

Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772, was born in Stockholm, Sweden and died in London, England. He was a voluminous writer of scientific treatise…

Love in Dian’s Lap - I. - Before Her Portrait in Youth

In Poems

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Francis Thompson

This is the first volume of poems published by the English poet Francis Thompson. It also includes his most famous poem, The Hound of Heaven…

The First Part. Chapter III

In The Natural History of Chocolate

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D. de Quelus, D. De Quelus and D. De Quelustranslated Byrichard Brookes

The Natural History of Chocolate being a Distinct and Particular Account of the Cocoa-tree, its Growth and Culture, and the Preparation, Exc…

To His Coy Mistress - Read by AC

In To His Coy Mistress (version 2)

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Andrew Marvell

Andrew Marvell was an English metaphysical poet, satirist and politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1659 and 1…

Chapter 9

In The Old Adam

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Arnold Bennett

Edward Henry Machin, whose rise from humble beginnings to prosperity was told in 'The Card', leads a comfortable life in the English Midland…

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