6/12/2023 0 Comments The major works john milton![]() William Hayley's 1796 biography called him the "greatest English author", and he remains generally regarded "as one of the preeminent writers in the English language", though critical reception has oscillated in the centuries since his death often on account of his republicanism. His desire for freedom extended into his style: he introduced new words coined from Latin and Ancient Greek to the English language, and was the first modern writer to employ unrhymed verse outside of the theatre or translations. Writing in English, Latin, Greek, and Italian, he achieved international renown within his lifetime his celebrated Areopagitica 1644, written in condemnation of pre-publication censorship, is among history's most influential and impassioned defences of freedom of speech and freedom of the press. ![]() ![]() He wrote at a time of religious flux and political upheaval, and is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost 1667, written in blank verse, and widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written. John Milton was an English poet and intellectual who served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell. ![]() The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven. ![]()
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6/12/2023 0 Comments Ashes of roses by mary jane auch![]() ![]() ![]() When the devastating Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911 rushes into Rose's life, her confusions are brought to an all-too-painful head. Still, after her exhausting days as a working girl, Rose must face the confusion of balancing her need for simple fun with her more wary feelings about joining Gussie in her fight for better working conditions. Left alone to fend for herself and her younger sister, Rose is thrust into a hard-knock life of tenements and factory work.īut even as she struggles, Rose finds small bright points in her new life-at the movies with her working friends and in the honest goals of her mentor, Gussie. Stubborn and tenacious, she refuses to give up. ![]() When Rose Nolan arrives on Ellis Island as a seventeen-year-old Irish immigrant, she is looking for a land of opportunities what she finds is far from all she'd dreamed. ![]() ![]() ![]() Perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory and Elizabeth Chadwick. ![]() The unforgettable true story of Charles II's escape, and the love and bravery of the woman who made it possible. But will Jane surrender to a passion that could change her life - and the course of history - forever? With the shadow of the gallows dogging their every step, Jane finds herself falling in love with the gallant young Charles. Putting herself in mortal danger, Jane must help the king escape to safety by disguising him as her manservant. ![]() They have been hiding the king, but Cromwell's forces are close behind them, baying for Charles' blood - and the blood of anyone who seeks to help him. Her quiet world is shattered when Royalists, fighting to restore the crown to King Charles II, arrive at their door, imploring Jane and her family for help. As a mistress not living in the palace she (and therefore we) often hear things second hand, and that is dealt with fine - Ive read enough historical/Royal. At 25 years old, her parents are keen to see her settled, but Jane dreams of a union that goes beyond the advantageous match her father desires. It's 1651 and Jane Lane leads a privileged life inside the walls of her family's home. ![]() Set against the volatile backdrop of the English Civil War, dive into this enthralling tale of danger, bravery, and a woman who would do anything for the man she loved. ![]() 6/11/2023 0 Comments White fang 1906![]() White Fang examines the violent world of wild animals and the equally violent world of humans. It is a companion novel (and a thematic mirror) to London's best-known work, The Call of the Wild, which is about a kidnapped, domesticated dog embracing his wild ancestry to survive and thrive in the wild.Much of White Fang is written from the viewpoint of the titular canine character, enabling London to explore how animals view their world and how they view humans. The story takes place in Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories, Canada, during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush and details White Fang's journey to domestication. First serialized in Outing magazine, it was published in 1906. ![]() ![]() White Fang is a novel by American author Jack London (1876-1916) - and the name of the book's eponymous character, a wild wolfdog. ![]() 6/11/2023 0 Comments Henry cloud dating book![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Henry Cloud addresses common dating issues and presents a "how to" guide for getting to know yourself and your date, so you can find (and keep) the love of your life. 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"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (1890) is a short story by the American writer and Civil War veteran Ambrose Bierce. ![]() 6/11/2023 0 Comments Zero sum game sl huang![]() ![]() But as a creator, she doesn’t want to sue her fans for sharing or remixing her work either, as long as it’s not impinging on her ability to make a profit. Philosophically, Lisa stands behind copyright and protection for creators. “It’s very exciting that authors have so many choices these days!” I’m delighted that self-publishing has allowed me that freedom,” says Lisa. “Zero Sum Game is the fourth novel I’ve written and the first I’ve deemed good enough to inflict on the world, and I always wanted to license under CC when I did. ![]() ![]() The book is available at digital retailers and free to download on under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike (CC BY-NC-SA) license. 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