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In the rugged north of England, Kate is a talented dressmaker who has always followed the path laid out for her—serving those around her, marrying a man deemed suitable, and living a life constrained over the hills she longs to cross. But when she discovers the novels that ignite her imagination and challenge her reality, she begins to question the limitations of her existence. George Moore, an Irish novelist, penned A Mummers Wife as his second novel, only for it to be rejected by the circulating libraries that promoted mainstream, moral works. This rejection sparked public curiosity, ...

In the opening scene, Esther Waters stands on the platform, watching as the train fades into the distance, shrouded in a misty evening haze. This poignant moment sets the stage for the story of a young, devout woman from a struggling working-class background. As a kitchen maid, she finds herself seduced by a fellow employee and faces the harsh reality of an unplanned pregnancy when he abandons her. Defying societal expectations, Esther decides to raise her child alone, navigating the challenges of being a fallen woman in Victorian society. Moore’s novel not only highlights Esthers resilience...

Muslin, also known as A Drama In Muslin, is a poignant and realistic novel by George Moore that delves into the lives of five Irish girls navigating the tumultuous waters of adulthood after graduating from convent school. At the heart of the story is Alice Barton, a young woman who feels stifled by the societal expectations placed upon her and yearns for self-discovery, yet finds her path obstructed by the constraints of her gender. Her younger sister, Olive, though less popular in school, thrives in the real world, highlighting the stark contrast and rivalry between the two sisters. But this ...

Written by the late, beloved Dr. George Sheehan, Running and Being tells of the author's midlife return to the world of exercise, play, and competition, in which he found "a world beyond sweat" that proved to be a source of great revelation and personal growth. But Running and Being focuses more on life than it does, specifically, on running. It provides an outline for a lifetime program of fitness and joy, showing how the body helps determine our mental and spiritual energies.

The Irish are known the world over as friendly and engaging talkers with a word here and a few words there to each and every soul they meet. Their poets dazzle with talent and verse that few other nations dare compete with. What follows demonstrates why.

Learn how to think and act like successful people. Concentrating on seventy-seven proven principles that have worked for millions of others, you will have the ability to create and achieve your goals.

An inspiring and relatable heroine, Esther is a pious young servant girl who endures the terrible fate of becoming pregnant and leaving her workplace to face a desperate future... but she is tenacious and fiery, and dedicated to keeping her son and building her life against unfathomably poor odds. Society’s ills are laid bare, especially the addictive buzz, desperate drive and inevitable destruction of gambling on horses.

Individualism: A Reader provides a wealth of illuminating essays from the 17th to the early 20th centuries. In 26 selections from 25 writers, individualism is explained and defended, often from unusual perspectives. The depth and complexity of ideas about individualism are reflected in the six sections in this collection. The first examines individuality generally, with the following five detailing social, moral, political, religious, and economic individualism.

While the Bible is enough to take us to heaven, knowing history helps us live more wisely on our way. George Orwell observed in 1984 that those who pay attention to history have the potential to influence the future. Stuck in the Present offers a grounding in historical consciousness that allows us to better navigate the daily bombardment of information. Amnesia about the past makes us vulnerable to the shackles of modern-day hucksters who try to convince us that the present is all that matters.

Restless Spirits: An Hourlings Anthology Maybe there will be blood, or children's games, or a perfect house, a curse, a fortune teller, or a knife... But no rest.

They stick out. They change the conversation. They challenge the traditional narrative. They are outcasts - isolated, different, misunderstood. Being normal is nice. But being an outcast is a real part of the human experience. Have you have ever had the feeling of being alone in some way, of being on the outside looking in? If so, then the characters in these short stories will move you - sometimes by their depravity, sometimes by their sorrow...and sometimes by their joy.

This delightful collection of Christmas stories includes the full-cast dramatization of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS DAY, and the holiday favorites THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL, ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER.

The great 19th-century novel by the first important Irish novelist. The story of a girl whose father died young so the family was impoverished, she never learned to read, and was thrust into the servant class and occasionally into the workhouse. Becoming pregnant, she lost her position and struggled to bring up her son. A must-listen.

Kate is a dress maker in the north of England who always did what was decided for her: serving those who come her way, marrying a man who is considered suitable, and living all her life "over the hills" she wants so desperately to cross. Until she decides her life are not enough for her. The novels she reads give her new ideas that change the course of her life forever. George Moore was an Irish realistic novelist. A Mummer's Wife was his second novel. At the time, the circulating libraries were those who published the mainstream novels. They were charged with publishing moral works. They ...

From Lock Up to Legacy takes a journey down the road of redemption, perseverance, dedication and evolution through story telling. Hosted by George Moore Jr., founder Legacy Reentry Foundation NFP. From Lock up to Legacy isn't here to preach or force any ideas, it is to simply express Gospel truths through life experience and inspiration. Describing the road down incarceration, rehabilitation, mental health, and spiritual guidance.

Questions or comments? email themanitobamoneyshotpodcast@gmail.com Recorded on Treaty One Territory., traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. NEW SHOW EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY! Sunday Swallow exclusive on PATREON! www.patreon.com/ronaldgeorgemoore FIND ALL INTERVIEWS in the Playlists! HOTEL MANITOBA in the Playlists! The best comedians, musicians, actors, improvisors, and artists try to win cash by answering 100 questions in 5 minutes after getting the deep dive treatment on their careers. Plus, ...

חייו הפנימיים של בית מלון דבלינאי במאה התשע עשרה הם התפאורה לכתב זה, הפורט על הנימים הספרותיים והאנושיים שלנו היום, באותה מידה שבה עשה זאת בעת פרסומו ב-1918. בסגנון...

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