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Romanticism was a new movement in philosophy and the arts that began in the late 18th century when major political events shook the world, such as the French Revolution and American independence. It marked a distinct contrast to the prevailing Enlightenment ideals and in poetry represented a more personal intuitive, emotional and meditative expression with a back-to-nature imperative. It subsequently altered the way in which we perceive poetry and beyond as well as defining our own modern sensibilities to the arts.

Recorded shortly before his death in 1958, Academy Award winning actor Robert Donat reads more of his favourite poetry, including works by A. E. Housman, John Keats, William Shakespeare, and Rupert Brooke.

A gripping collection of outstanding American classic short stories by some of America's greatest writers: 'A Ghost Story' by Mark Twain; 'Pomegranate Seed' by Edith Wharton; 'Pigeons from Hell' by Robert E. Howard; 'Pickman's Model' by H. P. Lovecraft; 'The Adventure of the German Student' by Nathaniel Hawthorne; 'Absolute Zero' by Morgan Robertson; and many more.

This is the seventh book in the saga of the exploits of United States Marshal Morgan Porter. He and his deputies changed the culture of lawlessness in the Old West. Ride with Texan Morgan Porter as he fights to tame the Old West. A lawless land. Outlaws, thieves, robbers, murderers run rampant. This is a frontier land in which a man must make a stand.

A lawless land. Outlaws, thieves, robbers, murderers run rampant. This is a frontier land in which a man must make a stand. He must live by the rule of decency. He must protect the innocent, uphold the law, and serve the public. Sometimes, the politicians make the laws fail, and he must make his own decisions about right and wrong. He must protect the innocent, stand up to the corrupt. This is Marshal Morgan Porter.

"The Beloved Vagabond" is a 1906 novel written by William John Locke. It is the most famous work of Locke. In nineteenth century France an architect decides to disguise himself as a tramp. Excerpt from the book: "It is the story of Paragot, the belovéd vagabond - please pronounce his name French-fashion - and if I obtrude myself on your notice it is because I was so much involved in the medley of farce and tragedy which made up some years of his life, that I don't know how to tell the story otherwise.

Agricola, also known as The Life and Character of Julius Agricola, serves as the main historical source for information about this notable Roman general. His son-in-law, the historian Tacitus, authored the text. He writes not just about his father-in-law’s military career and conquest of Britain, but also about cultural and geographic forces at work during this time. The portion of the original text that survives today remains an important reference for historians and history buffs alike.

The ships of Europe explore the globe. The Age of Mercantilism sets the stage for centuries to come. The Reformation is underway, and scientific thinking begins to challenge the Church even as nation falls upon nation. In the Americas and Asia, ancient empires clash. Cultures resonate and express themselves with the fruit of the Ottoman, Safavid, Moghul and Chinese expansion. In England, the Elizabethan age of Shakespeare, Marlowe, Donne, Jonson and Spenser dawns.

"The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne" is a 1905 novel by William John Locke about a middle aged schoolmaster, who unexpectedly inherits money and a title. Walking through a park he finds a young girl weeping - a harem girl who has been brought to London for an arranged marriage, and has run away. Not knowing what else to do, Sir Marcus brings her to his home.

Eduardo has lost both of his parents. In the summer of 2002, he's packed up and sent to Maine to live with his grandmother, in a small town called Nocturne. It's a far-cry from his life in New York.

La historia sigue a Aubrey, un joven inglés que viaja a Europa del Este y se encuentra con Lord Ruthven, un misterioso noble que esconde un oscuro secreto. A medida que se desarrolla su amistad, Aubrey se ve arrastrado a un mundo de horror y desesperación al descubrir la verdadera naturaleza de Ruthven.

Digital Marketing: An Authoritative Guide to Digital Marketing is full of insights and strategy for business owners, marketing professionals, and students who want to equip themselves with the new trending digital marketing tools. This audiobook has all online and offline digital marketing techniques. The listener will get to know about social media marketing, search engine marketing, search optimization, content driven marketing, and e-commerce marketing. An effective digital marketing campaign has three major aspects: awareness, evaluation, and conversion.

A Flamingo Under the Carousel will make you laugh, cry, and feel a thousand emotions in between. The thirty short stories offer a unique view of the world through the use of various genres These previously published short pieces are presented together for the first time. Ranging from the literary to the apocalyptical, it is a journey through the themes of crime, 1960's culture, rock music, and love. From flights of fancy in a mystical underground world discovered by young children to a generational suite of immigrant stories, humorous travel adventures to sports tales, and finally on to ...

Welcome to the Storyweavers' den. We're your hosts Dean Bradley and John William Worth. If you've ever been curious about what goes on under the hood in your favorite piece of media, and how it came to be, this podcast is for you.Get cozy and venture with us as we discuss any and all things story. From concept to publication; from books and movies, to comics and music; everything and anything is on the table. Join us as we discuss amongst ourselves, as well as with other storytellers among various artistic fields, what makes a good story.

Listen to interviews, commentaries, news summaries and analysis on social, political and religious developments that relate or are of interest to the Church in Asia. Enrich yourself with Sunday homilies and daily Gospel reflections. To donate go to www.ucanews.com/donate

Westminster Abbey has seen much during its long, rich history: the coronations of Kings and Queens, the burials of Prime Ministers. However, it is also a church that remembers the men and women of the arts. Dedicated writers and poets who spoke so eloquently that the nation wished to remember them with plaques upon its walls so that all who travelled here could remember, too. Their works are worth remembering, and here, in these volumes, their wise words speak, too, and for us all. In volume 3 we collect together Edward Lear to William Wordsworth.

The story begins in the modern-day London party scene. Two men quickly strike up a friendship and later decide to travel across Europe together, encountering some beautiful women and wild adventures along the way. But could either one of the friends have ever predicted how this story would end?

A comedy podcast where we pretend to know things and sometimes we learn things.

The Ward 9 Podcast is your information resource hub! We discuss the latest news and events that affect you, the taxpayer. We will share interviews with Community Stakeholders, Businesses, City Officials, Volunteers, Artists and Not-For-Profit organizations that call Ward 9 home. Our goal is to encourage the listeners to get involved at a local level and help make us make Ward 9 the most desirable place to live, work, and invest.

This is the eighth book in the saga of the exploits of United States Marshal Morgan Porter. He and his deputies changed the culture of lawlessness in the Old West. Ride with Texan Morgan Porter as he fights to tame the Old West. This audiobook is why you should never try to take a gun from a Texan! A lawless land. Outlaws, thieves, robbers, murderers run rampant. This is a frontier land in which a man must make a stand.