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The Art of Fiction - Henry James - Book 4 Title: The Art of Fiction Overview: Beyond his fiction, James was one of the more important literary critics in the history of the novel. In his classic essay The Art of Fiction (1884), he argued against rigid prescriptions on the novelist's choice of subject and method of treatment. He maintained that the widest possible freedom in content and approach would help ensure narrative fiction's continued vitality. James wrote many critical articles on other novelists; typical is his book-length study of Nathaniel Hawthorne, which has been the subject of critical debate. Richard Brodhead has suggested that the study was emblematic of James's struggle with Hawthorne's influence, and constituted an effort to place the elder writer "at a disadvantage." Gordon Fraser, meanwhile, has suggested that the study was part of a more commercial effort by James to introduce himself to British readers as Hawthorne's natural successor. Published: 1884 Series: The Art of ... Author: Henry James, Walter Besan Genre: Essays & Short Works, Literary Criticism Episode: The Art of Fiction - Henry James - Book 4 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 2:24:28 Book: 4 Length Book: 2:24:28 Episodes: 1 - 3 of 3 Narrator: Julie VW Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: literature, fiction, freedom, novel, critic Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #HenryJames #literature #fiction #freedom #novel Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream.

The Art of Being Right - Arthur Schopenhauer - Book 3 Title: The Art of Being Right Overview: The Art of Being Right: 38 Ways to Win an Argument (also The Art of Controversy, or Eristic Dialectic: The Art of Winning an Argument; German: Eristische Dialektik: Die Kunst, Recht zu behalten; 1831) is an acidulous, sarcastic treatise written by the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer. In it, Schopenhauer examines a total of thirty-eight methods of defeating one's opponent in a debate. He introduces his essay with the idea that philosophers have concentrated in ample measure on the rules of logic, but have not (especially since the time of Immanuel Kant) engaged with the darker art of the dialectic, of controversy. Whereas the purpose of logic is classically said to be a method of arriving at the truth, dialectic, says Schopenhauer, "...on the other hand, would treat of the intercourse between two rational beings who, because they are rational, ought to think in common, but who, as soon as they cease to agree like two clocks keeping exactly the same time, create a disputation, or intellectual contest." Published: 1831 Series: The Art of ... Author: Arthur Schopenhauer Translator: Thomas Bailey Saunders Genre: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Self-Help Episode: The Art of Being Right - Arthur Schopenhauer - Book 3 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 3:13:33 Book: 3 Length Book: 3:13:33 Episodes: 1 - 10 of 10 Narrator: Carl Manchester Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: kissing, kiss, love, science, historical, biblical, tradition, ages, ancient, religious, reconciliation, holy, family, friends, affection, adoration, salutation, friendship, lovers, romance, sex Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #ArthurSchopenhauer #win #argue #right #argument #logic Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream.

The Art of Kissing - Will Rossiter - Book 2 Title: The Art of Kissing Overview: The Art of Kissing explains both the history and the mechanics of the world's most widely practiced pastime. Published: 1902 Series: The Art of ... Author: Will Rossiter Genre: Family & Relationships Episode: The Art of Kissing - Will Rossiter - Book 2 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part:  2:20:42 Book: 2 Length Book:  2:20:42 Episodes: 1 - 9 of 9 Narrator: Collaborative Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: kissing, kiss, love, science, historical, biblical, tradition, ages, ancient, religious, reconciliation, holy, family, friends, affection, adoration, salutation, friendship, lovers, romance, sex Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #WillRossiter #love #romance #kissing #sex Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream.

The Art of War - Sun Tzu - Book 1 Title: The Art of War Overview: The Art of War (Chinese: 孫子兵法) is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the Late Spring and Autumn Period (roughly 5th century BC). The work, which is attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu ("Master Sun", also spelled Sunni), is composed of 13 chapters. Each one is devoted to a different set of skills (or "art") related to warfare and how it applies to military strategy and tactics. For almost 1,500 years it was the lead text in an anthology that was formalized as the Seven Military Classics by Emperor Shenzong of Song in 1080. The Art of War remains the most influential strategy text in East Asian warfare and has influenced both Far Eastern and Western military thinking, business tactics, legal strategy, lifestyles, and beyond. The book contains a detailed explanation and analysis of the 5th-century BC Chinese military, from weapons and strategy to rank and discipline. Sun also stressed the importance of intelligence operatives and espionage to the war effort. Considered one of history's finest military tacticians and analysts, his teachings and strategies formed the basis of advanced military training for millennia to come. The book was translated into French and published in 1772 (re-published in 1782) by the French Jesuit Jean Joseph Marie Amiot. A partial translation into English was attempted by British officer Everard Ferguson Calthrop in 1905 under the title The Book of War. The first annotated English translation was completed and published by Lionel Giles in 1910. Military and political leaders such as the Chinese communist revolutionary Mao Zedong, Japanese daimyō Takeda Shingen, Vietnamese general Võ Nguyên Giáp, and American military general Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. are all cited as having drawn inspiration from the book. Published: 5th Century BC Series: The Art of ... Author: Sun Tzu Translator: Lionel Giles Genre: Military Art, War & Military Episode: The Art of War - Sun Tzu - Book 1 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 1:08:53 Book: 1 Length Book: 1:08:53 Episodes: 1 - 13 of 13 Narrator: Bob Neufeld Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: war, ww1, ww2, conflict, destruction, terrorism, biological, chemical, nuclear, atomic, violence, military, dispute, soldiers, battle, strategy, naval, aerial, bomb, radiological, siege, combat, today, daily, news, highlights, history, trivia, education, reference Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #SunTzu #strategy #military #war Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream.

Little Wizard Stories of Oz - L. Frank Baum - Book 17 Title: Little Wizard Stories of Oz Overview: Little Wizard Stories of Oz is a set of six short stories written for young children by L. Frank Baum, the creator of the Oz books. The six tales were published in separate small booklets, "Oz books in miniature," in 1913, and then in a collected edition in 1914 with illustrations by John R. Neill. Each booklet is 29 pages long and printed in blue ink rather than black. The stories were part of a project, by Baum and his publisher Reilly & Britton, to revitalize and continue the series of Oz books that Baum had written up to that date. The story collection effectively constitutes a fifteenth Oz book by Baum. Baum had attempted to end the Oz series with the sixth book, The Emerald City of Oz (1910). In the final chapter of that book, he sealed off the Land of Oz from the outside world. He began a new series of books with The Sea Fairies (1911) and Sky Island (1912). Also, he reacted to his 1911 bankruptcy by increasing his literary output. He produced five books that year, his greatest output since 1907. Baum tried to launch two other juvenile novel series in 1911, with The Daring Twins, released under his own name, and The Flying Girl, under his "Edith Van Dyne" pseudonym. None of the new series was as successful as the previous Baum and Van Dyne series; the Oz books and Aunt Jane's Nieces. Both the Flying Girl and Daring Twins series ended with their second volumes, The Flying Girl and Her Chum and Phoebe Daring, both published in 1912. Disappointing sales through 1911 and 1912 convinced Baum and Reilly & Britton that a return to Oz was needed. Baum wrote The Patchwork Girl of Oz for a 1913 release, and in the same year, his publisher issued the six Little Wizard stories in individual booklets at a cost of $0.15 each. The goal was to reach the youngest beginning readers and create in them an interest in the larger Oz canon, as part of a "promotion of L. Frank Baum and all of his books." Published: 1914 Series: Nonestica Continent of Imagination, Land of Oz, The Oz Books Series, Short Story Collections #6 Author: L. Frank Baum Genre: Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Children's Novel, Action & Adventure, Children's Literature Episode: Little Wizard Stories of Oz - L. Frank Baum - Book 17 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 1:17:25 Book: 17 Length Book: 1:17:25 Episodes: 1 - 6 of 6 Narrator: Phil Chenevert Language: English Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: adventures, travelers, fairy tale, magic, magical kingdom, wizard, witches, royalty, whimsical, fantasy, mythology, legends Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #LFrankBaum #wizard #wizardofoz #oz #dream #happy #cute #traveling #adventure Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream.

Queen Zixi of Ix - L. Frank Baum - Book 16 Title: Queen Zixi of Ix Overview: Queen Zixi of Ix, or The Story of the Magic Cloak, is a children's book written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by Frederick Richardson. It was originally serialized in the early 20th-century American children's magazine St. Nicholas from November 1904 to October 1905 and was published in book form later in 1905 by The Century Company. The events of the book alternate between Noland and Ix, two neighboring regions to the Land of Oz, and Baum himself commented this was the best book he had written. In a letter to his eldest son, Frank Joslyn Baum, he said it was "nearer to the "old-fashioned" fairy tale than anything I have yet accomplished," and in many respects, it adheres more closely to the fairy tale structure than the Oz books. The book was made into the 1914 film The Magic Cloak of Oz. Although no part of the book's story takes place in the Land of Oz, by the time the movie was made, it had become clear that the Oz franchise was Baum's most popular creation. The copyright to Queen Zixi of Ix was acquired by Dover Publications in 1971, and the book was re-released with its original illustrations and a new introduction by Martin Gardner (ISBN 0-486-22691-3). Like all books published in the U.S. before 1923, it is now in the public domain. Published: 1905 Series: Nonestica Continent of Imagination, Other Lands around Oz, Other Oz Books Series, Novels Series, #8 Author: L. Frank Baum Genre: Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Children's Novel, Action & Adventure, Children's Literature Episode: Queen Zixi of Ix - L. Frank Baum - Book 16 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 4:24:34 Book: 16 Length Book: 4:24:34 Episodes: 1 - 25 of 25 Narrator: Phil Chenevert Language: English Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: adventures, travelers, fairy tale, magic, magical kingdom, wizard, witches, royalty, whimsical, fantasy, mythology, legends Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #LFrankBaum #wizard #wizardofoz #oz #dream #happy #cute #traveling #adventure Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream.

The Magical Monarch of Mo - L. Frank Baum - Book 15 Title: The Magical Monarch of Mo Overview: The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People (copyright registered June 17, 1896) is the first full-length children's fantasy novel by L. Frank Baum. Originally published in 1899 as A New Wonderland, Being the First Account Ever Printed of the Beautiful Valley, and the Wonderful Adventures of Its Inhabitants, the book was reissued in 1903 with a new title in order to capitalize upon the alliterative title of Baum's successful The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The book is only slightly altered—Mo is called Phunniland or Phunnyland, but aside from the last paragraph of the first chapter, they are essentially the same book. It is illustrated by Frank Ver Beck. Mo is much more of a nonsense book than Oz, bringing to mind Lewis Carroll's 1865 book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, which is probably what the original title referred to. Each chapter is a different story, unlike Baum's other books, which are full-length stories. They do, however, have a general throughline, and can be seen as an episodic novel. Published: 1899 Series: Nonestica Continent of Imagination, Other Lands around Oz, Other Oz Books Series, Novels Series, #1 Author: L. Frank Baum Genre: Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Children's Novel, Action & Adventure, Children's Literature Episode: The Magical Monarch of Mo - L. Frank Baum - Book 15 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 3:37:25 Book: 15 Length Book: 3:37:25 Episodes: 1 - 14 of 14 Narrator: Phil Chenevert Language: English Rated: Guidance Suggested Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: adventures, travelers, fairy tale, magic, magical kingdom, wizard, witches, royalty, whimsical, fantasy, mythology, legends Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #LFrankBaum #wizard #wizardofoz #oz #dream #happy #cute #traveling #adventure Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream.

Glinda of Oz - L. Frank Baum - Book 14 Title: Glinda of Oz Overview: Glinda of Oz is the fourteenth Land of Oz book written by children's author L. Frank Baum, published on July 10, 1920. It is the last book of the original Oz series, which was later continued by other authors. Like most of the Oz books, the plot features a journey through some of the remoter regions of Oz; though in this case the pattern is doubled: Dorothy and Ozma travel to stop a war between the Flatheads and Skeezers; then Glinda and a cohort of Dorothy's friends set out to rescue them. The book was dedicated to Baum's second son, Robert Stanton Baum. The Oz books form a book series that begins with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) and relates the fictional history of the Land of Oz. Oz was created by author L. Frank Baum, who went on to write fourteen full-length Oz books. Even while he was alive, Baum was styled as "the Royal Historian of Oz" in order to emphasize the concept that Oz is an actual place. In his Oz books, Baum created the illusion that characters such as Dorothy and Princess Ozma relayed their adventures in Oz to Baum themselves, by means of a wireless telegraph. Published: 1920 Series: Nonestica Continent of Imagination, Land of Oz, The Oz Books Series, Novels Series, Oz #14 Author: L. Frank Baum Genre: Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Children's Novel, Action & Adventure, Children's Literature Episode: Glinda of Oz - L. Frank Baum - Book 14 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 4:43:55 Book: 14 Length Book: 4:43:55 Episodes: 1 - 24 of 24 Predecessor: The Magic of Oz Successor: The Royal Book of Oz Narrator: Phil Chenevert Language: English Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: adventures, travelers, fairy tale, magic, magical kingdom, wizard, witches, royalty, whimsical, fantasy, mythology, legends Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #LFrankBaum #wizard #wizardofoz #oz #dream #happy #cute #traveling #adventure Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream.

The Magic of Oz - L. Frank Baum - Book 13 Title: The Magic of Oz Overview: The Magic of Oz is the thirteenth Land of Oz book written by L. Frank Baum. Published on June 7, 1919, one month after the author's death, The Magic of Oz relates the unsuccessful attempt of the Munchkin boy Kiki Aru and former Nome King Ruggedo to conquer Oz. The novel was dedicated to "the Children of our Soldiers, the Americans and their Allies, with unmeasured Pride and Affection." The Oz books form a book series that begins with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) and relates the fictional history of the Land of Oz. Oz was created by author L. Frank Baum, who went on to write fourteen full-length Oz books. Even while he was alive, Baum was styled as "the Royal Historian of Oz" in order to emphasize the concept that Oz is an actual place. In his Oz books, Baum created the illusion that characters such as Dorothy and Princess Ozma relayed their adventures in Oz to Baum themselves, by means of a wireless telegraph. Published: 1919 Series: Nonestica Continent of Imagination, Land of Oz, The Oz Books Series, Novels Series, Oz #13 Author: L. Frank Baum Genre: Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Children's Novel, Action & Adventure, Children's Literature Episode: The Magic of Oz - L. Frank Baum - Book 13 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 4:34:38 Book: 13 Length Book: 4:34:38 Episodes: 1 - 23 of 23 Predecessor: The Tin Woodman of Oz Successor: Glinda of Oz Narrator: Phil Chenevert Language: English Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: adventures, travelers, fairy tale, magic, magical kingdom, wizard, witches, royalty, whimsical, fantasy, mythology, legends Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #LFrankBaum #wizard #wizardofoz #oz #dream #happy #cute #traveling #adventure Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream.

The Tin Woodman of Oz - L. Frank Baum - Book 12 Title: The Tin Woodman of Oz Overview: The Tin Woodman of Oz: A Faithful Story of the Astonishing Adventure Undertaken by the Tin Woodman, Assisted by Woot the Wanderer, the Scarecrow of Oz, and Polychrome, the Rainbow's Daughter is the twelfth Land of Oz book written by L. Frank Baum and was originally published on May 13, 1918. The Tin Woodman is reunited with his Munchkin sweetheart Nimmie Amee from the days when he was flesh and blood. This was a back-story from Baum's 1900 novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The book was dedicated to the author's grandson Frank Alden Baum. The Oz books form a book series that begins with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) and relates the fictional history of the Land of Oz. Oz was created by author L. Frank Baum, who went on to write fourteen full-length Oz books. Even while he was alive, Baum was styled as "the Royal Historian of Oz" in order to emphasize the concept that Oz is an actual place. In his Oz books, Baum created the illusion that characters such as Dorothy and Princess Ozma relayed their adventures in Oz to Baum themselves, by means of a wireless telegraph. Published: 1918 Series: Nonestica Continent of Imagination, Land of Oz, The Oz Books Series, Novels Series, Oz #12 Author: L. Frank Baum Genre: Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Children's Novel, Action & Adventure, Children's Literature Episode: The Tin Woodman of Oz - L. Frank Baum - Book 12 Part: 1 of 1 Length Part: 5:15:29 Book: 12 Length Book: 5:15:29 Episodes: 1 - 24 of 24 Predecessor: The Lost Princess of Oz Successor: The Magic of Oz Narrator: Phil Chenevert Language: English Edition: Unabridged Audiobook Keywords: adventures, travelers, fairy tale, magic, magical kingdom, wizard, witches, royalty, whimsical, fantasy, mythology, legends Hashtags: #freeaudiobooks #audiobook #mustread #readingbooks #audiblebooks #favoritebooks #free #booklist #audible #freeaudiobook #LFrankBaum #wizard #wizardofoz #oz #dream #happy #cute #traveling #adventure Credits: All LibriVox Recordings are in the Public Domain. Wikipedia (c) Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. WOMBO Dream.