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  •   The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde

    ““He made me see what Life is, and what Death signifies, and why Love is stronger than both.” – Virginia from the Canterville Ghost Synopsis and Recommendation Written by Oscar Wilde in 1887, “The Canterville Ghost” is absolutely perfect for an autumn night in preparation for or on Halloween. Aligned with Wilde’s signature style of…

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  •   An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde

    “It takes great courage to see the world in all its tainted glory, and still to love it. And even more courage to see it in the one you love” – Lord Goring from An Ideal Husband Synopsis and Recommendation Written by Oscar Wilde in 1899, The Ideal Husband weaves a tale that delves into…

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  • Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley

    “. . .when you sell a man a book you don’t sell him just twelve ounces of paper and ink and glue—you sell him a whole new life. Love and friendship and humour and ships at sea by night—there’s all heaven and earth in a book, a real book I mean.” – Professor Roger Mifflin…

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