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Augustus Romes first emperor is one of the great figures of world history & one of the most fascinating. In this lively & concise biography Karl Galinsky examines Augustus life from childhood to deification. He chronicles the mosaic of vicissitudes challenges setbacks & successes that shaped Augustus life both public & private. How did he use his power? How did he manage to keep re-inventing himself? What kind of man was he? A transformative leader Augustus engineered profound change in Rome & throughout the Mediterranean world. No one would have expected such vast achievements from the frail & little-known eighteen-year-old who became Caesars heir amid turmoil & crisis. A mere thirteen years later after defeating Antony & Cleopatra he had in his words power over all things. ...
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Auschwitz Death Camp
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Auschwitz Violin
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Aurora Floyd

With Lady Audleys Secret Mary Elizabeth Braddon had established herself alongside Wilkie Collins and Mrs Henry Wood as one of the ruling triumvirate of sensation novelists. Aurora Floyd (1862-3) following hot on its heels achieved almost equal popularity and notoriety. Like Lady Audley Aurora is a beautiful young woman bigamously married and threatened with exposure by a blackmailer. But in Aurora Floyd and in many of the novels written in imitation of it bigamy is little more than a euphemism a device to enable the heroine and vicariously the reader to enjoy the forbidden sweets of adultery without adulterous intentions. Passionate sometimes violent Aurora does succeed in enjoying them her desires scarcely chastened by her disastrous first marriage. She represents a challenge to the
mid-Victorian sexual code and particularly to the feminine ideal of simpering angelic young ladyhood. P. D. Edwards introduction evaluates the novels leading place among bigamy-novels and Braddons treatment of the power struggle between the sexes as well as considering the similarities between the author and her heroine. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study and much more.
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With Lady Audleys Secret Mary Elizabeth Braddon had established herself alongside Wilkie Collins & Mrs Henry Wood as one of the ruling triumvirate of sensation novelists. Aurora Floyd (1862-3) following hot on its heels achieved almost equal popularity & notoriety. Like Lady Audley Aurora is a beautiful young woman bigamously married & threatened with exposure by a blackmailer. But in Aurora Floyd & in many of the novels written in imitation of it bigamy is little more than a euphemism a device to enable the heroine & vicariously the reader to enjoy the forbidden sweets of adultery without adulterous intentions. Passionate sometimes violent Aurora does succeed in enjoying them her desires scarcely chastened by her disastrous first marriage. She represents a challenge to the mid-Victorian sexual code & particularly to the feminine ideal of simpering angelic young ladyhood. P. D. Edwards introduction evaluates the novels leading place among bigamy-novels & Braddons treatment of the power struggle between the sexes as well as considering the similarities between the author & her heroine. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features including expert introductions by leading authorities helpful notes to clarify the text up-to-date bibliographies for further study & much more.

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