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143) Time regained
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The final installment of French writer Marcel Proust's autobiographical novel, in which the narrator returns to Paris after World War I and reflects upon his life thus far. Includes a guide to all of "In Search of Lost Time" containing character, person, place, and theme indexes.
148) The Gilded Age
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Twain satirizes greed and political corruption in post Civil War America in an era known as 'The Gilded Age'. After its publication, the title quickly became synonymous with graft, materialism and corruption on public l ife. He presents the story of an ideal society--for which the author had difficulty finding illustrative examples. In his state, there is no fever of speculation, no inflamed desire for sudden wealth, the poor are all simple-minded...
153) Les misérables
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"Les Miserables is widely considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. First published in France in 1862, it is Victor Hugo's greatest achievement--the ultimate tale of redemption. Former prisoner Jean Valjean struggles to live virtuously after an unexpected act of forgiveness by a kindly bishop changes his life. His righteous actions change people's lives in surprising ways and culminate in romance between two young people. Now available...