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Charles Dickens
Known as one of the most popular English novelists of all time, Charles Dickens has penned many memorable tales including ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘The Pickwick Papers’ and ‘Nicholas Nickelby’. His vivid descriptions take us directly back to a London where dreadful conditions prevailed, in which children lived in penal conditions. His works helped to increase awareness and he was the voice of a poverty stricken London. The magic of Dickens has touched many hearts and his legacy lives on today in film, on stage and in print.
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Ernesto Che Guevara
Ernesto Che Guevara will long be remembered, as a passionate and celebrated revolutionary political leader. His image is legendary and is a symbol of freedom. A hero in the eyes of many people, Che was motivated by a deep compassion for the poverty-stricken people in his community. After receiving his medical degree, his career took a very different direction, when he decided to dedicate his life to revolutionary causes. His amazing story has been celebrated across the globe and his legacy lives on in film, literature, music, art, fashion and sport. This fascinating title from The Amazing People Club®, offers a very personal and in-depth look into Che’s world, as he spoke out for the rights of the people and the unjust treatment of the underprivileged.
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Giacomo Casanova
The term ‘Casanova’ is now a long established term in the English language, meaning ‘a lover, especially of a promiscuous or unscrupulous nature’. There are many references to Casanova, in literature, theatre, film and television, however, in this fascinating title, you are invited to explore just ‘who seduced who?’ For all of Casanova’s faults, his great strengths were his intelligence, his candour and the humour he drew from his life experiences. He was a man of many talents and was knowledgeable about the law, medicine, religion. He was also respected as a musician and writer. His final desire in life was the acceptance and friendship of the readers of his memoirs, and his peers.
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Karl Marx
German-born Karl Marx, was a political thinker, who is famous for co-writing the political manuscript ‘The Communist Manifesto’. His theories on economic history and sociology had an impact on all mankind. These philosophies, which were named ‘Marxism’, were noted as the basis of modern communism.
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Lev Tolstoy
‘War and Peace’ and ‘Anna Karenina’ are two of the world’s most famous books. The Amazing People Club® invites you into the mind of the man behind the stories – Lev Tolstoy. Be amazed as his desperate search for answers about life and death, is revealed. He tells of his private diaries which held some shocking truths regarding his past relationships and how he strived to live an ascetic lifestyle. Lev Tolstoy’s final years were spent in turmoil as his beliefs and views grew more radical, yet his work is amongst the most recognized in history, inspiring poets and novelists of today.
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Mark Twain
Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens and affectionately known as the ‘Father of American Literature”, Mark Twain’s life story is nothing short of amazing. In this exciting title from The Amazing People Club®, you are offered a new perspective on the life of this much-loved and influential writer. Follow him on his travels through the USA, from tiny towns in Missouri, to the streets of New York. Gain an understanding of what inspired him to write, and discover how his determination to succeed and his strong sense of optimism, helped him overcome obstacles. He explored, dreamed and discovered, and in doing so brought us magnificent stories such as ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer’ and ‘The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’. Learn about how he is associated with Halley’s Comet. Be inspired by America’s most famous literary icon whose wit and satire earned praise from critics and peers.
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Nancy Wake
Explore the incredible story of Nancy Wake and her amazing bravery throughout the Second World War. Follow her on her journey from her homeland, Australia, to France, where she became known as The White Mouse. She helped hundreds of people escape the German Gestapo. Her training to become a professional spy, led her into many risky situations, but her dedication and courageousness, always won through. She had an amazing life and her achievements will always be celebrated.
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Niccolo Machiavelli
Discover how Niccolo Machiavelli aspired to become such a forward thinker and philosopher, whose works are still referred to by today’s journalists and society in general. The term ‘Machiavellian’ is named after Niccolo and was inspired from his book, ‘The Prince’. This term is still used in journalism today. Gain a personal insight into his life and works, which continue to be an on-going source of discussion in schools and business courses across the globe.
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Rene Descartes
Despite having gained a law degree, Rene Descartes realized at an early stage, that his real interests were in philosophy, theology and medicine. The author of ‘I think, therefore I am’, he believed that all science is one, and that its mastery is universal wisdom. Rene questioned many aspects of psychology, as he distrusted a person’s perception, as unreliable and subject to change. He favoured rationalism and empiricism and therefore helped introduce the scientific method. Get acquainted with one of history’s most innovative thinkers, remembered as the ‘Father of Modern Philosophy’.
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Rudyard Kipling
A literary icon, often referred to as ‘the poet of British imperialism’, Rudyard Kipling is regarded as having an extraordinary gift that enabled him to tell great stories from different cultures across the globe. His own life experiences greatly influenced his work and he believed that ‘words are the most powerful drug used by mankind’. His poem ‘If’, was voted England’s favourite poem, however the wonderful ‘Jungle Book’ is undoubtedly his best known work.
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Voltaire
Travel in the footsteps of Voltaire, the prolific French writer, who’s critical view on religion and the government, often landed him in hot water. Outspoken in his writings, as well as his every day life, Voltaire produced works in almost every literary form, from poetry and plays, to novels and historical pieces. Discover the twists and turns that led him to become one of France’s best known and most opinionated writers.
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William Shakespeare
One of the greatest and most influential writers of all time, William Shakespeare was born to a very different world than the one we live in today. In this sensational title, you can take a look into the life and times of this gifted writer, playwright, poet and actor. Explore how he came to stage his magic at The Globe Theatre in London. Take a personal look at his relationship with Anne Hathaway. He was a passionate and resolute young man who worked hard to achieve success and follow his dreams. His story is nothing short of inspirational and his legacy still lives on in theatres all over the world today.
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