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Penguin books publishes blockbusting, prizewinning, celebrated, controversial, heartwarming, thoughtprovoking and inspiring books by a range of authors from ali smith to zadie smith, jeremy clarkso. Rieus groundbreaking translation of the odyssey established a cultural legacy that would bring the worlds most compelling and influential literature to millions of readers. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as uptodate translations by awardwinning. Medea is a towering figure who demonstrates euripides unusual willingness to give voice to a womans case. Their website allows you to browse their audiobooks by classics, fiction, and nonfiction.
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