Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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The Arts of Fair Rowena

Charles Dickens believed that Britain’s Saxon invaders gained power by force of arms – but not by weapons.

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The Voice of an Angel

A tenth-century Greek monk is joined by a total stranger for Mattins.

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The Economic Case for Generous Wages

Adam Smith asks employers to pay the most generous wages their finances will allow.

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The Economic Case for Time Off

Adam Smith encourages employers to restrict working hours to reasonable limits, for humanity and for profit.

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Viola Draws a Blank

Viola tries to tell Orsino, Duke of Illyria, that his beloved Olivia is not the only woman deserving of his attention.

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Ode to English Joy

Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony was commissioned by a fiercely independent Britain, and Beethoven was excited to oblige.