Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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1015

The Voice of an Angel

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

1016

The Economic Case for Generous Wages

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

1017

The Economic Case for Time Off

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

1018

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.

1019

Ode to English Joy

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

1020

A World of Differences

Emma tries to reconcile her father to the unaccountable tastes of his nearest and dearest.