Clay Lane

The Copy Book

A Library of History and Literature in English

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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.

1016

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.

1017

Ode to English Joy

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

1018

A World of Differences

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

1019

The Train of a Life

In Charles Dickens’s tale set around Mugby Junction, a man sees his life flash by like a ghostly train.

1020

Twelve Poor Men and True

Charles Dickens explains the thinking behind Jesus Christ’s choice of friends.