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The complete "box set" of T. H. White's epic fantasy novel of the Arthurian legend....

Renowned poet and critic Clive James presents the crowning achievement of his career: a monumental translation into English verse of Dante’s The Divine Comedy....

In the rigid theocracy of Salem, Massachusetts, rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town....

For the very first time, The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm makes available in English all 156 stories from the 1812 and 1815 editions....

Ever since Colin Firth's Mr Darcy emerged from the lake in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, the novels of Jane Austen have become more popular than ever, delighting millions of fans all over the world....

The Folger Shakespeare Library, home to the world’s largest Shakespeare collection, brings Hamlet to life with this new full-length, full-cast dramatic recording of its definitive Folger Edition....

A vicious 15-year-old "droog" is the central character of this 1963 classic, a frightening fable about good and evil, and the meaning of human freedom....

The epic grandeur of Dante's masterpiece has inspired readers and listeners for 700 years and has entered the human imagination....

All the delightful and bizarre inhabitants of Wonderland are here: the White Rabbit and the Cheshire Cat, the hooka-smoking Caterpillar and the Mad Hatter, the March Hare and the Ugly Duchess....

The Folger Shakespeare Library, home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection, brings Romeo and Juliet to life with this new full-length, full-cast dramatic recording of its definitive Folger Edition....

At a luxurious country wedding, the mother of the bride is found murdered and the groom caught red-handed, but who is really to blame?

The Divine Comedy describes Dante's descent into Hell with Virgil as a guide, his ascent of Mount Purgatory and his encounter with his dead love Beatrice, and finally, his arrival in Heaven....

Originally broadcast on BBC Radio 4, Jeremy Irons' perceptive reading illuminates the poetry of T. S. Eliot in all its complexity....

Stranded on Prehistoric Earth since the end of the first series, Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect are once again trying to hitch their way off the planet....

In Paradise Lost, Milton produced a poem of epic scale, conjuring up a vast, awe-inspiring cosmos and ranging across huge tracts of space and time....

Four classic comedies from one of the wittiest playwrights in Western literature....

When tragedy leaves Fitzwilliam Darcy clinging to life, Elizabeth Bennet sacrifices her dreams to repay the debt owed to her family's damaged savior. But can her compassion penetrate his bitter heart and spark hope again?

An electrifying new study that investigates the challenges of the Bard's inconsistencies and flaws, and focuses on revealing - not resolving - the ambiguities of the plays and their changing topicality....

Finnegans Wake is the greatest challenge in 20th-century literature. In the rich nighttime and the language of dreams, here are history, anecdote, myth, folk tale and, above all, a wondrous sense of humor....

Dante's Divine Comedy is considered to be not only the most important epic poem in Italian literature, but also one of the greatest poems ever written....

Hendrik Groen may be old, but he is far from dead and isn't planning to be buried any time soon....

In The Canterbury Tales Chaucer created one of the great touchstones of English literature, a masterly collection of chivalric romances, moral allegories and low farce....

Marseille, 1815. Edmond Dantès ramène à bon port, après la mort de son capitaine, le trois-mâts "Le pharaon"...

The Folger Shakespeare Library, home to the world's largest Shakespeare collection, brings A Midsummer Night's Dream to life with this new full-length, full-cast dramatic recording of its definitive Folger Edition....

This new full-cast recording - based on the most respected edition of Shakespeare's classic - expertly produced by the Folger Theatre, is perfect for students, teachers, and the everyday listener....

In this charming reimagining of Jane Austen's beloved classic, the world of Regency England is aflutter with a new obsession: exotic birds. As the gentry vie for status with their colorful avian companions, Elizabeth Bennet finds herself thrust into a world of peacocks, parrots, and pride. When the wealthy and austere Mr. Darcy arrives in Hertfordshire with his prized cockatoo, Elizabeth is determined to dislike him, despite his feathered friend's attempts to win her over. But as misunderstandings take flight and secrets emerge, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy must navigate a society where a rare ...

In the heart of Yorkshire, where power is won through blood and loyalty, a new order is rising. Old alliances fracture as rival lords vie for control, their ambitions driving them to the brink. In a world where trust is a deadly gamble, and betrayal is the price of survival, the stakes have never been higher. "The Toad Cartels"—where the battle for supremacy knows no bounds.

Encapsulating the prolific work of the poet and playwright Zbigniew Herbert, Reconstruction of the Poet is both a celebration of a profound life of letters and a wide-ranging collection of work never published before that casts a new light on a much loved poet. Spanning 1950-1998, Reconstruction of the Poet contains three plays - The Philosophers Cave The Other Room, and Reconstruction of the Poet - and over fifty poems.

The Count of Monte Cristo (French: Le Comte de Monte-Cristo) is an adventure novel written by French author Alexandre Dumas (père) completed in 1844. It is one of the author's most popular works, along with The Three Musketeers. Like many of his novels, it was expanded from plot outlines suggested by his collaborating ghostwriter Auguste Maquet. The story takes place in France, Italy, and islands in the Mediterranean during the historical events of 1815–1839: the era of the Bourbon Restoration through the reign of Louis-Philippe of France.

I thought I knew the game. I was wrong. My father's empire is crumbling. Our allies are turning against us. And the woman I love might be our downfall. I'm caught in a web of lies and betrayal. Every move I make could be my last. Trust is a luxury I can't afford. But the truth? The truth might destroy us all. There's a rat in our family. The feds are closing in. And a secret that could change everything. I have to choose: Loyalty to my blood, Or a chance at redemption. The clock is ticking. The stakes have never been higher. And I'm running out of time. Who will survive when the dust ...

When his carriage is damaged on the way to surprise his sister with a visit, Mr Darcy is sure the delay is of no consequence. He could have no idea that even then, Mr Wickham was persuading Georgiana Darcy to marry him. The successful elopement will result not just in a highly imprudent marriage, but in icy estrangement between the Darcy siblings - and the alteration of Mr Bingley’s plans to let Netherfield Park.

El Principito Voz humana. Español castellano. El principito (en francés: Le Petit Prince) es una novela corta y la obra más famosa del escritor y aviador francés Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944). A pesar de que es considerado un libro infantil por la forma en la que se encuentra escrito, también posee observaciones profundas sobre la vida y la naturaleza humana. Las observaciones profundas sobre la vida se pueden ejemplificar también con la visita del principito a la tierra. Esta visita comienza con una valoración profundamente pesimista de la humanidad.

Entgegen sämtlicher Widerstände ihrer Zeit nimmt eine junge Lebkuchenbäckerin ihr Schicksal selbst in die Hand... 1864: Die Süße von Honig vereint mit dem würzigen Aroma des Orients - Lebkuchen haben auf die achtzehnjährige Elise schon immer einen besonderen Zauber ausgeübt. Als Tochter eines Nürnberger Lebküchners möchte sie unbedingt einmal die familieneigene Großbäckerei übernehmen und dort herrliche Lebkuchen-Kreationen herstellen. Doch dann droht Elises Traum zu zerplatzen: Ihr geliebter Vater verunglückt.

"Mientras yo coloreaba uno de los mandalas relajantes de Amanda, un dragón alado se puso a revolotear por encima de mi cabeza y nada pudo hacer ella por asustarlo, porque consiguió acercarse a mi oído y susurrarme suavemente una verdad absoluta y necesaria para comprender los embustes de la vida".

Un roman dont le magnétisme, la gravité, le spectacle rappellent que toute littérature est une littérature d'évasion. " Il y a beaucoup de monde ! " remarqua la visiteuse à peine entrée. Lucille compta. " Nous sommes huit. Neuf avec vous. – Je ne parlais pas des vivants. " Sussex, Angleterre, 1934. Alors qu'ils viennent d'emménager dans le manoir de Winnicott Hall, Archibald et Lucille Montgomery confient à Viviane Lombard, une Française à l'attitude et au franc-parler peu ordinaires, l'éducation de George, leur jeune fils aveugle.

Un ballo in maschera, due misteriose figure in domino rosso, uno straniero insolente, qualche parola incomprensibile e allusiva: queste apparizioni gettano, una sera, "un’ombra di avventura, di libertà e di pericolo" nella vita di un medico e di sua moglie, giovani, belli e chiusi in un’ovattata felicità domestica. Da quel momento essi entrano, senza saperlo, in un intreccio speculare di peripezie notturne tanto inverosimili da sembrare oniriche e di sogni tanto invadenti da sembrare fatti reali.

From 1820 to 1860, nearly two million Irish migrated to the United States, mostly due to the Great Irish Famine of 1845-1852. Many died crossing the ocean due to disease and dismal conditions of what became known as coffin ships. Not Forgotten is the story of love and loss, enchantment and despair, joy and sorrow. Nora Brown was smitten when she met Oliver McManus. After fathering six children with Nora, Oliver disappeared, joining the Irish Brotherhood and leaving his family behind, he never returned.

Un legado invaluable que nos invita a seguir leyendo, escribiendo y soñando Frágil testimonio "del momento que pasa", "la poesía es la sombra de la memoria / pero será materia del olvido", palabras "que dicta en su fluir / el tiempo en vuelo". Los días no volverán, aunque cada día amanezca; la vida deja su estela remanente que no conduce a ningún lado, pues "a todas partes vamos a no volver. /Estamos por vez última / en dondequiera".

A journey through a city, told in poetic imagery. Watching life ebb too and fro, like the waves on a shore, you will see highs and lows, love and hope, loss and woe. But if you plant a seed it may one day grow.

The Amputee’s Guide to Jules Verne is a listener's guide to every novel Jules Verne wrote; in that respect alone, there is no other book like it on the market. But it’s more than that. Nick DiMartino has included several essays evaluating Verne’s overall approach as a writer and the values embodied in his work. He has included as well a number of deeply personal essays about his struggles with the loneliness, pain, and lack of mobility that came with being an amputee.

Niente canne, né spleen, né amori perduti nel crudo Nordest.Ci sono milioni di italiani a cui questo paese piace esattamente così comè. Sono piccoli imprenditori che hanno fatto fortuna prima della crisi, oggi alle prese con crediti in sofferenza e fatture difficili da scontare. Sono famiglie totalmente assorbite dallimpegno di mandare avanti il lavoro, lattività, abituate a giudicare severamente il conflitto e la divagazione. Persone che credono nel denaro e nella possibilità del successo per chiunque sia disposto a sacrificarsi.

Бахтин в своем исследовании наглядно показал, как Достоевский, отойдя от старой художественной формы, расширил возможности романного слова. Федор Михайлович использовал в своих произведениях совершенно новое литературное мышление, при котором слова героев стали звучать будто из разных, независимых друг от друга источников, создавая определенную полифонию текста. Исследование произвело настоящую революцию в культурологическом мире и не утратило актуальности и в наше время – оно дает читателям возможность лучше понять творчество и истинный смысл произведений великого русского писателя.

John Donne was born on the 22nd January 1572 in London, into a Roman Catholic family when Catholicism was illegal in England, and there was turbulence and unrest with both state and church throughout much of Europe. During the 1590s, Donne wrote a wide range of verses, including both erotic and sacred poems, creating two major volumes of work. His strong vivacious and sensual style fusing intellect and passion, as well as inventive use of subtle argument and syntax, provided a new radical perspective that reached beyond his contemporaries.

Françoise Bourdin délaisse les sagas familiales le temps d'un roman à trois voix, aux frontières de l'intime. D'où vient cet attrait irrésistible que le jeune lord Donagh exerce sur son entourage ? À trente-cinq ans, Alexander Leander Donagh, unique héritier d'une immense fortune familiale, est un aristocrate accompli, et l'un des hommes les plus courus de Londres. Brillant avocat, indéniable charmeur à l'élégance rare, à la fois craint et admiré de tous, ce modèle de rigueur et de flegme dissimule une nature passionnée.

Byron's exuberant masterpiece tells of the adventures of Don Juan, a handsome and charming young man naturally gifted with the ladies. After his first illicit love affair at the age of 16 in his native Spain, he is exiled to Italy. Following a dramatic shipwreck, his exploits take him to Greece, where he is sold as a slave, and to Russia, where he becomes a favorite of the Empress Catherine, who sends him on to England.

La famille Dufour décide de passer une journée à la campagne, dans les environs de Bezons. Sur les berges de la Seine, la famille croise deux jeunes canotiers, qui ne laisseront pas indifférents Pétronille, la mère de famille, ni Henriette, la fille de la famille... Cette nouvelle de Maupassant a fait l'objet d'une adaptation cinématographique de Jean Renoir.

"Lorsque Irène, sortant de l'appartement de son amant, descendit l'escalier, de nouveau une peur subite et irraisonnée s'empara d'elle. Une toupie noire tournoya devant ses yeux, ses genoux s'ankylosèrent et elle fut obligée de vite se cramponner à la rampe pour ne pas tomber brusquement la tête en avant... Quand elle s'en retournait chez elle, un nouveau frisson mystérieux la parcourait auquel se mêlaient confusément le remords de sa faute et la folle crainte que dans la rue n'importe qui pût lire sur son visage d'où elle venait et répondre à son trouble par un sourire insolent."

This CliffsNotes study guide on John Milton’s Paradise Lost supplements the original literary work, giving you background information about the author, an introduction to the work, and critical commentaries, all for you to use as an educational tool that will allow you to better understand the work. This study guide was written with the assumption that you have read Paradise Lost.

The Cid, written by Pierre Corneille (1606-1684), is one the greatest theater plays from France (Le Cid). Recorded for the first time in English language, this Studio Cast Album Recording stars David Serero as Don Rodrigo, in his own adaptation.

Halladat - ein rothes Buch, in welchem der Weise seine besten und freyesten Gedanken niederschreibt, und in seinem tiefsten Gewahrsam aufbehält, bis er einen Weisen findet, dem er ohne Sorgen alles offenbaren darf. Diese Gesänge sind Vergewisserungen Gottes in einem orientalischen Gewand. (1774)