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Odysseus’s journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring devotion. Stephen Fry breathes new life into the ancient poem with humor and pathos.

The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Journey Retold for Teens – With Commentary, Reflective Questions, Scripture Connections & Devotional Prayer! What if one of the greatest Christian classics ever written could speak directly to today’s teens? The Pilgrim’s Progress: A Journey Retold for Teens is a bold and fresh reimagining of John Bunyan’s legendary allegory—crafted especially for the next generation. With modernized language, real-life teen commentary, and built-in devotional tools, this edition turns Bunyan’s epic story of Christian’s spiritual journey into an unforgettable ...

I had a one-night stand with a cocky, drop-dead gorgeous surgeon. Whom I later discovered was my boss's ex fiancé and now I’m pregnant with his twins. Dr. Alex Roberts: the very definition of arrogant, grumpy, and sexy. We didn't exactly start off on the right foot after he rear-ended my car. But fate seems to have other plans for us as we continued to cross paths at the same weekend medical seminar. Alex’s sharp mind and irresistible body began to chip away at my defenses. When my fingers grazed his skin, I craved more. When our lips finally met, the heat was electrifying. We tangled ...

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Mystery of the Blue Train and experience the compelling world of Poirot.

This is the main storyline of the classic novel Crime and Punishment. There are no superfluous characters or persistent illustrations of nineteenth century Russian society, which the editor believes dissuade many from reading Dostoyevsky’s greatest masterpiece. This edition serves as a template for a major motion picture coming to theatres soon and is focused solely on the intense, fascinating story of Raskolnikov. The time has been updated to present day, and the scene moved from St. Petersburg to New York City. Some of the characters’ names and nicknames have been changed to fit the ...

In questa nuova versione del capolavoro di Edgar Lee Masters, intitolata Antologia di Spoon River - A podcast Experience - Volume 1 i primi cinquanta spiriti della famosa cittadina letteraria sono interpretati come ospiti di un podcast, in cui confidano le loro storie originali al microfono, con un linguaggio moderno, semplice, senza troppa enfasi, strettamente connesso a ogni emozione e alla completa trasparenza.

The Mysterious Mansion by Honoré de Balzac is a gothic mystery set in the quiet French town of Vendôme, where a crumbling manor known as La Grande Bretêche hides a chilling secret. Told through the eyes of a curious traveler and an enigmatic innkeeper, the story slowly unravels a tale of betrayal, confinement, and a deadly silence that has haunted the abandoned estate for over a decade.

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is not just about a man turning into an insect; it is a haunting exploration of alienation, identity, and the oppressive forces of society.

A Christian Classic, from the Grandfather of Modern FantasyFeaturing a Preface by Malcolm Guite, President of the George MacDonald Society; an insightful introduction by MacDonald Scholar Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson; and illustrations by fantasy artist Gabrielle Ragusi“Books are invitational portals to multidimensional realms,” writes Kirstin Jeffrey Johnson in the introduction to this volume, and none is more so than Lilith, by George MacDonald (1824-1905), the grandfather of modern fantasy fiction. He was revered by G.K. Chesterton and J.R.R.

Bailes e divertimentos suburbanos, O nosso esporte e De Cascadura ao Garnier reúnem três crônicas marcantes de Lima Barreto. Em Bailes e divertimentos suburbanos, o autor traça um paralelo entre as festas da burguesia carioca e os animados bailes dos subúrbios, destacando as diferenças sociais e culturais. Já em O nosso esporte, Lima Barreto critica a crescente popularidade do futebol, que começava a dominar os jornais, em detrimento de outros assuntos mais relevantes.

Um cinturão e outros contos de Graciliano Ramos apresenta três histórias pessoais do autor, nas quais ele revisita sua infância e os desafios enfrentados no início do século XX. Em Um cinturão, Graciliano recorda como, pela primeira vez, entrou em contato com a "justiça" por meio das surras de cinturão dadas por seus pais. Já em O menino da mata e seu cão Piloto, ele recorda a infância no sertão, quando encontra um livro de capa amarelada que o faz descobrir os mistérios da escuta.

Sjömannen Ismael mönstrar på valfångstfartyget Pequod som leds av den excentriske kaptenen Ahab. För många år sedan förlorade Ahab sitt ben under ett möte med den vita valen Moby Dick, och har sedan den dagen drömt om hämnd. Driven av galenskap ger han sig ut på jakt efter havsodjuret och får med Ismael och resten av besättningen på äventyret. Ahabs besatthet sätter inte bara hans eget liv på spel utan även alla andras ombord på fartyget. Kaptenen har förklarat krig mot ett av havets mäktigaste odjur och är beredd att offra allt för att få sin revansch.

In 1867, Thomas Hardy wrote a novel, The Poor Man and the Lady. This is not the actual work Thomas Hardy penned in 1867, but rather a recreation of what it might have been, based on the fragments of history, Hardy’s enduring themes, and the imagination of those who seek to honor his early artistic endeavors. This reimagining does not claim to replicate Hardy’s original manuscript with precision, as that manuscript was irrevocably lost (unless a friendly time traveler can rescue it). Instead, it is a literary homage—a speculative reconstruction of a story that may have shaped the ...

Josh and Samantha fall in love, their attraction to one another defies everything they believe in. They share a passion that is bound to erupt like a volcano and then, who knows?' 'It is a love story yes but it is more than that it is a fascinating insight into the world of the back packer. Travelers and travel is what this very readable volume is all about, it is not a tour guide it is an insight into the day to day world of being on tour.' In an interview for The Moment Magazine the author said that Foxtrot was the almost winner of The Constable Trophy. I entered A Foxtrot Through India ...

Sebagai miliuner muda dan misterius, Jay Gatsby dikenal berkat pesta-pestanya yang glamor. Meski hidup di Long Island yang indah dan mengagumkan, tampaknya ia masih terobsesi pada Daisy Buchanan yang pernah ditemuinya beberapa tahun silam. Dengan bantuan Nick Carraway, Gatsby akhirnya bertemu kembali dengan Daisy Buchanan yang sudah bersuami. Tak butuh waktu lama bagi Nick untuk melihat sisi gelap dari status borjuis Gatsby. Dan obsesi Gatsby pada Daisy pun berujung pada tragedi.

Greyfriars Bobby adalah anjing kecil berbulu kusut yang tak dapat dipisahkan dari Auld Jock, pemiliknya, seorang gembala baik hati dan sederhana. Ketika Auld Jock meninggal setelah melalui sekian banyak musim dingin, Bobby sangat sedih. Anjing tidak diperbolehkan memasuki halaman gereja sekaligus pekuburan. Namun Bobby yang berani dan banyak akal itu bertekad memenangkan simpati Mr. Brown, si penjaga kuburan berwajah muram, supaya diperbolehkan tidur di atas makam Auld Jock yang disayanginya. Masih banyak hambatan yang harus diatasinya, namun Bobby selalu setia menjaga makam tuannya.

The Haunted House is a story series published in 1859 for the weekly periodical All the Year Round. It was "Conducted by Charles Dickens", with Charles Dickens writing the opening and closing stories, framing stories by Dickens himself and five other authors. The story appeared in the Extra Christmas Number on 13 December 1859. Dickens began a tradition of Christmas publications with A Christmas Carol in 1843 and his Christmas stories soon became a national institution. The Haunted House was his 1859 offering.

The Schoolboy's Story is a short stories by Charles Dickens. Charles John Huffam Dickens (7 February 1812 – 9 June 1870) was an English writer and social critic. He created some of the world's most memorable fictional characters and is generally regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian period. During his life, his works enjoyed unprecedented fame, and by the twentieth century his literary genius was broadly acknowledged by critics and scholars. His novels and short stories continue to be widely popular.

"Rebelión en la granja" es una breve novela satírica del escritor británico George Orwell. Publicada en 1945, la obra nos ofrece una fábula mordaz sobre cómo el régimen soviético de Stalin corrompe el socialismo.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Stevenson's famous exploration of humanity's basest capacity for evil, has become synonymous with the idea of a split personality. More than a moral tale, this dark psychological fantasy is also a product of its time, drawing on contemporary theories of class, evolution, criminality, and secret lives. Also in this volume are The Body Snatcher" which charts the murky underside of Victorian medical practice, and Olalla" a tale of vampirism and The Beast Within which features a beautiful woman at its center.