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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.

Moby Dick by Herman Melville is one of the most celebrated works of fiction in the English language, a cornerstone of American literature, and an unflinching exploration of the human spirit. First published in 1851, this timeless classic has captivated generations with its daring narrative and profound themes, earning its place as a touchstone of literary excellence.

Following the events in Homer's The Iliad, and his involvement fighting for Troy in the Trojan War, Aeneas leaves a war-torn Troy and heads to Italy, where he is destined to found Rome. His story continues in Virgil's The Aeneid. This is a shortened version of The Aeneid, so you can get the gist of the story without having to read the entire epic poem. Each chapter is summarized for quick reading.

Five timeless adventures. One unforgettable collection. Step into the breathtaking worlds of Jules Verne, reimagined for a new generation. In Five Journeys of Wonder, Christina Chavis brings vivid, cinematic storytelling to five of Verne’s greatest masterpieces — modernizing the language while preserving the awe, adventure, and daring spirit of the originals. 🌋 Journey to the Center of the Earth — Descend into a hidden realm beneath our feet, where prehistoric monsters still roam. 🏝️ The Mysterious Island — Stranded and alone, a group of survivors battles nature — and ...

"The Real Legend of Sleepy Hollow," based on Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" tells the story of the real Ichabod Crane. A conniving Lothario, he travels from town to town, along with his trusted servant Johann in the guise of a School Headmaster, eventually seducing whatever hapless widow falls prey to his schemes. The Village of Sleepy Hollow though, is different. Upon arrival, Ichabod is haunted by the specter of a mysterious Headless Horseman. The presence of the ghostly figure looms over him continually as he meets and unexpectedly falls in love with Katrina Van Tassel...

Step into the barefoot days of childhood adventure with Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, brought to life through the warm, vibrant narration of Michael Lyons. Join mischievous Tom, his loyal friend Huck Finn, and sweet Becky Thatcher as they navigate life along the Mississippi River—where painting fences becomes a masterclass in persuasion, cave exploring turns perilous, and dreams of pirate gold stir the imagination. This classic tale captures the restless spirit of youth with humor, heart, and a keen eye for the joys and misadventures that shape us.

This is a shortened version of Homer's The Odyssey for those who want to know what happens in the story, but are not interested in reading the entire epic poem. Each chapter is summarized in a paragraph or two, designed for quick reading.

Get ready to hold your breath and cling to the edge of your seat as Giselle makes the ultimate sacrifice to make things right. With Ignacio by her side, they embark on a dangerous journey to Kansas, where Giselle hopes to make amends with the Abbot family and clear her name once and for all. But Santiago is skeptical of Ignacio's motives and struggles to come to terms with his own feelings for Giselle. Desperate to move on, he urges her to reject his friend's advances and focus on building a new life without him. Just when things seem to be looking up, James captures Santiago and demands to...

Meet Tricky—the most mischievous (and utterly unkillable!) monkey you’ll ever encounter. Rescued from a rough start by a kind missionary, this little troublemaker swings from one chaotic escapade to the next, leaving a trail of baffled humans in his wake. Whether escaping hangings, outsmarting sailors, or surviving gunfire (with nothing but a singed tail to show for it!), Tricky’s luck is as uncanny as his antics are outrageous.

Wuthering Heights mengisahkan tentang cinta yang tak sampai antara Heathcliff dan Catherine Earnshaw. Ketika Catherine yang sangat dicintainya memutuskan untuk menikah dengan Edgar Linton yang merupakan saingan Heathcliff sejak kecil, Heathcliff pun melarikan diri dan kelak kembali sebagai pria kaya dan berpendidikan, lalu dia mulai menyusun rencana pembalasan dendam kepada keluarga Earnshaw dan Linton yang diyakininya telah menghancurkan hidupnya.

Un asesino acecha sin dejar rastro. Se mueve como un fantasma en las gélidas noches de invierno, sembrando el miedo en los barrios más conflictivos de la ciudad de Barcelona. Su amenaza es un susurro en cada esquina, un misterio que desvela a quienes intentan atraparlo. Dos agentes de narcóticos siguen su rastro, pero el juego cambia con la llegada de Martina Verdi, una experta en perfiles criminales de la Sección de Análisis de Conducta (SAC). Lo que debía ser un viaje personal la arrastra a un peligroso laberinto de violencia, donde la línea entre la investigación y la ...

Una novela científica y visionaria. Beatriz Actis nos sorprende con esta renovada versión del clásico invitándonos a sumarnos a un apasionado proyecto que nos llevará "De la Tierra a la Luna".

Vingt Mille Lieues sous les mers (1870) de Jules Verne est un roman d’aventures qui raconte le voyage épique du professeur Pierre Aronnax, de son fidèle serviteur Conseil et du harponneur Ned Land, capturés par le capitaine Nemo à bord du Nautilus, un sous-marin révolutionnaire. À travers ce voyage sous-marin, ils sondent les mystères des océans, découvrent des espèces marines inconnues et affrontent des dangers inimaginables.