Translator Classics Delphi
Publisher: Delphi Classics (Parts Edition)
This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Miss Julie by August Strindberg - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Collected Works of August Strindberg’. Having established their name as the leading publi
Follow the story of the orphan Oliver as he escapes child labor to join a gang of young criminals. The 1838 novel reveals the social conditions at the time in England for many orphans who were forced into child labor, satirizing the industrial era and the poverty and crime that surrounded it. The book was adapted into a musical which eventually became a Best Picture-winning film in 1968. Join Oliver Twist on a remarkable journey through Charles Dickens' timeless tale expertly narrated by Rick Kistner. Step into the world of 19th-century England as Oliver navigates the challenges of his orphaned life, from the harsh reality of child labor to the allure of a young criminal gang. Through this skilled narration, experience the intricate web of social dynamics, poverty, and resilience that define Oliver's world. Immerse yourself in the world of Oliver Twist as the narrator weaves a rich tapestry of characters and settings, bringing to life the struggles and triumphs of this beloved literary classic. Experience the highs and lows alongside Oliver as he seeks his place in a society rife with poverty and crime, all while striving for a better future. This audiobook edition of Oliver Twist is a must-listen for those captivated by Charles Dickens' exploration of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Show book
Cymbeline, the Roman Empire's vassal king of Britain, once had two sons, Guiderius and Arvirargus, but they were stolen twenty years earlier as infants by an exiled traitor named Belarius. Cymbeline now discovers that his only child left, his daughter Imogen, has secretly married her lover Posthumus Leonatus, an otherwise honourable man of Cymbeline's court. This edition of Cymbeline is an adaptation of Shakespeare's eponymous drama, narrated in plain modern English, capturing the very essence and key elements of the original Shakespeare's work. Read in English, unabridged.Show book
This delightful collection of stories, primarily set in 19th-century New England, offers a vivid glimpse into the way Christmas was celebrated during that era. Unlike the modern image of a Christmas tree surrounded by a mountain of presents, the holiday was marked by simpler, more heartfelt gestures. In a time when consumerism had yet to take hold, gifts often carried profound emotional significance, such as the unexpected arrival of a letter from a long-lost loved one or the safe return of a husband braving a blizzard after setting out on a mission of mercy. These moments, filled with relief and gratitude, were often considered the greatest gifts of all. The narratives are brimming with scenes of sleigh rides gliding through snowy landscapes, groups of carolers filling the night air with song, and acts of selfless generosity that capture the essence of the season. This heartwarming collection truly embodies the charm and spirit of an old-fashioned holiday, offering a treasure trove of stories that inspire warmth, joy, and a sense of nostalgia.Show book
The great poetic tradition of pre-Christian Scandinavia is known to us almost exclusively though the Prose Edda, a collection of narrative literature, and its companion, the Poetic Edda. The poems originated in Iceland, Norway, and Greenland between the ninth and 13th centuries, when they were compiled in a unique manuscript known as the Codex Regius. The poems are primarily lyrical rather than narrative. Terry's fine translation includes the magnificent cosmological poem, "The Völuspá", didactic poems concerned with mythology and the everyday conduct of life, and heroic poems, of which an important group is concerned with the story of Sigurd and Brynhild.Show book
"On the Art of Staying at the Seaside: A Meditation at Eastbourne" by H. G. Wells is a short essay. H. G. Wells once different, humorous social satire and ironic.To stay at the seaside properly, one should not think. But even in staying at the seaside there are intervals, waking moments when meals come, even if there are no appointed meal-times. Moreover, now and then, one must go to buy tobacco, a matter one can trust to no hireling, lest he get it dry.Show book
Invited to a ball at the Ministry of Public Instruction where her husband works, Mathilde is in despair about how to look the part. She manages to persuade her husband to give her 400 francs for a new dress. But she also would like some jewellery to complete the outfit. Although their budget cannot stretch to this, Mathilde is able to borrow a diamond necklace from an old schoolfriend who is wealthy. But while she dazzles everyone at the ball, disaster is waiting in the wings...Show book
