Publisher: Interactive Media
The work is about the delicate nature of life and how even something as simple as breathing can be filled with beauty and complexity. Bunin writes about the appreciation of life in all its forms and how even the most mundane moments can be filled with wonder. He also reflects on the fragility of life and how it can be so easily taken away.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald published The Great Gatsby in 1925, the novel was not an instant hit – but you wouldn’t know it now, given its standing in school curricula and pop culture alike. The novel is a classic, following the exploits of its narrator, Nick Carroway, as he enters the glittering world of New York’s elite. A world filled with boozy parties, romantic obsessions, and a mysterious millionaire named Jay. Now, the classic novel is an immersive audiobook. Enjoy this production of The Great Gatsby, produced by Scott Sherratt and narrated by Scott Shepherd. Cover illustrated by: James Jeffers James Jeffers is a queer illustrator whose work explores the delightful world of the fantastique through colors, shapes, and whimsy.Show book
Inspector MacDonald of Scotland Yard arrives to 221B Baker Street with a case: a Mr. John Douglas has been found murdered at a remote English manor. As Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate, they uncover strange clues pointing to a shadowy secret society and a dark history that stretches across the Atlantic—all the way to a mining town in America. As the case deepens, so does the danger, testing the limits of both their wit and mettle. The fourth and final of the Sherlock Holmes novels written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Valley of Fear was first serialized in Strand Magazine from September 1914 to May 1915.Show book
An NYRB Classics Original
A humble clerk and his loving wife scrape out a quiet existence on the margins of Tokyo. Resigned, following years of exile and misfortune, to the bitter consequences of having married without their families' consent, and unable to have children of their own, Sosuke and Oyone find the delicate equilibrium of their household upset by a new obligation to meet the educational expenses of Sosuke's brash younger brother. While an unlikely new friendship appears to offer a way out of this bind, it also soon threatens to dredge up a past that could once again force them to flee the capital. Desperate and torn, Sosuke finally resolves to travel to a remote Zen Mountain monastery to see if perhaps there, through meditation, he can find a way out of his predicament.
This moving and deceptively simple story, a melancholy tale shot through with glimmers of joy, beauty, and gentle wit, is an understated masterpiece by one of Japan's greatest writers. At the end of his life, Natsume Soseki declared The Gate, originally published in 1910, to be his favorite among all his novels. This new translation captures the oblique grace of the original while correcting numerous errors and omissions that marred the first English version.
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'A Lesson on a Tortoise' is set in a local school and shows how Lawrence was ground down by the tiresomeness of teaching and longed to be free.Show book
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, beautifully narrated by Elizabeth Grace and produced by Slumber Studios. If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, whether due to insomnia or a restless mind, this audiobook is designed to gently guide you into a deep, peaceful sleep. So close your eyes, unwind, and let Elizabeth Grace's calming voice lead you through the extraordinary life of Benjamin Button. Experience the wonder, intrigue, and poignancy of Fitzgerald's timeless tale, as Benjamin lives his life in reverse, encountering the joys and challenges of aging in a most unusual way. At Slumber Studios, we specialize in creating soothing content to help you relax and drift off to sleep. This audiobook features a slow, gentle narration combined with calming background music, ensuring a serene journey into dreamland. If you’re looking for a way to relax after a long day, this is the perfect solution. Simply press play, get comfortable, and let Elizabeth’s tranquil narration carry you through the curious and enchanting life of Benjamin Button. Wake up refreshed, ready to embrace the day ahead.Show book
"Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions" is a satirical novella by Edwin A. Abbott, first published in 1884. The story takes place in a two-dimensional world and follows the experiences of A. Square, a mathematician and resident of Flatland. As A. Square discovers the existence of a third dimension, the book delves into themes of dimensionality, hierarchy, and social constraints. Though it might seem like a straightforward mathematical or geometric allegory, "Flatland" also offers insightful commentary on the social and cultural mores of Victorian England.Show book
