Maison d'édition: Carousel Books
The sins of one generation are visited upon another in a haunted New England mansion until the arrival of a young woman from the country breathes new air into moldering lives and rooms. The mysterious house becomes a metaphor for the family's struggles as the characters confront their fates and the consequences of their ancestors' actions.
Uncover two classic novels by one of the greatest writers of the 19th century. Inside this combo, you’ll find two incredible novels by Robert Louis Stevenson that have cemented him as a legendary author and continue to resonate with people to this very day. Both of these books have had an immense impact on the world of writing and our popular culture - and now you can discover why. This combo contains: Treasure Island, the classic adventure novel about buccaneers, treasure, and tropical islands that has shaped and defined our modern conception of pirates.And Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, the Gothic horror featuring good, evil, and monstrous transformations. With a mix of amazing adventures and dark mysteries, this combo showcases the brilliance of Stevenson’s work and his ability to write two completely different masterpieces. This audiobook is a must-listen for anyone interested in the classics.Voir livre
" The Escape" is a short story by Katherine Mansfield. It was published in Bliss and Other Stories. It was his fault, wholly and solely his fault, that they had missed the train. What if the idiotic hotel people had refused to produce the bill? Wasn’t that simply because he hadn’t impressed upon the waiter at lunch that they must have it by two o’clock? Any other man would have sat there and refused to move until they handed it over.Voir livre
"Persuasion" by Jane Austen is a novel set in the early 19th century. The story centers around Anne Elliot, the quiet yet perceptive daughter of Sir Walter Elliot, a vain baronet struggling with financial difficulties and the threat to his social status. The novel delves into themes of love, regret, and societal pressures, particularly through Anne's past romance with Captain Frederick Wentworth, a man without fortune or title whom her family disapproved of. At the beginning of the book, we meet Sir Walter Elliot, who is completely absorbed in his vanity and status as a baronet, while ignoring the significant financial problems threatening their estate, Kellynch Hall. The narrative unfolds the dynamics within the Elliot family, especially highlighting Anne's delicate position, which is overshadowed by her more socially ambitious sisters and overlooked by her father. The opening establishes Anne's sense of duty as well as her longing for a life that truly recognizes her character and feelings, setting the stage for the complex emotional struggles she faces as the story progresses and explores her potential reconnection with Wentworth, who is now a successful naval captain. This sets the foundation for Anne's journey of self-discovery amid the entanglements of family, friendship, and social standings.Voir livre
Mowgli's Brothers - a story of boy is raised by wolves in the Indian jungle with the help of Baloo the bear and Bagheera the black panther, who teach him the "Law of the Jungle". Some years later, the wolfpack and Mowgli are threatened by the tiger Shere Khan. Mowgli brings fire, driving off Shere Khan but showing that he is a man and must leave the jungle. The Jungle Book (1894) is a collection of stories by English author Rudyard Kipling. Famous stories of The Jungle Book Rudyard Kipling: Mowgli's Brothers, Kaa's Hunting, Tiger! Tiger!, The White Seal, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, Toomai of the Elephants, Her Majesty's Servants.Voir livre
This chilling, futuristic novel, written in 1913 and first published the following year, was incredibly prophetic on a major scale. Wells was a genius and visionary, as demonstrated by many of his other works, but this book is clearly one of his best. He predicts nuclear warfare years before research began and describes the chain reactions involved and the resulting radiation. He describes a weapon of enormous destructive power, used from the air that would wipe out everything for miles, and actually used the term "atomic bombs." This book may have been at least part of the original inspiration for the development of atomic weapons, as well as presenting many other ideas that would ultimately come to pass. Some ideas may still be coming, including a one-world government referred to as The World Republic, that will attempt to end all wars.Voir livre
An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser is a gripping tale of ambition, love, and the moral consequences of one's actions. It follows Clyde Griffiths, a young man desperate to rise above his poor upbringing, who becomes entangled in a deadly love triangle. When his pursuit of wealth and social status leads him to commit a terrible crime, Clyde faces the harsh realities of justice and guilt. A powerful exploration of the American Dream gone wrong, this novel delves into the complexities of human nature, moral decay, and the high cost of ambition.Voir livre
