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  Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

  Mark Twain

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  Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a coming-of-age story about a young boy named Huck Finn and his friend, Jim, a runaway slave. The story follows Huck and Jim as they journey down the Mississippi River on a raft, encountering various people and animals along the way. The novel is notable for its use of vernacular language and its depiction of American culture during the 19th century.

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  Alpine Divorce An - From their...

  Robert Barr

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  Robert Barr was born in Glasgow, Scotland on the 16th September 1849.  Five years later the family emigrated to a farm near Muirkirk in Upper Canada.  
  His early years were uneventful as the family settled into their new lives and Barr began his education. 
  A career path as a teacher opened up for him and, by 1874, he had been appointed as headmaster at the Central School at Windsor.  Concurrently he also wrote travel and humourous articles for magazines.  Within two years their success in the regional periodicals encouraged him to change careers to become a reporter and columnist. 
  In August 1876, at age 27, he married Eva Bennett and they began a family. 
  A half decade later he was the exchange editor of the ‘Free Press’ but decided to relocate to London to establish an English edition and to write fiction, which both met with much success. 
  Over the years he was a prolific writer and in 1892, along with Jerome K Jerome, he established ‘The Idler’ magazine and, just after the turn of the century, became its sole proprietor. 
  Although a number of his crime novels and short stories are parodies on Sherlock Holmes and other best-selling detectives of the time, he also wrote short stories across a whole range of subjects and genres usually with intriguing ideas and many laced with wit and humour. 
  Robert Barr died at his home in Woldingham, Surrey of heart disease on the 21st October 1912.  He was 63.

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  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

  Mark Twain

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  Published in 1876, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" is an American classic written by Mark Twain. The novel focuses on the youthful escapades of Tom Sawyer, a mischievous and imaginative boy who lives in the fictional town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. Along with his friends, particularly Huckleberry Finn, Tom embarks on a series of adventures ranging from treasure hunting to fighting crime. The book explores themes of childhood, friendship, and moral development and offers a nostalgic look at life along the Mississippi River during the 19th century.

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  White Fang

  Jack London

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  This is the story of a magnificent wolf-dog, born in the wild, who struggles to survive in the harsh Yukon. White Fang is the lone survivor of his family and soon learns to follow the brutal law of the North— kill or be killed. Isolated and mistreated, White Fang becomes a mortal fighter, feared by all. Only through kindness and gentleness is this killer transformed into an animal capable of great love.

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  Notes From Underground

  Fyodor Dostoevsky

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  Dive into the mind of the Underground Man, a disillusioned and isolated figure who grapples with the complexities of existence in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's groundbreaking novel, Notes from Underground. First published in 1864, this novella is considered one of the earliest and most influential works of existentialist literature.In this haunting narrative, the Underground Man recounts his thoughts and experiences, revealing a soul in turmoil and a mind at odds with society. Through his confessions, Dostoyevsky explores themes of free will, alienation, and the darker aspects of human nature. The protagonist's internal battles and his critical perspective on the rationalist ideas of his time provide a profound commentary on the human condition.Notes from Underground is a timeless classic that delves into the depths of the human psyche, challenging readers to confront their own beliefs and assumptions. It remains a must-read for those seeking to understand the roots of existentialist thought and the enduring complexities of the human soul.

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  Ayala's Angel

  Anthony Trollope

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  "This is Trollope's eightieth tale. Though it is the work of an older man, it is perhaps the brightest and freshest novel he ever wrote. The story of a young woman forced to choose a husband from among three unsavory men, the novel is remarkable for its wealth of minor characters and it  romantic exuberance."

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