Editora: Charles River Editors
Algernon Blackwood was a prolific British author best known for his ghost stories. Blackwood’s most famous work includes The Willows and The Wendigo. This edition of Jimbo: A Fantasy includes a table of contents.
Continue the adventures with Doctor Dolittle and his menagerie of animals in this sequel to the incredible children's classic. In this adventure, Doctor Dolittle takes to the sea with young Tommy Stubbins. When the group end up shipwrecked on the mysterious Spidermonkey Island, they must work together with the local wildlife in order to survive.Ver livro
Surely that needs no explanation… If the teacher rides a bicycle, what can you expect the pupils to do? You will have them walking on their heads next! Read in English, unabridged.Ver livro
Jane Austen's first novel—published posthumously in 1818—tells the story of Catherine Morland and her dangerously sweet nature, innocence, and sometime self-delusion. Though Austen's fallible heroine is repeatedly drawn into scrapes while vacationing at Bath and during her subsequent visit to Northanger Abbey, Catherine eventually triumphs, blossoming into a discerning woman who learns truths about love, life, and the heady power of literature. The satirical novel pokes fun at the gothic novel while earnestly emphasizing caution to the female sex.Ver livro
A Dutch-American man wanders into the Catskills for an afternoon nap. When he returns, twenty years have passed, and America is on the other side of the Revolutionary War. Follow along as Rip Van Winkle navigates the countless changes that have transformed his village. Washington Irving’s classic tale is one of the most well-known American short stories and a must-read for students of literature.Ver livro
Introducing the captivating digital audiobook version of "Catherine Howard: The Throne, The Tomb, and The Scaffold" - a historical play in 3 acts, written by none other than the celebrated author Alexandre Dumas. Prepare to be transported to the tumultuous era of English history, where the doomed fifth wife of Henry VIII comes to life in this enthralling dramatic reading. With its subtitle highlighting its origins as an adaptation of Dumas' renowned play, this audiobook promises to deliver a spellbinding experience like no other. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the Tudor period as Dumas weaves his signature storytelling magic. Step into the court of Henry VIII, a world of intrigue, power struggles, and forbidden love, where Catherine Howard's fate hangs in the balance. Dumas, renowned for his timeless masterpiece "The Musketeers," showcases his extraordinary talent once again, bringing to life the captivating characters, enthralling dialogues, and gripping plot twists that have made him a literary legend. His masterful prose, combined with the impeccable translation by W. D. Suter, ensures that every word resonates with emotion and authenticity. And what better subject for such a tale than Catherine Howard herself? This tragic figure, married to one of England's most notorious monarchs, captures our imagination with her beauty, charm, and ultimately, her tragic downfall. Through Dumas' intricate storytelling, we delve into the complexities of her life, her rise to power, her illicit affairs, and the events that led to her untimely end.Ver livro
Vincent O'Sullivan (1868-1940), born in New York to an Irish American family, moved as a child to London. As a young man, he soon became well recognised as the master of decadent and macabre fiction. "The Business of Madame Jahn" is a macabre ghost story of a suicide, a terrible murder and an awful revenge.Ver livro
