Other books that might interest you

• 

  Les Misérables: Volume 2:...

  Victor Hugo

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Victor-Marie Hugo (26 February 1802 - 22 May 1885) was a French poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote abundantly in an exceptional variety of genres: lyrics, satires, epics, philosophical poems, epigrams, novels, history, critical essays, political speeches, funeral orations, diaries, and letters public and private, as well as dramas in verse and prose.
  BOOK 7: PARENTHESIS: Such being the case, and a convent having happened to be on our road, it has been our duty to enter it. Why? Because the convent, which is common to the Orient as well as to the Occident, to antiquity as well as to modern times, to paganism, to Buddhism, to Mahometanism, as well as to Christianity, is one of the optical apparatuses applied by man to the Infinite.

  Show book

• 

  A Haunted Villa - From their...

  Ömer Seyfettin

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The bookshelves of World literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From their countries and continents their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Ömer Seyfettin.

  Show book

• 

  The Swimmer

  John Cheever

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Here is one of twelve magnificent stories, originally part of The John Cheever Audio Collection, in which John Cheever celebrates—with unequaled grace and tenderness—the deepest feelings we have. 
  As Cheever writes in his preface, ""These stories seem at times to be stories of a long-lost world when the city of New York was still filled with a river light, when you heard the Benny Goodman quartets from a radio in the corner stationery store, and when almost everybody wore a hat.""

  Show book

• 

  Salvaging of Civilization The -...

  H. G. Wells

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

  Show book

• 

  Doctor Thorne

  Anthony Trollope

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Dive into the captivating world of Doctor Thorne, a timeless masterpiece by the author of the Chronicles of Barsetshire. This gripping tale blends romance, social commentary, and intrigue, offering listeners a profound exploration of morality, class, and love in 19th-century England. 
  At the heart of the story is Doctor Thorne, a principled and compassionate country physician whose niece, Mary Thorne, finds herself caught in a whirlwind of societal pressures and forbidden love. As secrets unravel and alliances shift, the novel delves into the struggles between wealth and virtue, tradition and progress, and the heart's desires versus society's expectations. 
  Richly woven with wit, drama, and tender emotion, Doctor Thorne is a compelling journey through the complexities of human relationships and the courage it takes to remain true to oneself. Perfect for fans of classic literature and those who love a narrative steeped in charm, wisdom, and enduring themes, this audiobook will transport you to a world where every choice shapes destinies. 
  Immerse yourself in this evocative tale of love, resilience, and integrity, brought vividly to life for modern listeners.

  Show book

• 

  A Desertion

  Stephen Crane

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  "A Desertion" is a short story published in 1900 about a young woman who is suspected by others in the neighborhood of indiscretion that might trouble her father.

  Show book