D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

• 

  May Day

  F. Scott Fitzgerald

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  May Day - one of the stories, which entered in a collection of eleven short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald "Tales of the Jazz Age" (1922). 
  Published as a novelette in The Smart Set in July, 1920, "May Day" relates a series of events which took place in the spring of the previous year, during the "general hysteria" which inaugurated the Jazz Age.
  The story uses the May Day Riots of 1919 as historical backdrop. During these events, as the lower-class is fighting for certain causes, a group of privileged Yale alumni meet for a dance.
  During the story a Jewish man is beat up by a crowd as he expounds socialist rhetoric. Fitzgerald, however, was not an anti-semite, and his characterizing of the Jewish man can be seen as a commentary of the brutality of the crowd contrasted with the man's wit and fervor.

  Voir livre

• 

  Fall Asleep to Through the...

  Lewis Carroll

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Immerse yourself in the enchanting narrative of Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, the beloved sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, brought to life by the gentle and engaging voice of Elizabeth Grace from Slumber Studios. 
  Are restless nights keeping you awake? Whether it's insomnia or the day's worries that disturb your sleep, our specially-tailored audiobooks are a proven remedy for soothing your mind into restfulness. At Slumber Studios, we focus on creating audio experiences that promote a deep and restful sleep. 
  Allow Elizabeth's calming narration to escort you back through the looking glass with Alice, as she encounters a realm brimming with whimsical oddities. From the nonsensical Tweedledee and Tweedledum to the riddle-loving Humpty Dumpty, join Alice on a journey that defies logic and size, all set against the backdrop of a dreamlike world. 
  Our audiobooks are meticulously crafted with your relaxation in mind, featuring slower narration and calming music designed to lull you into a serene sleep. 
  If you're seeking a peaceful escape at the end of your day, let this audiobook be your gateway to a night of dreams. Just press play, settle comfortably into bed, and drift off as you explore Lewis Carroll's fantastical world. Awake refreshed and rejuvenated after a night of restful sleep.

  Voir livre

• 

  Prophet the

  Kahlil Gibran

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Brought to you by Altrusian Grace Media and narrated by Matthew Schmitz. Gibran’s book follows the final hours of the prophet Almustafa as he prepares to depart the city of Orphalese, offering distilled reflections on the fundamental forces of human existence—love, work, joy, sorrow, freedom, self-knowledge, and death. Each teaching arises from direct insight rather than doctrine, presenting life as an interwoven field of opposites whose tensions refine the soul. The text unfolds as a sequence of poetic addresses that cut through sentiment and moralism, pointing the reader toward inward clarity and responsibility.

  Voir livre

• 

  Christmas Formula - From their...

  Stella Benson

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Stella Benson was born on the 6th January 1892 in Easthope, Shropshire to parents who were landed gentry. 
  Her early years involved frequent household moves which was difficult for the child as she suffered from ill-health.  Some of her early education was spent at schools in Germany and Switzerland and by 10 she had developed a lifelong habit of keeping a diary. 
  In the following years her parents separated, and she rarely saw her father. When she did, he encouraged to pause her writing until she had further experience and could better make sense of the world.  When he died, she learned he had been an alcoholic. 
  A winter spent in the West Indies provided material for her first novel ‘I Pose’ published the following year in 1915. 
  During the War years she became involved in the women's suffrage movement and dedicated time outside of writing to support the troops and help the poor. 
  In 1918 she decided to travel spending much time in California, where she also tutored at the University of California, and continued to write.  In China she met her future husband and after marrying in London, journeyed with him to his various Custom postings through Nanning, Beihai, and Hong Kong and the Far East. 
  The works continued to flow novels, short stories, travel essays all helped to build a deserved and burgeoning reputation. 
  Although her works are now in the forgotten and neglected department her writing style, characters, and narratives more than capably demonstrate her obvious talents.   
  Stella Benson died of pneumonia on the 7th December 1933, at Hạ Long in the Vietnamese province of Tonkin.  She was 40.

  Voir livre

• 

  Great Expectations

  Charles Dickens

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Considered a literary classic, "Great Expectation" follows the life of orphan Pip, who rises from humble beginnings to become a gentleman with 'great expectations' from a mysterious benefactor who he believes is Miss Havisham. The story explores Pip's developing relationship with the beautiful yet cold Estella, whom he loves but who seems unable to return his affection for some reason. 
  Pip is deeply influenced by his experiences, particularly in his encounters with an escaped convict, Magwitch, and the eccentric Miss Havisham, leading to a journey of moral development as he confronts issues of social class, unrequited love, and false expectation.

  Voir livre

• 

  Man Who Was Thursday The - A...

  G. K. Chesterton

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  G. K. Chesterton's surreal masterpiece is a psychological thriller that centers on seven anarchists in turn-of-the-century London who call themselves by the names of the days of the week. Chesterton explores the meanings of their disguised identities in what is a fascinating mystery and, ultimately, a spellbinding allegory.

  Voir livre