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  The Whale Tooth

  Jack London

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  It was in the early days in Fiji, when John Starhurst arose in the mission house at Rewa Village and announced his intention of carrying the gospel throughout all Viti Levu. Now Viti Levu means the "Great Land," it being the largest island in a group composed of many large islands, to say nothing of hundreds of small ones. Here and there on the coasts, living by most precarious tenure, was a sprinkling of missionaries, traders, beche-de-mer fishers, and whaleship deserters. The smoke of the hot ovens arose under their windows, and the bodies of the slain were dragged by their doors on the way to the feasting.

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  Howards End

  E. M. forster

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  Howard's End is about three families in England at the beginning of the twentieth century. The three families represent different gradations of the Edwardian middle class: the Wilcoxes, who are rich capitalists with a fortune made in the Colonies; the half-German Schlegel siblings (Margaret, Tibby, and Helen), who represent the intellectual bourgeoisie and have a lot in common with the real-life Bloomsbury Group; and the Basts, a couple who are struggling members of the lower-middle class. The Schlegel sisters try to help the poor Basts and try to make the Wilcoxes less prejudiced.

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  Barnaby Rudge

  Charles Dickens

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  Barnaby Rudge is a powerful historical novel by Charles Dickens that combines vivid social commentary with gripping drama, set against the turbulent backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780. As one of Dickens's lesser-known yet deeply compelling works, the novel explores the dangers of mob violence, political fanaticism, and the human cost of social unrest.
  
  At the heart of the story is Barnaby Rudge, a kind-hearted young man with an intellectual disability, whose innocence and vulnerability stand in stark contrast to the chaos surrounding him. Guided by his devoted mother and accompanied by his ominous raven, Grip, Barnaby becomes tragically swept up in the violent anti-Catholic riots that engulf London. His personal journey unfolds alongside a wide cast of characters, including secretive fathers, conflicted lovers, and ruthless agitators, whose lives intersect as private grievances collide with public disorder.
  
  Dickens masterfully portrays the frightening psychology of crowds and the ease with which fear and prejudice can ignite mass violence. Through dramatic scenes of destruction and upheaval, he exposes the manipulation of ordinary people by demagogues and highlights the fragility of justice and reason in times of crisis. At the same time, the novel remains deeply human, emphasizing compassion, loyalty, and moral responsibility.
  
  Rich in atmosphere and historical detail, Barnaby Rudge blends suspense, romance, and social criticism in Dickens's signature style. Its exploration of innocence versus corruption, order versus chaos, and individual conscience versus collective madness remains strikingly relevant.
  
  Barnaby Rudge stands as an important work in Dickens's canon and a vivid reminder of the destructive power of intolerance and extremism. It is an essential read for lovers of classic literature, historical fiction, and novels that probe the darker currents of society while affirming the enduring value of humanity and empathy.

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  Little Red Cap and Other Stories

  The Brothers Grimm

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  This charming collection of Grimms' Fairy Tales includes Little Red-Cap (also known as Little Red Riding Hood), Cat & Mouse in Partnership, The Goose Girl, The Valiant Little Tailor and Mother Holle. Grimms' Fairy Tales was first published in Germany in 1812 as Kinder und Hausmärchen. This series of recordings is based on the original 1823 English translation by Edgar Taylor, with subsequent editing by Marian Edwardes.

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  James (Giacomo) - English Version

  Italo Svevo

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  Giacomo is a farmer that the narrator meets during a walk in the Friuli countryside and who tells him his story. Every time Giacomo finds a job he protests and ends up launching into propaganda and debates to convince his fellow workers to demand optimal working conditions, always causing big problems for his employers. Not finding any more jobs, he becomes a nomad, in vain search for a well-organized job. Therefore, practically non-existent. Until one day he is called back to his hometown for a particular job...

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  Something to Think Of

  P. O. Dixon

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  When Elizabeth returns to London from Kent and meets Jane’s new suitor, her hasty refusal of Mr. Darcy’s marriage proposal gives her something to think of—especially when Mr. Darcy follows her to Hertfordshire, determined to make amends. He means to court her properly, win her heart, and marry her. 
  Likewise, Mr. Bingley vows to pursue Jane, hoping to reclaim her affection. Jane’s new suitor has other ideas about her future felicity, and his identical twin brother has more than a passing interest in Elizabeth’s love life as well. 
  All is fair in the game of love, even if fate leaves one or more of the gentlemen in question behind. Elizabeth encourages her sister to follow her heart, but will she heed her own advice?

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