Casa editrice: Leverton Classics
This edition contains original illustrations, designed to give it an old book feel. David Copperfield is a somewhat autobiographical novel that tells the story of a poor young boy who becomes a famous writer. This is Dickens' eighth novel and is widely regarded as the first of his mature novels.
Experience the timeless classic "A Tale of Two Cities" like never before, brought to life by the captivating voice of narrator Richard Hunt. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and the contrasting cities of Paris and London, this audiobook follows the intertwined lives of Charles Darnay, a French aristocrat, and Sydney Carton, a disillusioned lawyer. Through their relationships with the beautiful Lucie Manette and the vengeful Madame Defarge, their lives are forever changed, and their fates become inextricably linked. Listen as Richard Hunt masterfully brings each character to life, from the haughty aristocrats to the brave revolutionaries. With his impeccable pacing and nuanced delivery, Hunt immerses listeners in the gritty streets of Paris and the bustling metropolis of London, transporting them to another time and place. With themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption, "A Tale of Two Cities" remains a beloved masterpiece of literature. Whether you're revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, let Richard Hunt's narration guide you on this unforgettable journey through history and the human heart.Mostra libro
William Squire, Corin Redgrave, Derek Jacobi and Trevor Nunn perform Shakespeare's play about the fortunes of an Athenian named TimonMostra libro
After a tornado uproots her from her home in Kansas, Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked away to the magical Land of Oz, where the Wicked Witch of the West will do everything in her power to ensure that Dorothy never makes it back to Kansas...Mostra libro
Frederic Travers, a responsible man of high standing, gets a visit from his dying brother Tom, a globetrotting vagabond. It's a study in contrast between the two men, who each embody opposing aspects of London's character: the successful workaholic vs. the wandering adventurer. The writing is very mature and insightful, indicative of some of the more accomplished work of London's later career.Mostra libro
Jim is a young and naive clerk on a cargo ship plying Asian waters. He harbors romantic fantasies of adventure and heroism which are promptly scuttled one night when the ship collides with an obstacle and begins to sink. Stripped of his seaman's license, convinced of his own cowardice, Jim sets out on a tragic and transcendent search for redemption.Mostra libro
Persuasion is a novel by Jane Austen that follows the story of Anne Elliot, an unmarried woman struggling to reconcile her feelings for a man she met and fell in love with eight years earlier, Captain Frederick Wentworth. The fast-paced novel explores themes of love, class, and social expectations in 19th-century England. Austen uses Anne's character to highlight the societal limitations placed upon women during this time. Women were expected to marry for financial security and status, rather than for love. Anne's struggle to navigate her desires and the expectations of her family and society highlights the conflict that many women faced during this period. In addition to exploring themes of love and societal expectations, the novel also delves into the class system of England at that time. Austen uses the characters of the landed gentry and the navy officers to comment on the societal changes that were occurring during this time period. Through these characters, Austen highlights the shifting power dynamics and changing social structures of the time.Mostra libro
