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  The Tempest

  William Shakespeare

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  ""Our revels now are ended... this rough magic I here abjure..."" 
  In Shakespeare hinting at the end of his own magnificent career in these and others lines spoken by the great magician, Prospero? The Tempest was the last of Shakespeare's comedies, completed just before he retired to his native Stratford-upon-Avon; perhaps this delightful comedy was intended to signal the playwright's farewell to his beloved theater. The Tempest reflects Shakespeare's mature genius, with its story of innocence tempered by intrigue, hilarity bounded by melancholy. Audiences the world over still thrill to The Tempest's dark comedy and magical fantasy. 
  Sir Michael Redgrave and Vanessa Redgrave helped to build one of England's foremost theatrical families-- a tradition that Ms. Redgrave continues today. And Hugh Griffith is one of the nation's greatest character actors. Together, they bring The Tempest majestically to life.

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  The Bridge of San Luis Rey - A...

  Anonym

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  ""As close to perfect a moral fable as we are ever likely to get in American literature."" —Russell Banks 
  ""There are books that haunt you down the years, books that seem to touch and stir something deep inside you. . . . Wilder's The Bridge of San Luis Rey is of this kind."" —The Independent (London) 
  The authorized, original edition of Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic with a foreword by acclaimed author Russell Banks and an afterword by Wilder's nephew, Tappan Wilder, with illuminating documentary material about the novel and its rich literary history 
  ""On Friday noon, July the twentieth, 1714, the finest bridge in all Peru broke and precipitated five travelers into the gulf below."" This immortal sentence opens The Bridge of San Luis Rey, one of the towering achievements in American literature, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, and a novel still read throughout the world. 
  Brother Juniper, a Franciscan monk, witnesses the tragic event. Deeply moved, he embarks on a quest to prove that it was divine intervention, not chance, that led to the deaths of the five people crossing the bridge that day. Ultimately, his search leads to a timeless investigation into the nature of fate and love, and the meaning of the human condition. 
  Copyright (c) 1927 by Albert & Charles Boni, Inc. Copyright renewed (c) 1955 by Thornton Wilder. Copyright 2002 by the Wilder Family L.L.C. Foreword copyright (c) 2003 by Russell Banks. Afterword copyright (c) 2003, 2014 by Tappan Wilder.

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  Beauties The: Essential Stories

  Anton Chekhov

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  "The Beauties: Essential Stories" is a captivating collection that brings together some of the most remarkable and beloved works by the acclaimed Russian writer Anton Chekhov. This anthology showcases Chekhov's unparalleled talent for depicting the complexities of human nature, the intricacies of relationships, and the nuances of everyday life.
  Each story in this collection is a testament to Chekhov's unparalleled ability to capture the subtlest emotions and psychological depths of his characters. Whether portraying the despair of unrequited love, the quiet desperation of unfulfilled dreams, or the bittersweet joys of fleeting moments, Chekhov's prose resonates with authenticity and profound insight.
  With its richly descriptive language and astute observations of human behavior, "The Beauties" offers readers a chance to immerse themselves in Chekhov's world—a world that is at once familiar and yet filled with unexpected revelations. Through his stories, Chekhov invites us to contemplate the complexities of the human condition, the fleeting nature of happiness, and the universal yearning for connection and understanding.
  This collection is not only an ideal introduction to Chekhov's work for those new to his writings, but also a treasured addition to the libraries of avid Chekhov enthusiasts. "The Beauties: Essential Stories of Anton Chekhov" is a testament to the enduring power of his storytelling, cementing his status as one of the greatest literary voices of all time.
  THE BEAUTIES
  THE SCHOOLMISTRESS
  A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
  MISERY
  CHAMPAGNE
  AFTER THE THEATRE
  A LADY'S STORY
  IN EXILE
  THE CATTLE-DEALERS
  SORROW
  ON OFFICIAL DUTY
  THE FIRST-CLASS PASSENGER
  A TRAGIC ACTOR
  A TRANSGRESSION
  SMALL FRY
  THE REQUIEM

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  The Facts in the Case of M Valdemar

  Sampi Books, Edgar Allan Poe

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  "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar", by Edgar Allan Poe, recounts the experimentation of hypnosis on Valdemar, on the verge of death, resulting in a prolonged suspension between life and death. After months, his accelerated decomposition occurs when he is awakened, culminating in a horrifying outcome.

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  The Science of Getting Rich

  Wallace D. Wattles

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  The Science of Getting Rich is the classic guide to creating wealth through the Law of Attraction. First published in 1910, a hundred years later it inspired Rhonda Byrne's bestselling book and movie, The Secret. According to Wallace D. Wattles, "There is a science of getting rich, and it is an exact science, like algebra or arithmetic. There are certain laws which govern the process of acquiring riches; once these laws are learned and obeyed by any man, he will get rich with mathematical certainty."

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  Tom Sawyer Abroad

  Mark Twain

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  Tom Sawyer Abroad features Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn in a parody of Jules Verne-esque adventure stories. In the story, Tom, Huck & Jim set sail to Africa in a futuristic hot air balloon, where they survive encounters with lions, robbers & fleas to see some of the world's greatest wonders, including the Pyramids & the Sphinx.Echoing Adventures of Huckleberry Finn & Tom Sawyer, Detective, the story is told using the 1st-person narrative voice of Huck Finn.

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