Editorial: Gibbs Smith
Jane Eyre, the beloved heroine, is for many their first introduction to a truly independent female character in classic literature. Charlotte Bronte develops an assertive and passionate character in Jane, whose search for belonging and freedom remains refreshingly relevant for the modern-day reader.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a dark and gripping novella by Robert Louis Stevenson that explores the duality of human nature. Set in Victorian London, it tells the story of the respectable Dr. Jekyll, who creates a potion to separate the good and evil within himself. The result is the terrifying Mr. Hyde, a man who embodies his darkest impulses. As Hyde begins to take control, Jekyll finds himself in a desperate struggle for his soul.This haunting tale is both a psychological thriller and a moral allegory, raising timeless questions about identity, repression, and the battle between good and evil. Stevenson's masterful storytelling and atmospheric writing make it one of the most enduring classics of Gothic literature.Ver libro
Set against the rich backdrop of British-ruled India, Kim tells the story of Kimball O'Hara, an orphaned boy of Irish descent who grows up on the bustling streets of Lahore. Clever and streetwise, Kim becomes involved in the world of espionage, working as a spy for the British Secret Service while traveling with a Tibetan lama on a spiritual quest.As Kim straddles two cultures—British and Indian—he must navigate questions of identity, loyalty, and purpose. Rich with adventure, philosophy, and vivid descriptions of India's landscape and people, Kim is both a thrilling spy novel and a profound exploration of cultural and personal identity.Ver libro
The Emancipated explores the complexities of marriage, personal freedom, and societal expectations in late Victorian England. The story centers on Everard Domby, a disillusioned barrister trapped in a loveless marriage to a woman whose conventional mindset stifles his intellectual and emotional growth. As he grows closer to Dora Mead, a divorced and independent-minded woman considered scandalous by society, Everard is forced to confront his own ideals versus social reality. Gissing critiques the institution of marriage and the rigid moral codes of the time, portraying the inner turmoil of individuals torn between duty and desire. With psychological depth and sharp social observation, the novel questions what it truly means to be free—especially for those who challenge the norms of family, gender, and class.Ver libro
A remarkable adventure story from the wild imagination of Jules Verne!In October 1872, the fastidious Phileas Fogg— a British gentleman who rarely ventures outside the comforts of home or his beloved club— bets his compatriots that he can travel around the entire world in just eighty days. With his newly hired valet, Passepartout, as his traveling companion, Fogg embarks on a wild journey, traversing the continents. He is determined not to lose the bet, no matter what obstacles arise— and they do arise— in this classic tale of adventure and romance!Ver libro
Title: The Imp of the Perverse Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Jonathan Dunne Original Publication: 1845 Public Domain: Yes Series Placement: Number 44 in the Timeless Terrors series Description: The Imp of the Perverse by Edgar Allan Poe is a chilling exploration of the human compulsion toward self-destruction — that sinister whisper urging us to do precisely what we know we must not. Told in Poe’s hypnotic, confessional style, the story begins as a philosophical essay on impulse and perversity, then descends into the fevered confession of a murderer undone by his own mind. This tale reveals Poe at his most psychologically incisive, dissecting guilt, pride, and the dark delight of defiance. Beneath its gothic calm lies a truth as disturbing now as in 1845 — that the greatest horror may be found not in the supernatural, but in the secret architecture of the human soul. Narrated by Amazon bestselling horror author Jonathan Dunne, this performance evokes Poe’s morbid eloquence and the relentless pull of conscience that drives his doomed narrator to madness. While the text is in the public domain, this narration is an original performance and copyright © 2025 Jonathan Dunne. Part of Timeless Terrors, a series devoted to resurrecting the masters of the macabre and uncanny, The Imp of the Perversestands as one of Poe’s most haunting studies of inner torment — a reminder that sometimes, the truest demon wears our own face.Ver libro
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark is a tragedy by William Shakespeare. Set in the Kingdom of Denmark, the play dramatizes the revenge Prince Hamlet exacts on his uncle Claudius for murdering King Hamlet, Claudius's brother and Prince Hamlet's father, and then succeeding to the throne and taking as his wife Gertrude, the old king's widow and Prince Hamlet's mother. The play vividly portrays both true and feigned madness – from overwhelming grief to seething rage – and explores themes of treachery, revenge, incest, and moral corruption.Ver libro
