Maison d'édition: Fractal Press
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson receive a letter from an informant known by the pseudonym Fred Porlock. Porlock is part of Professor Moriarty's criminal organization. The letter is written in a numeric code, and Holmes decodes the letter, which warns that John Douglas of Birlstone House is about to be murdered.
Published in 1901, The First Men in the Moon is one of the earliest science-fiction novels in the English language. An impecunious businessman, Bedford, retreats to the Kent coast where he meets the archetypal absent-minded scientist, Dr Cavor, who is on the point of producing a gravity-defying material. His experiments prove successful, making possible one of man’s oldest dreams: a journey to the moon. The two men embark on this fantastic voyage – Bedford motivated by the prospect of wealth, and Cavor by the thirst for knowledge. However, when they arrive, they find a world of freezing nights and sweltering days, and signs of a threatening alien presence, from which they may never escape.The novel invites obvious comparisons with its predecessor, Jules Verne’s From the Earth to the Moon, though Wells’s approach markedly differs from that of his French counterpart, with Wells being more concerned by the adventure on the moon, even at the expense of scientific plausibility.Voir livre
Full-Cast Audiobook! Go Beyond Your Wettest Dreams... as If You Are Penniless and Yet Listening From Outside the Globe Theater! In the last decade of the 16th century, William Shakespeare could not dare write A Midsummer Night's (Wet) Dream unabridged. By the happenchance of his birth-century, The Bard wrote in a poetic 'Shakespearean Code', hinting at sexualities and paraphilias he fully intended to compose and expose his Elizabethan audience to. His intended 'erotica for every fetish' morphed instead into a 'humane and wise drama' by happenchance. But What If? there was a multiversal reality where the Marquis de Sade deciphered the Shakespearean Code during his long stay at the lunatic asylum at Charenton. But now Ophelia T'Wat, living in a much more sexually accepting century, can reach across realities to snatch these pages from the bloody quill of the Marquis and finally, fatefully publish the Wettest Midsummer Night'sDream conceivable!Voir livre
Simon Foster’s short & sweet edition cuts out the fluff from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and gets straight to the good part. Savor the best literature of all time without spending years of your life treading through endless pages of traditional books. Simon Foster books are suitable for the human attention span, helping you to remember the key details of every book and maximize enjoyment. By the end, you’ll be able to impress your friends, family, or even a professor with your knowledge of Frankenstein without spending hours reading the original edition. Stop wasting hours trying to dissect complex english from old classic books. English has changed over time, and books from hundreds of years ago feel like a different language than modern English. There is no shame in enjoying classics the modern way. Once you discover the joy of listening to classics with Simon Foster, you will never want to go back to old stuffy paperback classics. Welcome to the future of literature!Voir livre
"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a chilling novella that explores the duality of human nature. Dr. Jekyll, a respected scientist, creates a potion that transforms him into the sinister Mr. Hyde. As Hyde, he indulges in violent and immoral behavior, uncontrollable by his own conscience. The novel delves into the dark side of human desires and the consequences of repressing one's innermost impulses. As Dr. Jekyll struggles to control his alter ego, he realizes the dangers of playing with the boundaries of good and evil. Stevenson's skillful narrative captivates readers with its psychological depth, serving as a timeless cautionary tale about the potential for darkness within us all.Voir livre
Middlemarch (Book 8: Sunset and Sunrise), A Study of Provincial Life is a novel by English author George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans. It appeared in eight installments (volumes) in 1871 and 1872. Set in Middlemarch, a fictional English Midlands town, from 1829 to 1832, it follows distinct, intersecting stories with many characters. Issues include the status of women, the nature of marriage, idealism, self-interest, religion, hypocrisy, political reform, and education. Leavened with comic elements, Middlemarch approaches significant historical events in a realist mode: the Reform Act 1832, early railways, and the accession of King William IV. It looks at medicine of the time and reactionary views in a settled community facing unwelcome change. Eliot began writing the two pieces that formed the novel in 1869–1870 and completed it in 1871. Initial reviews were mixed, but it is now seen widely as her best work and one of the great English novels.Voir livre
Step into the extraordinary world of 'Be Young Again' by Murray Leinster with our captivating digital audiobook. This thought-provoking tale explores the concept of reversing the aging process and the profound impact it has on the protagonist's life. As you listen, you'll be drawn into a world where science fiction meets the deepest desires of the human heart, offering an insightful reflection on the human condition and the quest for eternal youth. With our expert narration, 'Be Young Again' comes to life like never before, allowing you to delve into the complex characters and thought-provoking themes at your leisure. Don't miss the opportunity to experience this literary masterpiece in a whole new way.Voir livre
