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  Mr Palomar

  Italo Calvino

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  Mr. Palomar, whose name purposely evokes that of the famous telescope, is a seeker after knowledge, a visionary in a world sublime and ridiculous. Whether contemplating a cheese, a woman's breasts, or a gorilla's behavior, he brings us a vision of a world familiar by consensus, fragmented by the burden of individual perception.Translated by William Weaver. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

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  The Peasant Marey

  Fyodor Dostoyevsky

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  "The Peasant Marey" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a reflective and introspective short story that delves into the protagonist's memories of a chance encounter with a peasant named Marey during his childhood. Set against the backdrop of the author's time in prison, the story explores themes of human connection, kindness, and the complexities of perception. The protagonist recalls a specific incident from his early childhood when he encountered Marey while fleeing from an imagined wolf. Despite being a stranger, Marey reassures and comforts the young protagonist, offering him a sense of safety and compassion. The memory resurfaces years later, while the protagonist is imprisoned, prompting him to reflect on the true nature of humanity and the power of simple acts of kindness. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Odour of Chrysanthemums

  D. H. Lawrence

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  'Was this what it all meant - utter, intact separateness, obscured by heat of living?' In Odour of Chrysanthemums D.H. Lawrence explores the concept of human isolation and the nature of love and relationships. This is the story of Elizabeth, a young wife and mother waiting for her alcoholic husband to return home from what she assumes is another night of drinking…

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  Springhaven - A Tale of the...

  R.D. Blackmore

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  A sweeping novel of the Napoleonic Wars by the author of Lorna Doone.Capt. Caryl Carne, half French and half English, has returned to the coastal town of Springhaven in Sussex, home to his ancestral castle, which now lies in ruins. In secret communication with the French, he plots to aid them with their planned invasion.Meanwhile, the Englishman known as Captain Scuddy is taken prisoner in France, where he learns of Carne’s treacherous scheme. What follows is a sprawling tale of war, suspense, and intrigue, in which both Vice-Admiral Nelson and Napoleon himself make appearances. “The whole atmosphere is briskly naval, full of a healthy salt breeze and the movement and life of the ocean.” —The Academy

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  The Man Who Loved Islands

  D H Lawrence

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  'The Man Who Loved Islands' is a haunting story of a man who tries to control his life by making his world ever smaller by moving to increasingly smaller islands. Each one proves to be beyond his ability to control either other people or his sexual desire and finally the last island conquers him. The story can even be seen as a metaphor of man's inexorable march to death when we are all finally alone.

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  The Princess who was Hidden...

  Andrew Lang

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  Andrew Lang (1844 – 1912) was a Scottish poet and novelist  best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. 
  "The Princess who was Hidden Underground" is the tale of a king who goes to extreme lengths to safeguard his daughter from potential suitors unworthy of her hand. But one cunning young lad manages to outwit the king by disguising himself as a sheep.

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