Maison d'édition: Aeneas Press
A physician in an old German town has a remedy that may or may not be what he claims, and a household stakes everything on it. Ebers found the medical papyrus that bears his name — one of the oldest medical texts in existence — and dug in Egypt for years; the interest here is that a man who had read the world's first prescriptions was writing about faith in medicine.
A mysterious millionaire. A lost love. A dream that shines brightly before it begins to fade. The Great Gatsby is the iconic novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, widely regarded as one of the greatest works of American literature. Set during the Jazz Age of the 1920s, the story follows Nick Carraway, a young man who becomes drawn into the glamorous world of his wealthy neighbor Jay Gatsby. Behind Gatsby's extravagant parties and mysterious reputation lies a deeply personal dream connected to love, memory, and the desire to recreate the past. Through unforgettable characters and elegant prose, Fitzgerald explores themes of ambition, social class, illusion, wealth, and the complexities of the American Dream. A defining novel of the 20th century, The Great Gatsby remains a timeless portrait of an era and a powerful examination of human hopes and desires.Voir livre
Europe is close to war and spies are everywhere. Richard Hannay the protagonist and narrator, an expatriate Scot, returns to his new home, a flat in London, after a long stay in Rhodesia, in order to begin a new life. One night he is buttonholed by a stranger, a well-travelled American, who claims to be in fear for his life. The man appears to know of an anarchist plot to destabilise Europe, beginning with a plan to assassinate the Greek Premier, Karolides, during his forthcoming visit to London.Voir livre
The Catcher in the Rye is a 1951 American coming-of-age novel by American author J. D. Salinger. It was partially published in serial form in 1945–46 before being novelized in 1951. Originally intended for adults, it is often read by adolescents for its themes of angst and alienation, and as a critique of superficiality in society.[4][5] The novel also deals with themes of innocence, identity, belonging, loss, connection, sex, and depression. The main character, Holden Caulfield, has become an icon for teenage rebellion.[6] Caulfield, nearly of age, gives his opinion on a wide variety of topics as he narrates his recent life events.Voir livre
We rely on your support to help us keep producing beautiful, free, and unrestricted editions of literature for the digital age. Will you support our efforts with a donation ? James Wait is an Afro-Caribbean sailor in Bombay who enlists on the Narcissus , a trading ship bound for London. His deteriorating health soon becomes a problem for the crew, whose attention is focused on the perils of their strenuous sea voyage. The forecastle, which contains the crew's living quarters, becomes the narrative's focal point. The Nigger of the Narcissus , Joseph Conrad's third novel, was serialized in 1897 and published as a book in the same year. Due to its controversial title, it was first published in the United States as The Children of the Sea , before being published there under its original title in 1914. Its introduction is considered to be one of Conrad's most important pieces of nonfiction, as in it he explains his philosophy of writing with quotes like "My task which I am trying to achieve is, by the power of the written word to make you hear, to make you feel—it is, before all, to make you see." The introduction has been employed by literary scholars as a crucial key to understanding Conrad's artistic vision. Joseph Conrad (died 1924) was a major literary figure of the early 20th century. Their work has endured across generations and continues to be read and studied worldwide. As a work of classic literary fiction, The Nigger Of The Narcissus exemplifies the narrative craft and social insight that defined great storytelling of its era. Literary fiction of this period was characterized by careful attention to character psychology, social milieu, and the moral questions that animated public discourse.Voir livre
A trailblazing work in the mystery and sensation fiction genres, "The Woman in White" enthralls readers with its complex plot, intriguing characters, and spine-tingling atmosphere. The story begins with Walter Hartright's chance encounter with a mysterious woman in white, setting off a chain of events that unravels dark secrets, mistaken identities, and psychological suspense. As the narrative unfolds through multiple narrators, including the unforgettable character of the cunning Count Fosco, the novel keeps readers guessing until its thrilling conclusion. Wilkie Collins, an English novelist, and playwright, is renowned as a pioneer of the detective fiction genre. His most famous work, "The Woman in White," published in 1859, captivated readers with its intricate plot, suspenseful narrative, and innovative use of multiple narrators. Collins' contributions to mystery and sensation fiction significantly influenced the development of crime literature.Voir livre
Torchy, the red-headed office boy with the fastest mouth in Manhattan, is married now — and Vee has opinions, in-laws and a war on. Sewell Ford ran the series for years on slang alone: every line first person, every sentence a wisecrack, and a portrait of white-collar New York that no serious novelist bothered to record. Fifty-nine plates of painting from 1870 to 1926, among them John Sloan, follow the city from Greenwich Village rooftops to the home front, matching Torchy's wartime Manhattan line for line.Voir livre
