Verlag: Bu Classics Books
A satirical tale of a confectioner whose ambition is only matched by his lack of scruples, this story exposes the comedic yet dark underbelly of greed. The arrival of a dim-witted brother threatens to topple a carefully constructed facade of respectability in a delightful twist of irony.
In "Captains Courageous," Rudyard Kipling tells the riveting tale of Harvey Cheyne Jr., a spoiled, wealthy boy who is washed overboard from a luxury ocean liner and rescued by fishermen off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. Under the stern yet compassionate guidance of the schooner's Captain Troop, Harvey undergoes a dramatic transformation. Through hard work and the harsh realities of life at sea, Harvey learns the values of humility, responsibility, and respect for the camaraderie of those who live by the catch. Kipling's novel is a timeless ode to the sea and the making of a man.Zum Buch
Joseph Rudyard Kipling was born in Mumbai, India on 30th December 1865. As was the custom in those days, he and his sister were sent back to England when he was 5. The ill-treatment and cruelty by the Portsmouth couple they boarded with Kipling said contributed to the onset of his literary life. At 16 he returned to India to work on a local paper where he was soon contributing and writing. It also exposed him to the issues of identity and national allegiance which pervade much of his work. In 1886, his ‘Departmental Ditties’, collection of verse appeared in print followed by 39 short stories for his newspaper over only 8 months. These were then published as ‘Plain Tales from the Hills’, shortly after his 22nd birthday. He continued his prolific pace of writing before being dismissed in a dispute and, taking his pay-off and the profits from the sale of some publishing rights, decided to return to London, travelling via Rangoon, Hong Kong, Japan and the United States, all the while writing articles, and arriving at Liverpool in October 1889. Over the next two years he saw further works published as books and in magazines, as well as a nervous breakdown for which he was prescribed a sea voyage, to South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and India. Happier times came with marriage to Caroline Starr Balestier in January 1892. The honeymoon began in Vermont and ended in Yokahama where they heard their bank had failed. They returned to Vermont and settled. Caroline was now pregnant and he was planning the ‘Jungle Books’. A failed arbitration between the US and England resulted in an argument between Caroline’s brother and Kipling, and then his arrest. At the hearing he was mortified by the exposure of his private life and after settling the matter they returned to England and life in Torquay. ‘Kim’ was published in 1902, and ‘Just So Stories for Little Children’, a year later. In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature with the citation “in consideration of the power of observation, originality of imagination, virility of ideas and remarkable talent for narration which characterise the creations of this world-famous author”. When the Great War erupted, he scorned those who refused conscription. His son enlisted and was killed at the Battle of Loos in September 1915, at 18, an exploding shell had ripped his face apart. This death inspired Kipling’s writing thereafter, but the tragedy broke his life and by 1930 his prolific pen had almost ceased. Rudyard Kipling died on 18th January 1936 from a perforated duodenal ulcer. He was 70. His ashes are buried at Poets’ Corner in Westminster Abbey.Zum Buch
To Build A Fire is the best known of all London's stories. It tells the story of a new arrival to the Klondike who stubbornly ignores warnings about the folly of traveling alone. He falls through the ice into a creek in seventy-below weather, and his survival depends on being able to build a fire and dry his clothes, which he is unable to do. The famous version of this story was published in 1908.Zum Buch
Embark on an untamed adventure—where nature’s fury meets Jack London’s raw storytelling. Immerse yourself in the wild landscapes of the Yukon with Meditation: Sounds of Thunderstorms - Call of the Wild. This digital audio edition combines London’s gripping tale of survival and transformation with the electrifying power of thunderstorms, creating a listening experience that is as thrilling as the great wilderness itself. · A Story of Resilience: Follow Buck’s epic transformation from domesticated pet to fierce leader, set against the backdrop of the unrelenting North. · A Sensory Experience: The rumbling storm intensifies every chase, every howl, every heartbeat, pulling you deeper into the wild. · A Meditative Escape: Perfect for adventurers, dreamers, and lovers of classic literature who want to lose themselves in a story as fierce as nature itself.Zum Buch
“The Reef” is a 1912 novel by American writer Edith Wharton. The story primarily follows George Darrow and Anna Leath, a young gentleman and a widowed lady who plan to marry. The novel takes place in Paris and rural France, but primarily features American characters. The narrative explores complex morality and its intricately woven place in society.Zum Buch
The third novel in the Waverley series, and Scott's personal favorite, The Antiquary centers on a young man called Lovel who meets Jonathan Oldbuck, a loquacious old antiquary, on a trip to Scotland. There Lovel falls in love with the daughter of Sir Arthur Wardour, a local landowner. However, with no wealth or title to offer, Lovel's feelings go unrequited until an extraordinary act of courage.Zum Buch
