Editora: Bu Classics Books
Osmond Waymark seeks to embrace the raw reality of the streets, finding beauty and truth among social outcasts and the "unclassed." His relationship with a woman forced into prostitution challenges every convention of Victorian morality. The novel is a bold declaration of artistic freedom and a compassionate plea for those marginalized by society.
Leonid Nikolaievich Andreyev was born on 21st August in Oryol, Russia to a middle-class family of Polish, Ukranian and Finnish ancestry. He studied law in Moscow before working as a police-court reporter for a daily newspaper. His literary efforts at this time were confined to poetry and those he did try to get published were all rejected. In 1898 his first short story ‘Bargamot and Garaska’, published in the ‘Kurier’ newspaper caught the attention and friendship of Maxim Gorky. Andreyev now discarded any other career path apart from that of author. His first collection of short stories appeared in 1901 and sold over a quarter of a million copies. He was a sensation. Using his interest in psychology and psychiatry gave him an almost unrivalled ability to delve into the human psyche and create astonishing characters. During the first Russian revolution Andreyev was a staunch defender of democratic ideals and many of his stories reflected the heated mood of the times. With the 1905 Revolution’s failure his work became pessimistic and despairing. By the beginning of the following decade he began losing his audience to new literary movements such as the Futurists. He published little after 1914 except political writings, instead working as the literary editor of the ‘Russian Will’ newspaper. When the Bolsheviks took power he sensed catastrophe was coming and moved to Finland where he spent his last years in poverty distraught at the outcome of the Revolution. Leonid Andreyev died of heart failure on 12th September 1919 at the age of 48 in Mustamäki, Finland. His classic story ‘Lazarus’ brilliantly tells the story of Christ’s disciple, forced to wander the earth for all time is both chilling and heart-breaking in its Russian setting.Ver livro
Witness the early brilliance of a writer destined to change literature forever. Explore the final collection of Jane Austen's youthful writings in Juvenilia - Volume III, a captivating volume filled with sharp humor, inventive storytelling, and the unmistakable beginnings of Austen's legendary literary voice. Written during her teenage years, these entertaining stories and literary sketches reveal Austen's extraordinary imagination and her early mastery of satire, irony, and social observation. Playful, bold, and surprisingly modern in spirit, the collection offers readers a rare opportunity to experience the creativity and experimentation that shaped one of the greatest novelists in English literature. From exaggerated romances and witty dialogue to delightfully unconventional characters, Juvenilia – Volume III showcases Austen's youthful energy while hinting at the emotional intelligence and elegance that would later define masterpieces like Emma and Pride and Prejudice. Praised by Austen enthusiasts and literary scholars alike, these early works provide valuable insight into the development of a timeless author whose stories continue to captivate readers around the world. Whether you are completing your Jane Austen collection or discovering her lesser-known writings for the first time, this volume offers charm, humor, and literary history in every page. A joyful glimpse into the imagination of young Jane Austen before literary greatness began. Complete the journey through Austen's early writings and experience the origins of a literary legend today.Ver livro
Harry Wethermill, the brilliant young scientist, a graduate of Oxford and Munich, has made a fortune from his inventions, and is taking a vacation at Aix-les-Bains. There he meets, and immediately falls in love with, the young and beautiful Celia Harland, who serves as companion to the aging but warm-hearted Madam Dauvray of Paris. All this is observed by Julius Ricardo, a retired financier from the City of London, who spends every August at Aix, expecting there to find a pleasant and peaceful life. Imagine his consternation when he learns that Mme. Dauvray has been brutally murdered, and imagine Harry Wethermill's consternation when he learns that every finger of suspicion is pointed at the now vanished Celia Harland. Implored to do so by Wethermill, Ricardo asks his friend Inspector Hanaud, the great detective of the Paris Sûreté (who is also vacationing in Aix) to involve himself in the case so that the truth may come out. Hanaud agrees to do so (with the permission of the Aix police, of course), and goes to work. Will he be up to the job? And will Harry Wethermill ultimately be glad that he called in the great man? We can only wait to find out. But surely Hanaud will exercise his powerful little grey cells – one of several characteristics he shares with a famous Belgian detective of later decades, and indeed some scholars of mystery stories suggest that Agatha Christie, in her invention of Hercule Poirot, owes a debt to Mason and his invention of Inspector Hanaud. And indeed Julius Ricardo has than a passing resemblance to Arthur Hastings, Poirot's sidekick, who is invariably a few confused steps behind the detectiveVer livro
Description: More classic horror narrations on Jonathan Dunne Horror Stories & Audiobooks: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanDunneHorrorAudiobooks The experiment is over — but its consequences have only begun. In the uneasy quiet that follows Dr. Raymond’s forbidden triumph, something is terribly wrong. The veil was lifted, and though it has fallen back into place, the human mind was never meant to endure what lay beyond it. What remains is not revelation, but ruin. As whispers of the event linger in drawing rooms and private conversations, we begin to understand the true cost of forbidden knowledge. The horror is no longer a distant glimpse of another world — it has taken root in this one. Subtle, insidious, and impossible to explain, its presence unsettles all who come near it. Narrated by Jonathan Dunne, Amazon bestselling horror author, this is Timeless Terrors No. 109, continuing Arthur Machen’s haunting masterpiece — where the veil, once lifted, can never fully be restored.Ver livro
While investigating the deepest part of the Atlantic Ocean, a team led by Dr. Maracot is cut off from their ship and hurled to the bottom of the ocean. There, they find themselves in the remnants of the ancient civilization of Atlantis. Like some other later works by Arthur Conan Doyle, this novel shows elements of spiritualism and the supernatural, both themes and ideas that interested him later in life. The Maracot Deep was first serialized in both The Saturday Evening Post and The Strand Magazine between 1927 and 1928, and later published in a book alongside other stories in 1929. This audiobook edition is based on the 1929 edition.Ver livro
Discover the extraordinary storytelling of one of the most influential writers in English literature through this comprehensive collection of timeless classics. Explore "The Complete Novels and Stories of Rudyard Kipling," a remarkable anthology bringing together the celebrated novels and short stories of one of the world's most renowned authors. Acclaimed for his vivid imagination, unforgettable characters, adventurous narratives, and masterful prose, Rudyard Kipling created literary classics that have captivated readers for generations. This comprehensive collection offers readers the opportunity to experience the breadth of Kipling's fiction through compelling adventures, richly imagined settings, and memorable characters. His writings explore universal themes of courage, friendship, duty, honor, identity, resilience, loyalty, cultural encounters, human nature, and the spirit of exploration. Blending adventure, literary realism, and psychological insight, his novels and stories continue to stand among the enduring classics of world literature. Widely regarded as one of the defining voices of English literature, Rudyard Kipling left a lasting influence on fiction and storytelling. His works have been translated into numerous languages, adapted across various media, and continue to be admired for their literary craftsmanship, historical significance, and timeless appeal. Perfect for readers who enjoy classic literature, English literature, adventure fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, short stories, nineteenth-century classics, and timeless literary masterpieces, "The Complete Novels and Stories of Rudyard Kipling" is an essential addition to every digital library. Experience the imagination and literary brilliance of a master storyteller. Add "The Complete Novels and Stories of Rudyard Kipling" to your Kindle library today and enjoy a timeless collection of unforgettable adventures and literary classics.Ver livro
