Publisher: Bu Classics Books
Venturing into the 6th century, this historical romance captures the crumbling grandeur of Rome during the Gothic wars. Basil, a young Roman noble, is torn between political allegiance and his love for a Gothic princess. The novel offers a rich, scholarly reconstruction of a civilization in twilight, differing sharply from Gissing's modern realism.
The novel follows the story of Emily St. Aubert, an orphaned young woman, who finds herself entangled in a web of mysteries and intrigues. As she navigates through the eerie and foreboding landscapes of the European countryside, she encounters dark castles, secret passages, and a series of mysterious events that challenge her sanity and understanding of reality. Themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural are interwoven as Emily unravels the secrets surrounding the castle of Udolpho.Show book
In the suffocating fog of 19th-century London, a single lawsuit is devouring the souls of generations. Welcome to the Court of Chancery, where the infamous case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce has dragged on for decades, promising unimaginable wealth but delivering only madness and despair. At the heart of this labyrinth is the resilient Esther Summerson, an orphan thrust into a world of eccentric characters, dangerous secrets, and aristocratic arrogance. From the terrifyingly still portrait-lined halls of Lady Dedlock's remote Lincolnshire estate to the squalid, dangerous streets of Tom-All-Alone's, a spiderweb of mystery connects the highest nobility to the lowest street sweepers. When a shocking murder rocks the city, the truth threatens to shatter the lives of everyone it touches. Why you will love this: A towering pinnacle of Classic Literature, this sweeping epic masterfully blends biting social satire with a pulse-pounding mystery. Fans of gothic atmosphere, tragic heroes, brilliant detectives, and intricate whodunits will be spellbound by its enemies-to-allies dynamics and dark, cinematic world-building. It remains one of the most suspenseful and emotionally devastating legal thrillers ever penned. About the Author: Charles Dickens was the quintessential voice of the Victorian era, renowned for his razor-sharp social commentary and unforgettable characterizations. His unparalleled ability to weave intricate plots with profound empathy cemented his legacy as one of the greatest novelists in the English language.Show book
The Gentleman from San Francisco is a short story by Ivan Bunin, a Nobel Prize-winning but often overlooked Russian author. It was translated into English by D. H. Lawrence (with Samuil Koteliansky). The story is often hailed as a classic of the genre. A 58-year-old American from San Francisco, now in possession of a vast fortune, sets off with his wife and daughter on a world tour. A series of events causes laughter, embarassment, and revolt as he and his family travel through Italy and remarkable changes begin to take effect.Show book
Often regarded as Edith Wharton's finest achievement,Ethan Fromecontrasts sharply with her usual ironic contemplation of fashionable New York society. Set in the bleak winter landscape of New England farmlands, this keenly-etched portrait of the simple inhabitants of a nineteenth-century village is a masterpiece of literary realism. Ethan is a patient, rough-hewn man tormented by a passionate love for his sickly wife's young cousin, Mattie, who has come to offer her domestic services. Restricted by the bonds of marriage—however loveless it may be—and the fear of public condemnation, Ethan's desperate quest for happiness leads ultimately to pain and despair. Ethan's story, with its tragic implications of what might have been, has held irresistible fascination for readers for over a century. The tale of a decent man's fall brought on by his finest feelings is a haunting study of the human conflict between desire and duty.Show book
Herbert George Wells was born on September 21st, 1866 at Atlas House, 46 High Street, Bromley, Kent. He was the youngest of four siblings and his family affectionately knew him as ‘Bertie’. The first few years of his childhood were spent fairly quietly, and Wells didn’t display much literary interest until, in 1874, he accidentally broke his leg and was left to recover in bed, largely entertained by the library books his father regularly brought him. Through these Wells found he could escape the boredom and misery of his bed and convalescence by exploring the new worlds he encountered in these books. From these humble beginnings began a career that was, after several delays, to be seen as one of the most brilliant of modern English writers. Able to write comfortably in a number of genres he was especially applauded for his science fiction works such as The Time Machine and War of the Worlds but his forays into the social conditions of the times, with classics such as Kipps, were almost as commercially successful. His short stories are miniature masterpieces many of which bring new and incredible ideas of science fiction to the edge of present day science fact. Wells also received four nominations for the Nobel Prize in Literature Despite a strong and lasting second marriage his affairs with other women also brought the complications of fathering other children. His writings and work against fascism, as well as the promotion of socialism, brought him into increasing doubts with and opposition to religion. His writings on what the world could be in works, such as A Modern Utopia, are thought provoking as well as being plausible, especially when viewed from the distressing times they were written in. His diabetic condition pushed him to create what is now the largest Diabetes charity in the United Kingdom. Wells even found the time to run twice for Parliament. It was a long, distinguished and powerfully successful career by the time he died, aged 79, on August 13th, 1946.Show book
This book collects a magnificent set of works by Russian classical authors: Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Mikhail Bulgakov. Each original story, springing from a common creative heritage, delivers a glimpse of the immortal Russian Soul and has influenced modern literary trends. These stories are interesting to their core and will bring pleasure to readers. Get ready to immerse yourself within these immortal works that have long been counted among the best of classic world literature: Fyodor Dostoevsky. The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, Fyodor Dostoevsky. Notes from the Underground, Ivan Turgenev. First Love, Alexander Pushkin. The Queen of Spades, Leo Tolstoy. The Death of Ivan Ilyich, Leo Tolstoy. A Russian Christmas Party, Anton Chekhov. The Wife, Anton Chekhov. A Dead Body, Anton Chekhov. The Beggar, Leonid Andreyev. The Little Angel, Nikolai Gogol. The Nose, Nikolai Gogol. The Cloak, Nikolai Gogol. The Mantle, Mikhail Bulgakov. The Embroidered Towel – from A Young Doctor's Notebook and others. Contents: Fyodor Dostoevsky - The Dream of a Ridiculous Man - Notes From the Underground - The Christmas Tree and the Wedding Ivan Turgenev - Mumu - First Love - The District Doctor Aleksandr Kuprin - The Outrage Alexander Pushkin - The Queen of Spades Leo Tolstoy - A Letter to a Hindu - The Death of Ivan Ilych - God Sees the Truth - But Waits - A Russian Christmas Party Anton Chekhov - The Wife - The Slander - The Horse-Stealers - The Petchenyeg - A Dead Body - A Happy Ending T - he Looking-Glass - Old Age - Darkness - The Beggar - In Trouble - Frost - Minds in Ferment - Gone Astray - An Avenger - The Jeune Premier - A Defenceless Creature - An Enigmatic Nature - A Happy Man - A Troublesome Visitor - An Actor's End - Vanka - A Country Cottage - Fat and Thin - Nerves - The Doctor - About Love - The Lottery Ticket Leonid Andreyev - The Little Angel - Lazarus Maxim Gorky - One Autumn Night - Her Lover Mikhail Bulgakov - The Embroidered Towel Nikolai Gogol - Christmas Eve - The Nose - A May Night - The Cloak - The ViyShow book
