Editora: Bu Classics Books
Orphaned by a devastating earthquake, young Clare is thrust into a world that tests his gentle nature at every turn. His wanderings expose him to the harshness of humanity, yet he retains an innate goodness that touches those he meets. This narrative is a poignant exploration of innocence persisting amidst the rough shaking of a cruel world.
Franz Kafka was born on 3rd July 1883 in Prague, then in Bohemia, the eldest of 6, into a middle-class Jewish family. Life for the young Kafka and his passion for literature was often made an ordeal by his over-bearing and domineering entrepreneur of a father. In 1889 Kafka was sent to the Deutsche Knabenschule, an elementary school in Prague. His father would only allow him to be educated in German-speaking schools and even went so far as to limit visits to the synagogue to four a year. In 1901 he graduated from the classics-oriented Altstädter Gymnasium. Kafka did well there and across a large range of subjects. He now enrolled at the Charles Ferdinand University, to study chemistry, but quickly switched to law for which he obtained his degree in June 1906 and then performed the mandatory year of unpaid service as clerk at the civil and criminal courts. A job at an Italian insurance company left him little time to write and after a year he took another job with the Worker's Accident Insurance Institute for the Kingdom of Bohemia where he stayed until ill health led to his resignation in 1922. Although he saw work as a means to pay the bills and to allow him time to write, he received several promotions and was noted as a good employee. By 1917 Kafka was suffering from tuberculosis, which required frequent periods of convalescence. Interspersed with this, were several intense affairs before he settled in Berlin with Dora Diamant, a 25-year-old kindergarten teacher who herself having left the ghetto now influenced Kafka's interest in the book of Jewish law, the Talmud. Kafka’s on-going health was littered with problems. Apart from TB there were several other ailments, including migraines, insomnia, boils, depression, all usually brought on by excessive stresses and strains. He attempted to counteract all of this by naturopathic treatments, a vegetarian diet and consuming large quantities of unpasteurized milk. His tuberculosis still worsened. He returned to Prague, where he died on 3rd June 1924. He was 40. His literary works are few in number but towering in influence. His masterpieces include ‘The Trial’, ‘The Metamorphosis’ as well as a number of short stories which reveal facets of humankind that truthfully could only be born from Kafka’s brain and pen.Ver livro
A timeless tale of coming-of-age and transformation. A moving novel by the 19th century master writer Charles Dickens, which has seen nearly twenty film adaptations. Orphaned Pip lives with his sister and her blacksmith husband. One day, the boy helps a hiding fugitive. Years pass, and Pip works as an apprentice for his brother-in-law. He is unhappily in love with Estella, a beautiful girl raised by the wealthy, eccentric old Miss Havisham. The young people are separated by one of the most prosaic reasons - financial status. One day, however, it turns out that Pip's life may change dramatically. The young man receives a huge sum of money from an anonymous benefactor. There is one condition - Pip must go to London and pursue his education. How will Pip, a boy from the provinces, fare in the big city? Will he find out who his benefactor is? And finally - will Pip and Estella's feelings have a happy ending?Ver livro
Sherwood Anderson was born on 13th September 1876 in Camden, Ohio. When his father’s business failed the family was forced to move on a regular basis before finally settling in Clyde, Ohio. Anderson, one of 7 children, left school at 14 to take a number of jobs to help with the family finances. These were difficult years. He moved to Chicago in search of opportunities before joining the Army for the US-Spanish War of 1898. He then entered Wittenberg Academy in Springfield, Ohio to complete his education before moving back to Chicago to take up a writing job. In 1904 he married Cornelia Lane, her family had resources and Anderson was keen, with this family backing, to run a business. The early years of their marriage produced 3 children but a nervous breakdown in 1907 and another in 1912, despite his success as a business entrepreneur, resulted in him abandoning his family and deciding that a literary career would be best for him. A move back to Chicago resulted in a job in advertising, a divorce from Cornelia and marriage to Tennessee Mitchell. That same year his first book ‘Windy McPherson’s Son’ was released and in 1919, his most famous book, ‘Winesburg, Ohio’, a collection of short stories about life in an Ohio town was released. Anderson continued to write short stories, novels and non-fiction but his only true bestseller came with ‘Dark Laughter’. His influence on writers that followed, from Faulkner to Hemingway, was immense. He also married a further two times. Sherwood Anderson died in in Colón, Panama, on the 8th March, 1941. He was 64. An autopsy revealed that a swallowed toothpick had resulted in peritonitis. His headstone epitaph reads ‘Life, Not Death is the Great Adventure.’Ver livro
One tree, glowing with lights—each ornament holding a story of joy, wonder, and the magic of Christmas long ago. In this charming holiday sketch, Charles Dickens invites readers to gather around a Christmas tree shimmering with memories. Every decoration recalls a moment of childhood delight, ghostly tales told by the fire, and the warmth of family traditions that shape the season's spirit. With Dickens's signature blend of nostalgia, humor, and gentle wisdom, this short gem captures the heart of Christmas in its purest form. Praised as "a beautifully intimate portrait of Christmas remembered," the story enchants readers with its lyrical tone and timeless warmth—making it a perfect seasonal read for all ages. If you treasure cozy holiday storytelling, Victorian charm, and the magic of Christmas past, this classic will light up your heart. Turn the page—and let Dickens fill your season with wonder.Ver livro
More classic horror narrations on Jonathan Dunne Horror Stories & Audiobooks: https://www.youtube.com/@JonathanDunneHorrorAudiobooks Title: At the Mountains of Madness — Part 8 of 12 Author: H. P. Lovecraft Narrator: Jonathan Dunne Original Publication: 1936 Public Domain: Yes Series Placement: Timeless Terrors No. 85 — Part 8 of 12 Description: In Part Eight of At the Mountains of Madness, the revelations carved into the ancient city’s walls give way to a far more immediate and visceral horror. What Dyer and Danforth have learned from the murals begins to take on dreadful relevance as their exploration pushes deeper into the labyrinthine ruins. The story recorded in stone—of rebellion, degeneration, and catastrophic upheaval—no longer feels safely confined to the distant past. Subtle signs within the city suggest that not all of its history is ancient. Strange markings, unsettling absences, and hints of recent disturbance begin to erode the fragile comfort of academic detachment. The vast Antarctic silence presses in as the explorers move forward, their scientific curiosity now overshadowed by mounting unease. The city feels less like a dead monument and more like a place suspended in uneasy stillness—its long-buried secrets not entirely at rest. In this eighth installment of the 12-part complete audiobook series, Lovecraft masterfully shifts from cosmic history to creeping immediacy, as knowledge gives way to dread and the explorers confront the possibility that some ancient horrors may not be as extinct as they once believed.Ver livro
A provocative and influential reassessment of one of England’s most maligned monarchs. Challenging the traditional Tudor narrative—popularized by Shakespeare and chroniclers like Thomas More—Walpole argues that Richard III has been unfairly vilified as a tyrant and murderer. Through meticulous examination of historical sources, he questions the evidence behind accusations such as the murder of the Princes in the Tower and Richard’s physical deformities, suggesting bias and propaganda shaped his dark legacy. While not a full exoneration, Walpole’s work pioneered revisionist history and sparked debate about historical objectivity. Written with wit and scholarly rigor, Historic Doubts reflects Enlightenment skepticism and remains a landmark in the re-evaluation of medieval English history.Ver livro
