Verlag: Stargatebook
Animal Farm is a timeless masterpiece, bewildering in how timely it remains. How the promises of rulers of every state and country, “to be better” than their predecessors, always end with the Napoleon of the day, standing up as well as and worse than the humans before him. Whether they are called Napoleon or Stalin, the end of history is always the same.
"The Three Musketeers" by Alexandre Dumas is a classic adventure novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the ambitious and courageous young man, D'Artagnan, who travels to Paris to join the King's Musketeers and prove his worth among the legendary figures Athos, Porthos, and Aramis. At the beginning of the book, we are introduced to D'Artagnan as he embarks on his journey with only a horse and the wisdom of his father. He quickly finds himself caught up in conflicts that test his bravery and lead to encounters with formidable adversaries. The narrative sets the stage for D'Artagnan's character development, highlighting his boldness and fiery spirit as he faces challenges while seeking camaraderie among the renowned Musketeers. The whimsical tone and swashbuckling adventures draw readers into a vibrant world filled with honor, friendship, and rivalry, ensuring an engaging start to this timeless tale.Zum Buch
Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. In this volume our authors, from all the social classes, make their observations on life as they journey through a fascinating decade of need and greed. What they reveal may be all in hindsight for us but through their words, the reality of their prose the decade is beautifully dissected and captured. 01 - The Top 10 - The 1920's - The English - The Men - An Introduction 02 - The Horse Dealer's Daughter by D H Lawrence 03 - The Resurrection of Father Brown by G K Chesterton 04 - Rats by M R James 05 - The Death Room by Edgar Wallace 06 - Running Wolf by Algernon Blackwood 07 - Mrs Amworth by E F Benson 08 - Major Wilbraham by Hugh Walpole 09 - Smee by A M Burrage 10 - As the Crow Flies by John Davys Beresford 11 - The Dabblers by W F HarveyZum Buch
Discover a classic 20th-century American fiction novel by literary master Scott F. Fitzgerald. Artfully republished for the contemporary listener, this beautiful rendition of Scott F. Fitzgerald’s classic work The Great Gatsby is a timeless homage to the grand classics of old, providing modern book lovers with a gripping listen that sheds light on the fascinating culture and social issues of the 1920s. Recounting the story of salesman Nick Carraway and his interactions with the enigmatic and mysterious millionaire Jay Gatsby, this classic work grapples with themes of social inequality, self-made and inherited wealth, and the lives of the upper-class socialites during the height of the Jazz Age and the prohibition era. As Gatsby become increasingly infatuated with his past lover – Nick’s distant relative Daisy Buchanan – a rich and intriguing plot unfolds as he attempts to win her heart and fulfil his obsession. As a must-listen for lovers of classical fiction, as well as anybody who wants to gain a deeper appreciation of this timeless piece of classic American fiction, this edition of The Great Gatsby is a testament to this novel's enduring popularity. Listeners will discover a compelling read that’s brimming with larger-than-life characters and flowing prose that has solidified Scott F. Fitzgerald as a classic literary master.Zum Buch
Introducing "The Happy Prince and Other Tales" - A Dramatic Audiobook Experience! Embark on an enchanting journey through the timeless tales of Oscar Wilde with our captivating audiobook - a collection that promises to warm your heart, stir your emotions, and leave you utterly mesmerized! Experience "The Happy Prince," as you follow the touching tale of a compassionate prince and his loyal companion, the swallow, on a quest to alleviate the suffering of the less fortunate. Together, they prove that true kindness knows no boundaries. Immerse yourself in "The Nightingale and the Rose," where a nightingale's pure devotion and self-sacrifice for love illuminate the depth of human desires and the ultimate price of beauty. Enter the captivating world of "The Selfish Giant," where a once cold-hearted giant learns the value of love and friendship from the most unexpected sources – children! Discover "The Devoted Friend," a heartwarming fable that unveils the true nature of friendship and the importance of mutual understanding. Finally, experience the whimsical tale of "The Remarkable Rocket," where a vain and opinionated firework finds himself in a series of uproarious misadventures, learning valuable life lessons along the way. 01 The Happy Prince 02 The Nightingale and the Rose 03 The Selfish Giant 04 The Devoted Friend 05 The Remarkable RocketZum Buch
"In Exile" was first published in May 1892 issue of the Vsemirnaya Illustratsiya magazine. The story was inspired by Chekhov's journey through Siberia and his stay in Sakhalin and, in particular, two episodes of this trip. While on Sakhalin, Anton Chekhov met a boatman nicknamed Krasivy, a self-professed 'happy man' who struck him with his own peculiar brand of Tolstovian philosophy. It was Krasivy, apparently, who became a prototype for Semyon Tolkovy, the story's hero.Zum Buch
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is a novella that explores various themes including alienation and identity through the unexpected transformation of its main character, Gregor Samsa. Gregor wakes up one morning to find that he has turned into a giant vermin: a dung beetle. The story explores Gregor's struggle to adapt to his new physical form and the implications this sudden metamorphosis holds for his family, shedding a strange light on certain societal expectations and familial responsibilities at that time.Zum Buch
