Editora: Delhi Open Book
Burmese Days is the first novel by English writer George Orwell, published in 1934. Set in British Burma during the waning days of empire, when Burma was ruled from Delhi as part of British India, the novel serves as "a portrait of the dark side of the British Raj."
Reveals the true meaning of the genuine documents and symbols used by the medieval alchemists, such as Paracelsus, Basil Valentine, Francis Bacon, and more, by showing how those teachings are hidden in the Egyptian Book of the Dead and the Judeo-Christian Bible.Ver livro
Romanian tales in which the beasts and the birds explain themselves: why the swallow's tail is forked, how the cuckoo lost her nest, the trial of the animals before God. Moses Gaster was Chief Rabbi of the Sephardi community in England and a folklorist who read Romanian, Slavonic and Hebrew sources together. His notes trace each story back through the Balkans and often to India. Thirty plates of Romanian and Central European painting, from Andreescu to Böhm, follow the same peasant world of field, vineyard and forest that the stories come from.Ver livro
Trent's Last Case THE WOMAN IN BLACK (Detective Novel) by E.C. Bentley is a classic detective story filled with twists, turns, and intelligent investigation. Join Philip Trent as he unravels the mystery of a perplexing crime. Indulge in a masterful whodunit. Order Trents Last Case THE WOMAN IN BLACK today and embark on a thrilling journey of deduction!Ver livro
The ultimate companion for the Jane Austen fan filled with her penetrating insights and humor on life, love, and death. Jane Austen is one of the most popular female writers in history, best known for her stories of love, loss, and hope, which are cleverly intertwined with her witty insights into the traits and expectations of English Georgian society. Here, in this stunning little book, you will be able to read hundreds of individual quotes from her famous works—from Pride and Prejudice and Emma to Persuasion and Sense and Sensibility—each prompting an emotional response, thoughtful musing, or even a little snigger at the wise and shrewd perceptions that Austen had of the world around her. Utterly charming and very profound, fans of Jane Austen can revel in these much-loved quotes, while a new audience will be introduced to the joys that her books have provided since their publication many years ago. With each chapter focusing on a different theme—from Love & Longing to Female Strength—this gorgeous gift book is the perfect compilation of Austen’s funny, moving, and thought-provoking words. Content of themes: Love & Longing Friendship Society Female Strength Life & Death Faith Art & Literature “The wit of Jane Austen has for a partner the perfection of her taste.” —Virginia WoolfVer livro
This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. "Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful." A young scientist’s obsession with the secret of life leads to the creation of a sentient being—and a descent into a nightmare of isolation and revenge. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is not merely a ghost story; it is the foundational work of modern science fiction and a haunting exploration of what it means to be human. As Victor Frankenstein pushes the boundaries of nature, he is forced to confront the devastating consequences of playing God. From the icy peaks of the Swiss Alps to the desolate reaches of the Arctic, this epic struggle between creator and creature remains one of the most intellectually stimulating and emotionally profound novels in the history of literature. In this high-fidelity production, listeners will experience: The Original Gothic Horror: A chilling atmosphere of dread, obsession, and moral decay. Philosophical Depth: Deep inquiries into the ethics of science, the nature of loneliness, and the pursuit of knowledge. Unforgettable Characters: The tragic Victor Frankenstein and his misunderstood, articulate creation. Experience the story that defined a genre and continues to challenge the conscience of the modern world.Ver livro
The brick and marble architecture of northern Italy studied on the spot by the architect who built the Law Courts in the Strand. Street travelled with a sketchbook in the early 1850s, measured what he drew, and argued that the Italian gothic had lessons England had missed. The book changed English building for a generation, and the drawings are his own. Fifty-nine plates of paintings by Canaletto and Corot, among others, show the northern Italian cities Street studied, from 1723 to 1862.Ver livro
