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The work is about the delicate nature of life and how even something as simple as breathing can be filled with beauty and complexity. Bunin writes about the appreciation of life in all its forms and how even the most mundane moments can be filled with wonder. He also reflects on the fragility of life and how it can be so easily taken away.
A remarkable adventure story from the wild imagination of Jules Verne!In October 1872, the fastidious Phileas Fogg— a British gentleman who rarely ventures outside the comforts of home or his beloved club— bets his compatriots that he can travel around the entire world in just eighty days. With his newly hired valet, Passepartout, as his traveling companion, Fogg embarks on a wild journey, traversing the continents. He is determined not to lose the bet, no matter what obstacles arise— and they do arise— in this classic tale of adventure and romance!Zum Buch
In "Oliver Twist," Charles Dickens crafts an unforgettable journey of the orphaned Oliver, whose life unfolds in the grim underbelly of 19th-century London. Escaping the cruel workhouse, Oliver is drawn into a den of thieves led by the cunning Fagin. Amidst harrowing trials, Oliver's innocence and quest for belonging reveal unyielding resilience. Dickens intricately weaves themes of social justice and compassion, spotlighting the indomitable human spirit.Zum Buch
Montague Rhodes James is cited as perhaps the greatest English writer of ghost stories, an opinion few would disagree with. James was born on 1st August 1862 at Goodnestone Parsonage in Kent, where his father was Curate but at age 3 the family went to live at Livermere, near Bury St Edmunds in East Anglia. From early childhood he had a passion for mediaeval books and antiques. He was educated initially as a boarder at Temple Grove School in East Sheen, west London, before gaining a scholarship to Eton and thence Cambridge where he gained a double first, becoming a distinguished linguist and mediaevalist. Before the Great War vacations were usually spent touring Europe absorbing cultures and references for his later writing. A man of enormous knowledge it was said he timed his breakfast egg whilst he completed the Times crossword. Many of his elegant yet terrifying tales were created by discarding the prevailing gothic cliches and placing his characters and narrative in a realistic setting. Thereby the stories gained atmosphere and menace on a grand scale and he was famed as the originator of the antiquarian ghost story. Although story-telling and writing these 30 or so tales was a hobby, when published their effect transformed the genre and still chill the bones in our more modern times. James was also a medievalist scholar and translator whose work remains highly respected. He was also Provost of Eton College between 1918 and 1936. M R James died on 12th June 1936 at Eton in Buckinghamshire. He was 73.Zum Buch
The story follows Tarzan as he is forced to confront the evils of his past and protect his family from those who would do them harm. The novel is a testament to Tarzan's strength and resilience, as well as his capacity for love and compassion. Tarzan’s adventure weaves a thrilling tale of love and survival, driven by his unwavering determination to conquer this ancient world and reunite with his beloved.Zum Buch
Charles Dickens was a writer and social critic who created some of the world's best-known fictional characters and is regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era. His works enjoyed unprecedented popularity during his lifetime, and by the twentieth century critics and scholars had recognised him as a literary genius. His novels and short stories enjoy lasting popularity. A MONUMENT OF FRENCH FOLLY: It was profoundly observed by a witty member of the Court of Common Council, in Council assembled in the City of London, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty, that the French are a frog-eating people, who wear wooden shoes.Zum Buch
Martin Eden is a semi-autobiographical novel by Jack London, chronicling the journey of a working-class sailor who strives to become a writer to win the love of a woman from a higher social class. Martin's relentless self-education and pursuit of artistic success highlight the tension between individual ambition and the constraints of society.As Martin rises to fame, he becomes disillusioned with the very world he once idolized. The novel is a powerful exploration of class, identity, and existential despair, showcasing London's critique of capitalism and the literary elite. It remains a haunting and deeply introspective work.Zum Buch
