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“The Son of the Wolf” is a book by Jack London, an American novelist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction. The Son of the Wolf is a series of short stories by Jack London. It consists of nine moving and thrilling stories such as: The Son of the Wolf, In a Far Country, The Wisdom of the Trail or The Wife of a King.
The Adventure of Wisteria Lodge is one of the 56 Sherlock Holmes short stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and one of eight stories in the volume His Last Bow. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (May 22, 1859-July 7, 1930) was a British author most noted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction. Public Domain (P)2017 Listen & Live AudioVer livro
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving is a captivating and timeless tale that transports readers to a bygone era of superstition and ghostly folklore. The story follows Ichabod Crane, a bumbling but endearing schoolteacher, as he becomes entranced by the haunting legend of the Headless Horseman, a phantom rider who terrorises the small town of Sleepy Hollow. Irving's lyrical and evocative prose paints a vivid picture of a world where reality and myth intertwine, where reason gives way to fear and imagination. As Ichabod's obsession with the legend grows, the stage is set for a thrilling and unforgettable encounter with the ghostly apparition, leaving readers breathless and captivated until the very end. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a masterful work of fiction that continues to enchant and enthral readers of all ages. This new audio edition is brought to life for 21st century audiences by narrator Jake Urry.Ver livro
Alexander Kuprin was born in Narovchat, Penza in Russia on 7th September 1870. At 3 his Father died and he and mother moved to Moscow. By 10 he was enrolled at the Second Moscow Military High School and there his interest in literature began. The Alexander Military Academy followed and two years later he was a sub-lieutenant and posted to an Infantry Regiment for a further four years. Despite his duties he was a now a keen writer and published his first short story at this time. His military duties also garnered him experiences for his breakthrough work ‘The Duel’. Leaving the military he left for Kiev to work for local newspapers. He continued to publish both stories and novels and by 1901 he was in St Petersburg becoming part of a group that included Chekhov, Ivan Bunin, Maxim Gorky and Leonid Andreyev. In the years that followed further controversial works and acclaim followed. His comments on the regime meant he was also put under secret police surveillance. As World War I erupted, Kuprin opened a military hospital but was then given command of an infantry company in Finland. He was soon discharged on grounds of ill health. The October Revolution saw him praise Lenin, but he warned that the Bolsheviks threatened Russian culture and might cause further widespread suffering to the peasants. As Civil War raged he took his family to Helsinki and then on to Paris. Exile saw his talents decline further and his succumbing to alcoholism. He became lonely and withdrawn. The family's poverty increased his malaise. In May 1937, the Kuprin’s returned to Moscow. He now saw his work published but wrote almost nothing new. In 1938 his health rapidly deteriorated. Already suffering from a kidney problems and sclerosis, he had now developed cancer of the oesophagus. Alexander Kuprin died on 25th August 1938.Ver livro
Professor Redlaw, haunted by sorrowful memories, encounters a spectral double offering to erase his pain. Accepting the ghost’s bargain unravels hidden consequences, affecting those around him. Through spectral encounters and moral revelations, Dickens' tale explores the enduring power of memory, forgiveness, and the human spirit's resilience.Ver livro
Bedtime stories aren't just for kids, they're for everyone! Welcome to Sleep Stories -- fairy tales and folk stories specifically engineered to help you fall asleep faster and sleep through the night. Perfect for listeners of any age, this audiobook of The Capture of Father Time will help you fall sleep in no time.In this adaption of The Capture of Father Time, young Jim finds unlimited opportunities for mischief when he accidentally captures Father Time with his lasso, and like twelve-year-olds everywhere, he has a difficult time resisting temptation. In fact, he doesn't even try. The townspeople are in for some hilarious surprises once time starts moving again.Also included are deep sleep music tracks and a cozy fireplace background track to help you sleep through the night.Ver livro
"The Possessed" is a science fiction short story by British writer Arthur C. Clarke, first published in 1953.An alien race is forced to leave their planet in search of a new home. The alien explorers do not travel in a ship but, interestingly enough, they travel as a swarm through space. When they arrive on our planet, they divide into two swarms, one pursuing a search in outer space for another suitable planet while the swarm remaining here searches for intelligent life. This of course was eons ago. They eventually find what they believe is a suitable species, with an interesting outcome.Ver livro
