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  Natalie

  Ivan Bunin

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  A lush, romantic, and intense tale of first lust, first love, and the difference between the two.

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  Don Quixote

  Miguel de Cervantes

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  Don Quixote is a Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes. It was originally published in two parts, in 1605 and 1615. Considered a founding work of Western literature, it is often labelled as the first modern novel. Don Quixote is also one of the most-translated books in the world and one of the best-selling novels of all time.The plot revolves around the adventures of a member of the lowest nobility, an hidalgo[d] from La Mancha named Alonso Quijano, who reads so many chivalric romances that he loses his mind and decides to become a knight-errant (caballero andante) to revive chivalry and serve his nation, under the name Don Quixote de la Mancha. He recruits as his squire a simple farm labourer, Sancho Panza, who brings a unique, earthy wit to Don Quixote's lofty rhetoric. In the first part of the book, Don Quixote does not see the world for what it is and prefers to imagine that he is living out a knightly story meant for the annals of all time. However, as Salvador de Madariaga pointed out in his Guía del lector del Quijote (1972 [1926]), referring to "the Sanchification of Don Quixote and the Quixotization of Sancho", as "Sancho's spirit ascends from reality to illusion, Don Quixote's declines from illusion to reality".

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  Top 10 Short Stories The - The...

  Voltaire, Victor Hugo, Alphonse...

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  The Top 10 – The French – An Introduction 
   
  Among the glories of French culture are the abundance of its literary talents.  Within its rich historical legacy are authors who take the landscape of life and create very telling stories.  This conflict between history and life summons ideas of strength, beauty, brutality, elegance and all manner of feelings and emotions in these miniature gems. 
   
  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.

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  Editha's Burglar

  Frances Hodgson Burnett

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  Editha was a queer little girl. She was rather old-fashioned, as her aunts used to call it, and was always very fond of books. Indeed, Editha perhaps read more than was quite good for her. She spent the greater part of her time in the library reading her papa's big books and newspapers. Her most recent obsession, derived from her daily news intake, was the subject of burglars. One night, when confronted with a real-life burglar, and with the conviction that she must protect her mother from the fright of such an intruder, Editha took it upon herself to confront the unusual nocturnal visitor.     Editha's Burglar was first published in 1888.

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  Treasure Island

  Robert Louis Stevenson

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  Set sail on a thrilling adventure with "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson, an audiobook that transports listeners to a world of pirates, buried treasure, and high seas excitement. 
  Narrated with energy and excitement, this timeless classic follows young Jim Hawkins as he embarks on a daring voyage to discover the legendary treasure of the infamous Captain Flint. Along the way, Jim encounters a colorful cast of characters, including the cunning Long John Silver, whose loyalty and motives are as mysterious as the treasure itself. 
  Stevenson's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the world of buccaneers and buried gold to life, capturing the imagination of listeners of all ages. From swashbuckling battles to treacherous mutinies, "Treasure Island" is packed with action, suspense, and unforgettable moments that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 
  Whether you're a longtime fan of adventure stories or new to the genre, "Treasure Island" promises an exhilarating listening experience that will leave you craving more. So hoist the Jolly Roger, grab your compass, and set course for excitement and discovery. Start listening to "Treasure Island" today and embark on the adventure of a lifetime!

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  Fir Tree The - Story Time...

  Hans Christian Andersen

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  "The Fir-Tree" is a literary fairy tale by the Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). The tale is about a fir tree so anxious to grow up, so anxious for greater things, that he cannot appreciate living in the moment. The tale was first published 21 December 1844 with "The Snow Queen", in Copenhagen, Denmark, by C.A. Reitzel. One scholar (Andersen biographer Jackie Wullschlager) indicates that "The Fir-Tree" was the first of Andersen's fairy tales to express a deep pessimism.

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