Junte-se a nós em uma viagem ao mundo dos livros!
Adicionar este livro à prateleira
Grey
Deixe um novo comentário Default profile 50px
Grey
Assine para ler o livro completo ou leia as primeiras páginas de graça!
All characters reduced
An Outcast of the Islands - cover
LER

An Outcast of the Islands

Joseph Conrad

Editora: Sheba Blake Publishing

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Sinopse

An Outcast of the Islands is Joseph Conrad's second novel, first published in 1896 and inspired by Conrad's time as mate of the steamer The Vigar. Fleeing from scandal in Singapore, the disreputable Peter Willems hides out in a native village, only to betray his protectors in his lust for the daughter of the chief. The story features Tom Lingard and other characters who are also in Conrad's Almayer's Folly of 1895 and The Rescue of 1920.
Disponível desde: 06/12/2021.
Comprimento de impressão: 150 páginas.

Outros livros que poderiam interessá-lo

  • Burning Daylight (Part 1) - cover

    Burning Daylight (Part 1)

    Jack London

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Burning Daylight, Part 1:
    Burning Daylight takes place in the Yukon Territory in 1893. The main character, Elam Harnish, nicknamed "Burning Daylight" was the most successful entrepreneur of the Alaskan Gold Rush. The story of the main character was partially based upon the life of Oakland entrepreneur "Borax" Smith. Bringing his fortunes to the States he is cheated out of it by a crowd of money kings, and recovers it only at the muzzle of his gun. Embarking on a new life in California, he makes another fortune by underhanded means . . . only to find his corrupt life suddenly turned around by the love of a woman.
    Ver livro
  • Moby Dick - cover

    Moby Dick

    Herman Melville

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    A masterpiece of storytelling, this epic saga pits Ahab, a brooding and fantastical sea captain, against the great white whale that crippled him. In telling the tale of Ahab's passion for revenge and the fateful voyage that ensued, Melville produced far more than the narrative of a hair-raising journey; Moby-Dick is a tale for the ages that sounds the deepest depths of the human soul.
    Interspersed with graphic sketches of life aboard a whaling vessel, and a wealth of information on whales and 19th-century whaling, Melville's greatest work presents an imaginative and thrilling picture of life at sea, as well as a portrait of heroic determination. The author's keen powers of observation and firsthand knowledge of shipboard life (he served aboard a whaler himself) were key ingredients in crafting a maritime story that dramatically examines the conflict between man and nature.
    “A valuable addition to the literature of the day,” said American journalist Horace Greeley on the publication of Moby-Dick in 1851 — a classic piece of understatement about a literary classic now considered by many as “the great American novel.” Read and pondered by generations, the novel remains an unsurpassed account of the ultimate human struggle against the indifference of nature and the awful power of fate.
    Ver livro
  • Greats Abridged The: Wuthering Heights - cover

    Greats Abridged The: Wuthering...

    Emily Brontë

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Step into the stormy moors of Yorkshire in this abridged retelling of one of literature’s most haunting love stories. The Greats Abridged: Wuthering Heights captures the dark romance and brooding passion of Emily Brontë’s original classic—condensed for modern listeners who crave the emotional intensity of the tale without sacrificing its poetic depth. 
    Follow the tormented saga of Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, whose love defies social convention and even death itself. From windswept estates to spectral visits and bitter vengeance, this expertly narrated edition brings new life to a timeless tragedy. Perfect for those who want to experience the essence of Brontë’s masterpiece in a more accessible format. 
    Whether you’re a first-time listener or revisiting a favorite, this abridged edition delivers all the Gothic drama and psychological nuance that made Wuthering Heights a literary legend.
    Ver livro
  • A Study in Scarlet - Classic Tales Edition - cover

    A Study in Scarlet - Classic...

    Arthur Conan Doyle

    • 0
    • 1
    • 0
    Dr. John Watson and Sherlock Holmes meet and set up their lodgings at 221B Baker St. Over the course of several weeks, the good doctor finally persuades his mysterious roommate to reveal what exactly is his occupation. It seems that Sherlock Holmes is a self-proclaimed consulting detective. And as incredible as it sounds, the facts prove it to be true. A Study in Scarlet is the first Sherlock Holmes story/novella. Also included is the Edgar Allan Poe story: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", generally considered the very first detective story. In this audiobook you get a firsthand glimpse into the very roots of detective fiction.
    Ver livro
  • The Moneylenders of Shahpur - cover

    The Moneylenders of Shahpur

    Helen Forrester

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    Timeless romance from the best-selling author of Tuppence to Cross the Mersey. With over 3 million copies sold around the world, Helen Forrester’s hard-hitting and gripping fiction continues to move readers. 
    Anasuyabehn was brought up to obey her father in all things. She didn’t question this until she set eyes on Tilak, the brilliant new professor at Shahpur University. 
    Promised to Mahadev, a wealthy moneylender, Anasuyabehn is not free to pursue Tilak — a man from a different culture who shocks her community with his unfamiliar, modern ideas. 
    Torn between a passionate love for Tilak and her deep religious beliefs pushing her towards Mahadev, Anasuyabehn only wants to follow her heart. 
    What she does not realise is that she is not the only one with a stake in this — and neither of the two men will give up easily. 
    Helen Forrester's The Moneylenders of Shahpur is a timeless, top-class historical saga that delves into the complexities of love, duty, and societal expectations. Anasuyabehn's struggle between her heart and her obligations continues to move readers around the world. 
    For fans of Katie Flynn (The Winter Runaway), Maureen Lee (The Kelly Sisters), Pam Howes (Secrets on Mersey Square), Anna Jacobs (The Secrets of Eastby End), and Rosie Goodwin (Yesterday's Shadows). 
    HarperCollins 2022
    Ver livro
  • The Reef - cover

    The Reef

    Edith Wharton

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0
    “The Reef” is a 1912 novel by American writer Edith Wharton. The story primarily follows George Darrow and Anna Leath, a young gentleman and a widowed lady who plan to marry. The novel takes place in Paris and rural France, but primarily features American characters. The narrative explores complex morality and its intricately woven place in society.
    Ver livro