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  Willow-Wren and the Bear The -...

  Brothers Grimm

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  A wolf and a bear walk together in the woods, discussing the beautiful singing of the willow-wren. After the bear offends some baby birds, there is a war called between the creatures of the air and the creatures of the land. The birds send in a gnat to spy on the creatures of the land and learn their battle secrets. The birds win the war. The bear apologizes to the baby birds.

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  The Beasts of Tarzan

  edgar rice burroughs

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  In this story, Tarzan (formerly Lord Greystoke) is now in his mid-twenties and he and Jane have had a son, whom they've named Jack.  
  Tarzan is in his new home on the Waziri lands in Uziri, Africa, but has returned to his ancestral estate in London for the rainy season. when suddenly his son is kidnapped by marauders. 
  Determined to rescue his son, Tarzan must once again perilously navigate through treacherous jungles, fight dangerous animals, and outwit those who seek to harm his family.  With his faithful  friends in the jungle, Tarzan tests his strength, agility and resolve for his family's welfare.  
  E. R. Burroughs' vivid descriptions and heart-pounding action capture the essence of adventure and heroism, transporting readers into a world where courage and loyalty triumph over adversity.

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  Hamlet - Full Cast Drama

  William Shakespeare

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  The play begins with the guards of Elsinore Castle encountering the ghost of the recently deceased King Hamlet, the father of Prince Hamlet. The ghost appears to be a harbinger of doom, hinting at foul play surrounding the former king's death. Prince Hamlet is informed of this mysterious apparition and decides to meet the ghost, who reveals that he was murdered by Hamlet's uncle, Claudius, who has now assumed the throne and married Queen Gertrude. Hamlet is deeply disturbed by this revelation and the apparent betrayal by his mother. He grapples with his grief, anger, and a profound sense of disillusionment. To confirm the ghost's claims, Hamlet stages a play within a play called "The Mousetrap," which mirrors the circumstances of his father's murder. Claudius's reaction to this play confirms Hamlet's suspicions. As Hamlet navigates the complexities of the court, he feigns madness as a way to investigate further and protect himself. His erratic behavior confuses those around him, and he alienates his lover, Ophelia, and her brother, Laertes, in the process. Meanwhile, Hamlet's obsession with revenge intensifies, and he contemplates the moral and philosophical implications of taking another person's life. His famous soliloquies, such as "To be or not to be," reflect his inner turmoil and contemplation of existence and mortality. "Hamlet" is not only a story of revenge and political intrigue but also a profound exploration of the human psyche, existentialism, and the moral and emotional complexities of life. The character of Hamlet is an enduring symbol of the human condition, and his journey through the play continues to captivate and resonate with audiences to this day. 
   

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  Life on the Mississippi...

  Mark Twain

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  Life on the Mississippi (1883) is a memoir by Mark Twain of his days as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War. It is also a travel book, recounting his trip up the Mississippi River from New Orleans to Saint Paul many years after the war.

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  His General Line of Business...

  Charles Dickens

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  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.
  HIS GENERAL LINE OF BUSINESS: No landlord is my friend and brother, no chambermaid loves me, no waiter worships me, no boots admires and envies me.

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  A Princess's Vengeance - From...

  Catherine Louisa Pirkis

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Catherine Louisa Pirkis.

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