Publisher: David De Angelis
Two boys, one an urchin from London's filthy lanes, the other a prince born in a lavish palace, unwittingly trade identities. Originally written as a story for children, is a classic novel for adults as well through its stinging attack on the ageless human folly of attempting to measure true worth by outer appearances.
Mayer André Marcel Schwob was born in Chaville, Hauts-de-Seine, France on 23rd August 1867 into a cultivated Jewish family. As a child he devoured the works of Poe and Stevenson in French and then again in English. His attachment to the bizarre and dark was already forming. His education at the Lycée of Nantes earned him the 1st Prize for Excellence. In 1881, he was in Paris with his maternal uncle to study at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand. Schwob quickly developed his multilingual abilities and then studied philology and Sanscrit at the École pratique des hautes études before completing his military service in Vannes with the artillery. After completing a Bachelor of Arts in 1888 he became a professional journalist and worked for the Phare de la Loire, the Événement and L'Écho de Paris. The 1890’s marked his establishment as a brilliant writer with the publication of six short story collections. He fell ill in 1896 with a chronic, incurable intestinal disorder. He also suffered recurring bouts of influenza and pneumonia. Intestinal surgery was given several times, at first with success but, by 1900, after two more surgeries, he was told that nothing more could be done for him. Schwob now existed on kefir and fermented milk. By the turn of the century, despite failing health, and often too ill to write, he embarked on several long travels, including to Vailima in the South Pacific where his literary hero Stevenson had died. Schwob was regarded as a symbolist writer and a ‘precursor of Surrealism’. He wrote over a hundred short stories, journalistic articles, essays, biographies, literary reviews and analysis, translations and plays. Marcel Schwob died on 26th February 1905 of Pneumonia. He was 37. 01 - Marcel Schwob - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 02 - Arachne by Marcel Schwob 03 - Spiritualism by Marcel Schwob 04 - The Mouthless by Marcel Schwob 05 - The Opium Gates by Marcel Schwob 06 - The Strong by Marcel SchwobShow book
"The Silver Key" is a fantasy short story by American writer H. P. Lovecraft. Written in 1926, it is considered part of his Dreamlands series. It was first published in the January 1929 issue of Weird Tales. It is a continuation of "The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath", and was followed by a sequel, "Through the Gates of the Silver Key", co-written with E. Hoffmann Price. The story and its sequel both feature Lovecraft's recurring character of Randolph Carter as the protagonist.Show book
"Feuille d'Album" is a 1917 short story by Katherine Mansfield. It was first published in the New Age on 20 September 1917, under the title of An Album Leaf. A revised version later appeared in Bliss and Other Stories. Ian French is a young artist who lives alone in Paris. He is very reserved and rarely talks to anyone. He is particularly shy around women and rejects their advances. One day he sees a girl his own age on the balcony of the building opposite his and becomes infatuated with her.Show book
Dive into The Beasts of Tarzan, Edgar Rice Burroughs’s gripping third installment in the legendary Tarzan series. When Tarzan’s enemies kidnap his wife, Jane, and his young son, he must call upon the jungle’s fiercest animals to help him track down the villains and bring his family back. From panthers to apes, Tarzan builds a fearsome alliance with the wild creatures who share his home, venturing into dangerous territories in a relentless pursuit that tests his strength, loyalty, and instincts as never before. Filled with suspense, action, and the primal bond between man and beast, The Beasts of Tarzan is a captivating adventure that explores the power of family and the courage to face any threat. Burroughs’s tale is a must-read for anyone who loves heroic tales set in the heart of the wild. Narrated with dynamic intensity, this audiobook brings Tarzan’s alliance with the jungle to life in thrilling detail. Start listening to The Beasts of Tarzan today and join Tarzan on a daring rescue that blurs the line between man and beast!Show book
Experience Jane Austen like never before—immersed in the soothing sound of thunderstorms. Escape into the brilliance of Love and Freindship, a delightful and satirical early work penned by a young Jane Austen in 1790. This exclusive digital audio edition, Meditation: Sounds of Thunderstorms - Jane Austen, combines the power of nature with Austen’s witty storytelling, creating a mesmerizing listening experience that feels both cozy and electrifying. Why you'll love it: · A Literary Escape: Step back into Austen’s earliest writings, where her sharp humor and social satire first took shape. · A Meditative Atmosphere: The calming rumble of thunderstorms enhances the storytelling, deepening your immersion. · A Unique Listening Experience: Perfect for Austen lovers, meditation enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a soothing yet thought-provoking journey. Whether you're unwinding at home, setting the mood for a rainy-day read, or just craving a fresh way to enjoy Austen’s genius, this audio edition is the perfect companion.Show book
The Murder on the Links is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie, first published in the US by Dodd, Mead & Co in March 1923, and in the UK by The Bodley Head in May of the same year. It is the second novel featuring Hercule Poirot and Arthur Hastings. The UK edition retailed at seven shillings and sixpence and the US edition at $1.75.The story takes place in northern France, giving Poirot a hostile competitor from the Paris Sûreté. Poirot's long memory for past or similar crimes proves useful in resolving the crimes. The book is notable for a subplot in which Hastings falls in love, a development "greatly desired on Agatha's part... parcelling off Hastings to wedded bliss in the Argentine."Reviews when it was published compared Mrs Christie favourably to Arthur Conan Doyle in his Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Remarking on Poirot, still a new character, one reviewer said he was "a pleasant contrast to most of his lurid competitors; and one even suspects a touch of satire in him."Show book
