Maison d'édition: Alien Ebooks
It follows the experiences of the lovely and charming Delight Mainprize after her arrival in the town of Bracepeth. The women hate her because of her effects on the men. What will happen when the women seek their revenge?
'Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.' Originally published in 1865, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a masterclass in the fantasy genre and remains one of the best-known works of Victorian literature, having been translated into 174 languages and adapted numerous times for the screen, stage and radio. A thrilling feat of imagination, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland sees our young heroine, Alice, transported to a fantastical realm filled with peculiar creatures and nonsensical rules. As Alice attempts to find her way back home, she is drawn into conversation by the talking Cheshire Cat, partakes in a mad tea party with Hatter and encounters the tempestuous Queen of Hearts who threatens to have off with her head. A hugely entertaining blend of wordplay, satire and dream-like adventures, Carroll's iconic children's novel playfully challenges concepts such as reason, identity and what it means to grow up. Lewis Carroll (1832 – 1898), the penname of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was an English writer, mathematician and photographer. His literary work is famed for its wordplay, fantastical elements and nonsensical nature. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Carroll's most famous work, remains one of the best-known novels of Victorian literature.Voir livre
"Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions" is a satirical novella by Edwin A. Abbott, first published in 1884. The story takes place in a two-dimensional world and follows the experiences of A. Square, a mathematician and resident of Flatland. As A. Square discovers the existence of a third dimension, the book delves into themes of dimensionality, hierarchy, and social constraints. Though it might seem like a straightforward mathematical or geometric allegory, "Flatland" also offers insightful commentary on the social and cultural mores of Victorian England.Voir livre
George Silverman’s Explanation (published in The Atlantic in 1868) is one of Charles Dickens’ rarer short stories. Here the author immerses himself entirely in his character of George Silverman: addressing the reader in a dramatic monologue in which he is reticent, perhaps even unwilling to open up to us, but at the same time compelled to unburden his heart. So deeply does Dickens embody the role of Silverman that in a letter to an editor he writes that: 'I feel as if I had read something (by somebody else) which I should never get out of my head …’ This tale is an indictment against poverty as powerful as you will find in any of Dickens’ larger works. It is also a biting satire against the 'daring ignorance' and little 'meannesses' found in many non-conformist movements. Above all it is a deeply affecting examination of how far a childhood of of both want and punishing religious control can impact a man’s self-worth and future happiness. Narrated by Dominic Gerrard Cover Art by Léna GibertVoir livre
The greatest Christmas story ever written is brought to life by the inimitable Jason Isaacs. ''If I had my way, every idiot who goes around with Merry Christmas on his lips, would be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart. Merry Christmas? Bah humbug!' To bitter, miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, Christmas is just another day. But all that changes when the ghost of his long-dead business partner appears, alongside the Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, warning Scrooge to change his ways before it's too late.Voir livre
Immerse yourself in one of Sherlock Holmes's most thrilling cases with The Adventure of the Speckled Band, the eighth part of the Sherlock Holmes Short Story collection, narrated by Jake Urry. In this suspenseful tale by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes is approached by a terrified young woman, Helen Stoner, whose sister died under mysterious circumstances. With only a cryptic phrase about a "speckled band" to guide him, Holmes must unravel the dark secrets of the Stoke Moran estate to prevent another tragedy. Jake Urry's riveting narration heightens the tension and mystery, making this audiobook an enthralling experience for both long-time Sherlock Holmes fans and newcomers. Explore the eerie corridors of Stoke Moran and witness Holmes's deductive genius in The Adventure of the Speckled Band with this exceptional recording.Voir livre
Israfel: Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, poet, editor, and literary critic who is best known for his poetry and short stories. In Heaven a spirit doth dwell “Whose heart-strings are a lute;” None sing so wildly well As the angel Israfel, And the giddy stars (so legends tell) Ceasing their hymns, attend the spell Of his voice, all mute.Voir livre
