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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?
Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus is an 1818 novel written by English author Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin Shelley. Frankenstein tells the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who creates a creature in an unorthodox scientific experiment.Voir livre
James Augustine Aloysius Joyce was born on the 2nd February 1882 in Dublin into a middle-class family, and the eldest of ten surviving siblings Admired as a brilliant student he briefly attended the Christian Brothers-run O'Connell School before excelling at the Jesuit schools of Clongowes and Belvedere. From there he went on to attend University College Dublin from 1898, studying English, French and Italian In 1902, Joyce was now in his early twenties, and went to Paris to study Medicine but soon abandoned his teachings. Back in Dublin to attend to his dying Mother he met Nora Barnacle. They bonded immediately into a life-long match. Together they decided to emigrate to Europe. The couple lived in Trieste, Rome, Paris, and finally Zürich where Joyce pursued a variety of jobs and ventures to supplement his literary pursuits but none of these paid off. After publishing a poetry volume, ‘Chamber Music’, in 1907, his short story collection ‘The Dubliners’, in 1914, helped establish his talent in the rapidly changing world. Although far from home Joyce’s literary heart and works were set in his recollections of Dublin. Characters are close resemblances of family and friends and indeed enemies. His landmark work ‘Ulysses’, published in 1922, is set in the streets and alleyways of the city as it parallels Homer’s Odyssey in a variety of styles including its famed stream of consciousness. His pen continued to produce classics of the order of ‘A Portrait of the Artist as A Young Man’ and ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ together with several volumes of poetry and a play ‘The Exiles, in 1918. On the 11th January 1941, Joyce underwent surgery in Zürich for a perforated duodenal ulcer. The next day he fell into a coma. On the 13th after a brief period of lucidity in which he called for his wife and son he passed. He was 58.Voir livre
What happened Christmas eve is a short, children's story about Christmas. Jessie and Fred are excited about Christmas and sneak downstairs to see if they can spot Santa. On Christmas day the children receive a great present! The moral of the story is: it's important to help helpless animals. Recommended for age 3+.Voir livre
This is a collection of translations of six short stories of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore. These six short stories are selected from his book ‘Galpaguchha’. The stories are, 'Alive and Dead' (Jeebita o Mreeta), 'Suva', 'The First Look' (Shuvadrishti), 'Hoimantee', ‘Letter from Your Wife' (Streer Patra) and 'The Anonymous Lady' (Aparichita). I have selected these stories, because first of all I enjoyed reading these stories and secondly all these six stories are concerned about the position of women in the family and in the society at that time, that is, during the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century. These stories depict the vulnerability of women, their lack of control over their marriage and life as a whole. Show a glimpse of life of another time and of another culture. The line of thinking may seem much different from today’s life, but in many parts of the world still there are some people who like to suppress the rights of women in the name of religion or culture. So, these stories are still relevant. Excerpts from Alive and Dead, Kadambinee cannot tolerate any more, she says sharply, ‘Oh, please, I didn’t die, did not die! How will I make you understand that I didn’t die? Let me show you that I am alive.’ From Hoimantee, ‘My life was so full to the brim on all sides, that I could not notice any gap anywhere. Suddenly, I witnessed a large void of hopelessness so near me! I couldn’t understand how and with what I would fill up this void.’ From Letter from Your Wife, Mreenal, ‘I can never understand the logic behind that it’s okay not to please me, but it’s not okay to make you unhappy.’Voir livre
Capture the Glitter and the Ghost of the American Dream. F. Scott Fitzgerald was the definitive voice of a generation that "found all Gods dead, all wars fought, all faiths in man shaken." This comprehensive collection brings together his complete literary output, capturing the soaring heights and tragic lows of the most colorful era in history. From the champagne-soaked parties of New York to the quiet desperation of the expatriate elite, his prose remains unmatched in its lyrical beauty and emotional resonance. This collection explores the pillars of his literary genius: The Chronicler of the Jazz Age: Immerse yourself in the definitive portraits of 1920s society, exploring the flappers, the philosophers, and the frantic energy of a world in transition. The Anatomy of Ambition: Experience his profound investigations into the American Dream—the pursuit of wealth, status, and the elusive hope of reclaiming the past. The Lost Generation Experience: Discover the haunting stories of the post-WWI era, where glamour often served as a mask for spiritual hollowness and romantic disillusionment. The Master of the Short Form: Beyond his celebrated novels, explore the diverse range of his short stories, which blend sharp social satire with deep psychological insight. Fitzgerald's writing is characterized by its "radiant" style and its ability to turn the fleeting moments of youth and love into timeless tragedies. Whether you are seeking a sweeping tale of high society or a poignant reflection on the passage of time, this volume is an essential cornerstone for any library of American literature and modernist classics. Step into the light of the Gatsby era. Buy "The Complete Works of F. Scott Fitzgerald" today and own the legacy of a literary icon.Voir livre
In the town of Reveloe, there lives a man called Silas Marner. A strange little man, a weaver by trade, and seen with suspicion by the other villagers. He's been beset by bad luck all his life. Cast out of his simple religious life in Lantern Yard, and then returns home to find his money stolen.But then, on new years day, his luck changes when he finds a small child sitting before his hearth...Published in 1861, this was the third novel by George Elliot, and delves into the topics of religion, industrialisation and community, and was praised at the time for its realism.Narrated by Michael Ward.Voir livre
