Editora: David De Angelis
The Importance of Being Earnest is Oscar Wilde's madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers' entanglements. First performed in London in 1895, it introduces characters that have become so well known to school children ever since; John Worthing, Algernon Moncrieff, Lady Bracknell, Cecily Cardew, and others.
Miguev, a married, intelligent collegiate assessor, is haunted with anxiety and worry. Miguev has a secret that he doesn't want his wife, the town, or his colleagues to discover. His mistress, after becoming pregnant and having his child, has recently tried to extort money from him in exchange for her silence. She threatens to ruin his reputation and divulge his secret shame to everyone unless he pays her. In the height of his fear and worry about his present situation, his fears seem to come alive when he discovers a baby bundled in a blanket on his porch.Ver livro
"The Decameron" is a collection of novellas by Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio, written between 1348 and 1353. It is a masterpiece of Italian literature and a significant work of early Renaissance literature. The frame narrative of "The Decameron" revolves around ten individuals who flee plague-ridden Florence and take refuge in a villa in the countryside. To pass the time, they tell one another stories—100 in total—over the course of ten days. These stories encompass a wide range of themes, from love and morality to wit and humor, and they offer a vivid portrayal of Italian society in the 14th century.Ver livro
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. IN THE FRENCH-FLEMISH COUNTRY: What part in my decision was borne by Monsieur P. Salcy, is of no moment, though I own to encountering that gentleman's name on a red bill on the wall, before I made up my mind. Monsieur P. Salcy, 'par permission de M. le Maire,' had established his theatre in the whitewashed Hôtel de Ville, on the steps of which illustrious edifice I stood.Ver livro
Our ‘fight of flight’ response is something hardwired into the primitive part of our brain. Our need to survive, to outlive whatever danger poses, that immediate threat to our lives is little short of a marvel. Everything else is abandoned in order to survive. Whilst in modern times that ability has been somewhat modified and ‘reasoned’ away to an extent, in past years it’s what usually kept you alive. In this volume people struggle valiantly to survive and to exist no matter the extent of the threat they face. In the words of our authors including William Hope Hodgson, Richard Connell, Jack London, Honore de Balzac and a wealth of others, they vividly demonstrate how or whether the participants survive … or fail. 01 - Short Stories About Survival - An Introduction 02 - The White Silence by Jack London 03 - A Passion in the Desert by Honoré de Balzac 04 - The Interlopers by Saki the pseudonym for H H Munro 05 - The Outcasts of Poker Flat by Bret Harte 06 - Taman by Mikhail Yurievich Lermontov 07 - The Great Slave by Zane Grey 08 - The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson 09 - The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell 10 - The Open Boat by Stephen Crane 11 - To Build a Fire by Jack London 12 - The Snowstorm - Part 1 by Leo Tolstoy 13 - The Snowstorm - Part 2 by Leo TolstoyVer livro
The Lesser Key of Solomon, also known as Lemegeton Clavicula Salomonis or simply Lemegeton, is an anonymously authored grimoire on demonology. It was compiled in the mid-17th century, mostly from materials several centuries older. It is divided into five books: the Ars Goetia, Ars Theurgia-Goetia, Ars Paulina, Ars Almadel, and Ars Notoria. ''Like anything else of this nature its interesting from a historical point to see things the way antiquity did''Ver livro
Rediscover the Timeless Adventure: Don Quixote (The New Translation) by Miguel Cervantes Embark on an unforgettable journey with the new translation of "Don Quixote," the enduring masterpiece by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. This classic novel, celebrated for its profound impact on literature and its incisive critique of social and literary conventions, has been given new life, making it more accessible and engaging for today's readers. This latest edition enhances the readability of Cervantes' rich narrative, while staying true to the original's spirit. It captures the humorous and poignant adventures of Don Quixote, the idealistic knight-errant, and his pragmatic squire, Sancho Panza, as they seek to right the world's wrongs in a shifting Spanish landscape. "Don Quixote" combines adventure, satire, and an exploration of themes such as reality versus illusion, tradition versus modernity, and the individual versus society. This new translation not only preserves the wit and wisdom of the original but also bridges cultural and linguistic gaps for contemporary readers. Perfect for both those discovering Cervantes for the first time and those revisiting his work, this edition ensures the continued relevance and vitality of "Don Quixote." It invites readers to explore the richness of Cervantes' imagination and the depth of his insight into humanity. Experience the quintessential chivalric romance and a foundational work of Western literature anew—a must-read for anyone seeking to delve into the depths of one of literature’s greatest stories. Rediscover "Don Quixote"—a novel that continues to inspire, challenge, and delight.Ver livro
