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  Gulliver's Travels (Unabridged)

  Jonathan Swift

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  "Gulliver's Travels" is a novel by Jonathan Swift: Gulliver's Travels, or Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World. In Four Parts. By Lemuel Gulliver, First a Surgeon, and then a Captain of Several Ships is a prose satire of 1726 by the Irish writer and clergyman Jonathan Swift, satirising both human nature and the "travellers' tales" literary subgenre. It is Swift's best known full-length work, and a classic of English literature. Swift claimed that he wrote Gulliver's Travels "to vex the world rather than divert it".

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  Fairy Tales for Adults Volume 1

  Oscar Wilde, Anton Chekhov

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  "Fairy Tales for Adults" presents a collection of enchanting stories that go beyond the realm of traditional children's fairy tales. These narratives, crafted by literary masters Anton Chekhov and Oscar Wilde, offer a rich tapestry of strong characters, thought-provoking themes, and profound insights into the mysteries of the soul. Within these tales lie timeless truths that have endured for centuries, captivating readers with their universal appeal and offering both enjoyment and enlightenment. In "Anyuta" by Anton Chekhov, the story revolves around the eponymous character, a young woman living in poverty. As the narrative unfolds, Chekhov explores the complexities of human relationships, societal expectations, and the sacrifices one makes for love. "Anyuta" offers a poignant exploration of the human condition and the resilience of the human spirit. "The Devoted Friend" by Oscar Wilde delves into the dynamics of friendship and the harsh realities of self-interest. The tale follows the relationship between a kind-hearted linnet and a self-centered miller, highlighting themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the true nature of altruism. Through vivid storytelling, Wilde delivers a powerful moral message about the complexities of human nature. This volume includes the following stories and tales: Anyta by Anton Chekhov, The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde, Polinka by Anton Chekhov, The Sphinx Without a Secret by Oscar Wilde. Read in English, unabridged.

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  The Bostonians

  Henry James

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  The Bostonians is set ten years after the end of the American Civil War.  The North had been victorious because of its industrial strength, but could not live up to the ideals for which it fought. James satirizes the North’s moral decline in Olive Chancellor’s fervent idealism and Basil Ransom’s reactionary stance, both of which are equally inappropriate. When first published the novel was a resounding failure.  The Americans could not accept such criticism and many were offended by the latent lesbianism in Olive’s relationship with Verena.

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  Tragedy of Birlstone The - A...

  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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  The Valley of Fear is the fourth and final Sherlock Holmes novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is loosely based on the Molly Maguires and Pinkerton agent James McParland. The story was first published in the Strand Magazine between September 1914 and May 1915. The first book edition was copyrighted in 1914, and it was first published by George H. Doran Company in New York on 27 February 1915, and illustrated by Arthur I. Keller. The novel starts with Sherlock Holmes receiving a cipher message from Fred Porlock, a pseudonymous agent of Professor Moriarty. After Porlock sends the message, however, he changes his mind for fear of Moriarty's discovering that he is a traitor. He decides not to send the key to the cipher, but he sends Holmes a note telling of this decision.

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  The Masque of the Red Death

  Edgar Allen Poe

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  Pestilence and Squalor pervade every part of society. Yet, the mighty Prospero must have his party. Enjoy this tale on the folly of parties during an epidemic!

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  Original Revenge An

  W. C. Morrow

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  William Chambers Morrow (1854-1923) was an American writer of horror and suspense stories.'An Original Revenge' is a peculiar and ghoulish tale of a young soldier who commits suicide in order to better avenge himself upon his commanding officer in the form of an avenging spirit.

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