Editora: ALI MURTAZA
In his own era, author Richard Marsh achieved a level of popular acclaim that rivaled—and in some cases even surpassed—that of luminaries such as Bram Stoker. The Crime and the Criminal is a classic mystery novel that will please fans of the genre.
Acclaimed as one of Conrad's finest literary achievements, this gripping novel deftly depicts the political turmoil of nineteenth-century Russia and follows the dramatic developments in the life of a student, Razumov, as he prepares for a career in the czarist bureaucracy. In a plot that twists and turns, Razumov unwittingly becomes embroiled in a revolutionary conspiracy when he gives refuge to a fellow student who assassinated a public official. Increasingly enmeshed in the radical's political intrigue, he betrays the anarchist who had placed blind faith in him. The authorities then dispatch Razumov on a mission to spy on the revolutionary's sister and mother. A fascinating character study, Under Western Eyes hauntingly reveals Razumov's preoccupation with questions of decency and accountability when confronted by the equally powerful truths and values of human integrity and moral strengthVer livro
Harry Houdini's greatest escape ever. While visiting Cairo as a tourist, Houdini and his wife are shown around the pyramids by a mysterious and slightly sinister guide who has a strange hollow voice and looks like an old pharaoh.What starts as a strange traveller's adventure to witness a duel at midnight on the summit of one of the pyramids, turns into a nightmare as Houdini is seized, tied up and lowered on a rope far into the bowels of the earth to an unknown tomb where the oldest and most sinister of the Egyptian Pharaohs dwell.While Houdini is more than capable of escaping his bonds....can he escape the putrid undead Pharaohs and their servants?Will he ever find his way out of the undiscovered tomb through the labyrinth of passages? Can he discover the true origin of the terrible Sphinx? Will he even get out of the tomb alive?Ghost written by H. P. Lovecraft. Unsuitable for claustrophobics, people of a nervous disposition, or people with a vivid visual imagination.Ver livro
This novel of a man’s yearning for an ethereal woman of the forest is “an unforgettable depiction of love and suffering, remorse and transcendence” (Michael Dirda, The Washington Post). This Edwardian-era “masterpiece” (The New York Times), lavishly illustrated with sixty drawings by Keith Henderson, sparked the nature conservation movement and inspired the film of the same name starring Audrey Hepburn. Green Mansions stunningly recreates the untouched forests of South America with amazing detail. After a failed revolution, Abel is forced to seek refuge in the virgin forests of southwestern Venezuela. There, in his “green mansion,” Abel meets the wood-nymph Rima, the last of a reclusive indigenous people. The bird-girl’s ethereal presence captivates him completely, but the love that blossoms is soon darkened by cruelty and sorrow. Exploring a love somewhere between reality and imagination, Green Mansions is a poignant meditation on the loss of wilderness, the dream of a return to nature, and the relationship between savagery and civilization. A master of natural history writing, W.H. Hudson forms a link between nineteenth-century Romanticism and the twentieth-century ecological movement in a tale pervaded by mysticism—a novel as powerful today as it was over a century ago.Ver livro
The original American dramatization as broadcast on National Public Radio. Bilbo Baggins, a gentle hobbit who loves the comforts of home, reluctantly joins a company of dwarves on a journey to recover plundered gold from a fierce dragon. It's a tale of high adventure and astonishing courage—and a magical prelude to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.Ver livro
Maxim Gorky, whose real name was Alexey Maximovich Pyeshkov, is probably the best-known late-19th-century Russian fiction writer among the English-speaking world. His pen name translates as Maxim the Bitter, an attitude reflected in many of his works.Much of his writing reflects his own terrible life experiences and suffering. It is in his short stories that he reveals his true genius. "Her Lover" describes the plight of a lonely, alienated woman who creates an imaginary lover for herself.Ver livro
"Tales of Space and Time" is a collection of science fiction short stories written by H.G. Wells and first published in 1899. The collection features a range of imaginative and speculative stories that explore themes of space exploration, time travel, and the possibilities and consequences of scientific advancements. The stories in "Tales of Space and Time" showcase Wells' visionary imagination and his ability to weave intricate narratives that combine scientific concepts with social commentary. Among the notable stories in the collection is "The Crystal Egg," which tells the tale of a mysterious crystal that allows its owner to peer into the Martian landscape. Another well-known story is "The Star," which depicts the cataclysmic consequences of a massive celestial body approaching Earth. Wells' writing in "Tales of Space and Time" not only presents exciting adventures and futuristic concepts but also delves into deeper philosophical questions. The stories reflect Wells' concerns about the potential dangers of unbridled scientific progress, the impact of advanced technology on society, and the ethical implications of human exploration and discovery. As with much of Wells' science fiction, "Tales of Space and Time" has had a lasting impact on the genre and has influenced subsequent writers and filmmakers. The collection demonstrates Wells' skill in blending scientific speculation with social commentary, providing readers with both thrilling escapism and thought-provoking themes to contemplate.Ver livro
