Maison d'édition: Bu Classics Books
Follow the boisterous and often poignant escapades of three iconic British soldiers as they navigate the boredom and occasional chaos of garrison life in India.
The war with the Yucks from Proxima Centauri was claimed to be a stalemate but they were really winning. The mine belts they laid seemed to propagate themselves and were slowly strangling Terran planets. How did they do that? What was their secret? The answer was baffling and the best human minds could only conclude that their ships and mines were somehow alive. So, the next desperate step was to ask "If they are using organic ships, why can't we do the same?". Thus Mr. Spaceship was conceived and carried out. But will a conscious warship do what the generals wish? Perhaps and perhaps something entirely surprising!Voir livre
Please note: this recording contains strong language."1601," wrote Mark Twain, "is a supposititious conversation which takes place in Queen Elizabeth's closet in that year, between the Queen, Ben Jonson, Beaumont, Sir Walter Raleigh, the Duchess of Bilgewater, and one or two others ... If there is a decent word findable in it, it is because I overlooked it." 1601 depicts a highfalutin and earthy discussion between the Queen and her court about farting and a variety of sexual peccadillos, narrated disapprovingly and sanctimoniously by the Queen's Cup-Bearer, an eyewitness at "the Social Fireside." [Summary by Denny Sayers] Cast:Introduction — Denny SayersNarrator — Jonathan HorniblowThe Queen — mietteBeaumonte — David LawrenceLady Margery Boothy — Kristin HughesLady Alice Dilberry, Ben Jonson, Lord Bacon — Ruth GoldingLady Helen — PhilippaSir Walter Ralegh — Mark F. SmithShaxpur — Andy MinterVoir livre
Montague Rhodes James is cited as perhaps the greatest English writer of ghost stories, an opinion few would disagree with. James was born on 1st August 1862 at Goodnestone Parsonage in Kent, where his father was Curate but at age 3 the family went to live at Livermere, near Bury St Edmunds in East Anglia. From early childhood he had a passion for mediaeval books and antiques. He was educated initially as a boarder at Temple Grove School in East Sheen, west London, before gaining a scholarship to Eton and thence Cambridge where he gained a double first, becoming a distinguished linguist and mediaevalist. Before the Great War vacations were usually spent touring Europe absorbing cultures and references for his later writing. A man of enormous knowledge it was said he timed his breakfast egg whilst he completed the Times crossword. Many of his elegant yet terrifying tales were created by discarding the prevailing gothic cliches and placing his characters and narrative in a realistic setting. Thereby the stories gained atmosphere and menace on a grand scale and he was famed as the originator of the antiquarian ghost story. Although story-telling and writing these 30 or so tales was a hobby, when published their effect transformed the genre and still chill the bones in our more modern times. James was also a medievalist scholar and translator whose work remains highly respected. He was also Provost of Eton College between 1918 and 1936. M R James died on 12th June 1936 at Eton in Buckinghamshire. He was 73.Voir livre
Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. In this volume our classic authors turn their words and narratives to a decade when Europe is engulfed in revolution. At home London becomes the largest city on the globe, as the Industrial Revolution gathers pace amidst stirrings of increasing social unrest. 01 - Top 10 Short Stories - The 1820s - An Introduction 2 - El Verdugo by Honoré de Balzac 3 - The Tapestried Chamber by Walter Scott 4 - Ferdinando Eboli by Mary Shelley 5 - The Devil and Tom Walker by Washington Irving 6 - Vampirismus or Aurelia by E T A Hoffman 7 - Wake Not the Dead - Part 1 by Ernst Raupach 8 - Wake Not the Dead - Part 2 by Ernst Raupach 9 - From the Memoirs of Satan by Wilhelm Hauff 10 - Peter Rugg, The Missing Man - Part 1 by William Austin 11 - Peter Rugg, The Missing Man - Part 2 by William Austin 12 - Mateo Falcone by Prosper Merimee 13 - The Prediction - Part 1 by Mary Diana Dods writing as David Lyndsey 14 - The Prediction - Part 2 by Mary Diana Dods writing as David LyndseyVoir livre
Rediscover the magic of a Prince Edward Island winter in this enchanting collection of holiday classics from the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables. From frost-dusted pines and crackling hearths to the unmistakable warmth of kindred spirits, L.M. Montgomery weaves her signature magic in thirteen timeless tales that capture the true essence of the season. Whether it is the unexpected joy found in "Aunt Cyrilla’s Christmas Basket" or the heartwarming redemption of "Christmas at Red Butte", these stories offer a nostalgic embrace for the soul. Montgomery’s rich, descriptive prose transports you to a world where a simple act of kindness can change a life forever. Perfect for decorating the tree, traveling to visit loved ones, or curling up by the fire with a hot cup of cocoa, this audiobook is the ultimate holiday companion for listeners of all ages. Don’t let the season pass you by - press play and let L.M. Montgomery fill your home with holiday magic.Voir livre
This collection of short stories will delight fans of the lovable Norfolk priest as he uses his, at times, eccentric insights to solve the seemingly unsolvable. Hugely entertaining.Voir livre
