Verlag: Sheba Blake Publishing
After months of travels and adventures that were recounted in previous books in the Aunt Jane's Nieces series, the girls settle down for what they think will be a restful summer in a quaint rural village. But soon after their arrival, a number of unusual events transpire, and the girls soon find themselves embroiled in a confounding mystery.
Richard Edward Connell Jr was born on the 17th October 1893, in Poughkeepsie, New York. He began his writing career as a journalist for The Poughkeepsie Journal as well as attending Georgetown College for a year and then Harvard University. At Harvard, Connell edited The Lampoon and The Crimson. He subsequently worked for The New York American and as a copy writer for the advertising agency J. Walter Thompson. During the First World War Connell served in France with the US Army and was the editor of his camp's newspaper. After the war, he turned to writing short stories, and eventually wrote over 300 of them for the periodicals and journals of the day including regular contributions to The Saturday Evening Post and Collier’s. The attention of his audience kept him popular for decades. He is perhaps best remembered for his macabre short story ‘The Most Dangerous Game’, written in 1924. In 1942 he was even nominated for an Academy Award (Best Original Story) for the Frank Capra movie ‘Meet John Doe’ based on his story ‘A Reputation’. Richard Connell died on 22nd November 1949 in Beverly Hills, California. He was 56.Zum Buch
Vanity Fair is the story of Becky Sharp and Amelia Sedley, who have just completed their studies at Miss Pinkerton's Academy for Young Ladies and are beginning to embark upon the world. The simple-minded nature of Amelia, who comes from a wealthy family, is contrasted with the strong-willed nature of Becky, who will stop at nothing to climb the social ranks of Victorian English society.Zum Buch
Troilus and Cressida is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1602. It was described by Frederick S. Boas as one of Shakespeare's problem plays. The play ends on a very bleak note with the death of the noble Trojan Hector and destruction of the love between Troilus and Cressida. The work has in recent years "stimulated exceptionally lively critical debate". Throughout the play, the tone lurches wildly between bawdy comedy and tragic gloom, and readers and theatre-goers have frequently found it difficult to understand how one is meant to respond to the characters. Several characteristic elements of the play (the most notable being its constant questioning of intrinsic values such as hierarchy, honour and love) have often been viewed as distinctly "modern". Among the most significant works William Shakespeare: Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, Orpheus, Romeo and Juliet, Julius Caesar, Troilus and Cressida, The Tempest, Venus and Adonis, Antony and Cleopatra, Measure for Measure, The Winter's Tale and many more.Zum Buch
Clever, rich - and single - Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage. Nothing, however, delights her more than interfering in the romantic lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of her good friend Mr. Knightley and attempts to arrange a suitable match for her protegee Harriet Smith, her carefully laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she never expected. With its imperfect but charming heroine and its witty and subtle exploration of relationships, Emma is often seen as Jane Austen's most flawless work.Zum Buch
The stories in this volume offer a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people and the complexities of human relationships, illuminating the struggles of rural Russian society during the time period. The title story, "The District Doctor," explores the themes of poverty, illness, and the relationship between a doctor and his patients. With vivid characters and moving themes this volume is a powerful testament to Turgenev's skills as a storyteller and his ability to capture the essence of the human condition. Whether exploring the sorrows and joys of everyday life or touching on larger social and philosophical issues, these stories are a must-read for anyone interested in the works of one of Russia's greatest literary figures. Read in English, unabridged.Zum Buch
"The Phantom of the Opera" is a novel by French writer Gaston Leroux, first published as a serialized work in 1909-1910. The story is a romantic thriller that revolves around a mysterious, disfigured musical genius known as the Phantom, who lives beneath the Paris Opera House. He falls in love with Christine, a beautiful young soprano, and becomes obsessed with her, leading to a dramatic series of events that include kidnapping and murder. The novel has been adapted into numerous films, plays, and, most famously, a musical by Andrew Lloyd WebberZum Buch
