Publisher: Re-Image Publishing
Effi Briest, the classic German realist novel, follows a young woman through her life and marriage. She is an innocent when she is married to the social climbing Instetten, and longs for wordly things. When she is left alone by her husband, who is pursuing his political career, she succumbs to the flattery of another man. Her adultery has wide and tragic consequences on the rest of her life.
The classic story of a man who ages backwards—and inspiration for the film starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett—by the author of The Great Gatsby. Penned by one of the greatest literary talents of the twentieth century, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button follows the adventures of a man born at the age of seventy, living his life in reverse. After achieving success in the military and in business, and becoming a husband and father, Benjamin goes on to attend college, prep school, and then—as his mind begins to deteriorate—kindergarten. At once humorous and haunting, “Fitzgerald’s wonderfully simple story is a kind of conjuring trick, an exercise in forcing the impossible into the mundane. You end it both amused and slightly saddened. For the most curious thing about Benjamin Button’s life is how ordinary it seems. All the usual triumphs and miseries are there: it’s just that the start and end aren’t the same” (The Guardian).Show book
Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this captivating audiobook. Written by Lewis Carroll, this beloved classic transports readers of all ages into a magical journey that will ignite their imagination. Narrated by a talented voice artist, this audiobook brings the characters and settings to life, making it the perfect companion for long commutes or cozy nights at home. With every word expertly delivered, you'll be captivated by the enchanting tale of Alice as she tumbles down the rabbit hole into a world filled with talking animals, peculiar creatures, and mind-bending riddles. This audiobook version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is carefully crafted to ensure an immersive listening experience. The narrator's expressive tone and captivating delivery will transport you to the Mad Hatter's tea party, the Queen of Hearts' croquet game, and other iconic scenes from the story. Lose yourself in the vivid descriptions of Wonderland as you follow Alice on her quest to find her way back home. Perfect for children and adults alike, this audiobook is an excellent introduction to Lewis Carroll's literary masterpiece. It offers a unique way to experience the imaginative world of Alice while providing entertainment and education for young minds. As you listen to this timeless classic, you'll be charmed by its whimsy and delighted by its clever wordplay. Expand your literary horizons with this exceptional audiobook version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Rediscover the magic of this treasured tale as you embark on a journey through a world where nothing is quite what it seems. Let your imagination soar and get lost in Wonderland with this extraordinary audiobook.Show book
Ann Veronica is a New Woman novel by H. G. Wells published in 1909. Ann Veronica describes the rebellion of Ann Veronica Stanley, "a young lady of nearly two-and-twenty", against her middle-class father's stern patriarchal rule. The novel dramatizes the contemporary problem of the New Woman. It is set in Victorian era London and environs, except for an Alpine excursion. Ann Veronica offers vignettes of the women's suffrage movement in Great Britain and features a chapter inspired by the 1908 attempt of suffragettes to storm Parliament.Show book
Victor-Marie Hugo (26 February 1802 - 22 May 1885) was a French poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, and dramatist of the Romantic movement. During a literary career that spanned more than sixty years, he wrote abundantly in an exceptional variety of genres: lyrics, satires, epics, philosophical poems, epigrams, novels, history, critical essays, political speeches, funeral orations, diaries, and letters public and private, as well as dramas in verse and prose.BOOK 2: THE FALL: Early in the month of October, 1815, about an hour before sunset, a man who was travelling on foot entered the little town of D The few inhabitants who were at their windows or on their thresholds at the moment stared at this traveller with a sort of uneasiness.Show book
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.A SMALL STAR IN THE EAST: I Had been looking, yesternight, through the famous 'Dance of Death,' and to-day the grim old woodcuts arose in my mind with the new significance of a ghastly monotony not to be found in the original.Show book
'Pere Goriot' is the tragic story of a father whose obsessive love for his two daughters leads to his financial and personal ruin. Interwoven with this theme is that of the impoverished young aristocrat, Rastignac, come to Paris from the provinces to make his fortune, who befriends Goriot and becomes involved with the daughters. The story is set against the background of a whole society driven by social ambition and lust for moneyShow book
