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Far from the Madding Crowd is Thomas Hardys fourth novel and his first major literary success. It originally appeared anonymously as a monthly serial in Cornhill Magazine, where it gained a wide readership.
A voyage past the Pillars of Hercules to the moon, the war between the sun and the moon over the colonisation of the morning star, and an island made of cheese — announced by the author as a pack of lies from beginning to end. Lucian wrote it in the second century as a parody of Homer and of the travellers who claimed to be truthful. It is the oldest surviving fiction about a journey to another world. Forty-three plates range from Boucher to Cézanne, their mythological seas and voyages echoing Lucian's own tall tale of a ship blown past the Pillars of Hercules.Show book
"Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way." Step into the opulent, suffocating world of 19th-century Imperial Russia, where polite society masks devastating betrayals and desires that possess the power to ruin lives. Anna Karenina plunges us immediately into the domestic catastrophe of the Oblonsky household, shattered by infidelity, before shifting the lens to the earnest, agrarian Konstantin Levin, whose desperate, unrequited love for the radiant Princess Kitty exposes the vulnerable, bruising reality of the human heart. As these iconic characters navigate the treacherous waters of marriage, societal expectation, and intoxicating, forbidden love, their destinies intertwine in a sweeping tapestry of passion and despair. Narrated by Yvonne Schaefer, this brilliant exploration of morality, duty, and human fragility captures the dizzying heights of romantic ecstasy and the crushing depths of societal ruin. Prepare to lose yourself in one of the most masterful portraits of human longing ever crafted.Show book
The Mudfog Papers is a series of satirical sketches that expose the ridiculousness of Victorian social and governmental systems. Dickens uses humor and irony to mock the incompetence and absurdities of various institutions, including the judiciary, politics, and bureaucracy. The collection showcases Dickens' sharp wit and keen observational skills as he critiques the moral and social failings of his time. Through these satirical works, Dickens challenges the status quo and invites readers to reflect on the flaws and contradictions within their own societies.Show book
Immerse yourself in the sublime words of the Bard with this sumptuous anthology of Shakespeare, with one entry for every night of the year. Chosen especially by a Shakespeare fanatic to reflect the changing seasons and daily events, the entries in this glorious book include: Romeo and Juliet on Valentine's Day. A Midsummer Night's Dream in Midsummer. The witches of Macbeth around their cauldron on Halloween. Also featured is one of Shakespeare's only two mentions of football for the anniversary of the first FA cup final. Beautifully illustrated with favourite scenes from Shakespeare's best-loved plays, this magnificent volume is a fun introduction to the well-known work and lesser known plays and poetry and is designed to be accessible to both adults and curious children. Keep this book by your bedside and luxuriate in the rich language of the greatest writer the world has ever known, for entertainment, relaxation and timeless wisdom every night of the year.Show book
" The Escape" is a short story by Katherine Mansfield. It was published in Bliss and Other Stories. It was his fault, wholly and solely his fault, that they had missed the train. What if the idiotic hotel people had refused to produce the bill? Wasn’t that simply because he hadn’t impressed upon the waiter at lunch that they must have it by two o’clock? Any other man would have sat there and refused to move until they handed it over.Show book
Embark on a journey down the rabbit hole with Alice in this timeless classic by Lewis Carroll. Follow her through a whimsical world filled with quirky characters and curious creatures, where nothing is quite as it seems. Meet the enigmatic Cheshire Cat, the eccentric Mad Hatter, and the imperious Queen of Hearts as Alice navigates through a world of absurdity and chaos. From shrinking potions to giant mushrooms, Alice must use her wit and courage to overcome obstacles and find her way back home.A tale that blends fantasy with philosophy, nonsense with meaning―this novel invites readers of all ages to embrace imagination, question reality, and see the world through curious eyes.Show book
