Editora: Delhi Open Book
Wentworth Webster published Basque Legends in 1877. Also included in this volume is "An Essay on the Basque Language" (1876) by Julien Vinson, and an essay on Basque poetry.
Exmoor in the 1680s: the Doones ride down from their valley to rob and murder as they please, and John Ridd — farmer, wrestler, plain narrator — loves the girl they stole as a child. Blackmore gives the landscape as much attention as the lovers, and the great frost of the winter the Doones are besieged is the best-written weather in Victorian fiction. Paintings of moorland, rebellion skirmish and Devon farmstead, with Gilded Library ornament of heather, flintlock and oak. Its 204 original illustrations have been carefully restored and coloured for this edition.Ver livro
Fiercely observed, often hilarious, and "reminiscent of Ibsen and Strindberg" (The New York Times Book Review), this exquisitely controversial novel was initially banned in its author's homeland. A searing portrayal of Vienna's bourgeoisie, it begins with the arrival of an unnamed writer at an 'artistic dinner' hosted by a composer and his society wife—a couple he once admired and has come to loathe. The guest of honor, a distinguished actor from the Burgtheater, is late. As the other guests wait impatiently, they are seen through the critical eye of the writer, who narrates a silent but frenzied tirade against these former friends, most of whom have been brought together by Joana, a woman they buried earlier that day. Reflections on Joana's life and suicide are mixed with these denunciations until the famous actor arrives, bringing an explosive end to the evening that even the writer could not have seen coming.Ver livro
Moll Flanders by Daniel Defoe is a gripping tale of survival, sin, and redemption in 17th-century England. Born in Newgate Prison, Moll narrates her tumultuous life as she strives for security and wealth in a harsh, unforgiving society. Through a series of marriages, thefts, and betrayals, Moll navigates poverty and prosperity, driven by desperation and ambition. Her journey takes her from London to Virginia and back, entangled in moral ambiguity and societal critique. Despite her crimes, Moll’s resilience and wit make her a compelling antiheroine. Ultimately, she seeks redemption after years of vice, reflecting on her choices with a mix of regret and pragmatism. Defoe’s vivid storytelling blends social commentary with an unflinching look at human frailty, making Moll Flanders a timeless exploration of identity, morality, and the pursuit of happiness.Ver livro
A small Russian town is a corrupt mess: prisoners aren't being fed, invalids are left to die, trash piles up against monuments, the courthouse is being used to hold livestock, and all the officials are taking bribes. But suddenly everybody is put on alert by the news that an Inspector General from the central government is due to arrive, incognito—and when it's discovered that a suspicious young man from St. Petersburg is staying at the town inn, all is thrown into disarray. With the governor trying to bribe him, the governor's daughter trying to woo him, and the town's merchants trying to convince him to usurp the governor himself, is this young man—the supposed Inspector General—all that he seems? Nikolai Gogol was known for his short fiction when he published The Inspector General ; in a time of strict censorship. Permission to perform the play was obtained through personal approval by Czar Nicholas I, who was present at the play's premiere in 1836. Widely regarded as one of the great plays not only of the Russian canon but in the history of comedic theater, The Inspector General has been adapted dozens of times for film, television, radio, and opera, and has been staged around the world. Nikolai Gogol was a significant literary figure whose work has stood the test of time. This public domain edition preserves the original text in its entirety, making it accessible to modern readers and scholars alike. The dramatic works of earlier centuries formed the backbone of a rich theatrical tradition. Thomas Seltzer was written to be performed as well as read, and its theatrical power remains fully evident on the page, with characters, conflict, and language that leap to life.Ver livro
A countess of doubtful origin marries an English lord; the lord dies at Venice; the palace where it happened cannot afterwards be let. Collins strips his machinery down to dread, money and a room nobody will enter, and the result works equally as a ghost story and as a detective story. Plates of Venetian canals, candlelit corridors and masked revellers open the Gilded Library edition, whose ornament is carnival masks, candelabra and the prow of a gondola.Ver livro
This definitive collection gathers together the complete novels of one of the most visionary and influential writers of the Romantic era. Blending Gothic atmosphere, philosophical inquiry, psychological intensity, and early science fiction imagination, Mary Shelley's novels explore the boundaries of ambition, creation, isolation, morality, and the human condition. Her works examine the dangers of unchecked power, the fragility of social bonds, and the profound emotional consequences of exile and longing. From storm-lashed landscapes and ruined castles to speculative futures and historical settings, these novels reveal the remarkable range of Shelley's imagination. Beyond her most famous creation, her fiction spans apocalyptic vision, historical romance, political reflection, and deeply personal meditations on loss and survival. Included in this volume: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818) Valperga (1823) The Last Man (1826) The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck (1830) Lodore (1835) Falkner (1837) Darkly atmospheric, intellectually daring, and emotionally powerful, these novels helped shape Gothic literature, proto–science fiction, and modern speculative storytelling. This edition presents the complete, unabridged texts in one comprehensive volume.Ver livro
