Classics

Frankenstein is the classic gothic horror novel which has thrilled and engrossed readers/listeners for two centuries. Written by Mary Shelley, it is a story which she intended would ‘curdle the blood and quicken the beatings of the heart.’ The tale is a superb blend of science fiction, mystery and thriller. Victor Frankenstein, driven by the mad dream of creating his own creature, experiments with alchemy and science to build a monster stitched together from dead remains. Once the creature becomes a living breathing articulate entity, it turns on its maker and the novel darkens into tragedy.

Twelve dramatisations of the best love stories ever written, performed by star casts Treat yourself to this stunning collection of classic stories of love, loss, obstacles overcome and desperate attraction. This is a beautiful, moving and at times thrilling listen which takes you on a journey...

With a nature as wild as the moors she loves to roam, Catherine Earnshaw grows up alongside Heathcliff, a foundling her father rescued from the streets of Liverpool. Their fierce, untamed bond deepens as they grow – until Mr Earnshaw's death leaves Hindley, Catherine's brutal brother, in control and Heathcliff reduced to servitude. Desperate to protect him, Catherine turns to Edgar Linton, the handsome heir to Thrushcross Grange. She believes his wealth might free Heathcliff from cruelty – but her choice is fatally misunderstood.

The greatest revenge story ever written — now in a brilliant new translation. Edmond Dantès has everything: youth, love, a promising career. In a single day, jealousy and conspiracy destroy it all. Falsely accused of treason, he is cast into the dungeon of the Château d'If, where he will spend fourteen years in darkness and despair. But a chance encounter with a dying prisoner reveals an impossible secret — the location of a vast treasure hidden on the island of Monte Cristo. When Dantès finally escapes, he emerges as a new man: wealthy beyond measure, coldly brilliant, and consumed ...

George Orwell's 1984 and Animal Farm are not merely novels; they are the definitive sociopolitical manifestos of the 20th century. In this essential collection, experience the full force of Orwell's legacy as he dissects the mechanisms of totalitarianism and the terrifying ease with which truth is manufactured.

The Complete Baron Trump Novels Collection step into a world of adventure, intrigue, and fantastical discoveries. Follow the curious and brave young Baron Trump as he embarks on mind-bending journeys that will take him to places both strange and mysterious. Perfect for lovers of adventure, historical fiction, and timeless storytelling, this collection is an unforgettable journey filled with mystery, excitement, and wonder.

This annotated edition of The Great Gatsby includes: Critical afterword on the novel's symbolic architecture Historical essay on 1920s America and the Jazz Age Biography of F. Scott Fitzgerald's life and legacy Complete unabridged text of the 1925 novel Set in the summer of 1922 on Long Island's North Shore, The Great Gatsby tells the story of Jay Gatsby — a self-made millionaire who throws lavish parties in the hope of reuniting with Daisy Buchanan, the woman he loved and lost five years before. Narrated by his neighbor Nick Carraway, the novel follows Gatsby's obsessive pursuit of an ...

Dans un orphelinat de l'Angleterre victorienne, Oliver Twist survit au milieu de ses compagnons d'infortune. Mal nourri, exploité, il est placé dans une entreprise de pompes funèbres où, là encore, il ne connaît que privations et mauvais traitements. Oliver endure tout, jusqu'au jour où une provocation de trop le pousse à s'enfuir vers Londres. Épuisé, affamé, il est recueilli par une bande de jeunes voleurs qui travaillent pour le vieux Fagin.

In Animal Farm, George Orwell delivers a biting satire that has shaped the political consciousness of generations. It begins with a stirring rebellion: the animals of Manor Farm rise up to claim their independence. But as the intelligent pigs take the mantle of leadership, the initial spirit of equality is replaced by a hierarchy of deceit.

The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic Sherlock Holmes mystery that begins not with a corpse or a crime scene—but with a lost hat and a Christmas goose. What unfolds is a clever, fast-paced investigation involving a priceless blue gemstone, mistaken identities, moral dilemmas, and Holmes’ brilliant powers of deduction.

George Orwell's 1984 and Animal Farm are urgent examinations of how power is seized and abused. This collection explores the depths of totalitarianism and the creeping corruption that turns liberators into oppressors.

In Oceania, the Party seeks to eliminate independent thought. Every citizen is monitored by telescreens, and the Thought Police scrutinize every word. In this suffocating world of perpetual war and state-sponsored hatred, Winston Smith dares to dream of a life where truth is objective and the past is stable.

The Essential Classics: Volume 4 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Nathan Osgood, David Rintoul, and Jonathan Keeble. Spanning British, Russian, and Irish literature, this collection includes stories of war and brutality in A Farewell to Arms, love and loss on an epic scale in War & Peace, as well as Hammett's devilishly clever detective thriller, Red Harvest, and many more.

Unravel a chilling mystery with The Five Orange Pips, one of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most suspenseful Sherlock Holmes tales. When a series of ominous letters marked by five orange pips precedes sudden, unexplained deaths, Holmes and Dr. Watson race against time to uncover the truth behind a shadowy conspiracy.

1984 no es solo una novela; es una advertencia urgente. En la nación totalitaria de Oceanía, el Gran Hermano vigila cada movimiento y la Policía del Pensamiento castiga la disidencia. Winston Smith trabaja reescribiendo la historia para el Partido, pero en su interior esconde un secreto mortal: sueña con la rebelión.

Sherlock Holmes is back in action, and this modernized edition brings his legendary cases to life for today's readers. With clean formatting and contemporary typography, this adaptation ensures a smooth reading experience while preserving the intrigue and charm of Arthur Conan Doyle's original work. The lightly clarified language keeps the narrative approachable, making it easier than ever to follow Holmes's brilliant deductions and thrilling adventures through the foggy streets of London. Set in the late Victorian era, The Return of Sherlock Holmes delves into themes of justice, logic, and...

In this thrilling unabridged edition, multi-award-winning narrator Alison Larkin (Jane Eyre; The Complete Novels of Jane Austen) brings the full power of Wuthering Heights to new life, adding an Introduction and a comprehensive Student Guide (as told by Emily Brontë herself), which offer fresh insight into the author's life, influences, and creative intentions.

Step into the golden age of speculative imagination with Classic Science Fiction: Selected Short Stories, a masterfully curated collection from some of the most influential voices in science fiction history. This volume brings together visionary tales by Philip K. Dick, Murray Leinster, William Tenn, Robert Sheckley, Lynn Venable, E. E. Smith, and Fredric Brown—authors who shaped the genre with bold ideas, sharp wit, and unforgettable concepts.

In George Orwell's timeless masterpiece, the animals of Manor Farm rise up against their cruel human masters. Fueled by the promise of freedom and equality, they establish a new order. But as the intelligent pigs take control, the dream descends into a tyranny where "some animals are more equal than others."

Enter the unsettling imagination of H. P. Lovecraft with The Selected Short Stories of H. P. Lovecraft, a chilling collection that showcases the full range of his cosmic horror and dark fantasy. These tales explore forbidden knowledge, ancient forces, and humanity’s fragile place in an indifferent universe—hallmarks of Lovecraft’s enduring influence on modern horror and speculative fiction.

Blending cosmic horror, psychological dread, and philosophical terror, these tales explore forbidden knowledge, alien intelligences, and the fragile boundaries of human identity and reality. From haunted New England houses to interdimensional journeys beyond time and space, Lovecraft’s unmistakable prose creates an atmosphere of mounting unease and existential fear.

The story delivers everything listeners cherish in the world of Jeeves and Wooster: immaculate comic timing, exquisitely turned dialogue, and the quiet genius of a valet whose intelligence consistently outpaces the universe around him. With effortless elegance, Wodehouse transforms seasonal goodwill, social obligation, and human folly into a work of enduring charm. This audiobook invites the listener into a world where problems are best solved with tact, tea, and an unflappable sense of superiority — preferably Jeeves's.

Gothic romance at its most unhinged—now without the Victorian sentence structure from hell. What's a Sweary Classic? The complete original story—same plot, same characters, same emotional devastation—just translated into modern, hilarious, sweary language that doesn't require a literature degree to understand. Think: all the moors, revenge, and toxic romance, zero Victorian torture. Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff are obsessed with each other in the most destructive way possible—think soulmates if soulmates were also each other's worst enemies. They grew up together on the ...

One morning, upon waking from troubled dreams, Gregor Samsa found himself in his bed transformed into a monstrous vermin. With that sentence — one of the most famous in all of literature — Franz Kafka set in motion a text that would permanently alter how we understand fiction, the absurd, and the invisible machinery of family life. First published in 1915, The Metamorphosis tells the final days of Gregor Samsa, a traveling salesman who single-handedly supports his family and who, after an inexplicable transformation, discovers that their love has very precise limits — the limits of ...

As I Lay Dying follows the Bundrens as they set out to honor their dying mother's final wish: to be buried in her hometown of Jefferson, Mississippi. What begins as a simple promise unravels into a harrowing odyssey of flood, fire, loss, and long-buried secrets. Told through a chorus of unforgettable voices, each chapter revealing a different mind, motive, and madness, Faulkner's groundbreaking saga blends raw emotion with piercing psychological depth.

In the passionate debate that currently rages over globalization, critics have been heard blaming it for a host of ills afflicting poorer nations, everything from child labor to environmental degradation and cultural homogenization. Now Jagdish Bhagwati, the internationally renowned economist, takes on the critics, revealing that globalization, when properly governed, is in fact the most powerful force for social good in the world today.

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思想界では近年一段と脚光を浴びる一方で、一般には時代遅れのイメージが付きまとうアリストテレス。

Desde as grandes manifestações de 2013, boa parte dos brasileiros possui uma única pergunta: o que está acontecendo com o país? Muitas pessoas se sentem em um trem desgovernado por causa de transformações profundas que o Brasil sofreu nos últimos anos, sem saber como dar sentido, viver e combater o caos diário.

Funk e empoderamento feminino no mesmo audiolivro? Como assim, se o funk só objetifica a mulher? É para romper com esse senso comum, que Tamiris Coutinho decidiu enfrentar os estigmas e preconceitos que envolvem o gênero musical no lançamento da editora Claraboia. Inspirada no hit do funk carioca Cai de boca, a autora analisa e demonstra como um dos movimentos culturais mais importantes do Brasil também é um potencializador da liberdade, da autonomia e do empoderamento da mulher.

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