Classics

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...

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.

In a poor, remote section of southern Mexico, the Red Shirts have taken control. God has been outlawed, and the priests have been systematically hunted down and killed. Now, the last priest strives to overcome physical and moral cowardice in order to find redemption. Graham Greene explores corruption and atonement in this penetrating novel set in 1930s Mexico during the era of Communist religious persecutions.

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.

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.

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."

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.

¿Por qué las pesadillas distópicas del pasado se parecen tanto a nuestra realidad actual? George Orwell trazó un mapa del futuro que muchos temen que ya ha llegado. Esta colección esencial reúne 1984 y Rebelión en la granja, dos obras maestras que exploran la manipulación psicológica y la lucha del individuo contra el Estado.

¿Por qué los ideales más puros se convierten en pesadillas bajo el poder absoluto? Rebelión en la granja es una disección magistral de la corrupción política. George Orwell transforma una simple historia de animales en una advertencia eterna. Lo que comienza como una revolución esperanzadora contra la tiranía humana, pronto desciende hacia una nueva dictadura liderada por los cerdos, donde "todos los animales son iguales, pero algunos son más iguales que otros".

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.

George Orwell’s 1984 brings renewed clarity to a world defined by surveillance, manipulation, and the suffocation of individuality. In this unforgettable vision of the future, citizens live under constant watch. Truth is no longer a shared foundation—it is whatever the Party declares it to be.

Step into the thrilling world of Robert Louis Stevenson’s "Kidnapped," now expertly adapted for modern readers. This edition offers a seamless reading experience with clean formatting and contemporary typography, making the classic adventure accessible to today's audience. While preserving Stevenson's original tone, we've lightly clarified the language, ensuring that the gripping plot and richly crafted themes resonate more clearly with contemporary readers. Set in the tumultuous landscape of 18th-century Scotland, "Kidnapped" explores themes of loyalty, justice, and identity against a ...

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.

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...

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 ...

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.

Sally Jay Gorce is a woman with a mission. It’s the 1950s, she’s young, and she’s in Paris. Having dyed her hair pink, she wears evening dresses in the daytime and vows to go native in a way not even the natives can manage. Embarking on an educational program that includes an affair with a married man (which fizzles out when she realizes he’s single and wants to marry her); nights in cabarets and jazz clubs in the company of assorted “citizens of the world”; an entanglement with a charming psychopath; and a bit part in a film financed by a famous matador.

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.

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.

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.

Charles Dickens ist ein Könner der Unterhaltung mit Tiefgang, Humor und kritischem Engagement, sein Roman „Oliver Twist", vielfach verfilmt, bleibt ein Standardwerk der Moderne. Das gilt auch für das naturalistische Drama „Fräulein Julie" von August Strindberg aus dem Jahr 1888, in dem der Schwede den Sprengstoff des Herzens und den Sprengstoff des Klassenkampfes auf der Bühne explodieren lässt.

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.

When Bertie Wooster is summoned to his aunt's country estate, he suspects—correctly—that nothing pleasant can come of it. As misunderstandings multiply and social disaster draws ever closer, only Jeeves stands between Bertie and total annihilation. With serene intelligence and flawless timing, he navigates political dignity, domestic peril, and the darker side of rural leisure, restoring order with methods as elegant as they are decisive.

Read the story that inspired the 2026 film starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi — the complete tale, retold for modern readers "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." You know the story. Or you think you do. On the wild Yorkshire moors, a foundling named Heathcliff and a girl named Catherine form a bond so fierce it will destroy everyone it touches — and outlast death itself. But you've never read it like this. Wuthering Heights in One Hour is a complete literary adaptation of Emily Brontë's masterpiece — not a summary, not a study guide, but the full story ...

The original unabridged, annotated text of Emily Brontë's only novel — with a critical afterword by philosopher and writer Henry Bugalho Now a major motion picture starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, directed by Emerald Fennell — read the original novel that inspired it. "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same." On the wild Yorkshire moors, where the wind howls and the heath stretches to the horizon, a foundling named Heathcliff is brought into the Earnshaw household. What follows is one of the most intense, haunting, and unforgettable stories in English ...

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.

ロシアによるウクライナ侵攻開始から1年。核兵器の使用も懸念される非道で残酷な戦争を終結させる方法はあるのか。周辺国や大国をはじめとする国際社会、そして日本が果たすべき役割とは何か。