eBooks de , página 65 de 211

The Secret Garden is one of the most cherished novels in childrens literature. Through the transformation of a neglected garden and wounded children, Frances Hodgson Burnett explores emotional healing, natures restorative power, and compassion. Gentle, uplifting, and timeless, this novel continues to inspire readers of all ages.

The Metamorphosis is Franz Kafkas most famous work and a cornerstone of modern existential literature. The story of Gregor Samsas sudden transformation into an insect becomes a powerful metaphor for isolation, guilt, and dehumanization. Stark, surreal, and profoundly unsettling, this novella remains one of the most influential works of the 20th century.

Crime and Punishment is one of the greatest novels ever written and a cornerstone of world literature. Through the tormented mind of Raskolnikov, Dostoyevsky explores crime, conscience, moral responsibility, and the possibility of redemption. Set in the oppressive streets of St. Petersburg, the novel combines psychological realism with profound philosophical inquiry. Intense, gripping, and deeply human, this masterpiece continues to challenge and transform readers across generations.

Che fine ha fatto la partita di carburante che forse poteva cambiare le sorti della guerra? E cosa centra unorganizzazione che aiutava i nazisti a fuggire in Argentina? Sono gli inquietanti interrogativi che irrompono nellincontro fra due attempate spie che, nella Roma dinizio millennio, rievocano i tempi passati, tra rancori e sospetti. In unatmosfera che proietta i protagonisti negli Anni Quaranta e Cinquanta, a margine dei grandi eventi storici, riemergono paure e delusioni. Ma anche amore e passione, con due giovani che lottano per salvare il mondo e un marinaio chiamato ad affrontare una partita di calcio delicatissima.Un affresco che fra flashback e colpi di scena dalla Riviera, passando per Sanremo, si allarga senza confini, insieme con le speranze di un futuro migliore.

Em Seremos dados, Marcus Bruzzo desconstrói as promessas da tecnologia e analisa o risco de abrirmos mão da imaginação. Um ensaio filosófico urgente sobre o que ainda nos distingue das nossas criaçõe

"I have a great mind to go to Italy and be a nun, but I dont think I should like it."Long before she created Elizabeth Bennet or Emma Woodhouse, a teenage Jane Austen was already skewering the tropes of 18th-century literature. Juvenilia Volume I is a riotous collection of "scraps" and "sketches" that displays none of the refined restraint of her later novels. Instead, readers are treated to dark humor, absurd plots, and characters who drink too much, marry too often, and faint with alarming frequency. From the chaotic social blunders of "Frederic and Elfrida" to the wild escapades of "Henry and Eliza," this volume offers a rare, unvarnished look at the birth of a satirist who would go on to change the world of fiction.The Roots of Satire: In these early pages, Austen mocks the "Sirs" and "Madams" of the sentimental novels she grew up reading. She takes the dramatic cliches of her timevows of eternal friendship, tragic coincidences, and fainting fitsand pushes them to a level of hilarious absurdity. It is a masterclass in parody that shows a young girl already in full command of her wit.A Window into the Austen Household: These stories were meant to be read aloud to the Austen family at Steventon Rectory. They reflect the lively, intellectual, and often irreverent atmosphere in which Jane was raised. Many stories are dedicated to her siblings or cousins, making the volume an intimate piece of literary history that bridges the gap between a private family hobby and public masterpiece.Dark Comedy and High Energy: Readers expecting the polite drawing rooms of Mansfield Park will be surprised by the energy here. In "Jack and Alice," for example, we find a world of "red-faced" drinking and physical comedy. This volume proves that Austen was always a rebel at heart, using her pen to puncture the pomposity of the world around her from the very start.Discover the girl behind the genius. Purchase "Juvenilia Volume I" today.

"The spirit of the forest speaks through those who know its secrets."It is 1757, the third year of the war between France and Great Britain for control of the North American colonies. In the dense wilderness of New York, the scout Hawkeye (Natty Bumppo) and his Mohican companionsthe wise Chingachgook and his valiant son Uncasembark on a perilous mission. They must guide the daughters of a British commander, Cora and Alice Munro, through territory crawling with hostile Huron warriors. Their journey takes them through the blood-stained siege of Fort William Henry and into a tragic confrontation that will determine the fate of the "last" of the Mohican line.The Archetype of the American Hero: Hawkeye stands as one of literatures most enduring figures. A white man who has adopted the skills and philosophy of the Indigenous peoples, he represents the bridge between two worlds. His skill with his long rifle, "Killdeer," and his unwavering moral code make him the ultimate frontier protagonist.The Dual Duel: Uncas vs. Magua: The emotional weight of the novel rests on the rivalry between the noble Uncas and the vengeful Huron chief, Magua. Their conflict is more than a personal vendetta; it represents the clashing fates of different nations amidst the interference of European powers. Coopers portrayal of Magua remains one of the most complex and terrifying villain archetypes in literary history.A Tragic Romanticism: Coopers New York frontier is a place of breathtaking beauty and sudden, brutal violence. Through the tragic romance of Uncas and Cora Munro, the novel explores the social and racial tensions of the 18th century, culminating in a finale that has moved readers for two hundred years.Witness the birth of an American legend. Purchase "The Last of the Mohicans" today and experience the epic that defined a genre.

The Great Gatsby is one of the most celebrated novels in American literature. Through the tragic figure of Jay Gatsby, Fitzgerald exposes the illusion of the American Dream and the moral emptiness behind wealth and privilege. Lyrical, symbolic, and deeply resonant, this novel remains a defining portrait of ambition and loss.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is one of F. Scott Fitzgeralds most imaginative and philosophical stories. Following a man who ages backward, the tale explores time, mortality, love, and social norms with irony and emotional depth. Elegant and thought-provoking, this story is a classic of American short fiction.

Il protagonista si divide tra una vita pubblica costellata di successi e traguardi professionali e una vita privata vissuta alleccesso tra festini di sesso, droghe e incontri con sconosciuti ma permeata da una costante solitudine. Un modo di rifugiarsi nelledonismo, per sfuggire a ogni forma di impegno. Tra rimpianti, relazioni finite e mai iniziate, un lavoro che non lo soddisfa piu, la sieropositivita accettata ma ostinatamente taciuta, spicca il legame con lamico Diavo, con il quale condivide una visione cinica e disincantata della vita. Fino allincontro con Christo, anima tormentata con un passato doloroso e puntellato da tante zone dombra, con il quale instaura unaffinita potenzialmente destinata a tramutarsi in una relazione piu stabile. Diavo teme che lamico stia giocando una partita pericolosa di cui non conosce le regole. Ma il fuoco della passione divampa tra i due, fuori da ogni regola e precauzione, fino allinaspettato finale.

"I am now perfectly convinced that she has no fortune and no Expectations, and consequently she must be a very improper Companion for you."In Juvenilia Volume III, the rowdy energy of Austens earlier work is channeled into more structured and realistic stories. The volume is dominated by two significant works: "Evelyn," a hilariously biting parody of the "ideal" sentimental village, and "Catharine, or the Bower" (also known as Kitty). In Catharine, we meet a heroine who feels remarkably like a precursor to Elizabeth Bennet or Catherine Morlanda young woman struggling with social isolation, the whims of fickle friends, and the pressures of aunt-guided decorum. This collection is a "must-read" for fans who want to see the exact moment the satirical teenager became the professional novelist.The Masterpiece of the Volume: Catharine, or the Bower: This story is Austens first serious attempt at a sustained narrative. It explores the inner life of Kitty, a young woman who seeks refuge in her bower to remember her lost friends, while navigating the arrival of the stylish but empty-headed Camilla Stanley. It contains some of Austens first sharp observations on "fashionable" society and the loneliness of being the only intelligent person in the room.The Satire of "Evelyn": In "Evelyn," Austen mocks the unrealistic generosity found in sentimental fiction. When a stranger arrives in the village of Evelyn, the inhabitants literally give him their houses, their money, and their daughters simply because it is "polite." It is a scathing critique of the "sensibility" novels that ignored the practical realities of money and property.A Glimpse of the Future: Volume III reveals Austens growing interest in the "marriage market" and the economic vulnerability of womenthemes that would define her career. Though she was still a teenager, her ability to dissect the hypocrisies of the gentry is fully formed, making this volume the perfect bridge to her later genius.Witness the evolution of a master. Purchase "Juvenilia Volume III" today.

North and South is one of Elizabeth Gaskells most important novels, exploring the deep divide between Englands industrial North and its rural South during the Industrial Revolution. Through the story of Margaret Hale, Gaskell examines class tension, workers rights, moral responsibility, and personal growth. Blending romance with social realism, the novel offers a compassionate and balanced portrayal of industrial society and remains a cornerstone of Victorian literature.

La vita, con le sue innumerevoli sorprese, è un viaggio che spesso sfida le aspettative. La storia di un tappeto è un esempio eloquente di come anche gli oggetti inanimati possano portare con sé emoz

Un saggio documentatissimo, corredato da numerose illustrazioni a colori e da molteplici risultati di esami di laboratorio, che fa luce su una delle piu inquietanti e controverse scoperte archeologiche della storia: antichi manufatti che provano un contatto tra le popolazioni di una delle zone piu desertiche e inesplorate del Massico, la montagna di Cerro del Toro, e visitatori provenienti dallo spazio. Una scoperta potenzialmente in grado di riscrivere la storia dellumanita.Vi voglio raccontare una favola: tanto tempo fa, esisteva una civilta diffusa su tutto il pianetaAlla periferia di questo regno, in Messico, esisteva un luogo rispettato e temuto dalla popolazione: era unisola in mezzo ad un lago, dove atterravano le astronavi degli DeiStrani esseri scendevano dalle navi spaziali: avevano teste allungate, grandi occhi obliqui e due narici al posto del naso. Gli artigiani locali, antenati dei popoli del meso-americani, riproducevano su pietra quegli eventi straordinari e seppellivano nellisola i sacri oggetti intagliati in dono agli Dei.Passarono migliaia di anni, e il contatto si interruppe, gli alieni smisero di scendere sulla terra. Altre civilta nacquero e scomparvero successivamente. Gli oggetti seppelliti furono dimenticati. Nulla rimase di quegli eventi straordinari. Anche il lago si prosciugo e lantica isola divenne unarida collina nel deserto. E le sacre pietre furono perdute.

Treasure Island charts young Jim Hawkinss flight from a quiet inn into mutiny, marooning, and buried gold. Narrated chiefly in Jims lucid first person, with sober interludes by Dr. Livesey, it marries brisk prose to salty specificity: the creak of rigging, the stink of the stockade. Set within late-Victorian juvenile romance yet shadowed by Defoe, it consolidated pirate lore: the X-marked map, the talking parrot, and Long John Silvers unsettling blend of charm, cunning, and menace. Robert Louis Stevenson, the itinerant Scot from a dynasty of lighthouse engineers, grew up amid charts and coast talk. In 1881 he drew a treasure map to entertain his stepson, Lloyd Osbourne; the tale followed in magazine serial, its tautness shaped by that form and by his battles with illness. Travel, seafaring friendships, and moral curiosity supplied the novels ballast: a study in apprenticeship, temptation, and the ethics of command under pressure. Readers of maritime history, students of narrative craft, and adventurers at heart will find Treasure Island both swift and inexhaustible. It is a classic of action and conscience, equally suited to first-time explorers and seasoned scholars seeking the wellspring of modern pirate myth.Quickie Classics summarizes timeless works with precision, preserving the authors voice and keeping the prose clear, fast, and readabledistilled, never diluted. Enriched Edition extras: Introduction · Synopsis · Historical Context · Author Biography · Brief Analysis · 4 Reflection Q&As · Editorial Footnotes.

"A mans character is forged in the silence of the forest and the heat of his first battle."Before he was the "Pathfinder" or "Hawkeye," he was simply Deerslayera young man who had never raised a rifle against a human being. On the shores of the crystal-clear Lake Glimmerglass, Natty Bumppo joins his Mohican brother Chingachgook on a perilous mission to rescue a kidnapped maiden. But the wilderness is fraught with danger: the ruthless Thomas Hutter defends his floating "Muskrat Castle" against Huron war parties, and Natty must navigate a world where the line between "civilized" and "savage" is blurred. This is the story of how a hunter became a warrior and a legend was born.The Education of a Frontiersman: The Deerslayer is a profound meditation on honor and the "white mans gifts" versus "red mans gifts." We witness Nattys first lethal encountera pivotal moment of psychological transitionwhere he earns his first warrior name from a dying foe. It is a masterpiece of moral complexity disguised as a high-stakes adventure.A World in Conflict: The novel captures the breathtaking beauty of the pre-Revolutionary American landscape while exposing the brutal realities of colonial expansion. Through the characters of the beautiful Judith Hutter and the simple-minded Hetty, Cooper explores themes of vanity, faith, and the tragic consequences of frontier violence.The Foundation of an Epic: This is where the greatest friendship in American literature begins. The bond between Natty and Chingachgook is established here in its purest forma partnership built on mutual respect, shared danger, and an unbreakable code of the woods.Experience the dawn of the frontier. Purchase "The Deerslayer" today and walk the path of the legend.

"I like work: it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours."Meet J., Harris, and Georgethree quintessential Victorian gentlemen who convince themselves they are suffering from "overwork" and every malady in the medical dictionary (except housemaids knee). Their cure? A leisurely rowing trip up the River Thames from Kingston to Oxford. Accompanied by the worlds most cynical fox terrier, Montmorency, the trio embarks on a journey filled with disastrous cooking, tangled tow-lines, unreliable barometers, and the eternal struggle of opening a tin of pineapple without a tin-opener.The Comedy of the Everyman: Jerome K. Jeromes genius lies in his ability to find the universal in the mundane. Whether its the chaotic attempt to hang a picture by Uncle Podger or the legendary "Cheese" story that drives an entire train carriage to madness, the humor is as fresh and relatable today as it was in the 1880s.A Love Letter to the Thames: Between the slapstick and the satire, the novel contains beautiful, lyrical descriptions of the river. It captures a specific moment in British history when the Thames was transitioning from a commercial highway to a place of leisure and "messing about in boats."A Timeless Remedy for Stress: Three Men in a Boat remains the perfect antidote to the "seriousness" of modern life. It celebrates friendship, the absurdity of human nature, and the idea that the best stories come from the things that go spectacularly wrong.Pack your bags (but leave the heavy cheeses behind). Purchase "Three Men in a Boat" today and laugh your way up the river.

"To learn one must be humble. But life is the great teacher."Set entirely over the course of a single dayJune 16, 1904Ulysses follows the ordinary wanderings of Leopold Bloom through the streets of Dublin. As he eats, walks, works, and mourns, his path eventually crosses with Stephen Dedalus, a young teacher and aspiring poet. This "everyman" epic elevates the mundane details of daily lifea burnt kidney for breakfast, a trip to the cemetery, a conversation in a libraryto the level of myth. By weaving the inner thoughts of his characters into a "stream of consciousness," Joyce creates a portrait of human experience that is as vast as the ocean and as intimate as a heartbeat.A Revolution in Language: Joyce uses a different literary style for every chapter, ranging from newspaper headlines and catechism to a "maternity hospital" scene that evolves through every stage of the English languages history. Ulysses is not just a story; it is a linguistic playground that rewards curiosity and deep reading.The Human Soul Unfiltered: The novel concludes with the legendary "Penelope" episodea 40-page, unpunctuated soliloquy by Blooms wife, Molly Bloom. This stream of memory and desire is one of the most famous passages in literature, capturing the raw, chaotic, and beautiful flow of human thought as Molly affirms her love for life with a final, resounding "Yes."The Book That Changed Everything: Once banned for its frankness, Ulysses is now celebrated annually on Bloomsday. It remains a testament to the idea that there is an entire universe contained within a single person and a single day.Answer the call of the modern epic. Purchase "Ulysses" today and join the ranks of those who have conquered the greatest novel of our time.

Per preparare la tesi di laurea, Giulia si reca in campagna a casa della zia e ne approfitta per interrompere una relazione sentimentale che ormai si e logorata. Inizia a frequentare il castello dove il conte, vecchio e galante, le mette a disposizione la sua biblioteca. Qui la ragazza avverte una presenza soprannaturale che sembra volersi mettere in contatto con lei. Le sue ricerche la portano a imbattersi in vari misteri. Giulia riuscira a dipanare le vicende del passato o le subira soltanto?

UnEmilia rurale, spazio geografico e luogo dellanima, avvolta in una nebbia perfetta che diventa metafora di una condizione esistenziale e filtra i rituali quotidiani, gli incontri al bar del paese, il rapporto con gli animali, i ricordi di una infanzia al tempo stesso innocente e consapevole e i flash di una giovinezza fragile e splendente come vetro appena soffiato.I racconti, in una lingua precisa e mimetica, danno vita a un mosaico di memoria e futuro nel quale i pioppi cipressini, i canali di bonifica, le strade bianche, le case colorate e le biciclette compongono un paesaggio interiore dove lumanita resiste, nonostante tutto.