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Una extraordinaria novela corta que, por sí sola, bastaría para consagrar a un autor.Holly Golightly, la protagonista de Desayuno en Tiffany’s, es quizás el más seductor personaje creado por ese maes

La Segunda Guerra Mundial ha terminado y Japón comienza a levantarse de entre sus cenizas. En los meses que van desde octubre de 1948 a junio de 1950 —el tiempo que media entre el comienzo de las neg

Enero, la primera novela de Sara Gallardo, es una obra breve y poderosa. Nefer, su protagonista adolescente, vive y trabaja con sus padres y su hermana en el puesto de una estancia donde ordeña vacas en el tambo. Los dias rutinarios del verano se suceden en aparente calma entre la peonada, pero en Nefer crece una angustia que es como una bola negra que la abruma: ha quedado embarazada luego de una violacion. La novela registra magistralmente la imposibilidad de darle voz a esa angustia, y presenta el vinculo con el campo y con los animales como un conocimiento de otro orden capaz de funcionar como refugio ante esa falta de voz.La culpa, el miedo, el odio, y tambien la esperanza, son las emociones con las que este libro, de una potencia asombrosa, atrapa sin remedio al lector. Novela universal situada en el campo argentino, Enero es una demostracion definitiva de la contemporaneidad y la hondura de la literatura de Sara Gallardo, una de las grandes autoras argentinas.

Mary and Percy Shelley spent the stormy summer of 1816 on the shores of Lake Geneva with Lord Byron, who suggested a ghost story competition. Mary, eighteen years old at the time, based her contribution on a terrifying waking dream. She worked her short story into her famous novel, which was first published anonymously in 1818. It has become the archetypal modern myth, portraying the hubris of humanity and the makers rejection of his own creation.A new Faber Classics edition of the archetypal horror and science fiction novel.

The Rose and the Raven Tales from the Silent Garden VBy Evelyne DLorienIn a garden that has forgotten how to breathe, a centuries-old curse lingersand a love that should never have existed begins to stir.When wanderer Elian steps into a labyrinth of thorned roses, he discovers more than a forgotten beauty. He encounters a rose that dreams, and a raven that speakstwo souls bound together by a cruel, ancient spell. In a world where silence has its own heartbeat and every petal remembers a wound, a story of sacrifice, longing, and quiet devotion unfolds.The deeper Elian ventures into the gardens hush, the more clearly he senses the yearning buried beneath its roots. The rose aches for the sky. The raven aches to keep her safe. And between them stands a man who recognizes a piece of his own sorrow in their fragile tether.The Rose and the Raven is a lyrical, atmospheric dark-romance fairytalerich with symbolism, moonlit melancholy, and soft, dreamlike magic. It is a standalone tale within the Tales from the Silent Garden series, yet also a luminous chapter in a much larger myth.For readers who love stories that breathe like a whispered prayertender, haunting, and quietly transformative.For those who know that sometimes beauty is the softest form of pain and love is the light that blooms from a wound.

Where childhood never ends and adventure never fades.Peter Pan is the enchanting story of a boy who refuses to grow up and the magical world of Neverland, filled with pirates, fairies, and unforgettable wonder.Through the adventures of Peter, Wendy, and the Lost Boys, J. M. Barrie explores imagination, innocence, freedom, and the bittersweet passage of time. The novel blends fantasy and emotion, offering both joy and reflection for readers young and old.A literary masterpiece that has inspired countless adaptations, Peter Pan remains one of the most cherished stories ever written.A must-read classic for dreamers of all ages.

A gripping portrayal of female transgression and the intoxicating spell that adolescent friendship can cast.A young girl returns from boarding school to her sleepy Merseyside hometown and waits to be reunited with her childhood friend, Harriet, the chief architect of all their past mischief. Listlessly roaming the shoreline each evening, she repeatedly encounters the Tsar, Peter Biggs. Middle-aged, unhappily married and often unsober, he is repulsive. And yet, somehow, dangerously fascinating . . .When Harriet finally arrives, over the course of the holidays she draws her friend into a scheme to beguile and then humiliate the Tsar, leading to a disastrous and shocking end. Beryl Bainbridges classic first novel remains as subversive today as when it was written.

Step into the enchanting world of Anne Shirley with Anne of Green Gables, a timeless classic that continues to capture the hearts of readers young and old. Follow Anne, a spirited and imaginative orphan, as she navigates life in the picturesque town of Avonlea. Her journey is filled with humor, mischief, and heartwarming moments, making this beloved novel a treasure for anyone seeking inspiration and delight. Experience the charm of Annes adventures, her unyielding optimism, and her ability to transform ordinary moments into extraordinary memories. Her relationships with the unforgettable residents of Green Gables, including Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert, highlight the power of love, friendship, and the importance of staying true to oneself. Celebrated for its vivid storytelling and vibrant characters, Anne of Green Gables has remained a favorite in literature for generations. This book is perfect for readers who cherish tales of growth, resilience, and the beauty of imagination. Take the journey to Green Gables and discover why Annes story is a cornerstone of classic literature. Click Buy Now to bring this heartwarming adventure into your life.

"A Tale of Jerusalem" is a story set in ancient Jerusalem, where three priests Abel-Fitim, Buzi-Ben-Levi, and Simeo, the Gizbarim hasten to the citys walls amid the tension of an imminent Roman intervention. As they debate the generosity and fickleness of the pagans while reaffirming their faith in the face of their enemies greed, they prepare to secure a sacred offering originating from a temple in Pompeii. Rich in satirical dialogue and mystical references, the narrative explores the conflict between the sacred and the profane, culminating in an unexpected moment when the appearance of a singular animal disrupts the ritual order, symbolizing the rupture of traditions and the fragility of convictions.

Com uma narrativa emblemática, Viva o povo brasileiro entrelaça vidas, mitos, sonhos e lutas, revelando as nuances e as contradições de uma nação em constante transformação. Da colonização portuguesa

Aclamado como uma das maiores obras da literatura brasileira, Vidas Secas, de Graciliano Ramos, retrata de forma impactante a dura realidade da seca no sertão nordestino, acompanhando a trajetória da

In Shakespeare s iconic tragedy Hamlet, the Prince of Denmark grapples with grief, revenge, and existential questions in the wake of his father s mysterious death. Haunted by the ghost of his father, who reveals he was murdered by Hamlet s uncle Claudius, now king, Hamlet is torn between his desire for justice and the moral complexities of his situation. As he plots his vengeance, Hamlet s sanity comes into question, leading to a series of dramatic twists and turns that culminate in a devastating climax. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and familial betrayal, Hamlet remains a timeless exploration of the human condition and the complexities of the human psyche.

Winner of both the Spatterpunk and This is Horror Awards for Best Collection, four intense, claustrophobic and terrifying horror tales from the Bram Stoker Award finalist and author of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke.THIS SKIN WAS ONCE MINEWhen her father dies under mysterious circumstances, Jillian Finch finds herself grieving the man she idolized while struggling to feel comfortable in the childhood home she was sent away from nearly twenty years ago. Then Jillian discovers a dark secret that will threaten to undo everything she has ever known about her father.SEEDLINGA young mans father calls him early in the morning to say that his mother has passed away. He arrives home to find his mothers body still in the house. Struggling to process what has happened he notices a small black wound appear on his wrist. Then he discovers his father is cursed with the same affliction.ALL THE PARTS OF YOU THAT WONT EASILY BURNEnoch Leadbetter goes to buy a knife for his husband to use at a forthcoming dinner party. He encounters a strange shopkeeper who draws him into an intoxicating new obsession and sets him on a path towards mutilation and destruction...PRICKLETwo old men revive a cruel game with devastating consequences...

Readers love Interesting Facts About Space...Loved it. For as long as Emily Austin is writing books Im reading themEmily Austin, Im going to politely ask you to stop writing characters I relate to so viscerallyI will never get over this book. EverThis book made me feel incredibly seenSo full of heart and kindness and honestyTo all the Enids out there, this is for us, and I hope it brings you comfort like it did meWill remain imprinted on my brain forever--Enid is many things: lesbian, serial dater, deaf in one ear, space obsessive, true crime fanatic. When shes not listening to grizzly murder podcasts, shes managing her crippling phobia of bald people and trying hard not to think about her mortifying teenage years - which is hard, when shes lost the password to her old YouTube account and the (many) vlogs that her teen self once uploaded. Shes worried about herself, her depressive mother, and what the deal is with gender reveal parties. But as Enid fumbles her way through her first serious relationship and navigates a new family life with her estranged half-sisters, she starts to worry that someone is following her. As her paranoia spirals out of control, Enid must contend with her mounting suspicion that something is seriously wrong with her...Full of charm, humour and heart, Interesting Facts About Space is a pitch-perfect exploration of the strange ways we try to connect with others, and the power of sharing our secret selves with the people we love.

Vencedor do Prémio Literário Fernando Namora Estoril Sol 2024Do autor do celebrado Deus Pátria Família, um romance arrojado sobre o período mais revolucionário da história portuguesa.Um disparo perfura a noite na serra de Sintra, durante um jantar da familia Storm, e a matriarca sabe que perdeu um dos tres filhos. O epicentro do colapso tem origem muitos anos antes, entre o fim da ditadura e os primeiros tempos da revoluço. Maria Luisa, a filha mais velha, opositora clandestina do regime, e perseguida pela PIDE. Frederico, o filho mais novo, esta obcecado em perder a virgindade antes de ser mobilizado para a guerra colonial. E Pureza, a filha do meio, ve os seus sonhos de uma perfeita familia tradicional despedaçados pelo processo revolucionario em curso.Revoluço acompanha a familia Storm, do desmoronar do imperio ao despertar da democracia, ao longo dos rocambolescos e excessivos meses do PREC, quando a esperança e o medo dividem os portugueses, separando filhos e pais, colocando irmos em lados opostos da barricada.Um romance, a tempos tragico, a tempos comico, sobre a liberdade e as relaçes familiares, sobre as escolhas que nos definem e as omisses que nos revelam. Hugo Gonçalves vencedor do Premio Literario Fernando Namora e nomeado para os premios Oceanos e P.E.N. Clube cruza os destinos de uma familia com a cronologia desenfreada de um pais a beira da guerra civil, pintando um fresco magistral de uma epoca irrepetivel.Com um estilo direto, fluido e comunicativo e com uma linguagem que se alia a expresso do tempo e dos seus atores sociais, Revoluço e um livro que se impe literariamente, graças ao modo como liga pontas soltas da historia portuguesa recente, mantendo sempre, no entanto, o desenho narrativo de personagens contraditorias, heroicas ou tragicas, fortes ou fracas, e cujos perfis interpelam e comentam os leitores atuais do romance e as suas respetivas posiçes ideologicas.Juri do Premio Literario Fernando Namora / Estoril Sol 2024A monumental obra do escritor portugues conseguiu um pequeno grande milagre literario, ao aliar o compromisso civico ao equilibrio narrativo em mais de quinhentas paginas de um enredo riquissimo de ingredientes intrinsecos a tradiço literaria ocidental.Jordi Corominas, El CulturalO leitor que entre neste romance extraordinario chegara a ultima pagina com o coraço encolhido e com uma certeza: que um dos melhores escritores do mundo e portugues e se chama Hugo Gonçalves.Celso Varela, ZendaJa tinhamos lido quase tudo sobre clandestinidade e euforias e sobressaltos do PREC. [...] Encontra este livro o rasgo, a fenda, a passagem secreta? Encontra. [] Aqui no ha herois, mesmo se todos aqueles que se cruzam connosco nestas paginas em algum momento afrontam os deuses e a morte. Esse e o milagre deste livro, ora triste como uma banda sonora feita de chuva acida, ora sublime como quando nos da uma liço sobre politica a partir do espanto de uma menina a quem o avo deu a ver o Ladres de Bicicletas.Fernando AlvesRevoluço evidencia uma unidade coerente, trespassada por uma pulso dionisiaca, mantendo um continuo de picos dramaticos conjugados com nos de suspense qu...

Elisa está por casarse con el novio perfecto, pero una novela la devuelve todo el tiempo al pasado, le recuerda a un amor que todavía está vivo en ella y le demuestra que las viejas heridas de la pérdida aun siguen abiertas.Elisa esta por casarse con el novio ideal, hasta que la lectura de una novela la devuelve como un iman a otros tiempos. Muy a su pesar recuerda -una y otra vez- a un amor que todavia esta vivo en ella: Sebastian, aquel cliente enigmatico que conocio en Three Loves, la pequeña libreria neoyorquina donde ella trabajaba.¿Cuanto tiempo debe pasar para que las viejas heridas cierren? ¿Olvidamos a una persona en brazos de otra? Elisa cree que la lectura y la pasion la pueden salvar de la tristeza, pero el pasado vuelve a hacerse presente, como un perfume que nos lleva sin escalas al momento justo que creiamos ya superado.El libro mas lindo del mundo es una bella historia de amor a traves del tiempo, que demuestra que todo lo que amamos se convierte en ficcion. Rosario Oyhanarte nos transporta a la ciudad de Nueva York tras el rastro de una trama sorprendente y enamora en cada esquina.

London, in the year 1984: The world is divided into three constantly warring superstates Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia. In Oceania, of which Britain is a part, the Partys power is absolute. Every action, word, gesture and thought is monitored under the watchful eye of Big Brother and the Thought Police. In the Ministry of Truth, the Partys Propaganda Department, Winston Smiths job is to edit and rewrite history, to meet the needs of the government. With every lie he writes, Winston grows to hate the Party that persecutes those who dare to commit thoughtcrimes. As Winston falls in love with Julia, they begin to question the system, and expose themselfes to immense danger ... | Since its first publication in 1949, George Orwells haunting prophecy has been the definitive dystopian novel and one of the most influential works of the 20th century.

FROM THE BOOKER PRIZE SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF THIS MOURNABLE BODY,ONE OF THE BBCS 100 WOMEN FOR 2020UNFORGETTABLEAlice Walker THIS IS THE BOOK WEVE BEEN WAITING FORDoris Lessing A UNIQUE AND VALUABLE BOOK. Booklist AN ABSORBING PAGE-TURNERBloomsbury Review A MASTERPIECEMadeleine Thien ARRESTING Kwame Anthony Appiah Two decades before Zimbabwe would win independence and ended white minority rule, thirteen-year-old Tambudzai Sigauke embarks on her education. On her shoulders rest the economic hopes of her parents, siblings, and extended family, and within her burns the desire for independence. A timeless coming-of-age tale, and a powerful exploration of cultural imperialism, Nervous Conditions charts Tambus journey to personhood in a fledgling nation. With its searing observations, devastating exploration of the state of "not being", wicked humour and astonishing immersion into the mind of a young woman growing up and growing old before her time, the novel is a masterpiece.Madelein Thien

"It is rare to say about a book that you have never read anything like it, and this is one such case." Elle"A pure diamond, a magnificent event. A mind-blowing debut novel." Le Point Eel is a 17-year-old girl who leaves her rock on the archipelago of Comoros to lose herself at sea. She drifts between two states of mind and between two islands in a hollow maze, evoking her memories so as to forget nothing and so as to delay the inevitable outcome. Confronted with the pressing immediacy of imminent death, Eel recounts the story of her whole life in one long, sustained breath, in a series of brief couplets. A story told in a single sentence, A Girl Called Eel is a memorial, a reckoning, and a powerful narrative imbued with a prevailing sense of urgency.

This ebook comprises the complete writings of Herman Melville.The collection is sorted chronologically by book publication. There are the usual inline tables of contents and links after each text/chapter to get back to the respective tables. The dates of first publication are noted.Typee: A Romance of the South Seas. (1846)Omoo: Adventures in the South Seas. (1847)Mardi: and A Voyage Thither. (1849)Redburn: His First Voyage. (1849)White-Jacket: or, The World in a Man-of-War. (1850)Moby-Dick: or, The Whale. (1851)Pierre: or, The Ambiguities. (1852)Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile. (1855)The Piazza Tales (1856): The Piazza, Bartleby, Benito Cereno, The Lightning-Rod Man, The Encantadas; or, Enchanted Isles, The Bell-TowerThe Confidence-Man: His Masquerade. (1857)Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War. (1866)Clarel: A Poem and Pilgrimage in the Holy Land. (1876)John Marr and Other Sailors with Some Sea Pieces. (1888)Timoleon and Other Ventures in Verse. (1891)The Apple-Tree Table, and Other Sketches (1922): The Apple-Tree Table, Jimmy Rose, I and my Chimney, The Paradise of Bachelors and The Tartarus of Maids, Cock-a-Doodle-Doo!, The Fiddler, Poor Mans Pudding and Rich Mans Crumbs, The Happy Failure, The Gees.Essays: Fragments from a Writing Desk No. 1 & 2, Etchings of a Whaling Cruise, Authentic Anecdotes of "Old Zack," Mr Parkmans Tour, Coopers New Novel, A Thought on Book-Binding, Hawthorne and His Mosses.Uncollected Poems: Marquis de Grandvin at the Hostelry, Naples in the Time of Bomba, Immolated, Madam Mirror, The Wise Virgins to Madam Mirror, The New Ancient of Days, The Rusty Man, Thy Aim, Thy Aim?, The Old Shipmaster and his Crazy Barn, Camoens, Camoens in the Hospital, Montaigne and his Kitten, Falstaffs Lament over Prince Hal, Shadow at the Feast, Merry Ditty of the Sad Man, Honor, Fruit and Flower Painter, The Medallion, Times Long Ago!, In the Hall of Marbles, Gold in the Mountain...