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Embark on a captivating journey through the vibrant landscapes of colonial India in Rudyard Kipling's masterpiece, Kim. This timeless tale follows the adventures of Kimball O’Hara, a resourceful orphan of Irish descent, as he navigates a world of intrigue, spirituality, and espionage. Raised on the bustling streets of Lahore, Kim is a chameleon, effortlessly blending into the diverse cultures of India. His life takes a dramatic turn when he befriends a Tibetan Lama on a quest for enlightenment.

Exiled by his uncle to England, and a job with Lord Tilbury's Mammoth Publishing Company, spirited young American Sam Shotter resolves to pursue the girl of his dreams—who, unfortunately, he knows only from a single photograph, torn from a magazine and pinned by some unknown hand to the wall of a remote Canadian fishing cabin. A night of misadventures in London brings Sam to the very house—in the quiet suburb of Valley Fields—where the girl lives, and Sam instantly moves into the vacant house next door. But unfortunately his stay there is not to be a peaceful one...

One of Hemingway's most acclaimed novels, "A Farewell to Arms," narrated by Mike Vendetti. Set during World War I, this poignant love story draws upon Hemingway's own experiences as an ambulance driver. Within the backdrop of war's brutality, the narrative balances moments of humor with the profound horrors of battle. Hemingway, a master of literary expression, skillfully captures the complex emotions of love, fear, and the occasional levity that can emerge even in the darkest of circumstances, offering listeners a deeply immersive experience.

Step into the shadowy world of Dracula, where the timeless clash between light and darkness unfolds. When Jonathan Harker, an unsuspecting solicitor, journeys to the eerie castle of Count Dracula in the Carpathian Mountains, he unwittingly unleashes a centuries-old terror upon Victorian England. As the enigmatic Count weaves his web of seduction and horror, a small band of brave souls must rise to face an evil that defies comprehension.

Embark on a thrilling journey into the rugged wilderness of the Yukon with Jack London's timeless classic, "The Call of the Wild". Follow Buck, a domesticated dog turned wild, as he navigates the harsh landscapes, discovering his primal instincts and the indomitable spirit that connects him to the untamed heart of nature.

A whirlwind of unrepentant nihilism charged with raw, colloquial language that shocked the listeners of its day, Journey to the End of the Night is a bitter symphony of violence, human cruelty, greed and chaos. Based on the author’s life, Journey follows the antihero Bardamu, Céline’s alter ego, in a relentless adventure that pulls us further and further into an endless night.

“La scacchiera è pronta e le pedine si sono messe in moto.” Gandalf sa bene che ormai Sauron è pronto a sferrare il suo attacco: una nube nera incombe...

The Awakening is a novel by Kate Chopin, first published in 1899. Set in New Orleans and on the Louisiana Gulf coast at the end of the 19th century, the plot centers on Edna Pontellier and her struggle between her increasingly unorthodox views on femininity and motherhood with the prevailing social attitudes of the turn-of-the-century American South. It is one of the earliest American novels that focuses on women's issues without condescension. It is also widely seen as a landmark work of early feminism, generating a mixed reaction from contemporary readers and critics.

Worn down by postwar London life, forty-something Lucy Cottrell finds herself accepting a surprise invitation to spend the summer at a Swiss chalet, accompanied by the very practical and undemonstrative Freda Blandish, whom she barely knows. The two are charged with inventorying the contents of the chalet, but distractions soon abound, first from Freda's slightly woebegone daughter Astra and her hoity-toity friend Kay, then from Lucy's godson Bertram and his friend Peter.

Dive into the world of intrigue, romance, and high stakes with The Black Pearl by Victorien Sardou, narrated by Marcus Locke. This gripping tale combines mystery and sophistication, following a story of passion, betrayal, and the allure of a priceless black pearl. Set against a backdrop of opulence and drama, Sardou’s vivid storytelling transports listeners to a lavish 19th-century world filled with unforgettable characters and twists.

حين يقطع الحطّاب شجرةً ليتدفأ بها، لا يفكّر في العصفور الذي يحرمه دفء عشّه بين أغصانها، ولكنّه يشفق عليه إذ يراه مقرورًا يناجي وهجًا كاذبًا خلف نافذته. كذلك هو الإنسان مع أخيه الإنسان، لحظة تستبدّ يه شهوة التملّك وتتضخم فيه نرجسية الذات. حطّابٌ لا تصمد أمامه أصلب الأشجار، ولا هو يهتمّ بما يسقط من فراخ.

러시아의 문학의 위대한 거장 레프 똘스또이의 장편소설 『안나 까레니나』가 이명현 교수의 번역으로 열린책들에서 출간되었다. 『안나 까레니나』는 똘스또이의 예술적 재능이 한창 절정기에 달했을 때 집필된 작품으로, 『전쟁과 평화』, 『부활』과 더불어 그의 3대 대표작 중 하나로 평가받는 소설이다. 표도르 도스또예프스끼와 토마스 만, 윌리엄 포크너, 블라지미르 나보꼬프 등 세계의 대문호들이 이 소설에 대한 찬사를 아끼지 않았으며, 후대의 주요 작가들의 문학 세계에 지대한 영향을 미친 작품이다. 또한 생생한 감정선과 흥미로운 서사 덕에 각종 영화나 뮤지컬로도 수차례 제작되며 많은 이들의 꾸준한 사랑을 받았다.

Лауреат Букеровской премии Джулиан Барнс — один из самых ярких и оригинальных прозаиков современной Британии, автор таких международных бестселлеров, как "Одна история", "Шум времени", "Предчувствие конца", "Артур и Джордж", "История мира в 10½ главах", "Попугай Флобера" и многих других. Возможно, основной его талант — умение легко и естественно играть стилями и направлениями. Тонкая стилизация и едкая ирония, утонченный лиризм и доходящий чуть ли не до цинизма сарказм, агрессивная жесткость и веселое озорство — Барнсу подвластно все это и многое другое.

Elogio della vita a rovescio comprende una raccolta di articoli pubblicati sulla rivista Die Fackel, fondata nel 1899 da Karl Kraus, che la diresse fino alla sua morte. In essi emerge un'aspra critica nei confronti della stampa, del malcostume politico, della stupidità che affligge buona parte dell'umanità, della crisi della democrazia e del caos in cui è miseramente precipitata la vita dello spirito.

La novela Lazarillo de Tormes es una novela anónima, una carta que explica en primera persona la vida de Lázaro, un niño pobre y con una infancia llena de adversidades, que se convierte en un joven pícaro que lucha por sobrevivir. Este clásico es precursor de la novela picaresca, un retrato irónico de la sociedad española del siglo XVI y un reflejo de sus vicios e hipocresía.

"This book is to be neither an accusation nor a confession, and least of all an adventure, for death is not an adventure to those who stand face to face with it. It will simply try to tell of a generation of men who, even though they may have escaped its shells, were destroyed by the war." Prologue to All Quiet on the Western Front.

الأعمال الكاملة للكاتب الألماني فرانز كافكا في ثلاثة أجزاء، ترجم جزءين عن اللغة التشيكية د.خالد البلتاجي، وتضم ١٢ عملاً بين القصة والرواية، منها "المسخ"، "في مستعمرة العقاب"، و"سور الصين العظيم"، و"أبحاث كلب"، و"فنان الجوع" و "وطن الفئران"، و"التحول" فضلا عن أجزاء من أعمال لم

كنت دوماً منبهرة بقوة هذا النص، بجماله اليائس، بعمقه ونضجه. هو قصة قلب ظل على أهبة الاستعداد للحب والموت، قلب لم يحده شيء كان يفنى ببراءة وإلهام، قصة قلب مشرق وهو يحكي، ويتعرى أمام رجل معشوق، حياة بأكملها. نرى الرواية تكبر أمام ناطرينا، وتتعلم الحب بكل اعتداد، بكل سرور، ثم نرى الجنون يتربص بها، ويصيبها إلى الأبد.

"Als ich die Göttliche Komödie zum ersten Mal las", erzählt der große Dante-Verehrer Jorge Louis Borges, "habe ich mich von der Lektüre forttragen lassen". Lassen auch Sie sich in diesem Hörbuch von diesem monumentalen Werk forttragen, und begleiten Sie Dante und Vergil auf ihrer Reise durch die Hölle – eine Reise, die uns zusammen mit Dante immer tiefer hinab bis schließlich zum Grund der tiefsten Schuld und Strafe führt.

Russland, 1860. Der verarmte Student Rodion Raskolnikow erschlägt kaltblütig eine alte Pfandleiherin und deren Schwester. Wucherisch sei die eine, geistig zurückgeblieben die andere gewesen. Raskolnikow glaubt, "lebensunwertes" Leben vernichten zu dürfen. Dazu – der Notgroschen der Alten ist ihm mehr als willkommen. Als es nicht gelingt, ihn des Mordes zu überführen, scheint das Verbrechen perfekt. Doch Raskolnikow hat seine Rechnung ohne jene Regung gemacht, die den Menschen erst Mensch sein lässt – das eigene Gewissen.