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«So il nome e le proprietà di tutte le erbe che curano il corpo» dice con fierezza la protagonista tredicenne di uno dei racconti qui riuniti, da cui sembra spirare il profumo mielato dei fiori d'acacia e quello amarulento del latte di fico. La natura è del resto l'unico sapere di chi non ha per orizzonte che indigenza, campi, vigne, stagni, colline, e l'unico riparo dal dolore per le creature difettive che Inès Cagnati sa raffigurare con un ritegno che lascia intravedere abissi di tristezza.

As haunting as it is poignant, The Yellow Wallpaper is a deeply compelling short story that follows a woman's descent into madness. Having been confined to a nursery by her physician and husband after a nervous depression, the protagonist is denied access to writing or working, and soon begins to feel stifled by the four walls which she inhabits. Over time, she begins to develop an obsessive fascination with the room's yellow wallpaper, perceiving the figure of a trapped woman behind the paper's patterns.

"Spring Sowing," published in 1924, is a short story by Liam O'Flaherty that explores the symbolic and ritualistic act of sowing as a reflection of human relationships, psychological archetypes, and the renewal of life. The story follows Martin and Mary, a newlywed couple, on the first day of their spring sowing. They are depicted as young, strong, and full of anticipation, yet also anxious and slightly dejected due to the weight of the day's significance.

Dos contos mais pungentes de João do Rio, "Última noite" conta a história de Armando. Mandado de Portugal para o Rio, para morar com um tio, logo se vê envolto nos desvios das noites cariocas. Sonha com a mãe... "Que havia de fazer agora? O mesmo que fizera antes, a mesma miséria, a mesma infâmia, o mesmo horror.

A beautifully curated collection of profoundly intimate and boundary-pushing writing, The Selected Short Stories of Virginia Woolf showcase some of the literary icon's work at its very best. Both lyrical and impressionistic in style, Woolf's short stories offer a candid insight into her characters' inner lives – their memories, thoughts and desires – cultivating a rich emotional framework from which her different protagonists evolve.

Dos mais sensíveis contos da lavra de João Marques Carvalho, esta narrativa faz um recorte na vida do imigrante italiano Silvério – uma noite num café em Belém do Pará. No fluxo de pensamento que se desdobra enquanto ele observa os movimentos da madrugada que se avizinha, o protagonista revê a desgraça em que mergulhou ao casar-se com Luiza, num contraponto com sua vida pregressa tão feliz.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Randolph Carter, the alter ego of Lovecraft, is now an adult and has lost the ability to vividly dream. Despite considering the waking world as dull and mundane, he desires to reconcile with it. He tries to enrich it with literature and art, and...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. A melodramatic tale of a doctor searching for a cure to a mysterious affliction tormenting San Francisco. His sinister assistant, Surama, "helps" him. Adolphe de Castro was an author much older than Lovecraft, best known for his acquaintance with...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Roderick and Madeline are twin siblings. They share a remarkably strong bond - with each other and with the home they live in. At the request of a friend, the narrator travels to the Usher estate. Roderyk's letters suggest that he is suffering from a...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the midst of the Hundred Years' War, Denis de Beaulieu, a young cavalier, seeks refuge in a mysterious house. Little does he know that stepping through its doors will trap him in a dangerous game...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the heart of the untamed wilderness, a group of men gathers for a harrowing inquest. As the chilling cries of night creatures fill the air, a mysterious, invisible force stalks its prey. One witness, armed only with his pen, recounts a terrifying...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the dimly lit streets of Victorian London, where danger lurks beneath the veneer of elegance, Prince Florizel of Bohemia and Colonel Geraldine find themselves entangled in a web of mystery and deceit. Seeking thrills beyond the confines of their...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the heart of the American Civil War, young soldier Carter Druse faces an impossible choice. As he awakens from sleep on his outpost, he spots a lone horseman, perfectly poised at the edge of a cliff—a soldier of the enemy. With his rifle trained...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. A certain Hoffman arrives at the town of Daalbergen to inspect the inheritance left by his uncle, the local pastor. There, he encounters the church sexton, who has recently had a very negative influence on his uncle and delves into dark teachings...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. "New Arabian Nights" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a collection of short stories that were first published between 1877 and 1880. The book, inspired by the classic "One Thousand and One Nights," transports the reader to a world full of mysteries...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. This is a typical horror story featuring classic elements like ghosts, a secluded house in a desolate area, and werewolves. Initially rejected by "Weird Tales," the story was eventually accepted after revisions. Lovecraft emulated Eddy's writing style...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Leon and Elvira, struggling artists, navigate the challenges of survival and find unexpected camaraderie amidst financial hardships. This poignant story explores the clash between art and livelihood, revealing the enduring decency within the artistic...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Immerse yourself in the enigma of an age-old castle, where a solitary inhabitant, long-forgotten by time, endeavors to unravel the truth of his existence. His sole companion is the faint memory of an elderly guardian, long vanished into the shadows of...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The narrator and his uncle delve into the history and secrets of the titular shunned house in Providence, where an astonishing number of people have died over generations. The Shunned House, as the first in Lovecraft's oeuvre, extensively utilizes the...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. At night, to stimulate synapses, one can use various means, with coffee leading the way. However, Reverend Jennings favored green tea. You will learn about the effects of its overuse and the fate of the clergyman in this horror short story...