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Puede considerarse como la obra poética más importante del siglo XX. El mismo Federico la definía como “mi obra más popular” y él la llamaba gitana, “porque el gitano es el alfabeto de la verdad andaluza y universal”. Los temas que salpican el romancero a lo largo de sus 18 romances recorren valores universales como la muerte, la noche, el cielo o la luna.

When a brilliant doctor's experiment goes wrong, a dangerous pursuit of separating good and evil follows... Tucked away in the dark and murky streets of London, a lawyer finds himself investigating strange incidents between his old friend Dr Henry Jekyll and the reclusive Edward Hyde. Although seemingly nothing alike, the two are more similar than what meets the eye... This classic tale is perfect for fans of Heather Parry and Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

Forty-two years old Marlow is drinking with four other Englishmen. They have known each other since the beginning of their working lives. Some of them have other jobs now, but they still gather to recall the good old days. Marlow tells his friends a story of his early life, when he travelled to the East as a young man in search of adventure. He shares his experience and impressions of the different cultures he came across with the four men.

Four very different women, all wanting to escape cold and dreary London for different reasons, come together to share a month's holiday in an Italian medieval castle. There’s timid Lotty Wilkins, terrified of her domineering husband; sober and religious Rose Arbuthnot; rigid and judgemental Mrs Fisher; and the breathtakingly beautiful but disillusioned and unhappy Lady Caroline Dester. They are lured to the castle by the advertised 'wisteria and sunshine', but they end up finding there so much more than they had bargained for.

This classic, early 19th century science fiction masterpiece serves as both a wonderful period presentation of the time as well as a cautionary tale. Called by many a "chilling novel account of a Martian invasion of London in the nineteenth century - a science fiction classic for all time." It was made famous by Orson Welles Mercury Theatre mid 20th Century adaptation that literally had thousands of people running for their lives at the time in the Northeast U.S. H. G.

Профессор Пьер Аронакс - известный морской биолог, который работает вместе со своим слугой Конселем и гарпунёром Недом Лэндом. Трое отважных мужчин неустанно охотятся на загадочного морского монстра в опасных морских водах. Над ними нависла большая опасность. Почему трое моряков гонятся за чудовищем?

Une délicieuse compilation des plus grands classiques de la littérature érotique, lus avec talent par Nicolas Planchais, William Cros et Cléane Valon. "La Vénus à la fourrure", de Sacher-Masoch : œuvre fondatrice du sadomasochisme, ce roman est le tout premier à mettre en scène un homme et une femme qui décident de vivre leurs fantasmes de domination et de soumission sexuelle. "Justine, ou les malheurs de la vertu", du marquis de Sade : une héroïne candide et vertueuse, tente de survivre dans un monde qui se révèle injuste et cruel, et se retrouve malgré elle dans des situations qui ont donné tout son sens au mot sadisme.

Memorias del subsuelo fue escrita en un momento en el que el autor padecía grandes trastornos emocionales producto de que su mujer se estaba muriendo y él mantenía una relación sentimental con una joven, lo que le causaba dudas y remordimiento. Al tiempo del fallecimiento de su esposa, Maria, también falleció su hermano más cercano, Mijaíl. A estos problemas personales, se agregaban además situaciones político sociales muy complejas, tales como la clausura de sus revistas por parte de las autoridades y su adicción al juego, que le traería graves problemas financieros.

David Copperfield was a little boy who grew up in an unfortunate family. His father died six months before David’s birth. Later his mother remarried to a cruel man who beat him up. David however fought back and bit him. This resulted in David getting sent to a boarding school which he did not finish because of his mother’s death. All in all, David’s life has been a string of misfortunes. His development from infancy to maturity happened unnecessarily fast.

Rediscover one of the greatest love stories of all time with this new audio edition of Pride and Prejudice, masterfully narrated by actress Adjoa Andoh (Bridgerton, Doctor Who). Pride and Prejudice's prolific status as a beloved story is thanks to its dynamic, ever-evolving central characters, as well as the strength of the wit and satire wielded by Austen. It is a love story, yes, but it is also a profound critique of Georgian high society and the plight of women. Without a male heir, the Bennet daughters risk losing their home and their income when their father, Mr Bennet, passes.

Em uma noite gelada, surge numa cidade isolada na Inglaterra um desconhecido à procura de abrigo. Com o rosto coberto de bandagens, enluvado e de óculos escuros, esse homem distante e misterioso não quer ser incomodado... Mas esse homem esconde um estranho segredo: após fazer experiências, ele obteve o poder da invisibilidade, mas não consegue voltar ao normal! Ele será capaz de conviver entre os outros humanos sem ser descoberto?

Writing for the Penguin edition, Stevie Davies describes Jane Eyre as an "influential feminist text" because of its in depth exploration of a strong female character's feelings. Primarily of the bildungsroman genre, Jane Eyre follows the emotions and experiences of eponymous Jane Eyre, her growth to adulthood, and her love for Mr. Rochester, the byronic master of Thornfield Hall. The novel contains elements of social criticism, with a strong sense of morality at its core.

"Mathilda" is the finished draft of a short novel by Mary Shelley. Its adult theme, concerning a father's incestuous love for his daughter and its consequences, meant that the manuscript was suppressed by Shelley's own father, and not published until 1959, more than a hundred years after her death.

De wet van de maffia is eenvoudig: je bent loyaal, of je bent dood. In het naoorlogse New York is de Corleone-familie een kracht om rekening mee te houden. Maar zelfs de machtigste families kunnen niet ontsnappen aan verraders. Wanneer de gevreesde Don Vito Corleone wordt neergeschoten, belandt zijn familie op een kruispunt. Zijn zoon Michael wordt gedwongen om zijn plaats in het familiewezen in te nemen. Wat begint als een wraakactie, groeit uit tot een allesomvattende oorlog voor macht, controle en overleving.

This is a selection of short stories recounting, with gentle satire and tolerant good humour, the small town provincial life at the end of the nineteenth century, based around the six towns in the county of Staffordshire, England, known as the Potteries. Arnold Bennett chose to fictionalize these towns by changing their names and omitting one (Fenton) as he apparently felt that "Five Towns" was more euphonious than "Six Towns".

Questo racconto fa parte della raccolta Eresiarca. Questi racconti sono basati sulla ricostruzione di atmosfere culturalmente molto diverse, alla riscoperta dell'esotico europeo. La geografia magica di Apollinaire si estende da Roma, a Parigi, alla Bosnia fino all'Europa centrale, all'Italia, alla Germania fino alle Ardenne e in Inghilterra. Honoré Subrac che in tutte le stagioni cammina nudo sotto il cappotto: l'unico modo per lui, dotato del dono di fondersi con l'ambiente, per sfuggire a un marito geloso che lo vuole uccidere.

Jeremy Garnet is a writer living peacefully in London with his wife when he is presented with a somewhat a peculiar opportunity. His old friend is starting a chicken farm and invites Jeremy to come along. Yet what he imagines to be a relaxing environment soon turns out to be something quite different. This novel by P. G. Wodehouse dating back to the early 20th century features that classic Wodehouse humor and is full of sticky situations. Hear the classic as read by the priceless narration of B. J. Harrison. B. J.

En 1476, los habitantes de una aldea andaluza llamada Fuente Ovejuna, hartos de soportar los abusos de su señor, se rebelaron unánimemente contra él. La rebelión acabó en asesinato, pero el pesquisador no pudo arrancar de las bocas de los aldeanos más que una única respuesta: «Fuente Ovejuna lo hizo». Frente a este admirable comportamiento se renunció a continuar la investigación dando por justa la venganza del pueblo. El famoso episodio fue recreado e inmortalizado por Lope siglo y medio después en una obra cuya tensión y fuerza dramática cautiva emocionalmente al lector.

En Sonolibro hemos adaptado la obra original de Dickens, abreviando sus 650 páginas hasta hacerla plenamente asequible en un Audiolibro en tres capítulos con un total de cinco horas de grabación totalmente dramatizada. David Copperfield, se dice que es la obra más autobiográfica de Dickens y los personajes que interactúan en la misma están completamente vivos: El Sr. Murdstone, el padrastro sin escrúpulos; El Sr. Micawber, optimista empedernido; Pegotty, con su amor maternal hacia David; La Sta Betsie, que consigue superar su matrimonio frustrado....

Puede considerarse como una de las mejores comedias del teatro español del siglo XVII. El personaje central que es la condesa Diana de Belflor, mueve todos los hilos de la acción que tiene lugar entre continuos enredos, engaños y conflictos amorosos que reflejan unas inquietudes sexuales de los protagonistas, que van en contra de las convenciones sociales, la posición y el decoro.