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The Essential Classics: Volume 7 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Jonathan Keeble, Kristin Atherton, Emma Gregory, and Matt Bates. From the charming and compassionate world of Cranford to the ambitious and tragic tale of Jude the Obscure, this volume is a rich tapestry of human experience. Daniel Deronda challenges notions of identity, morality, and destiny, while Evelina offers a sharp yet humorous commentary on social class and manners.

Dive into one of Charles Dickens cherished Christmas tales, first featured in the 1854 Christmas edition of Household Words. This enchanting story begins with Dickens visit to the historic Richard Wattss Charity in Rochester, setting the stage for a heartwarming narrative. The second chapter unfolds the poignant tale of Richard Doubledick, a story Dickens shared with fellow travelers. As the journey concludes with Dickens making his way home on Christmas morning, this tale captures the spirit of the season in a beautifully crafted narrative. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

Publiés en 1697, les Contes de Charles Perrault sont un recueil de récits merveilleux qui ont marqué la littérature pour enfants.

In Zero, science journalist Charles Seife follows this innocent-looking number from its birth as an Eastern philosophical concept to its struggle for acceptance in Europe, its rise and transcendence in the West, and its ever-present threat to modern physics. 

Low-life writer and unrepentant alcoholic Henry Chinaski was born to survive. After decades of slacking off at low-paying dead-end jobs, blowing his cash on booze and women, and scrimping by in flea-bitten apartments, Chinaski sees his poetic star rising at last. Now, at fifty, he is reveling in...

One of Dickens' early works, Nicholas Nickleby combines comedy and tragedy in a tale of triumph over adversity that is interspersed with Dickens' moving condemnation of society's mistreatment of children and the cruelty of the educational system. Young Nickleby struggles to seek his fortune in Victorian England, yet succeeds despite social injustice, in a story that mirrors Dickens' own rise from poverty to great success.

Dickens invites listeners on a vivid journey through 19th-century Italy, offering a series of lively and insightful snapshots of the country’s landscapes, cities, and people. Written during his travels, this travelogue captures not just the beauty and history of Italy, but also its complexities, contradictions, and the vibrant life that pulses through its streets.

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A blueprint for a more balanced, sustainable world by King Charles III. This compassionate and insightful book shines a light on our new monarch’s deep interest in the world around us. Long before the phrase climate change was a universal catchphrase, our new monarch, King Charles III was...

The 19th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant world of 19th century Europe, America, and Russia with this rich collection of literary masterpieces that continue to captivate listeners. From the dark allure of Dracula and the tragic romance of Anna Karenina to the moral complexities of Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the thrilling suspense of Wuthering Heights, this collection invites listeners to experience the enduring power of 19th-century storytelling.

The bold and boundlessly original debut novel from the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Being John Malkovich, Adaptation, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Synecdoche, New York. LONGLISTED FOR THE CENTER FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZE “A dyspeptic satire that owes much to Kurt...

Journey into the dynamic and often volatile era of the Early Tudors, where the powerful reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIII reshaped the course of English history. This podcast delves into the complexities of monarchy, exploring themes of authority, ambition, and the profound impact of personal and political decisions. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that uncovers the intricate narratives surrounding these iconic figures, set against the backdrop of a shifting European landscape marked by religious reformation and international rivalry. Listeners are invited to engage with a ...

In this cookbook, you’ll find an easy 7-day meal plan with 3 easy to follow recipes, delicious recipes a day! In addition, there are 4 Fantastic recipes as a bonus!

It is 1860. A female reporter is drawn into a railroad signal man’s haunted, frenzied hallucinations. Are the terrors he experiences a form of insanity or a frightening shade of reality? Are his blood-curdling nightmares simply coincidence–or omens of horror to come? This full-cast dramatization recreates Charles Dickens’s Victorian industrial world of steam trains, ephemeral music, sunsets over desolate landscapes, and figures glimpsed just beyond the embankments. Descend into the darker side of the supernatural in THE SIGNAL-MAN.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. The Notting Hill Mystery, first published in 1862 by Charles Felix, is widely recognized as the very first full-length detective novel in English literature. When a wealthy English gentleman dies under suspicious circumstances, his insurance...

Charles Dickens’ forfatterskab er enormt alsidigt, og hans karakterer er så mangfoldige, som det er muligt – og så løber der en rød tråd gennem hans værkproduktion, hvor der lurer en modfortælling lige under historiernes overflade. Det er mesterligt. Eftersom mange af Dickens’...

A collection of twelve spine-tingling short stories of cursed curios that bring misfortune, madness and death upon their owners, penned by modern masters of the weird and uncanny. Sometimes your possessions own you. Delve into twelve terrifying stories that reimagine a tradition that stretches...

Tackling some of the world’s most profound questions through the intimate lens of fatherhood, Bayo Akomolafe embarks on a journey of discovery as he maps the contours of the spaces between himself and his three-year-old daughter, Alethea. In a narrative that manages to be both intricate and...

Considered as the foundation of evolutionary biology, Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking On the Origin of Species profoundly transformed the field of biology at the time, as well as contemporary religious beliefs.

The British Classics Collection – Volume 2 steps into the grand world of 18th, 19th, and 20th-century British literature to create a compelling anthology featuring iconic works that span time and genres. From the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland to the mystery of The Woman in White, the philosophical insights of The Waste Land and the unforgettable detective stories of Sherlock Holme, this volume offers a rich variety of British literary masterpieces.