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"Stoner" - pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1965 - è stato per parecchio tempo uno dei grandi romanzi dimenticati della letteratura americana. John Williams racconta la vita di un uomo, Stoner appunto, che, nato in una famiglia di contadini poveri, finisce per scoprire dentro di sé una passione struggente per la letteratura e diventa professore. È la storia di un uomo che conduce una vita semplice al limite della frugalità. Una vita che lascia poche tracce.

Per chi ama il genere gotico, e non sa resistere alle atmosfere dark, ecco un’imperdibile proposta in versione integrale dell’audiolibro, de "Il Vampiro"...

Sono gli anni Settanta dell'Ottocento. Will Andrews, dopo tre anni a Harvard, lascia il Massachusetts e, pieno di vaghi sogni e aspirazioni emersoniane verso la Natura Selvaggia, va all'Ovest. Si trova così a Butcher's Crossing, poco più che un rozzo accampamento ai margini del nulla abitato da uomini duri, sempre in cerca di un modo per fare soldi, o per scialacquarli. È proprio uno di questi individui che racconta all'ex studente di una meravigliosa valle nascosta tra le Rocky Mountains, popolata di immense mandrie di bisonti che non hanno mai conosciuto l'odore, o il fucile, dell'uomo.

William Stoner is born at the end of the 19th century into a dirt-poor Missouri farming family. Sent to the state university to study agronomy, he instead falls in love with English literature and embraces a scholar's life, far different from the hardscrabble existence he has known. And yet as the years pass, Stoner encounters a succession of disappointments.

Set against the enchanting backdrop of a summer in Geneva, Study in Shadows explores the deepening bonds of friendship and love among a diverse group of individuals at a charming pension. Felicia, a spirited 20-year-old, forges a close friendship with the more worldly Katherine, age 30. Their tranquil summer is disrupted by the arrival of Mr. Chetwynd, an elderly gentleman, and his dashing son Raine, whose Oxford charm captivates both women. As Felicia and Katherine find themselves drawn to Raine, the story beautifully unravels the complexities of love and relationships, revealing the shadows ...

In White Dove, we follow Sylvester Lanyon, a grieving doctor struggling with the loss of his beloved wife. His young daughter, Dorothy, finds solace living with her grandfather, Matthew, in their expansive country home. A visit to his father reignites old flames as Sylvester reconnects with Ella, a childhood friend. However, while caring for a dying friend, Sylvester uncovers a shocking secret that shatters his world. In a moment of turmoil, he decides to leave his daughter and Ella behind to pursue his research in London. Meanwhile, Ellas path intertwines with Roderick, another of Sylvesters ...

In Morals of Marcus Ordeyne, we follow the life of Sir Marcus Ordeyne, a middle-aged bachelor and schoolmaster who enjoys the privileges of both wealth and title, allowing him a life of leisure. His world is turned upside down when he encounters a young girl in a London park, who has fled a Turkish harem only to find herself abandoned and destitute after her rescuers sudden death. With no clear path forward, Sir Marcus takes her into his home, leading to a series of unexpected and profound consequences. (Summary by Simon Evers)

In Jaffery, we delve into the intertwined lives of Hilary, the reflective narrator, and three friends he met at Cambridge. Tragedy strikes with the death of one friend, while another, Adrian, finds fame with a bestselling novel and marries the enchanting Doria. Enter Jaffery, a charismatic figure who falls head over heels for Doria at first sight. The narrative also features Liosha, a spirited Albanian widow saved from a life of servitude through Jafferys compassion, and Barbara, Hilary’s unwavering wife. As Adrian grapples with the pressure of writing his second novel, the story unfolds, ...

Dive into the delightful escapades of Aristide Pujol, an irresistibly charming Frenchman whose lighthearted misadventures unfold across England and Paris. This captivating 1912 collection of short stories showcases the whimsical antics of a character who embodies both irresponsibility and vivacity. The work of a celebrated British novelist, dramatist, and playwright (1863-1930), these tales not only entertain but also reflect the authors knack for storytelling, with several adaptations gracing London and Broadway stages, as well as the silver screen featuring stars like Mary Pickford, Judi ...

The Two Noble Kinsmen is a captivating Jacobean tragicomedy co-crafted by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher, first published in 1634. Set against the backdrop of a war-torn ancient Greece, the story unfolds around two noble cousins, Palamon and Arcite, whose deep bond is tragically shattered by their shared love for the enchanting Emilia. As the drama unfolds, we also witness the poignant tale of the Gaolers Daughter, who descends into madness over her unrequited love for Palamon. Drawing inspiration from Chaucers The Knights Tale, this play resonates with echoes of Shakespeare’s A ...

A mere 18 years of age when his uncle, Julius Caesar, is murdered, Octavius Caesar prematurely inherits rule of the Roman Republic. Surrounded by men who are jockeying for power—Cicero, Brutus, Cassius, and Mark Antony—young Octavius must work against the powerful Roman political machinations to claim his destiny as first Roman emperor. Sprung from meticulous research and the pen of a true poet, Augustus tells the story of one man’s dream to liberate a corrupt Rome.

Il primo di questi tre racconti è lo storico "Il Vampiro" con cui John William Polidori (1795-1821) inaugurò le vicende letterarie di questa creatura dell’orrore. Lo scrittore era anche il segretario e medico personale del poeta George Byron, a cui si fa più volte riferimento, nel racconto, alttribuendone a lui la paternità, secondo una non insolita finzione letteraria.

In the 1870s, Will Andrews, fired up by Emerson to seek "an original relation to nature," drops out of Harvard and heads west. He washes up in Butcher's Crossing, a small Kansas town full of restless men looking for ways to make money and ways to waste it. One of these men regales Will with tales of the immense buffalo herds hidden away in the Colorado Rockies and convinces him to join an expedition to track them down.

If you’ve ever struggled with depression or know someone who has, take heart: mindfulness practice is a simple, powerful way to naturally break depression’s self-perpetuating cycle. With The Mindful Way Through Depression, four leading researchers present insightful lessons drawn from both...

Nearly 100 of the most popular and loved poems in the English language, this collection is one of the most comprehensive anthologies of its kind available. It covers a remarkable range, from the striking vision of Blake and Shelley and the insights of Keats to lighter but equally memorable verse by Tennyson, Donne, and Edward Lear.

Step into the golden age of imagination with A Vintage Science Fiction Short Stories Collection, a masterfully curated anthology featuring some of the most influential voices in classic science fiction. This timeless volume brings together visionary storytelling from Frank Herbert, Philip K. Dick, Fredric Brown, E. E. Smith, John W. Campbell Jr., Murray Leinster, Robert Sheckley, Stanley G. Weinbaum, and William Tenn—authors who helped shape modern speculative fiction.

As this bestseller predicted, Trump has only grown more erratic and dangerous as the pressures on him mount. This new edition includes new essays bringing the audiobook up to date—because this is still not normal. Originally released in fall 2017, The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump was a...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today's often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.

Dive into the captivating world of The Tempest, where magic and intrigue collide on a remote island. Experience the tale of shipwrecks, revenge, and the transformative power of forgiveness as you follow the journey of its unforgettable characters.

William Stoner wird 1891 als Sohn armer Farmer in Missouri geboren. Das Landwirtschaftsstudium lässt er ohne Reue hinter sich, als er seine Liebe zur Literatur entdeckt. Hart arbeitet er für seinen Aufstieg, bringt es bis zum Professor. Doch sonst ist sein Leben enttäuschungsreich: Seine Ehefrau entpuppt sich als gefühlskalte Intrigantin, die seine enge Beziehung zur Tochter zerstört, die leidenschaftliche Liebe zu einer Studentin muss er aufgeben. Und ein Widersacher an der Uni setzt alles daran, Stoners Reputation zu beschädigen. Ein großartiger Roman über einen Mann, der seine Würde durch alle Widernisse rettet.