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Sjömannen Ismael mönstrar på valfångstfartyget Pequod som leds av den excentriske kaptenen Ahab. För många år sedan förlorade Ahab sitt ben under ett möte med den vita valen Moby Dick, och har sedan den dagen drömt om hämnd. Driven av galenskap ger han sig ut på jakt efter havsodjuret och får med Ismael och resten av besättningen på äventyret. Ahabs besatthet sätter inte bara hans eget liv på spel utan även alla andras ombord på fartyget. Kaptenen har förklarat krig mot ett av havets mäktigaste odjur och är beredd att offra allt för att få sin revansch.

Wuthering Heights mengisahkan tentang cinta yang tak sampai antara Heathcliff dan Catherine Earnshaw. Ketika Catherine yang sangat dicintainya memutuskan untuk menikah dengan Edgar Linton yang merupakan saingan Heathcliff sejak kecil, Heathcliff pun melarikan diri dan kelak kembali sebagai pria kaya dan berpendidikan, lalu dia mulai menyusun rencana pembalasan dendam kepada keluarga Earnshaw dan Linton yang diyakininya telah menghancurkan hidupnya.

Moby Dick by Herman Melville is one of the most celebrated works of fiction in the English language, a cornerstone of American literature, and an unflinching exploration of the human spirit. First published in 1851, this timeless classic has captivated generations with its daring narrative and profound themes, earning its place as a touchstone of literary excellence.

Meet Tricky—the most mischievous (and utterly unkillable!) monkey you’ll ever encounter. Rescued from a rough start by a kind missionary, this little troublemaker swings from one chaotic escapade to the next, leaving a trail of baffled humans in his wake. Whether escaping hangings, outsmarting sailors, or surviving gunfire (with nothing but a singed tail to show for it!), Tricky’s luck is as uncanny as his antics are outrageous.

Una novela científica y visionaria. Beatriz Actis nos sorprende con esta renovada versión del clásico invitándonos a sumarnos a un apasionado proyecto que nos llevará "De la Tierra a la Luna".

Step into the barefoot days of childhood adventure with Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, brought to life through the warm, vibrant narration of Michael Lyons. Join mischievous Tom, his loyal friend Huck Finn, and sweet Becky Thatcher as they navigate life along the Mississippi River—where painting fences becomes a masterclass in persuasion, cave exploring turns perilous, and dreams of pirate gold stir the imagination. This classic tale captures the restless spirit of youth with humor, heart, and a keen eye for the joys and misadventures that shape us.

Más allá de su asombroso contenido científico y su deslumbrante exploración marina, Veinte Mil Leguas de Viaje Submarino es también un viaje hacia el interior del ser. A través de la travesía del profesor Aronnax, Conseil y Ned Land a bordo del enigmático Nautilus, Julio Verne nos ofrece una metáfora poderosa sobre la búsqueda de sentido, libertad interior y el enfrentamiento con lo desconocido.

Often referred to as the father of science fiction, Victorian author Jules Verne is renowned for his fantastical adventures imagining extraordinary voyages to strange new horizons. Prolific and prophetic, he wrote over 50 novels and numerous short stories, in which he foretold the skyscraper, the submarine, space missions and even the Internet. Featured here are contemporary adaptations of four of his most famous tales, as well as a special episode of The Forum examining the long-lasting appeal of his work.

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Das Vermächtnis des Inka ist eine Erzählung Karl Mays, die er in der Zeit von Januar bis vermutlich April 1891 für die Zeitschrift Der Gute Kamerad schrieb, in der sie vom Oktober 1891 bis zum September 1892 erstmals veröffentlicht wurde. Der Deutsche Karl Hammer, genannt "Vater Jaguar", übernimmt in Buenos Aires den Auftrag, den jungen Anton Engelhardt zu seinem Vater nach Lima zu bringen. Da noch weitere Personen die Anden überqueren wollen, wächst die Reisegesellschaft - teilweise ohne Erlaubnis des Reiseleiters - schnell an.

Step into the world of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, one of the most thrilling and enduring tales from The Arabian Nights, retold by Andrew Lang. This legendary story follows Ali Baba, a humble woodcutter, who stumbles upon a secret cave filled with unimaginable riches, hidden by a band of ruthless thieves. As he uncovers the magical words—“Open, Sesame!”—that grant access to the treasure, Ali Baba’s life is forever changed. But with fortune comes peril, as the forty thieves seek vengeance, leading to a battle of wits, deception, and daring escapes.

Jerome Klapka Jerome was born on the 2nd May 1859 at Belsize House in Caldmore, Walsall, England. His family were reduced to poverty whilst he was a toddler owning to failed investments in the local mining industry. After several moves in declining circumstances Jerome became a pupil at St Marylebone Grammar School. His aim then was to go into politics, or even become a man of letters, but with the death of his father, when he was thirteen, and his mother two years later, now meant that he had to support himself and leave all thoughts of education behind.

Originally published in 1965, this autobiographical novel covers a key year in Jack Kerouac’s life—the period that led up to the publication of On the Road in September of 1957. After spending two months in the summer of 1956 as a fire lookout on Desolation Peak in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington, Kerouac’s fictional self Jack Duluoz comes down from the isolated mountains to the wild excitement of the bars, jazz clubs, and parties of San Francisco, before traveling on to Mexico City, New York, Tangiers, Paris, and London.

Остров сокровищ - классика приключенческой литературы, книга о поисках сокровищ на все времена. Простому подростку Джиму Хокинсу попадает в руки карта сокровищ, спрятанных пиратом Флинтом на необитаемом острове. Отправившись на их поиски, Джим понимает, в какую сложную авантюру он ввязался и сколько трудностей ему предстоит преодолеть.

The Ruby of Kishmoor tells the adventure of Jonathan Rugg. A mysterious woman masked behind a veil of silver. She gives Jonathan a small ball covered in beautiful markings. The ivory ball is cursed. Jonathan must defend himself against the attacks of several pirates.

രവീന്ദ്രനാഥ ടാഗോറിന്റെ നോവലുകളില്‍ ഏറ്റവും കുറച്ചുമാത്രം ചര്‍ച്ച ചെയ്യപ്പെട്ടതും എന്നാല്‍ ഏറ്റവും വിവാദം സൃഷ്ടിച്ചതുമായ കൃതിയാണ് അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ അവസാനത്തെ നോവലായ 'നാല് അധ്യായങ്ങള്‍.'

Bartleby, The Scrivener by Herman Melville is a profound and haunting tale that explores themes of isolation, free will, and the dehumanizing effects of modern work. The story is narrated by a Wall Street lawyer who hires a quiet and enigmatic scrivener named Bartleby. Initially diligent, Bartleby soon begins to refuse his tasks with the simple yet unsettling phrase, “I would prefer not to.” As his passive resistance escalates, his employer struggles to understand the man’s mysterious behavior, leading to a meditation on society’s treatment of those who refuse to conform.

A Voyage to Lilliput is a captivating retelling of Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels, as adapted by Andrew Lang. This whimsical and imaginative tale follows the journey of Lemuel Gulliver, a shipwrecked traveler who awakens in the strange and tiny kingdom of Lilliput. Standing as a giant among the miniature inhabitants, Gulliver quickly becomes a subject of both curiosity and political intrigue. As he navigates the customs, conflicts, and ambitions of the Lilliputian people, he finds himself caught in the middle of royal rivalries, military schemes, and a delicate struggle for power.

At a Victorian dinner party in Richmond, London, the Time Traveller tells his extraordinary tale of humankind's future in the year 802,701 AD. It is a dystopian vision of Darwinian evolution, with humans split into an above-ground species of Eloi, and their troglodyte brothers.

ധർമ്മ പുരാണം അടിയന്തരാവസ്ഥയുടെ കഥയാണെന് ചിലരെങ്കിലും വിശ്വസിക്കുന്നു. എന്നാൽ ബിഭത്സമായ് കാമരൂപങ്ങൾ കൊണ്ട് നിറഞ്ഞ ഈ മഹാപുരാണത്തെ കാലത്തിന്റെയും ചരിത്രത്തിന്റെയും ചെറിയ അതിരുകൾക്കിടയിൽ തളച്ചിടാൻ സാധിക്കില്ല. അത് നമ്മുടെയും ലോകത്തിന്റെയും ചരിത്രത്തിനു മേൽ വീണികിടക്കുന ദുരന്ത വിധിയാണ്.