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『カルメン』は、フランスの作家プロスペル・メリメが、1845年に「両世界評論」で発表した、全4章の中編小説である。考古学者である私はスペインを旅行中に、獰猛な男で盗賊のボス、ホセと出会う。彼を心のどこかで信じた私は、指名手配されているホセを警察の手から逃がすことになった。そのことが理由で、裁判所に呼び出された私はコルドバの街に滞在することになる。

『砂男』は、有名なドイツの作家、作曲家、画家として活躍したE.T.A.ホフマンによる、短編小説。学生ナターナエルが幼児期から怖れていた砂男の影におびえ、しだいに理性を蝕まれていく様を描くグロテスクな物語である。

【解説】日本でショートショートが親しまれるようになったのは、1957年（昭和32年）に星新一がデビューしてからであるが、山川方夫（まさお）は、星新一、都筑道夫と並んで国産ショートショートの御三家と称された。

An epic take on the white slave trade by Barbary pirates, centreing on the most famous buccaneer of the Salle Rovers—Jan Janszoon Van Haarlem. This novel-length narrative poem is set over six books, all interconnected but each telling its own separate and unique story.

Crystal has worked as a Registered Nurse in the city for more than 30 years, caring for many of the homeless during her career. She has written this collection of small poems to share in snippets, the complexities and consequences of homelessness.

Rasta Man Love, Rasta Man Music, Rasta Man Revolution takes listeners on an unforgettable journey through the life of a legendary reggae musician known as Rasta Man. His rise to fame wasn’t just a musical triumph—it was a call for justice, a revolution born in the heart of the Caribbean. Alongside Empress, the love of his life, Rasta Man navigates the highs and lows of fame, love, and social upheaval. Their love story is one of passion, conflict, and deep connection, with their music becoming the soundtrack to a revolution that would shake the world.

The Poetry of Law is a collection of 25 narrative poems about the human experience of an international lawyer. In a general sense, such a practice deals with laws applying to the movement of people and goods and services across national boundaries. The title seems an apparent oxymoron, but the poetry is in the people. The poetry is in the author’s journey from a wilderness log cabin beginning as the Northernmost lawyer in Michigan at the dawn of the Internet and ending with a practice in Manhattan.

For Barrett Cavanaugh, being a hero is inescapable. He just can't help himself. Barrett, Rowena and their friends head to Peru to document the excavation of El Valle de las Lagrimas, a village buried in the rain forest for nearly a thousand years. When a black cat saunters through the encampment, the local diggers consider it bad luck and the bringer of espiritus malignos. The practical Americans respect the locals beliefs, but put no stock in their superstitions. They soon learn that perhaps the little black gato isn't as innocent as he seems.

Dive into a world where secrets whisper louder than words in this captivating romance set against the backdrop of Sydney’s corporate jungle. Jean Arnarson, a struggling assistant at Mercado Enterprises, discovers a startling gift—she can hear the unspoken thoughts of her boss, Alex Mercado. What begins as a mere curiosity transforms into a dangerous game of hidden desires and unspoken truths, as Jean navigates his scathing inner critiques and veiled vulnerabilities. Can she wield this mysterious power to secure her future, or will it unravel the fragile thread of her career—and her heart?

Novella set in the Portals of Yahweh universe. A stone-age girl is stolen in a raid from her first family, made a daughter then sold by her second family to the mythical star-faring Earthlings. Strength of character and good fortune will take her further than human eyes can see on a cold winter's night. Her destiny will be written in the stars. Her first love is also taken but by alien slavers. Slavers who will find out about First Valley warriors and what it means to rain havoc. Among the stars and strange new worlds who will these stone-age youths become?

The Silent Rift is a deeply moving portrait of a marriage quietly coming undone in the quiet suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Sarah and Tom, married for ten years and raising two children, find themselves drifting apart beneath the surface of daily life—where silent disappointments and unspoken dreams slowly erode their once-bright connection. As they navigate the quiet chaos of love fading, the novel captures the raw beauty of heartbreak and the quiet strength it takes to face the truth.

In a quiet French town, a crumbling, locked-up manor stirs the curiosity of all who pass it. No one enters. No one speaks of what happened inside. But behind the overgrown garden and shuttered windows lies a story of love, betrayal, and a chilling act of vengeance. When a visiting doctor presses for answers, he uncovers a tale that was meant to stay buried. A jealous husband. A secret lover. A sealed fate. The mystery of La Grande Bretèche reveals itself slowly, with devastating clarity.

Before Ellie Spencer came to Sims Chapel and caught Jack Bennett’s eye, Sara Coffee had been the brightest star in his universe. Having grown up together, Sara and Jack were best friends, their bond as deep as the river that formed the lake where they spent countless summer days fishing and sharing dreams. But then Ellie Spencer happened, and everything changed. Desperate to keep Jack’s attention, Sara takes matters into her own hands, ending the blossoming romance before it has a chance to fully bloom. Twelve years later, Sara appears to have it all—including Jack.

In der kargen Stille eines russischen Pferdestalls beginnt eine Stimme zu erzählen – aber es ist nicht die eines Menschen. Es ist die Stimme von Leinwandmesser, einem alten, ausgemergelten Pferd, dessen Leben einst mit Stolz begann und in trauriger Vergessenheit enden sollte. Lew Tolstoi erschafft ein eindrucksvolles Gleichnis über Besitz, Würde und den wahren Wert des Lebens – aus der ungewöhnlichen, aber umso klarsichtigeren Perspektive eines Wesens, das von der Welt nur benutzt und übersehen wird.

The sun dipped low over the picturesque landscape of Normandy, casting a warm glow on the historic sites that had once been battlegrounds. The family’s journey began with excitement, as they ventured into a world that felt both foreign and familiar. For the father, this trip was an opportunity to connect with history, to walk the same paths where soldiers once fought bravely. His young daughter, innocent and curious, saw the beauty of the countryside, unaware of the haunting echoes of the past that lingered in the air.

México, 1924. Desde las frías tierras de Europa oriental, donde ser judío se ha convertido en un estigma y sinónimo de persecución, dos jóvenes parejas atraviesan el gran océano para escapar del antisemitismo y de las guerras que están exterminando a su gente. En México hallan una riqueza que los sorprende, así como una comunidad que los recibe con los brazos abiertos, sin embargo, el peso del pasado es una carga difícil de sobrellevar y una retahíla de secretos y traiciones, que ocultan como cualquier familia, los perseguirá hasta el Nuevo Mundo.

Maria ha quindici anni, vive in un paesino dell'Appennino centro meridionale d'Italia e mantiene se stessa e l'anziano padre malato facendo la bracciante nei campi dei signori, un lavoro incerto e molto gravoso, fino a quando non viene assunta come acquaiola nella casa di don Francesco, il signorotto del paese, con il compito di recarsi più volte al giorno e con qualunque tempo alla fonte, che dista tre chilometri dal paese, per rifornire la famiglia di acqua.

【解説】『モオツァルト』は小林秀雄が44歳の時に書かれた代表的な評論と評されている。昭和19年6月に中国への単身での旅行から帰国して以来の２カ年の沈黙を破って、雑誌ん『創元』に発表したのがこの評論であった。

「智に働けば角が立つ。」あまりにも有名な冒頭文です。漱石の言葉に対する博識がぎっしり詰め込まれており、活字本を読むだけでは難解です。朗読でも難解です。書籍を手にして同時にオーディオブックで聴いて、初めて意味が分かる言葉がとても多い作品です。

Parecchi anni sono, una mattina del mese di dicembre, salpava dal porto di Liverpool un grande bastimento a vapore, che portava a bordo più di duecento persone, fra le quali settanta uomini d’equipaggio. Il capitano e quasi tutti i marinai erano inglesi. Fra i passeggieri si trovavano varii italiani: tre signore, un prete, una compagnia di suonatori. Il bastimento doveva andare all’isola di Malta. Il tempo era oscuro.