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When a curious traveler visits the crumbling seaside town of Innsmouth, he is met with distorted faces, hostile glances, and warnings spoken in fearful whispers. As night falls, unease turns to dread, and the town’s unspeakable secret begins to surface. With every passing moment, the tension tightens, the streets grow darker, and escape feels increasingly impossible.

Benito Cereno is a novella by Herman Melville, a fictionalized account about the revolt on a Spanish slave ship captained by Don Benito Cereno, first published in three installments in Putnam's Monthly in 1855.

La historia sigue a dos jóvenes nobles, Carriazo y Avendaño, que, por deseo de aventura, deciden abandonar sus acomodadas vidas para vivir como pícaros. Llegan a Toledo y se hospedan en una posada donde conocen a Costanza, una hermosa joven que trabaja como fregona. Fascinados por su belleza y noble porte, los jóvenes descubren que Costanza no es una sirvienta común, sino que es de origen noble, lo que da lugar a enredos, identidades ocultas y finalmente un desenlace feliz en el que todos recuperan su verdadero lugar social.

Mercier e Camier, prima opera scritta da Beckett in francese, è senz'altro il suo romanzo più divertente. È la storia di due amici che decidono di lasciare la loro città (una mai nominata ma riconoscibile Dublino). Il progetto del viaggio viene frustrato da continui intoppi, contrattempi, incontri con personaggi strani e inquietanti, perfino un omicidio, e i due, alla fine, decideranno di fare ritorno alle rispettive case senza essere andati da nessuna parte, se non al bordello cittadino.

The Essential Leo Tolstoy Collection gathers the monumental works of a writer whose insight into the human soul, society, faith, and moral responsibility has shaped world literature. From sweeping epics to intimate tales of conscience, this volume offers both the grandeur and the depth that define Tolstoy’s legacy.

The Arsène Lupin & Sherlock Holmes Collection offers the extraordinary – and often perilous – stories of two of the most intriguing and iconic fictional characters in crime fiction, brilliantly narrated by Jonathan Keeble and Rupert Degas.

Another classic in the Jeeves series, Very Good, Jeeves showcases the very best of the incomparable valet and his bumbling master, Bertie Wooster. First published in 1930, this charming collection of short stories sees hapless Bertie Wooster saved yet again from various scrapes by his ingenious valet, Jeeves. Whether it’s averting disastrous engagements, smoothing over family feuds or untangling sticky situations created by Bertie’s eccentric circle of friends, Jeeves cleverly resolves each potential fiasco with his impeccable calm...

At its heart is Rachel Vinrace, a young woman embarking on a sea voyage that becomes a profound exploration of identity, love, and the fragile boundaries between freedom and convention. Through innovative prose and keen psychological insight, Woolf captures both the beauty and unease of the human experience. By turns satirical, poignant and quietly devastating, The Voyage Out is an extraordinary meditation on youth, society and purpose.

The Essential Fyodor Dostoyevsky Collection brings together the definitive works of one of literature’s most profound psychological explorers. Through gripping drama, penetrating philosophy, and unforgettable characters, Dostoyevsky examines guilt, faith, freedom, suffering, and the mysteries of existence with unmatched intensity. This collection presents his greatest novels, novellas, and nonfiction—an ideal gateway for new readers and an indispensable treasury for devoted admirers.

Dive into the incisive mind of George Orwell through his most powerful novels, ground-breaking reportage, and unforgettable essays. This collection brings together Orwell’s sharp political insight, moral clarity, and unmatched storytelling, offering listeners a panoramic view of a writer whose work continues to resonate across generations.

From Tolstoy's introspective reflections on the passage of time in Boyhood, Childhood, Youth to Dostoevsky’s exploration of ideological turmoil in Demons, these stories present the raw complexities of personal and societal transformation. Dombey and Son captures Dickens' powerful critique of Victorian society, while Shirley examines the life of a strong, independent woman challenging the conventions of her era.

The Essential Classics: Volume 5 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Juliet Stevenson, David Rintoul, Rachel Atkins, Stephen Hogan, Aoife McMahon, and Lucy Scott. Spanning a broad range of British and Irish literature, this collection includes hilarious stories of the 'gentleman's gentleman' in My Man, Jeeves, the revolutionary and intense tale of Jane and Rochester in Jane Eyre, as well as Joyce's grand modern masterpiece, Ulysses, and many more.

The Mudfog Papers is a delightfully absurd collection of essays and sketches that captures the wit, satire, and sharp social commentary that made Dickens one of the greatest writers of his time. Set in the fictional town of Mudfog, the series of quirky and eccentric characters come to life in this hilarious exploration of small-town politics, public life, and human nature.

Charles Dickens: The Short Stories Collection contains all of Charles Dickens' major published works of short fiction - written between 1836 and 1841. Narrated by award-winning readers David Timson, Nicholas Boulton, and Matt Addis, these stories take us from the hilarious to the heartbreaking, and give a deeper insight into Dickens' life and London in the mid-1800s.

Written with stark realism and psychological depth, A Devil of a Fellow is a powerful portrait of masculinity, desire, and accountability in early-20th-century coastal New England—where charm can wound as deeply as cruelty, and redemption comes at a price.

Step into the misty forests of Styria, where young Laura’s tranquil world is forever changed by the arrival of the enchanting and mysterious Carmilla. As you listen, you’ll sense the tension rise—the beauty of friendship twisting into something hauntingly deeper, the innocence of trust tainted by secrets that whisper in the night. You’ll feel every heartbeat, every shiver, every breath caught between fascination and terror.

Erzählt wird die Geschichte eines Mannes, der in seine Heimat zurückkehrt und sich dort einem Schatten seiner Vergangenheit stellen muss – seinem „Doppelgänger". Zwischen Schuldgefühlen, Erinnerungen und dem Unerklärlichen entspinnt sich eine stille Tragödie über das Verdrängte, das wiederkehrt. Mit Ein Doppelgänger widmet sich Theodor Storm der dunkleren Seite seiner Erzählkunst. Die Novelle, erstmals 1886 veröffentlicht, ist geprägt von innerer Spannung, geheimnisvoller Atmosphäre und psychologischer Tiefenschärfe.

Der junge Offizier Hermann ist von der Legende um eine alte Gräfin besessen, die angeblich die geheime Formel für den sicheren Kartengewinn kennt. Doch was als Neugier beginnt, wird zur gefährlichen Obsession – und führt ihn Schritt für Schritt in den Abgrund. Pique Dame verbindet psychologische Spannung mit stilistischer Eleganz – ein literarisches Meisterwerk zwischen Rationalität und Aberglauben, Liebe und Berechnung.

In Eine Halligfahrt besucht der Erzähler seinen alten Vetter auf einer abgelegenen Hallig – einer kleinen, nordfriesischen Insel im Meer. Was zunächst wie ein ruhiger Ausflug in die Abgeschiedenheit wirkt, wird zur Begegnung mit einer bewegten Vergangenheit. Nach und nach offenbart sich, dass der vermeintliche Einsiedler einst eine große Liebe verlor – und der Erzähler beginnt, Parallelen zu seinem eigenen Leben zu erkennen.

Im Mittelpunkt steht ein Witwer, der erneut heiratet – doch seine kleine Tochter fremdelt mit der neuen Frau. Storm schildert mit viel psychologischer Tiefe die Entwicklung der Figuren, die leisen Spannungen im familiären Alltag und die Sehnsucht nach Zugehörigkeit. Der Titel bezieht sich auf das Stiefmütterchen, das sinnbildlich für die Rolle der neuen Frau im Leben des Kindes steht – zwischen Zuneigung und Zurückweisung.