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Ein Betrunkener wird vom Nebel verschluckt. Ein Jüngling, der den Ansprüchen des Vaters nicht genügt, sucht umsonst Trost auf einer wilden Party. Ein 50-Jähriger wird durch den Tod seines ehemaligen Lehrers aus der Bahn geworfen. Ein gelangweilter Sohn aus reichem Hause meldet sich zum Kriegsdienst. Zwei Brüder haben nur noch sich und ihre Fracks, in denen sie von einer Feier zur nächsten geraten. Und ein Künstler muss in seinem Atelier erst intensiv gesucht und dann samt seiner absonderlichen Theorien ertragen werden.

At the age of thirty, Adrian Rookwhistle's life hasn't quite turned out the way he'd have hoped. Working an unfulfilling job as a clerk in the city and living under the tyranny of his fearsome landlady, he can't help but think that there is more to life. However, all of this suddenly changes when he receives a curious letter from his dying uncle who has bequeathed him £500 and an elephant by the name of Rosy who has a seemingly unquenchable thirst for liquor.

Hamilton knows the way to the ruins deep in the Brazilian jungle – and the secret they hold. The millionaire who calls himself Smith seeks the lost city to avenge a wrong from his hidden past. Their journey down the River of Death is an epic of violence and danger. But the secret that awaits them in the lost city is more dangerous still – as a legacy of theft, treachery and murder stretching back to war-torn Europe comes to a deadly climax beneath the ancient walls.

UN RÉGAL DE TRUCULENCE ET DE PÉRIPÉTIES. Chéri-Bibi est un forçat en rupture de ban, tendre et violent, implacable et doux, victime d'un coup du sort et de la "fatalitas". Ce chef-d'oeuvre de la littérature populaire se distingue par son humour grinçant et macabre. Il a été l'objet de nombreuses adaptations, dont la dernière en date, avec Jean Rochefort dans le rôle de La Ficelle, a connu un grand succès.

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Billy Budd, a handsome sailor working on a British naval ship in the eighteenth century, is falsely accused of mutiny against the ship’s captain by the master-at-arms, John Claggart. Billy, who unfortunately obtains a speech impediment, is overcome by the accusation and unable to verbally defend himself against Claggart’s unfounded hate for him. Instead, he lashes out at Claggart, much to his own demise. An instant classic once published, Billy Budd is a tragic tale that has been adapted into film, plays and even an opera. This audiobook edition is narrated by the talented Christopher Ragland.

Charismatic and roguish, gentleman thief Arsène Lupin returns once again in a quest to locate the ‘Hollow Needle’, a centuries-old legend said to contain the gold and precious jewels belonging to generations of French aristocracy. Isidore Beautrelet, a precocious young detective, is hot on Lupin’s heels as he attempts to crack the mystery of the Hollow Needle and swindle its fortune. Despite Lupin’s cunning tricks and disguises, Beautrelet gets closer and closer to the truth in what becomes a thrilling battle of intellect and wit.

Vingt Mille Lieues sous les mers (1870) de Jules Verne est un roman d’aventures qui raconte le voyage épique du professeur Pierre Aronnax, de son fidèle serviteur Conseil et du harponneur Ned Land, capturés par le capitaine Nemo à bord du Nautilus, un sous-marin révolutionnaire. À travers ce voyage sous-marin, ils sondent les mystères des océans, découvrent des espèces marines inconnues et affrontent des dangers inimaginables.

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.