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"Pe câmpul vast al publicisticii române, pe care crește atâta spanac des și abundent, a apărut în sfârșit zilele acestea și un copac și e așa de mândru și așa de puternic, că mii și mii de recolte de buruieni se vor perinda și el va sta tot mereu în picioare, tot mai sănătos și mai trainic, înfruntând gustul actual și vremea cu schimbările ei capricioase și făcând din ce în ce mai mult fala limbii noastre românești - un volum de Balade și idile de George Coșbuc." - Summary by Ion Luca Caragiale

This investigation of Bacon the scholar and man of letters begins with a look at the early days and progresses to his relationships with Queen Elizabeth and James I. It includes accounts of his positions as solicitor general, attorney-general, and chancellor. The book concludes with Bacon's failure, his overall philosophy, and summaries of his writings. ( Summary by Bill Boerst )

Boule de Suif (1880) is a short story by the late-19th century French writer Guy de Maupassant. It is arguably his most famous short story, and is the title story for his collection on the Franco-Prussian War, entitled "Boule de Suif et Autres Contes de la Guerre" ("Boule de Suif and Other Stories of the War"). John Ford said that his film Stagecoach was in many ways a western rewrite of Boule de Suif. (Summary by Wikipedia)

This is a brief collection of recipes, each featuring coconut as a commercial promotion from the Franklin Baker Company. Most focus on desserts.

Dieses Buch der im 19. Jahrhundert sehr erfolgreichen Jugendschriftstellerin Clementine Helm erzählt auf liebevolle Weise die Geschichte von Gretchen, welche als Landei zu ihrer Tante nach Berlin kommt, um Benimm zu lernen. Diese völlig neue Welt, die in starkem Kontrast zu ihrem bisherigen freien und wilden Landleben steht, fordert Grete einiges ab, und anfangs lässt sie kein Fettnäpfchen aus. Nach und nach lernt sie jedoch, sich in der feineren Gesellschaft Berlins zu bewegen ohne überall anzuecken. Unterstützt wird sie dabei durch ihre beste Freundin Marie, und durch ihre sehr ...

The Tragedy of Fotheringay is a compelling historical drama that explores the final days of one of history’s most famous and controversial queens, Mary, Queen of Scots. Set against a backdrop of political intrigue, religious conflict, and royal rivalry, this powerful work brings to life the events leading to Mary’s imprisonment and eventual execution at Fotheringay Castle in 1587.The story follows Mary as she faces betrayal, isolation, and the harsh realities of power in Elizabethan England. Once a reigning queen with ambitions and influence, she becomes a prisoner whose fate rests in the ...

The Turn of the ScrewStep into one of the most chilling and influential ghost stories ever written. The Turn of the Screw by Henry James follows a young governess who arrives at a remote English country estate to care for two seemingly innocent children. As strange events begin to unfold, she becomes convinced that the house is haunted by malevolent spirits determined to influence the children. Blending psychological suspense, mystery, and supernatural horror, this classic novella keeps listeners questioning what is real and what exists only in the mind. Henry James masterfully creates an ...

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton is one of the most celebrated novels of American literature, offering a captivating portrait of love, duty, and social expectations in New York’s Gilded Age. First published in 1920 and awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921, this timeless classic explores the hidden tensions beneath the polished surface of high society.Set in the elegant world of 1870s New York, the story follows Newland Archer, a wealthy and respected gentleman engaged to the beautiful and innocent May Welland. His future appears secure and perfectly arranged according to the ...

Die Novelle "Bahnwärter Thiel" entstand 1887 und gehört zu den herausragenden Werken des Naturalismus. Thiel ist ein in sich gekehrter Mensch, der nicht viele Worte macht, sich jedoch mit den Nachbarskindern abgibt und seinen Beruf mit Hingebung ausführt. Er gerät in einen wachsenden inneren Konflikt, als seine Frau Minna stirbt und er sich wieder verheiratet um die Versorgung seines Sohnes Tobias abzusichern. Er versucht trotz wachsender Spannungen sein Leben in den gewohnten Bahnen zu halten, sieht sich jedoch mehr und mehr unfähig dazu. (Zusammenfassung von Eva K.)

Ballads of a Bohemian is a collection of poems tied together by the narration of the "author" Stephen Poore. The poems speak of bohemian life in Paris before the war, his experiences during World War I and its aftermath. (Summary by Kristin Hughes)

The biography of one of the greatest players that the game of baseball of his era, in his own words. "Cap" Anson, quite probably baseball's first superstar. - Summary by cavaet

The Bad Little Owls may have caused some trouble with Killer the Weasel but can all of the other Woodsfolk friends work together to escape the danger and keep the woods and pond safe for everyone? Join Nibble Rabbit, Chaik Jay, Stripes Skunk, Watch the Dog, Bobby Robin, Tad Coon, Chatter Squirrel, and Doctor Muskrat for more exciting adventures. - Summary by Larry Wilson

A short collection of Ballads by the German poet and polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe based on German and other European and Asian legends(Summary by Alan Mapstone)

Thomas Hardy's masterpiece, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, first published in 1891, is a searing and deeply sympathetic portrait of a woman wronged by fate and societal rigidities. Set in the lush but unforgiving landscape of Hardy's fictional Wessex, it tells the tragic story of Tess Durbeyfield, a simple, beautiful country girl with a pure heart.The narrative begins with a discovery: Tess's father learns his family is descended from the ancient, noble house of the d'Urbervilles. Seeking to escape poverty, the family sends Tess to claim kinship with the wealthy Stoke-d'Urbervilles. This pivotal ...

"The time to which this tragedy relates is much later than that of any other of Racine's historical plays. The capture of Babylon (or rather Bagdad) from the Persians by Sultan Amurath IV, on which the catastrophe of the plot depends, occurred only a year before the poet's birth, viz 1638." - Summary by the TranslatorCast list:Bajazet, Brother of Sultan Amurath: VocalPenguinRoxana, Sultana, the favorite of Sultan Amurath: Matea BracicAtalide, a Turkish Damsel of Royal Blood: AvailleAchmet, the Grand Vizier: ToddHWOsman, Friend of the Grand Vizier: Alan MapstoneFatima, a Slave of the Sultana: ...

This is a volume of poetry by Dora Sigerson Shorter. This volume contains seven of Ms. Shorter's Ballads, a series of miscellaneous poems, and finally two narrative poems. While the topics of the poems and ballads are all unique, many of them share the atmosphere of a fairy tale. - Summary by Carolin

A story of two sets of lovers and the development of their relationships, set in rural France in the mid 19th century. - Summary by PeterTucker

Experience The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie in this immersive full audiobook adaptation. One of the most famous Hercule Poirot mysteries, this classic detective story follows a shocking murder in the quiet English village of King’s Abbot. As secrets unfold and suspects multiply, Poirot uses logic, observation, and his brilliant mind to uncover the truth. Perfect for fans of mystery audiobooks, classic crime fiction, and suspenseful storytelling, this timeless novel remains a masterpiece of detective literature. Enjoy a captivating listening experience with elegant narration and...

A witty, bawdy, erotic but classic collection of poetry designed to celebrate the most sensual of human pleasures. Over the ages, many poets have put pen to paper in celebration of that most raw and yet most beautiful of human instincts - erotic love. This anthology includes verse by Herrick, Marlowe, Jonson, Byron, Verlaine, Whitman, Yeats, Cummings and, from our own time, John Betjeman. All aspects of erotic love are to be found in these poems - from the bawdy to the sensuous and tender.

Questo progetto è nato dall’idea di un gruppo di lavoro che ha dedicato le ore lavoro del loro “Annual Day of Caring”, per organizzare la lettura di un libro in italiano.I due romanzi di Oscar Wilde sono scritti con lo spirito ironico che contraddistingue questo autore: Nel primo un classico fantasma caratterizzato dalla più tradizionale mentalità britannica sarà costretto a fronteggiare l’imperturbabile spirito realistico della famiglia americana che ha rilevato il castello in cui risiede.Nel secondo a un Lord inglese viene predetto che di macchierà di un omicidio. Il lord fa ...