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Explore an epic trio of ‘Masters of Horror’ in this rip-roaring collection of dark, dangerous, and devilish tales.In ‘Frankenstein’, we’ll uncover Mary Shelly’s masterpiece as Victor Frankenstein strives to give life to a being of his own creation.We’ll then be whisked off to Transylvania to ponder over the meaning of good vs. evil as one young lawyer travels to Castle Dracula – and encounters one very peculiar count...Last but not least, you’ll be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…This dark, dangerous, and daring collection is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix's ´Dracula´ and Marcus Sedgwick's ´The Monsters We Deserve´.Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, celebrated for her early example of science fiction in her widely read Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’.Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish author celebrated for his Gothic horror ‘Dracula’.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.

‘The Begum’s Fortune’ follows the plans of two scientists, the French physicist, Sarrasin, and German, Schultz. Each has a share in inheriting a vast fortune and sets about spending it on the project of their dreams. A humanitarian, Sarrasin builds the city, Frankville, dedicated to upholding the health of its citizens. Schultz, however, constructs Steeltown, which is devoted to the creation of weapons of war. Astonishingly prescient, ‘The Begum’s Fortune’ predicts a number of technological advances, including incendiary bombs, satellites, and even mobile phones. A taut and thought-provoking read for those with an interest in dystopian futures.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

A reference book for the 19th-century werewolf seeker, Sabine Baring-Gould’s ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’ explores the trying tales and magic myths of werewolves from ancient folklore, Greek and Norse myths.Unpacking the truth behind legendary beliefs, cases of Lycanthropy, and tips and tricks for curing yourself of a werewolf conviction, Baring-Gould deep dives into the dark psychological reasons as to how and why people may believe themselves to be part wolf.Asking the age-old question of how anyone can feel capable of maiming and killing another being, ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’ invites readers to ponder how and why some members of society may harbour secret desires to inflict cruelty on other animals - big and small.Weaving an intoxicating narrative, ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’ is ideal for fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’.Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was a British novelist and Anglican priest. A prolific writer, his bibliography spans more than one thousand publications, including the best-known hymns ‘Onward, Christian Soldiers’, ‘Sing Lullaby’ and ‘Now the Day is Over’.Baring-Gould's interest in folklore led to the publication of one of the most frequently cited studies of lycanthropy, ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’.

Jules Verne’s, ‘Tribulations of a Chinaman in China’ is an adventure novel exploring the themes of true happiness, and the real value of life. Kin-Fo is a young and extremely rich man who suddenly loses his fortune. He decides that there is no point in living but, since it’s impossible for him to take his own life, he asks his mentor, the philosopher, Wang, to do the deed for him. Things go wrong when Wang decides to give the task to a bandit. However what Kin-Fo does not know is that there is a plan going on behind his back and he is to be taught a lesson he’ll remember for the rest of his life – however long that might be...Using humour, adventure and important life lessons, Verne questions whether we need to lose something in order to appreciate it.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870), and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), the last of which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

You’re invited to wander the streets of Paris with France’s literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best romantic writers, tales of love, loss, and laughter never felt so good.With classics such as Victor Hugo’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ and Gaston Leroux ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, you’ll peak behind the scenes at some of the West End’s most remarkable musicals.But it’s not all rosy and bright. In 18th-century France, Charles Dicken’s ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ and Émile Zola’s ‘Nana’ portrays the harsh and raw reality for some of society’s most struggling protagonists. This collection will leave you questioning wealth and worth at a time when struggles were rife.Ideal for fans of ‘Les Misérables’ starring Eddie Redmayne, Hugh Jackman, and Anne Hathaway, this unmissable collection is a must-read for French history, art, and culture fanatics.Gaston Leroux (1868-1927) was a French journalist and author of detective fiction. He is best known for writing the epic novel ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, now a musical masterpiece by Andrew Lloyd Weber.Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was a French novelist and pioneer of literary realism. His work spans ‘Madame Bovary’, ‘Sentimental Education’, and ‘Three Tales’.Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885) was a Romantic writer and politician. Celebrated for his internationally renowned epic novel, adapted into the Academy Award-Winning film, ‘Les Misérables’, his literary output also includes ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’.Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, playwright, and one of the most influential writers of French naturalism. Zola’s best-known works include ‘Germinal’, ‘Nana’, and ‘Work’.Celebrated as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’.

‘North against South’ is Verne’s comment on the American Civil War. Farmer, James Burbank, is committed to the abolition of slavery, while former slaver, Texar, is a fervent supporter. However, Texar has another axe to grind with the farmer, as the result of his criminal past. Using all his wiles and resources, Texar conducts the perfect plan to exact his bitter revenge.At its heart, ‘North against South’ is an adventure story. However, Verne infuses it with social commentary and vivid details surrounding the Civil War and the lives that people led back in the late 17th Century. A tense and fascinating read for fans of films such as ‘Glory,’ starring Denzel Washington.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

What really happens when you meet your doppelganger?Well, if you are "dangerously antisocial" and your double is charming, well-liked and has the social skills that you lack, then they take over your life by pretending to be you!Dostoevsky’s novella 'The Double' follows the life of Golyadkin, a low-level official who is a dangerous sociopath. After a misadventure at a birthday party, Golyadkin has a chance meeting with Golyadkin Junior – his double who looks just like him.The theme of the doppelgänger runs potent in the story, together with universal ones like depression, sorrow, alienation, and social injustice. The only solution for the protagonist is the asylum, where his mind can finally be at piece.A sardonic, Gogolian tale of absurdity and social criticism that is proven to be a great read.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological.There have been at least 30 film and TV adaptations of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s 1866 novel “Crime and Punishment” with probably the most popular being the British BBC TV series starring John Simm as Raskolnikov and Ian McDiarmid as Porfiry Petrovich.“The Idiot” has also been adapted for films and TV, as has “Demons” and “The Brothers Karamazov".

An alcoholic will always put their need for drink before their family and, sadly, this story is no different.'Netochka Nezvanova' is an unfinished novel by Dostoevsky that the author started writing before his arrest and exile to Siberia. Telling the story of Netochka, born in the family of a drunken father who drives them to poverty, the novel shifts its focus on the heroine’s psychological state and the resulting trauma from her “rescue” by an aristocratic family.A tale of tormented artists, family abuse, and melodramatic responses, 'Netochka Nezvanova' is a very eye-opening read.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological.There have been at least 30 film and TV adaptations of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s 1866 novel 'Crime and Punishment' with probably the most popular being the British BBC TV series starring John Simm as Raskolnikov and Ian McDiarmid as Porfiry Petrovich.'The Idiot' has also been adapted for films and TV, as has 'Demons' and 'The Brothers Karamazov'.

Deep dive into one of the greatest coming-of-age stories by the master novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens.Charting young Pip’s experiences of poverty, prison, and fights to the death, ‘Great Expectations’ follows the entwined fates of wealthy spinster Miss Havisham, the beautiful but aloof Estella, and unsophisticated yet kind blacksmith Joe.As Pip journeys through life, his expectations are shaped and shunned by the people around him. Weaving the ultimate tale of good over evil, he must question love and loss at a time when social struggles are rife.The novel has been adapted into countless films and stage adaptations, most notably the 2012 blockbuster hit ´Great Expectations´, starring Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter.Challenging our preconceived judgements, social standing, and moral cues, ´Great Expectation´ is ideal for fans of Dev Patel’s ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and fans of West End’s ‘Oliver!’Celebrated as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘David Copperfield’, and ‘Great Expectations’.Exploring the hypocrisy of British society at a time when social struggles were rife, Dickens' work probe the institutions, rules, and social codes that formed the bedrock of society as we know it today. Articulated with wit, charm, and plenty of human insight, his work is firmly embedded in modern culture today.

Deep dive into this crackling collection of ‘Classic Christmas Stories’ from the very best writers around the world!We’ll start by dissecting Dickens’ moral message in the famous and festive ‘A Christmas Carol’, before whisking away to Russia as one man attempts to secure his fortune and fate at a party in ‘A Christmas Tree and a Wedding’.We’ll then encounter elves, demons, and dungeons in ‘A Kidnapped Santa Claus’ while witnessing two troubled couples attempt to give it all in ‘The Gift of the Magi’. Lastly, we’re all invited to ‘Christmas at Thompson Hall’ as one unsuspecting woman is forced to face the festive season with her long-lost ex-lover.There are family feuds, festive fights, and plenty of personal politics in this crackling collection of ‘Classic Christmas Stories’. Perfect for fans of ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’.L Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author best known for his children’s books, particularly ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and its sequels.Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist and journalist. His works include ‘Crime and Punishment’, ‘The Idiot’, and ‘The Brothers Karamazov’.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘David Copperfield’, and ‘Great Expectations’.Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. His works include the ‘Chronicles of Barteshire’, ‘The Macdermots of Ballycloran’, and ‘The Warden’.O. Henry, the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), was an American writer, celebrated for his short stories. His works include ‘The Gift of the Magi’, ‘The Duplicity of Hargraves’, and ‘The Ransom of Red Chief’.

The first werewolf story written by a female, Catherine Crow’s ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ depicts the horrors of one man’s deadly secret - and fight for survival.Banished by those who loved him, he must now learn to manage the devil in his mind. And stop the horrors of his heart from awaking once the full moon rises...Reprinted in ‘The Best Werewolf Short Stories 1800-1849: A Classic Werewolf Anthology’, ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ will delight fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’.Catherine Crow (1803-1876) was an English novelist, children’s writer, and playwright. On stage, her writings reflect the trials and tribulations of family love and life, with ‘Aristodemus’ and the melodrama ‘The Cruel Kindness’.On the page, however, Crow turned to German gothic writers, leading to her supernatural works ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ and ‘The Night-Side of Nature’ - the latter of which influenced the likes of Charles Baudelaire.Meanwhile, her children’s stories span ‘ Uncle Tom's Cabin’, ‘Pippie's Warning; or, Mind Your Temper’ and ‘The Adventures of a Monkey’. Crow remains today the first female author of werewolf fiction.

Dive into this joyous collection of classical children’s books from some of the best writers for little hearts and young minds.Uncover the magic of childhood classics from ´Anne of Green Gables´, ´The Wind in the Willows´, and ´The Secret Garden´ to ´The Velveteen Rabbit´ and ´The Wonderful Adventures of Nils´.Follow one girl's search for belonging, go on thrilling adventures with our favourite furry friends, discover a magical garden, learn about love and reality with a toy rabbit, and join one boy as he embarks on fantastical farmland adventures!Weaving a touching and intoxicating collection of coming-of-age tales, this ‘Classic Children's Books Collection’ is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix’s ‘Anne with an E’.Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author and poet. Best known for her novel ‘Anne of Green Gables’, it remains one of the best-selling books worldwide and has been adapted for both stage and screen.Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was a British writer born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is most famous for the children’s classics ‘The Wind in the Willows’ and ‘The Reluctant Dragon’.Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. Best known for her celebrated children’s novels, Burnett’s work spans ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’, ‘A Little Princess’, and ‘The Secret Garden’.Selma Lagerlöf (1858-1940) was a Swedish author and the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her work spans ‘The Saga of Goesta Berling’, ‘The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson’, and ‘Jerusalem’.

Rediscover the magic of Christmas with this classic collection from internationally renowned fairy-tale authors, Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm.Our adventure begins in the world of ice and snow as Gerda embarks upon a courageous feat to rescue Kai from ‘The Snow Queen’. And for those of us who need to relive and relearn the fantastical festive magic of the season once more, we’ll encounter ‘The Fir Trees’; a charming coming-of-age Christmas tale.Stories of selflessness, giving, and moral might are plentiful in ‘A Little Match Girl’, whilst we try to uncover the identity of the secret and silent helpers in ‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’.Weaving together a crackling Christmas collection of favourite fairy tales, this anthology is the perfect companion for fans of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ and C.S. Lewis' ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’.Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author and prolific writer of plays, travelogues, and novels. He is best remembered for his literary fairy tales ‘The Princess and the Pea’, ‘The Little Mermaid’, and ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’.Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm (1786-1859) Grimm, known as the Brothers Grimm, were a duo of German academics, philosophers, and authors. They collectively published folklore and are among the best-known storytellers of folk tales, including ‘Cinderella’, ‘Hansel and Gretel’, and ‘Little Red Riding Hood’.

The ninth book in Verne’s 'Extraordinary Voyages' series, ‘The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa’ details the adventures of a party of scientists attempting to measure the 24th meridian east. However, as they travel, war is declared between Russia and England, sending the party into conflict.Verne paints a vivid picture of South Africa, at the turn of the century. Beset by wild animals, natural disasters, and scheming villains, the scientists must either set aside their political differences or continue on their mission, separately. A romp filled with action, excitement, and more than a few stiff upper lips.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

Filmatized in 2013 and the official recipient of three Oscars, Solomon Northup's powerful slave narrative 'Twelve Years a Slave' depicts Nortup's life as he is sold into slavery after having spent 32 years of his life living as a free man in New York.Working as a travelling musician, Northup goes to Washington D.C, where he is kidnapped, sent to New Orleans, and sold to a planter to suffer the relentless and brutal life of a slave.After a dozen years, Northup escapes to return to his family and pulls no punches, as he describes his fate and that of so many other black people at the time.It is a harrowing but vitally important book, even today. For further reading on this subject, try 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe.Solomon Northup (c.1807-c.1875) was an American abolitionist and writer, best remembered for his powerful race memoir 'Twelve Years a Slave'.At the age of 32, when he was a married farmer, father-of-three, violinist and free-born man, he was kidnapped in Washington D.C and shipped to New Orleans, sold to a planter and enslaved for a dozen years.When he gained his freedom, he wrote his famous memoir and spent some years lecturing across the US,on behalf of the abolitionist movement.'Twelve Years a Slave' was published a year after 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe and built on the anti-slavery momentum it had developed.Northup's final years are something of a mystery, though it is thought that he struggled to cope with family life after being freed.

One is kind, well-respected, and intelligent.The other is evil, selfish and, oh-so-immoral.But what if I told you that they were both the same person?And what would you think if I revealed that scientific endeavours, gory investigations, and malicious meanderings were behind this strange case of dual personality?‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ is a tense and thrilling read for fans of Netflix’s gloriously gothic ‘Wednesday’ series.Celebrated for his rip-roaring adventure tales and gothic fiction, Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’, ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, and ‘Kidnapped´.

El nombre de Adolf Hitler ha pasado a la historia de la humanidad como uno de sus más oscuros recuerdos.Adolf Hitler, nacido en 1889, intentó en su juventud ingresar en la Academia de Bellas Artes de Viena, pero fue rechazado.Más tarde, se alistó en el Ejército alemán para luchar durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. Terminada la guerra se convirtió en un espía militar, encargado de denunciar y acabar con movimientos socialistas o pacifistas. En ese momento comenzó la demonización del judaísmo internacional, Hitler abandonó el Ejército, se inscribió en el Partido Nacionalsocialista Obrero Alemán, escaló en la jerarquía del partido, organizó escuadrones paramilitares y adoptó la cruz gamada y el saludo fascista como símbolos.El 30 de enero de 1933, Hitler fue nombrado canciller de Alemania y poco después estableció la dictadura en el país.Con el Tercer Reich se inició la Segunda Guerra Mundial y el genocidio nazi.Este audiolibro está narrado en español neutro.

Cualquier persona que quiera comprender la sociedad, la economía y el pensamiento contemporáneo debe conocer a Karl Marx, el filósofo, economista, sociólogo y periodista alemán de origen judío que revolucionó el panorama intelectual y político de su época.Karl Heinrich Marx nació en Tréveris en 1818 y llegó a ser conocido, sobre todo, por sus dos obras más célebres: «Manifiesto del Partido Comunista» (en coautoría con Friedrich Engels) y «El capital». En ellas plantea la filosofía que más tarde se conocería como marxismo, la cual sostiene que todas las sociedades avanzan debido a la dinámica de la lucha de clases, un sistema basado en el materialismo, donde gobierna el capital y las élites económicas. Karl Marx propuso que el socialismo conllevaría finalmente la eliminación del sistema de clases y fue duramente criticado por ello.Hoy en día, su vida y su obra siguen siendo fundamentales para entender la sociedad actual.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano

Året er 1886, og den unge Kirsten skal snart begynde at tjene i præstegården. Her bor Morten, som næsten er hendes kæreste. Men da de unges kærlighed bliver opdaget, bliver Kirsten tvunget ud af sit sydfynske hjemsogn og kommer i stedet til Hjortø. I København opgiver Morten teologien og begynder at læse til læge, og hjemme i sognet lever præsten med en stor hemmelighed, som han deler med sin kone. Kirsten bliver senere gift med en fiskersøn og mor til en broget børneflok – og imens vokser det moderne Danmark frem og danner baggrundstæppe for fortællingen.Vagn Predbjørn Jensens slægtsroman ”Strømme” udkom første gang i 2004.Vagn Predbjørn Jensen (1936-2006) var lærer og forfatter. Han begyndte at skrive i en alder af 19 år, men først i en alder af 44 begyndte han at henvende sig til forlagene med sine tekster. Han debuterede i 1983 med ”Tårnet i Atlantis”.

One secret. One cult. One cosmic being.When his uncle dies, it’s up to Francis Wayland Thurston to finally uncover the family secret. For too long, recounts of dreams becoming reality had cast a sombre shadow over the family. And it seems these dreams didn’t die with the uncle.But when Francis discovers hidden notes of a mysterious cult, the truth turns darker than anyone could have ever imagined. A monster is on the rise. But one that is worshipped by those touched by evil, rather than feared. Can Francis break the curse and save those around him? Or will the curse and cult break him?Weaving a dark and chilling tale, H. P. Lovecraft’s ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ remains one of the earliest examples of cosmic horror literature. Leaving a rip-roaring influence on the likes of Stephen King, ‘The Call of Cthulhu’ is the perfect tale for fans of Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things’.Howard Philips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of science-fiction, fantasy, and horror. Virtually unknown and only published in pulp magazines before he died in poverty, he is now regarded as one of the most significant 20th-century authors in his genre.Lovecraft achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction, particularly ‘The Call of Cthulhu’, which influenced writers such as Stephen King, Ramsey Campbell, Bentley Little, Joe R. and Lansdale Alan Moore.Beyond direct adaptation, Lovecraft and his stories have had a profound impact on popular culture, from rock and heavy metal music to the tabletop board game ‘Call of Cthulhu’.

Pocos nombres de científicos están tan ligados a un invento revolucionario como el de Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931), a quien durante años se le ha atribuido la invención de la bombilla incandescente.Nadie sospechaba que el joven que vendía fruta en el tren y hacía experimentos en un vagón abandonado en su tiempo libre más tarde sería conocido como «el mago de Menlo Park» y que llegaría a ser un controvertido inventor, científico y empresario estadounidense con más de mil patentes a sus espaldas, por lo que en lugar de un invento deberíamos hablar de miles de inventos. Gracias a sus apuestas científicas y empresariales revolucionó el estilo de vida de toda la sociedad de su tiempo, la industria, los transportes o el mundo del entretenimiento y son el motivo de que haya pasado a la historia como uno de los grandes científicos del siglo XX.Este audiolibro está narrado en español neutral.

Brazilíufararnir segir frá ævintýrum Íslendinga sem flytja búferlum til Brazilíu. Á ferðalagi sínu lenda ferðalangarnir frá Íslandi í spennandi hremmingum og ekki er laust við að ástin láti á sér kræla. Sagan er innblásin af Íslendingum sem fluttust til Brazilíu á seinni hluta 19. aldar í leit að betra lífi þegar erfitt var í ári á Íslandi.Jóhann Magnús Bjarnason fæddist árið 1866 í Meðalnesi í Norður-Múlasýslu. Árið 1875 flutti hann ásamt fjölskyldu sinni vestur til Kanada, þá aðeins níu ára gamall. Jóhann átti aldrei aftur eftir að sjá fósturjörðina. Foreldrar hans námu land í Nova Scotia í Kanada, en síðar fluttist Jóhann Magnús til Winnipeg, þar sem hann gekk í skóla og gerðist svo kennari. Samhliða kennarastarfinu var Jóhann mikils metinn rithöfundur og skrifaði bæði skáldsögur, smásögur, greinar og ljóð. Verk hans eru talin hafa haft áhrif á íslenska rithöfunda sem síðar komu, til dæmis Gunnar Gunnarsson og Halldór Laxness. Jóhann lést árið 1945 og þó hann hafi aldrei átt afturkvæmt til Íslands leit hann alltaf á sig sem Íslending, enda er ýmislegt íslenskt að finna í verkum hans.

Twardy charakter jest jak żelazo – wykuwa się powoli i w trudnych warunkach.To, że w dłoniach Dobrej tkwi potężna moc, podejrzewa tylko Lutnik, który po okazyjnych cenach sprzedaje jej kolejne hitary. Nikt inny nie jest w stanie tego zauważyć – cała wieś zajęta jest konfliktem między zatrutymi nienawiścią mężczyznami i tymi, którzy są od nich uzależnieni. Gdy przypadkową ofiarą pijackiej kłótni pada jej przyjaciel, Dobra poczuwa przypływ mocy i magicznymi strunami uśmierca złą połowę mieszkańców. Choć wybawia ludzi od przemocy, sama jest przerażona okrucieństwem, którego dokonała. Na dodatek nie może dłużej zostać w swojej wsi, gdyż skupia na sobie uwagę surowego Zakonu Ciszy.Mądra fantastyka – w sam raz dla miłośników powieści Ewy Białołęckiej.Małgorzata Włodarska – autorka powieści fantasy "Biała grajka", wydanej po raz pierwszy w 2023 roku. Mieszka i pracuje w Warszawie.

„Сега съм у дома. Наокол планинии върхове стърчат; гори високи, дивишумят; потоците, кристални и пенливи,бучат - живот кипи на всичките страни.“Природата е дом, хармония и спокойствие, красота, обаятелност и магия. Рила планина крие своите тайни, тя е непристъпна, непозната, тя разкрива свят, в който всеки българин намира душевен мир, свят, който поражда национална гордост от величието на българската природа. „В лоното на Рила“ предизвиква възхищение, преклонение пред родното, чувство на сигурност, отдалечаващо ни от тревогите и „световните злини“.„Духът ми се цери след жизнената битва,вкушавам сладък мир във песни и молитва.“Иван Вазов е един от най-известните български писатели и поети, живял в годините 1850-1921. Животът и творчеството на Вазов са белязани от два периода – Възрожденски и следосвобожденски. Дебютира през 1870 год. със стихотворението „Борба“, а шест години по-късно издава първата си стихосбирката. Обемното творчество на Иван Вазов обхваща почти всички жанрове, като негово дело е първият български научнофантастичен разказ („Последният ден на ХХ век“, 1899) и първата българска фентъзи поема („В царството на самодивите“, 1884). Вазов се определя като „хроникьор на епохата“, а Гео Милев от своя страна го нарича „патриарх на българската литература“. Произведенията на Вазов могат да се четат като поезия, но и като история на България. Той заема достойно място сред българите, допринесли за утвърждаването, съхранението и развитието на нацията.

Годината се изнизва, нова настъпва. Старите песни, на нов глас се пеят. Освобождението е настанало, но промяната е далечна. А Вазов с своята проникновеност се обръща към своите сънародници:„Не сурва весела година, / не пълни житници с пшеница, / не златна ябълка в градина, / не много сватби и дечица“, „ами народ с почтена роля, / със чувство, пламен във гърдите, /кой свойто бъдаще и воля / не връчва сляпо на слепците;“Иван Вазов е един от най-известните български писатели и поети, живял в годините 1850-1921. Животът и творчеството на Вазов са белязани от два периода – Възрожденски и следосвобожденски. Дебютира през 1870 год. със стихотворението „Борба“, а шест години по-късно издава първата си стихосбирката. Обемното творчество на Иван Вазов обхваща почти всички жанрове, като негово дело е първият български научнофантастичен разказ („Последният ден на ХХ век“, 1899) и първата българска фентъзи поема („В царството на самодивите“, 1884). Вазов се определя като „хроникьор на епохата“, а Гео Милев от своя страна го нарича „патриарх на българската литература“. Произведенията на Вазов могат да се четат като поезия, но и като история на България. Той заема достойно място сред българите, допринесли за утвърждаването, съхранението и развитието на нацията.

Въодушевлението от освобождението и надеждата за ярко бъдеще отстъпват пред отчаянието и разочарованието от духовното падение. Възвишените възрожденски интереси са изместени от егоизма и Вазов е обхванат от минорно настроение и недоволство от живота. „Гусла“ представя и другата страна на следосвобожденска България – свобода, но и безцелност, промяна, но и застой.„И ето веч кат луд се скитами търся, гоня идеалъти вред на пошлости налитам,вред слушам звука на металът.Металът, да, металът сухи,кой прави днес - кумир свирепи -душите към светото слепи,сърцата към доброто глухи.“Иван Вазов е един от най-известните български писатели и поети, живял в годините 1850-1921. Животът и творчеството на Вазов са белязани от два периода – Възрожденски и следосвобожденски. Дебютира през 1870 год. със стихотворението „Борба“, а шест години по-късно издава първата си стихосбирката. Обемното творчество на Иван Вазов обхваща почти всички жанрове, като негово дело е първият български научнофантастичен разказ („Последният ден на ХХ век“, 1899) и първата българска фентъзи поема („В царството на самодивите“, 1884). Вазов се определя като „хроникьор на епохата“, а Гео Милев от своя страна го нарича „патриарх на българската литература“. Произведенията на Вазов могат да се четат като поезия, но и като история на България. Той заема достойно място сред българите, допринесли за утвърждаването, съхранението и развитието на нацията.

„Вчера настъпи нова година.Сухо и ледно срещнах я аз:както и тая, дето замина,нищо не носи ново за нас.“Равносметка на отминалото време, разочарование от пропиления Божи дар, поглед назад към житейския път и молитва към Бога за любов, търпение и милост. Годините след Освобождението са трудни за цяла България, а мъката на Иван Вазов се засилва от престоя му в Русия до 1889 год. Възхвалата е отстъпила място на горчивината, но духът на поета не е сломен. Той е жив и въпреки че страда, се и радва. Животът е пътуване и често след падението идва възходът - „успях живота тежки да съзря / пак мил и хубав... О, благодаря.“Иван Вазов е един от най-известните български писатели и поети, живял в годините 1850-1921. Животът и творчеството на Вазов са белязани от два периода – Възрожденски и следосвобожденски. Дебютира през 1870 год. със стихотворението „Борба“, а шест години по-късно издава първата си стихосбирката. Обемното творчество на Иван Вазов обхваща почти всички жанрове, като негово дело е първият български научнофантастичен разказ („Последният ден на ХХ век“, 1899) и първата българска фентъзи поема („В царството на самодивите“, 1884). Вазов се определя като „хроникьор на епохата“, а Гео Милев от своя страна го нарича „патриарх на българската литература“. Произведенията на Вазов могат да се четат като поезия, но и като история на България. Той заема достойно място сред българите, допринесли за утвърждаването, съхранението и развитието на нацията.

„Поля и гори“ е стихосбирка, издадена през 1884 год., докато Вазов живее в Пловдив, по онова време столица на Източна Румелия. България е разединена и неотдавна отминалото турско иго се оказва неединствен проблем за страната. „Поля и гори“ е възхвала на красотите на България, на Стара планина, Родопите и Средна гора. „Поля и гори“ припомня славата на борилите се за свободата на страната, събужда чувство на гордост от тяхната смелост, но и с деликатен сарказъм описва следвоенната действителност сред различните социални кръгове.Иван Вазов е един от най-известните български писатели и поети, живял в годините 1850-1921. Животът и творчеството на Вазов са белязани от два периода – Възрожденски и следосвобожденски. Дебютира през 1870 год. със стихотворението „Борба“, а шест години по-късно издава първата си стихосбирката. Обемното творчество на Иван Вазов обхваща почти всички жанрове, като негово дело е първият български научнофантастичен разказ („Последният ден на ХХ век“, 1899) и първата българска фентъзи поема („В царството на самодивите“, 1884). Вазов се определя като „хроникьор на епохата“, а Гео Милев от своя страна го нарича „патриарх на българската литература“. Произведенията на Вазов могат да се четат като поезия, но и като история на България. Той заема достойно място сред българите, допринесли за утвърждаването, съхранението и развитието на нацията.

„Звукове“ е стихосбирка, отразяваща крайни емоции, чувства, преживявания и разсъждения, повлияли Вазов в дългия близо десетгодишен период, обхващащ живота му в Пловдив, емиграцията в Русия и последвалото завръщане в родината. Съмнението се редува с вдъхновението и вярата. Тъгата отстъпва пред щастието и любовта. Мъката от падението и изгубените животи е изместена от патриотизма. „Звукове“, както и повечето други Вазови стихосбирки, дава отзвук на съвремието на автора, а читателите днес надникват в душата на един човек, живял в трудните години на битки, борби и въстания.Иван Вазов е един от най-известните български писатели и поети, живял в годините 1850-1921. Животът и творчеството на Вазов са белязани от два периода – Възрожденски и следосвобожденски. Дебютира през 1870 год. със стихотворението „Борба“, а шест години по-късно издава първата си стихосбирката. Обемното творчество на Иван Вазов обхваща почти всички жанрове, като негово дело е първият български научнофантастичен разказ („Последният ден на ХХ век“, 1899) и първата българска фентъзи поема („В царството на самодивите“, 1884). Вазов се определя като „хроникьор на епохата“, а Гео Милев от своя страна го нарича „патриарх на българската литература“. Произведенията на Вазов могат да се четат като поезия, но и като история на България. Той заема достойно място сред българите, допринесли за утвърждаването, съхранението и развитието на нацията.

„О либе драго, нека криемний нашата любов и страст,с невинна хитрост да отбиемвси людски погледи от нас.“Любовните трепети, младостта, радостта и душевната свобода. Те също са част от живота, те също могат да вълнуват едно сърце, макар на фона на войни и загуби. „Майска китка“ дава един по-различен прочит на живота и за миг отклонява поглед от битките и теглилата. Мъката и тъгата не са задължителни и неизбежни, а любовта и сатирата предлагат изкушаващо спасение от сивотата на ежедневието.Иван Вазов е един от най-известните български писатели и поети, живял в годините 1850-1921. Животът и творчеството на Вазов са белязани от два периода – Възрожденски и следосвобожденски. Дебютира през 1870 год. със стихотворението „Борба“, а шест години по-късно издава първата си стихосбирката. Обемното творчество на Иван Вазов обхваща почти всички жанрове, като негово дело е първият български научнофантастичен разказ („Последният ден на ХХ век“, 1899) и първата българска фентъзи поема („В царството на самодивите“, 1884). Вазов се определя като „хроникьор на епохата“, а Гео Милев от своя страна го нарича „патриарх на българската литература“. Произведенията на Вазов могат да се четат като поезия, но и като история на България. Той заема достойно място сред българите, допринесли за утвърждаването, съхранението и развитието на нацията.