Sent 19. århundrede, 1850 til 1899

Unos ladrones atemorizan a un pueblo de Castilla. Un vecino los ve una noche en los alrededores, cargados con escopetas y malas intenciones, y corre a avisar al alcalde. Enseguida el alcalde organiza la resistencia para proteger a su gente. Mientras tanto, Antonio aprovecha la confusión y el ajetreo para confesarse a Rosa, la hija del alcalde. Esta no será una noche tranquilaIsidro Sinesio Delgado García (1859-1928) fue un escritor y periodista español. Colaboró con el semanario «Madrid Cómico», y acabó dirigiéndolo. Publicó más de mil quinientos artículos en más de cincuenta periódicos y revistas. Una de sus obras más reconocidas es la de «Las vírgenes locas». Alfonso XIII le otorgó la Gran Cruz del Mérito Militar con distintivo blanco. En 1899 fundó junto con otros importantes autores de su época, como Ruperto Chapí o Carlos Arniches, la Sociedad General de Autores de España.

‘Songs of Travel, and Other Verses’ is a collection of forty-four poems written in the last years of the life of renowned author Robert L. Stevenson. It is a wonderful collection with a wide range from love ballads to more pensive deliberations on time, being and mortality. Many poems are nostalgic retrospectives on his native Scotland, while others are set in his new home of Samoa. The word ‘Travel’ encompasses not just the physical movement of oneself, but also the internal journey we all take in our own lives. It is a beautiful collection of poetry, perfect for fans of Rupi Kaur’s ‘Milk and Honey’.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), was an author with a formidable legacy. You will be hard pressed to find anyone alive today who has not come across his work in one form or another. The brilliant mind behind ‘Treasure Island’ and the ‘Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, has had a profound impact on every aspect of entertainment to this day with his brilliant creations. Despite dealing with ill health all his life he was a prolific traveller, spending his later years in Samoa where he fought vigorously for the rights of the natives, earning their love and respect. R.L Stevenson was a character in his own right, passionate and adventurous, his spirit shines through in his work, from his novels to his travel guides. You simply owe it to yourself to experience his creations, he was a true titan of literature on whose shoulders we all stand.

‘Across the Plains’ is a vibrant collection of travel and exploration pieces from Stevenson’s life. ‘Across the Plains’ itself recounts Stevenson’s journey from Glasgow to New York before his long train ride to California. It offers a fascinating insight in to how our world used to be, from the weeks of travel to the vastly different food, and unfortunately the vast prevalence of xenophobia.Other tales such as ‘Fontainebleau’ are love letters to the beauty of a small French town populated by artists where life is slow and procrastination is the order of the day. Or for the history buffs among you ‘The Old Pacific Capital’ gives a fascinating account of California’s old capital of Monterey. It is a collection perfect for those fascinated with the Victorian age, or those of you obsessed with ‘Carnival Row’, there’s just no elves unfortunately.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), was an author with a formidable legacy. You will be hard pressed to find anyone alive today who has not come across his work in one form or another. The brilliant mind behind ‘Treasure Island’ and the ‘Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, has had a profound impact on every aspect of entertainment to this day with his brilliant creations. Despite dealing with ill health all his life he was a prolific traveller, spending his later years in Samoa where he fought vigorously for the rights of the natives, earning their love and respect. R.L Stevenson was a character in his own right, passionate and adventurous, his spirit shines through in his work, from his novels to his travel guides. You simply owe it to yourself to experience his creations, he was a true titan of literature on whose shoulders we all stand.

Written to honour the life of the eponymous abolitionist and activist, ‘John Brown’ is the transcript of a speech delivered by Douglass in 1860.While some saw Brown as a radical and a criminal, Douglass saw his friend as a man prepared to sacrifice his life so that others might be free.Passionate and powerful, the speech not only extolls Brown’s virtues, but also highlights the political and social issues faced by African Americans at the time.´John Brown´ is an important read for anyone with an interest in social justice and injustice.Frederick Douglass (1818-1995) was an American abolitionist and author. Born into slavery in Maryland, he was of African, European, and Native American descent. He was separated from his mother at a young age and lived with his grandmother until he was moved to another plantation.Frederick was taught his alphabet by the wife of one of his owners, a knowledge he passed on to other slaves. In 1838, he successfully escaped slavery by jumping on a north-bound train. After less than 24 hours, he was in New York and free.The same year, he married the woman that had inspired his run for freedom and started working actively as a social reformer, orator, statesman, and women’s rights defender.He remains most known today for his 1845 autobiography "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave."

‘A Summer Evening's Dream’ (1898), a romantic, sentimental tale about second chances and first love, is a classic short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888).Elderly Mary Rood and Robert Morgan were once childhood sweethearts, and both of them now live alone on the same street in the village of Plainfield. However, when Mr Morgan pays Mary a visit during a full moon, long-forgotten memories are rekindled.Sweet and heartwarming, this quick read will delight fans of Bellamy´s other works, such as ´Hooking Watermelons´ and ´Deserted´.Edward Bellamy (1850 - 1898) was an American author, journalist and political activist. His novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888) was one of the most successful books published in the United States in the 19th century and influenced a generation of intellectuals. Referenced in many Marxist publications of the time, the book inspired the formation of Nationalist Clubs dedicated to spreading his political ideas.Bellamy’s other works include the novels ‘Six to One’ (1878), ‘Dr. Heidenhoff's Process’ (1880), ‘Miss Ludington's Sister’ (1885), ‘Equality’ (1897), and ‘The Duke of Stockbridge; a Romance of Shays' Rebellion (1900)’.

Can a lowly shoeshine boy called Dick make his way up the ladder to bigger and better things or is he destined to be poor for his whole life?This classic rags-to-riches story follows young Dick Hunter’s life in New York City from his position as a lowly shoeshine boy to his rise through society. Wildly popular long after it was first published, 'Ragged Dick' is the first story in Horatio Alger Jr. famous series. Dick's confidence, determination, and great sense of humour help him a lot in life, especially with his encounters with people good and bad alike.Horatio Alger Jr. (1832-1899) was an American writer who worked predominantly in the young adult genre. His protagonists are often boys who undergo tremendous transformations and whose humble origins at the beginning are contrasted with their successful careers at the end of their journeys.Among his many novels, the most important ones are 'Ragged Dick', 'Fame and Fortune', 'Rough and Ready', and 'Adrift in New York'. A 1982 musical, Shine!, was based on Alger's work, particularly Ragged Dick and Silas Snobden's Office Boy.

‘New Poems, and Variant Readings’ represents the adoration for which Stevenson’s fans have for his work. This collection of dozens of poems has been painstakingly gathered piece by piece by his fans from individual collectors the world over to create this book.They are incredibly personal, insightful and intimate looks in to the life of this legendary author, with the love poems in particular being a stand out attraction. These pieces were created over many years, and kept safe by Stevenson across his many globe-trotting travels, yet never published in his lifetime.For fans of Stevenson this collection gives an incredible insight in to the mind of one of history’s best writers while allowing you the chance to revel in one of literatures best kept secrets.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), was an author with a formidable legacy. You will be hard pressed to find anyone alive today who has not come across his work in one form or another. The brilliant mind behind ‘Treasure Island’ and the ‘Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, has had a profound impact on every aspect of entertainment to this day with his brilliant creations. Despite dealing with ill health all his life he was a prolific traveller, spending his later years in Samoa where he fought vigorously for the rights of the natives, earning their love and respect. R.L Stevenson was a character in his own right, passionate and adventurous, his spirit shines through in his work, from his novels to his travel guides. You simply owe it to yourself to experience his creations, he was a true titan of literature on whose shoulders we all stand.

Father Damien was a Belgian, Roman Catholic Missionary who devoted his life to helping at a leper sanctuary in Hawaii. Eventually Father Damien would die of the illness more than twenty years after arriving at the sanctuary. This letter by Stevenson is in fact a response to the Reverend of Hawaii, who following Damien’s death began attacking his character, something Stevenson took huge problem with.This letter is a beautiful example of the kind of soul Stevenson was, in this letter he refutes the reverend’s gross statements point by point. Stevenson targets the hypocrisy of the reverend, his lack of moral character and his failure in his spiritual duties. This letter is a potent moral statement stemming from a desire to be good and to do better.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), was an author with a formidable legacy. You will be hard pressed to find anyone alive today who has not come across his work in one form or another. The brilliant mind behind ‘Treasure Island’ and the ‘Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, has had a profound impact on every aspect of entertainment to this day with his brilliant creations. Despite dealing with ill health all his life he was a prolific traveller, spending his later years in Samoa where he fought vigorously for the rights of the natives, earning their love and respect. R.L Stevenson was a character in his own right, passionate and adventurous, his spirit shines through in his work, from his novels to his travel guides. You simply owe it to yourself to experience his creations, he was a true titan of literature on whose shoulders we all stand.

‘Essays of Travel’ represents years of travel writing unpublished by Stevenson in is lifetime, and offer and incredible insight in to his globe-trotting adventures. From sultry walks in Suffolk to the rolling snows of Carrick to the tall mountain towns of France it is an all-encompassing collection. The collection includes wonderful anecdotes from Stevenson’s life, including the training in his youth to be a lighthouse engineer, and the inhospitable griminess that comes with it. This collection is perfect for lovers of classic travel writing, or people keen to know just how hard it was to be a Victorian lighthouse engineer.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), was an author with a formidable legacy. You will be hard pressed to find anyone alive today who has not come across his work in one form or another. The brilliant mind behind ‘Treasure Island’ and the ‘Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, has had a profound impact on every aspect of entertainment to this day with his brilliant creations. Despite dealing with ill health all his life he was a prolific traveller, spending his later years in Samoa where he fought vigorously for the rights of the natives, earning their love and respect. R.L Stevenson was a character in his own right, passionate and adventurous, his spirit shines through in his work, from his novels to his travel guides. You simply owe it to yourself to experience his creations, he was a true titan of literature on whose shoulders we all stand.

‘A day with Robert Louis Stevenson’ is no doubt every ‘Stevensonian’s’ dream, it is a rare look behind the curtain of one of the greatest literary talents mankind has ever seen. This book takes you to the sickly authors home where only the most "favoured" people were ever permitted. Consider yourself favoured, and step inside with this legendary author as you sit down to have all you burning questions answered.This book is perfect for fans of the great author as it gives an incredibly fascinating and vivid first hand insight in to his later life.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), was an author with a formidable legacy. You will be hard pressed to find anyone alive today who has not come across his work in one form or another. The brilliant mind behind ‘Treasure Island’ and the ‘Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, has had a profound impact on every aspect of entertainment to this day with his brilliant creations. Despite dealing with ill health all his life he was a prolific traveller, spending his later years in Samoa where he fought vigorously for the rights of the natives, earning their love and respect. R.L Stevenson was a character in his own right, passionate and adventurous, his spirit shines through in his work, from his novels to his travel guides. You simply owe it to yourself to experience his creations, he was a true titan of literature on whose shoulders we all stand.

‘A Christmas Sermon’ is an emotional and powerful piece. Written by Stevenson as he recuperated from another lung issue outside New York, he ponders the questions of life, death, morality and man’s place in it all. His prose is beautiful, his pondering interrupted by philosophy and a healthy dose of poetry. It is an emotional read, seeing such a great literary mind facing down the long journey, but *spoiler alert* it ends happily.Stevenson concludes that man’s purpose is "to be honest, to be kind, to earn a little and spend less, to make upon the whole a family happier for his presence". They are questions we all ask ourselves, questions that can make us feel hopelessly lost, but we aren’t, we’re just figuring things out.This little sermon packs a punch, it is incredibly cathartic pondering the questions of life with one of the greatest literary minds of all time, and as such is perfect reading for anyone.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), was an author with a formidable legacy. You will be hard pressed to find anyone alive today who has not come across his work in one form or another. The brilliant mind behind ‘Treasure Island’ and the ‘Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, has had a profound impact on every aspect of entertainment to this day with his brilliant creations. Despite dealing with ill health all his life he was a prolific traveller, spending his later years in Samoa where he fought vigorously for the rights of the natives, earning their love and respect. R.L Stevenson was a character in his own right, passionate and adventurous, his spirit shines through in his work, from his novels to his travel guides. You simply owe it to yourself to experience his creations, he was a true titan of literature on whose shoulders we all stand.

‘A Footnote to History’ is an account of Colonial abuse in Samoa, the scramble by the US, Germany and Britain so swallow up land with little regard for the native Samoans. Stevenson became deeply ingrained in the local culture, siding squarely with the Samoans against the duplicitous colonials, so much so that he even fought alongside the Samoans to help keep their king in power.It is frontline journalism, Stevenson is in the midst of this conflict and gives incredible account of both the foreign and native discord. His account brings century old events to life and makes for incredible reading. Despite its age, the lessons in this book stand the test of time and deserve to be learned by all.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), was an author with a formidable legacy. You will be hard pressed to find anyone alive today who has not come across his work in one form or another. The brilliant mind behind ‘Treasure Island’ and the ‘Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, has had a profound impact on every aspect of entertainment to this day with his brilliant creations. Despite dealing with ill health all his life he was a prolific traveller, spending his later years in Samoa where he fought vigorously for the rights of the natives, earning their love and respect. R.L Stevenson was a character in his own right, passionate and adventurous, his spirit shines through in his work, from his novels to his travel guides. You simply owe it to yourself to experience his creations, he was a true titan of literature on whose shoulders we all stand.

Nel gennaio del 1889 la corte imperiale d’Asburgo è scossa da un evento terribile: nel comune rurale di Mayerling, nel distretto di Baden, vengono ritrovati i corpi senza vita dell’Arciduca Rodolfo – figlio dell’imperatore e principe ereditario d’Austria – e della sua giovanissima amante Marie Alexandrine von Vetsera. Le ipotesi si mescolano ben presto coi pettegolezzi, trasformando una tragedia famigliare in un episodio sottoposto alle più morbose attenzioni dell’opinione pubblica mondiale. La teoria del suicidio, in opposizione all’impossibilità per i due di sposarsi, comincia ben presto a farsi strada, gettando una luce disdicevole sull’intera casata asburgica. Con uno stile asciutto e preciso, che non indulge mai in frivolezze, ma si attiene a un rigore storico costante, Borgese ci racconta così uno degli eventi più scioccanti dell’alta società europea di fine Ottocento...Giuseppe Antonio Borgese (1882-1952) nasce a Polizzi Generosa, nei dintorni di Palermo, da una famiglia altolocata. Avviato agli studi giuridici, nel 1900 si trasferisce a Firenze, dove inizia una vivace attività giornalistica e di critica letteraria: negli anni successivi scriverà per La Stampa di Torino e Il Mattino di Napoli, oltre che contribuire a riviste quali Regno, Leonardo e Medusa. Dal 1912 inizia a lavorare per il Corriere della Sera e a insegnare all’Università La Sapienza di Roma. Dopo una parentesi di vigoroso attivismo politico durante la Grande Guerra – rispetto alla quale è un interventista – negli anni successivi si dedica maggiormente alla scrittura, scrivendo anche i primi romanzi e racconti. Trasferitosi negli Stati Uniti in polemica col regime fascista (1931), vi risiederà per quasi vent’anni, insegnando, ottenendo la cittadinanza e sposando in seconde nozze Elisabeth, la figlia di Thomas Mann. Fra i suoi lavori più rappresentativi si possono citare "Rubè" (1921), "I vivi e i morti" (1923) e il saggio critico "Gabriele D’Annunzio" (1909).

In un antico castello, inerpicato fra le ridenti valli del Tirolo e un lago carico di leggende popolari, vive da secoli la gloriosa casata dei conti Ardenberg. Le dicerie dei contadini tramandano la storia di una contessa che, tanto tempo fa, avrebbe tradito il marito con un paggio, incorrendo così nella sua brutale vendetta. Ma oggi, nel XIX secolo, sembrano non esserci più né fantasmi né sanguinolente rese dei conti. Il conte Ottone, alla notizia dell’adulterio della contessa Beatrice con un pittore, decide di escogitare un modo diverso, per vendicarsi, senza ricorrere alla barbarie dei propri antenati. Il figlio nato dal tradimento, Gualberto, sarà infatti costretto a farsi prete e sottostare alla tirannide del vecchio conte e del figlio legittimo Ermanno, andato in sposa a una nobile di miserabile casata. Una tragedia che sembra collegare i vari secoli, dal Medioevo alle soglie del Novecento, senza comunque perdere lo smalto di un’epopea d’altri tempi.Emilia Ferretti Viola (1844-1929) nasce a Milano. Meglio nota con lo pseudonimo Emma, è considerata una pioniera del femminismo italiano, grazie, se non altro, al famigerato romanzo "Una fra tante" (1878), con cui ha messo in luce l’ipocrisia della società italiana rispetto al tema della prostituzione. Altre sue opere sono "La leggenda di Valfreda" (1877) e "A quarantacinque anni" (1874).

"-Dovrebbe chiamarla Mia!- disse burlando lo stalliere".Ed è proprio così che Milla decise di chiamare la sua piccola puledra. In sella alla sua inseparabile compagna, l’infanzia della bambina trascorse serena e leggera. Divenne adulta senza accorgersene, e le difficoltà, che prima ignorava, la raggiunsero senza avvertimento. Ma riguardando la sua ormai vecchietta compagna di giochi, Milla rivedeva ancora quei tempi andati, in cui la vita era facile e i pomeriggi lunghi e soleggiati.Una storia di formazione, d’amicizia, e d’amore, scritta nello stile elegante di fine Ottocento.Ines Castellani Fantoni Benaglio (1849-1897) è stata una scrittrice italiana, meglio nota con lo pseudonimo di Memini. Nata da una famiglia nobile, vive e studia tra Firenze e Milano. Nel 1880 esordisce nella narrativa, diventando una delle autrici più rinomate di fine secolo.

Pubblicato per la prima volta su Nuova Antologia nel 1874, "A quarantacinque anni" è un racconto con cui Emilia Ferretti Viola – nota anche come Emma – affronta il delicato argomento dell’adulterio. Siamo in Lombardia, fra Milano e il Lago Maggiore, dove un’avvenente e giovane contessa, per sfuggire a un marito soffocante, intavola una pericolosa relazione col proprio avvocato, un uomo di mezza età, già sposato e padre di famiglia. L’amore, purtroppo, sembra non essere mai stato considerato importante, nei rispettivi matrimoni: eppure esso esiste, così come il puro desiderio, e non si vi si può resistere nemmeno quando si tratta di fare qualcosa di socialmente sbagliato. Basterà l’incontro della contessa con la moglie legittima dell’amante, per rinunciare a un sentimento così profondo ed evidentemente necessario?Emilia Ferretti Viola (1844-1929) nasce a Milano. Meglio nota con lo pseudonimo Emma, è considerata una pioniera del femminismo italiano, grazie, se non altro, al famigerato romanzo "Una fra tante" (1878), con cui ha messo in luce l’ipocrisia della società italiana rispetto al tema della prostituzione. Altre sue opere sono "La leggenda di Valfreda" (1877) e "A quarantacinque anni" (1874).

La storia di una famiglia borghese e di un secolo, l’Ottocento, raccontata attraverso le vite, gli amori, e i drammi di diversi personaggi. Mettendo l’individualità dei singoli membri della famiglia al primo posto, "Quelli che vennero prima" si sofferma sulle persone, più che sulla storia. E così, lungo una serie di ritratti psicologici e biografici, partendo da quelli dei capostipiti, Tista e Bettina, liberale anticlericale il primo, religiosissima matriarca la seconda, questo romanzo familiare offrirà al lettore uno scorcio su una Toscana passata, colorata da tutti questi individui unici nella loro imperfezione.Maria Freschi Borghese (1881-1947) è stata una scrittrice e poetessa italiana. I suoi romanzi, dalle atmosfere intimamente dannunziane e borghesi, hanno catturato un momento storico crepuscolare, fatto di privilegi decaduti e passioni appassite.

"Roberta era stata ripresa dal suo male." Dopo un periodo di calma e tranquillità, "l’Implacabile" è tornato.Emilia aiuta la sorella. Le porge gli unguenti, le prepara il necessario. Il brutto male le ha raggiunte anche nella casa al mare, dove pensavano di essere al sicuro, lontano da tutto. Quando Cesare entrerà per la prima volta in quella casa, avrà modo di vedere con i suoi occhi la gravità della situazione. Eppure sarà proprio lui a portare uno spiraglio di luce: la speranza, riesce a sopravvivere anche al mare più in tempesta.Un libro che racconta il dramma, la forza e l’amore di due sorelle di fronte alle avversità della vita, che nasce, come scritto dall’autore stesso nella prefazione, dalla "tristezza dei casi umani e dalla bellezza degli spettacoli naturali".Luciano Zuccoli (1868-1929) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Nato in Svizzera, Zuccoli lavorò per tutta la vita in Italia come giornalista. Sbarcato nella narrativa, scrisse principalmente romanzi destinati al grande pubblico.

Alberto faceva lo scrittore e a Emilia, prima della malattia, piaceva stare ad ascoltarlo per ore.S’incontravano sul Lungarno, tra le carrozze e i cavalli, ma loro preferivano proseguire a piedi. Parlavano e passeggiavano molto. Loro non lo sapevano, ma la vita aveva in serbo piani diversi.Una storia d’amore incompiuta, drammatica, che lascia l’amaro in bocca, malinconica come la Firenze di allora, festosa e saturnina.Luigi Gualdo (1847 – 1898) è stato uno scrittore e poeta italiano, francese d’adozione. Scrive due romanzi in francese ("Une ressemblance" e "Une mariage excentrique). Oltre alla raccolta delle "Novelle" e una raccolta di poesie ("Le nostalgie), scrive due romanzi ("Costanza Gerardi" e "Decadenza") di gusto decadente e con una tematica psicologica. Gualdo era un uomo di cultura, un artista solitario, ma anche mondano, diviso tra i salotti milanesi e quelli parigini.

"Dawny podoficer, dbały przy tym o swój wygląd, w sposobie bycia zachował coś żołnierskiego. Wyprostował się, podkręcił wąsa i rzucił w stronę siedzących przy stolikach zaprzyjaźnionych gości szybkie spojrzenie, jedno z tych spojrzeń ładnego chłopca, które łowią jak sieć".Jerzy Duroy po powrocie z misji w Algierze nie może ułożyć sobie życia. Znajduje zatrudnienie na stacji kolejowej, ale wynagrodzenie nie wystarcza mu do końca miesiąca. Zdesperowany mężczyzna postanawia zbudować karierę na swoim niewątpliwym talencie - uroku osobistym. Jeśli dodać do tego skłonność do intryg - sukces gwarantowany! I rzeczywiście, wszystko idzie jak z płatka, do pewnego momentu...W 2012 r. do kin weszła ekranizacja powieści. W filmie "Uwodziciel" zagrali m.in. Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman i Christina Ricci.Pozycja obowiązkowa dla miłośników książki i serialu "Kariera Nikodema Dyzmy". Przypadnie do gustu także czytelnikom ceniącym pisarstwo Emila Zoli.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) - francuski pisarz, przedstawiciel dekadentyzmu i naturalizmu. Najbardziej znany jako twórca nowel o tematyce społecznej, z elementami ironii i satyry. Warsztatu literackiego uczył go sam Gustaw Flaubert. Doświadczenie okupacji podczas wojny francusko-pruskiej odcisnęło piętno na tematyce utworów Maupassanta, które przedstawiają realistyczny i pesymistyczny obraz życia społecznego w tamtym okresie. Prawdopodobnie chorował na schizofrenię, a kolejne rzuty choroby poskutkowały zaistnieniem w dorobku pisarza utworów utrzymanych w konwencji koszmaru sennego.

Rzeczywistość, w której dusze bohaterów są jeszcze bardziej mroczne niż ruiny dawnych posiadłości i mgliste wrzosowiska.Zbiór klasycznych opowiadań grozy w stylu wiktoriańskim. Wciągające historie rodzin, w których dochodziło do tajemniczych i tragicznych wydarzeń. Upiory, klątwy sięgające wielu pokoleń wstecz, czary i burzliwe romanse - to główne tworzywo poszczególnych fabuł. Wszystko to podlane atmosferą grozy, która przenika nawet z pozoru banalne elementy świata przedstawionego.Dla miłośników niesamowitości i opowieści z dreszczykiem w stylu Edgara Allana Poe.Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) - ceniona brytyjska powieściopisarka epoki wiktoriańskiej. Urodzona w Chelsea w Londynie Elżbieta wcześnie została sierotą. Po śmierci matki trafiła pod opiekę ciotki mieszkającej w Knutsford w Cheshire - to miejsce będzie stanowić inspirację dla wielu jej popularnych książek, m.in. „Cranford". Jako młoda kobieta poślubiła Williama Gaskella, który oprócz bycia pastorem również zajmował się pisarstwem, i osiadła z nim w Manchesterze. Para doczekała się licznego potomstwa. Małżeństwo prowadziło ożywione życie towarzyskie, w kręgu ich znajomych pozostawali znani artyści, m.in. Charles Dickens oraz Charlotte Brontë. W swoich powieściach (m.in. „Mary Barton", „Północ i południe") obrazowała życie różnych warstw społecznych. Pisała także opowiadania o duchach w stylistyce gotyckiej, w czym kibicował jej sam Dickens. Znaczną popularność zyskała pierwsza biografia Charlotte Brontë jej autorstwa. BBC zrealizowało serialowe adaptacje kilku jej powieści, m.in. „Północ i południe", „Cranford" oraz wydane pośmiertnie „Żony i córki".

”’Hvad der passer mig bedst er bjergluft,’ sagde jeg. ’Hvad siger I til en fodtur i Skotland?’’Der er altid vådt i Skotland,’ sagde George. ’Jeg var tre uger i Skotland i forfjor og var ikke tør et eneste øjeblik – ikke i den betydning.’’Der er smukt nok i Schweiz,’ sagde Harris.’De ville aldrig finde sig i, at vi tog alene til Schweiz,’ indvendte jeg. ’I ved, hvad der hændte sidste gang. Det må være et sted, hvor vi bliver nødt til at tage det, som det falder, gennemgå savn og anstrengelser – måske sulte…’’Så, så!’ sagde George, ’tag den med ro! Glem ikke, at jeg skal med.’”For at slippe for at få familien med på slæb vælger de tre gamle drenge George, Harris og Jerome en ferietype og en destination, der er så primitiv, at det er lige ved, at George heller ikke gider tage med. De begiver sig af sted på cykeltur til Tyskland, hvor de kommer ud for lidt af hvert. Det bliver en hård tur, for 1890’erne byder hverken på gode veje eller gode cykler!”Tre gamle drenge” udkom første gang i 1900 og er en fortsættelse af Jerome K. Jeromes store succesroman ”Tre mand i en båd”. Bogen bugner ligesom sin forgænger af humor, finurlige anekdoter og uforglemmelige skildringer af landskabet såvel som af venskabet.Jerome Klapka Jerome (1859-1927) var en engelsk forfatter, der er bedst kendt for sin humoristiske rejseskildring ”Tre mænd i en båd” fra 1887. Jerome Klapka Jerome udgav også en lang række essays og romaner.

Co musiało się wydarzyć w spokojnym miasteczku Hamley, że w ciągu jednej nocy ród Wilkinsów stracił wszelkie nadzieje na przyszłość?Młoda Ellinor jest oczkiem w głowie swojego tatusia, a zarazem kartą przetargową w jego batalii o awans społeczny. Edward Wilkins przejął po ojcu funkcję rejenta, ale mimo rodzinnych tradycji nie przynależy do miejscowej śmietanki towarzyskiej. Przebicie szklanego sufitu staje się jego nadrzędnym celem. Kiedy jego córką zaczyna się interesować chłopak z wpływowej rodziny, Edward wywiera presję na szybkie zaślubiny. Jednak wydarzenia jednej tragicznej nocy radykalnie zmieniają obrót spraw.Pozycja obowiązkowa dla miłośników klasycznej powieści wiktoriańskiej z nutką grozy, w stylu pisarstwa Mary Elizabeth Braddon.Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) - ceniona brytyjska powieściopisarka epoki wiktoriańskiej. Urodzona w Chelsea w Londynie Elżbieta wcześnie została sierotą. Po śmierci matki trafiła pod opiekę ciotki mieszkającej w Knutsford w Cheshire - to miejsce będzie stanowić inspirację dla wielu jej popularnych książek, m.in. „Cranford". Jako młoda kobieta poślubiła Williama Gaskella, który oprócz bycia pastorem również zajmował się pisarstwem, i osiadła z nim w Manchesterze. Para doczekała się licznego potomstwa. Małżeństwo prowadziło ożywione życie towarzyskie, w kręgu ich znajomych pozostawali znani artyści, m.in. Charles Dickens oraz Charlotte Brontë. W swoich powieściach (m.in. „Mary Barton", „Północ i południe") obrazowała życie różnych warstw społecznych. Pisała także opowiadania o duchach w stylistyce gotyckiej, w czym kibicował jej sam Dickens. Znaczną popularność zyskała pierwsza biografia Charlotte Brontë jej autorstwa. BBC zrealizowało serialowe adaptacje kilku jej powieści, m.in. „Północ i południe", „Cranford" oraz wydane pośmiertnie „Żony i córki".

W pęknięciach rzeczywistości ujawnia się złożona natura świata.Słynny autor powieści o Sherlocku Holmesie i znany spirytysta poświęcił siedem krótkich utworów tematom dziwnym i sprawom niewyjaśnionym. Hipnoza, klątwa, zamiana dusz - to zjawiska, których doświadczają bohaterowie tych opowieści z dreszczykiem. Emocje są tu budowane nie tylko przez wątki ezoteryczne, ale również dzięki wartkiej przygodowej akcji.Kultowy, owiany legendą autor został sportretowany w serialu "Detektyw Murdoch".Dla miłośników opowieści grozy w stylu Edgara Allana Poe czy Stefana Grabińskiego.Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) - szkocki lekarz, mason, pisarz, autor słynnej serii detektywistycznej o Sherlocku Holmesie. Pochodził ze zubożałej, przemocowej rodziny, w I wojnie światowej stracił wiele bliskich osób, w tym syna. Osobiste tragedie i chęć utrzymania kontaktu ze zmarłymi skierowały go w stronę spirytyzmu. Nowa fascynacja poróżniła go z przyjacielem, iluzjonistą Harrym Houdinim, który zajmował się demaskowaniem spirytystów. Sam autor stał się bohaterem popkultury - postaci inspirowane jego osobą pojawiają się w licznych książkach (np. "Spisek sześciu" Marka Frosta), w serialu "Detektyw Murdoch", a także w mandze i anime.

Tęsknoty Paula na miarę cierpień Wertera.Angielska prowincja epoki wiktoriańskiej, wielka rozbudowa sieć kolejowa. Siedemnastoletni Paul znajduje zatrudnienie w biurze pewnego inżyniera, co stanowi dla niego awans społeczny. Po wyprowadzce z domu rodzinnego chłopak jest oszołomiony nowym stylem życia, samotnym mieszkaniem, a także... poznaną podczas wyjazdu służbowego daleką kuzynką. Niewinny bohater snuje romantyczne wizje wspólnej przyszłości. Tymczasem Phillis jest wyraźnie zainteresowana jego szefem.Strzał w dziesiątkę dla miłośników potoczystych opowieści w stylu Charlesa Dickensa.Elizabeth Gaskell (1810-1865) - ceniona brytyjska powieściopisarka epoki wiktoriańskiej. Urodzona w Chelsea w Londynie Elżbieta wcześnie została sierotą. Po śmierci matki trafiła pod opiekę ciotki mieszkającej w Knutsford w Cheshire - to miejsce będzie stanowić inspirację dla wielu jej popularnych książek, m.in. „Cranford". Jako młoda kobieta poślubiła Williama Gaskella, który oprócz bycia pastorem również zajmował się pisarstwem, i osiadła z nim w Manchesterze. Para doczekała się licznego potomstwa. Małżeństwo prowadziło ożywione życie towarzyskie, w kręgu ich znajomych pozostawali znani artyści, m.in. Charles Dickens oraz Charlotte Brontë. W swoich powieściach (m.in. „Mary Barton", „Północ i południe") obrazowała życie różnych warstw społecznych. Pisała także opowiadania o duchach w stylistyce gotyckiej, w czym kibicował jej sam Dickens. Znaczną popularność zyskała pierwsza biografia Charlotte Brontë jej autorstwa. BBC zrealizowało serialowe adaptacje kilku jej powieści, m.in. „Północ i południe", „Cranford" oraz wydane pośmiertnie „Żony i córki".

Imagine if your entire village's survival depended on what the dead told the landowner at a seance.That is the crazy scenario in Leo Tolstoy's satirical play 'Fruits of Culture'.Written at a time when Russia's aristocracy was in decline and widespread famine was sowing the seeds of the coming Russian Revolution, it was a clear - and courageous - attack on the injustice meted out by the ruling classes.The peasants are in grave peril when the landowner refuses their request to buy land for farming.But an insider is on the case. Can the maid Tanya pull off a plan to get them their land - and to marry the man she loves, a fellow servant?Other books and plays that focus on the occult and spiritualism include Noel Coward's 'Blithe Spirit', 'The Pale Horse' by Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle's 'The Land of Mist'.Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was a Russian author, a master of realistic fiction and one of the world’s greatest novelists. Tolstoy’s major works include 'War and Peace' (1865–69) and 'Anna Karenina' (1875–77), two of the greatest novels of all time and pinnacles of realist fiction. Beyond novels, he wrote many short stories and later in life also essays and plays.In the years following the publication of 'War and Peace' Tolstoy - who was born to a Russian aristocratic family - had a spiritual awakening that made him a committed Christian anarchist and pacifist. His philosophy inspired Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.

‘The Aran Islands’ (1907) is a four-part collection of J.M. Synge’s journals that explore the inhabitants and geography of the titular islands.Throughout the book, Synge reveals the problematic lives of the islanders as they survive against harsh weather and seclusion from the mainland. Oscillating between their daily rituals and the backdrop they live against; Synge paints a vivid picture of life on the Aran Islands at the turn of the 20th century.For fans of adventure or travel books, J.M Synge’s ‘The Aran Islands’ is a must-read. A prototypical David Attenborough or Bear Grylls, Synge offers an incredible exploration of these islands at a time that would be otherwise lost to history.Edmund John Millington Synge (1871 – 1909) was an Irish poet, playwright, and a defining figure of the Irish Literary Revival. Born in County Dublin to upper-middle-class Protestants, Synge suffered from Hodgkin’s disease which led to his home-schooling.Soon after graduating from Trinity College Dublin, Synge became a renowned poet and playwright, but his success was short-lived as he passed away from cancer at 37. He is best remembered for his play ‘The Playboy of the Western World’, an incredibly controversial work at the time of its publication and performance.Regarded by Yeats as ‘the greatest dramatic genius of Ireland’, Synge has held a lasting legacy, being a key influence for acclaimed Irish playwright Samuel Beckett and the subject of Joseph O’Connor’s novel ‘Ghost Light’ (2010).

"Martas Tema & Natmandens datter" indeholder to skuespil, der begge portrætterer stærke kvinder, der har større ønsker for livet, end deres samtid tillader dem.I "Martas Tema" flettes fortid og nutid ind i hinanden. 1870’ernes muntre saloner hos Københavns velhavende familier kædes sammen med historien om en forsker på musikkonservatoriet i 2000’erne."Natmandens datter" er fortællingen om den fattige tjenestepige Lovise i 1760’ernes København. Som datter af en af byens natmænd, der var blandt tidens mest ringeagtede personer, har hun ikke ret mange muligheder i livet.Nikoline Werdelin (f. 1960) er tegneserietegner, dramatiker, sceneinstruktør, romanforfatter og tidligere brevkasseredaktør. Hun vandt i 1984 Politikens tegneseriekonkurrence med striben "Café", som i de efterfølgende fire år dagligt var at finde i avisen. Senere fulgte tegneserien "Homo Metropolis", der fra 1994 til 2014 var at finde på Politikens bagside. Derudover har hun tegnet striber for Alt for Damerne og Ugebladet Søndag.Werdelin har desuden skrevet flere anmelderroste skuespil, og hun har modtaget en lang række priser og legater for sit arbejde.

‘Hooking Watermelons’ (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888).New York lawyer, Arthur Steele, returns to Fairfield to visit his parents, but when he catches young Lina Maynard stealing watermelons from the backyard, his trip home takes a surprising turn.This endearing short story will delight admirers of Bellamy's other works, such as ‘Lost’ and ‘A Love Story Reversed’.Edward Bellamy (1850 - 1898) was an American author, journalist and political activist. His novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888) was one of the most successful books published in the United States in the 19th century and influenced a generation of intellectuals. Referenced in many Marxist publications of the time, the book inspired the formation of Nationalist Clubs dedicated to spreading his political ideas.Bellamy’s other works include the novels ‘Six to One’ (1878), ‘Dr. Heidenhoff's Process’ (1880), ‘Miss Ludington's Sister’ (1885), ‘Equality’ (1897), and ‘The Duke of Stockbridge; a Romance of Shays' Rebellion (1900)’.

‘Deserted’ (1898), a humorous, sentimental tale of young love amidst the Nevada desert, is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888).When young Mr. Lombard hears that Miss Dwyer and her sister Mrs. Eustis, are taking the train back to New York from San Francisco, he makes up an excuse to travel with them. Desperately in love with Miss Dwyer, he hopes to find the right moment to ask her to marry him, but the trip does not go according to plan.This fun and heartwarming tale will delight fans of Bellamy's other works, such as ´Hooking Watermelons´ and ´A Love Story Reversed´.Edward Bellamy (1850 - 1898) was an American author, journalist and political activist. His novel ‘Looking Backward: 2000-1887’ (1888) was one of the most successful books published in the United States in the 19th century and influenced a generation of intellectuals. Referenced in many Marxist publications of the time, the book inspired the formation of Nationalist Clubs dedicated to spreading his political ideas.Bellamy’s other works include the novels ‘Six to One’ (1878), ‘Dr. Heidenhoff's Process’ (1880), ‘Miss Ludington's Sister’ (1885), ‘Equality’ (1897), and ‘The Duke of Stockbridge; a Romance of Shays' Rebellion (1900)’.