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Aventuras, humor, romance, fantasía y un derroche absoluto de imaginación son solo algunos de los regalos que nos hace esta absoluta obra cumbre de la literatura universal, Don Quijote de la Mancha. En ella seguimos las aventuras y sobre todo desventuras de Alonso Quijano, hidalgo manchego que, siguiendo las fantasías de sus libros de caballería, se entrega a una vida de andanzas caballerescas acompañado de un fiel escudero, Sancho Panza; en pos de una dama inalcanzable, Dulcinea del Toboso. El resultado es una historia tan tierna como emocionante, una reflexión sobre el ser humano que solo está al alcance de los genios.Este audiolibro está narrado en español neutral.Miguel de Cervantes es un autor nacido en Alcalá de Henares en 1547 y fallecido en Madrid en 1616. Considero cumbre absoluta y referencia universal de las letras españolas, su obra El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha, considerada por muchos críticos como la primera novela moderna y obra capital de la literatura mundial.

Un drama tecnológico con aires japoneses y profundas raíces shakespearianas, Los años del silencio nos plantea una sociedad enmarcada en el pasado pero de avanzada tecnología. En ella se mezclan amores, traiciones, reflexiones sobre el destino y la tradición en medio de una trama de intriga palaciega en la que se suceden los giros inesperados.Elaine Villar es una autora nacida en La Habana en 1989. Dedicada en cuerpo y alma tanto a la narrativa como a la música, su obra le ha valido más de cien premios internacionales en diferentes disciplinas.

Koko Kustavi on lahdossa kohti juhannuskirkkoa. Mukana on riitapukareita, aviottomia lapsia, raihnaisia vanhuksia - kokonainen ihmisyyden kirjo. Matkaa tehdaan kavellen ja veneella, ja samalla matkustetaan myos ihmisten sisimpaan."e;Kirkolle"e; on Volter Kilven vahva romaani vuodelta 1937. Romaanin polveileva kieli on hengastyttava taidonnayte, ja teos voittikin kirjallisuuden valtionpalkinnon vuonna 1938. "e;Kirkolle"e; on osa Kilven Saaristosarjaa, johon kuuluvat myos teokset "e;Alastalon salissa"e; ja "e;Pitajan pienempia"e;."e;Kas, kas, siina Miina jo hynttaseekin tupakamarin akkunan ohitse kiiru kintuissa ja hoppu askelissa, ikaankuin olisi ihmisella kirkkomatkallakin liekki liepeissa tai vahintain juostava totoille ennenkuin kahvikulta on toroilta kaikki tuhassa ja pannu sylkenyt sisaltonsa tyhjiin!"e;-

La leyenda de Kell recupera el sabor de las historias de fantasía épica que a tantos lectores aficionaron al género y lo salpimenta con una ciencia ficción de la Edad de Oro. El resultado es una deliciosa obra que narras el choque entre los habitantes de las tierras de Falanor contra una raza de criaturas mitad máquina y su ejército de soldados albinos. Toda esperanza de victoria recae sobre Kell, un soldado retirado sumido en la amargura que pronto tendrá que volver a echar mano de sus armas.Andy Remic es un autor británico especializado en fantasía y ciencia ficción. Autor de guiones para videojuegos, su faceta literaria abraza la fantasía más desacomplejada y gozosa con novelas de ritmo rápido y acción sin descanso.

Tras el apabullante éxito de su anterior obra, El arcano y el jilguero, Ferrán Varela demuestra con Historias de Hann que ha dejado de ser una joven promesa para transformarse en uno de los autores más sólidos del panorama fantástico contemporáneo. En esta obra, Varela vuelve a universo de El arcano y el jilguero con una serie de narraciones cortas de corte fantástico centradas en el mismo mundo. Estos cuentos ahondan en el escenario fantástico del mundo de Hann con narraciones que mezclan guardianes de secretos, lluvias de ceniza, sacerdotisas enamoradas y cuentacuentos mágicos. Imprescindible.Ferrán Varela es un escritor nacido en Barcelona en 1988. Licenciado en derecho, compagina su trabajo en abogacía con su faceta literaria. Tras escribir varios relatos cortos que le valieron otros tantos premios y nominaciones, dio el salto a la novela con La danza del gohut. Sus siguientes obras lo han señalado como uno de los valores en alza de la literatura fantástica española en la actualidad.

Tan inclasificable como única en su sensibilidad y su aproximación al género, Flor de hadas en el bolsillo es una novela fantástica que no deja indiferente a los lectores. Se articula en forma de cuaderno de viaje que poco a poco se va transmutando en el formato novela. La historia sigue las peripecias de un protagonista que atraviesa la ciudad de nomorfa pertrechado con una sustancia mágica en su bolsillo. El resultado será un periplo cercano a la prosa poética en el que se mezclan sensaciones, memoria y un sentido de la narrativa poco común.Juan Antonio Fernández Madrigal es un escritor español nacido en Córdoba en 1970. Imparte clases en la Universidad de Málaga, donde también investiga en el campo de la robótica. Dedica el tiempo que le sobra a la literatura especulativa. Es autor de varias novelas, un centenar de relatos, una obra de teatro y un guion de comic.

An old grey-bearded mariner returns from a long sea voyage. He stops a guest at a wedding ceremony and tries to tell him the story of his greatest adventure. At first, the man doesn't want to listen but the mariner’s glittering eyes captivates him. The sailor begins his story, which turns out to be as exciting as he claimed. "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" is the longest, major poem in British literature and marks the shift from romantic poetry to modern poetry. Embark on the mariner's extraordinary journey through B. J. Harrison's fantastic narration.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772 - 1834) was an English philosopher, theologian, poet and critic. He is considered as the founder of the English Romantic Movement and worked closely with many other famous writer and thinkers of his time. Some of his most famous works are the two poems "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" and "Kubla Khan", along with the major prose work "Biographia Literaria". Coleridge was one of the William Shakespeare’s greatest critics.

"When the World Was Young" introduces us to a thief named Dave Slotter, who intends to steal from James Ward - a famous and wealthy businessman. However, while Slotter walks through Ward’s property, he encounters a wild barbarian and is forced to fight for his life.Will Slotter escape from the wild man who wants to kill him? Who is the barbarian and what is he doing on Ward’s lands? Will the thief succeed in his plan?"Moon-Face" introduces us to John Claverhouse, a man who is unreasonably despised. The narrator of this story does his best to get rid of the poor man but fails with every attempt. However, tired of all his failures, the narrator decides to kill Claverhouse. For this purpose, he buys a dog.Why is Claverhouse hated by everyone? Why does the nameless narrator want to kill the man? How is the dog going to help him with his vicious plan?B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels that are considered classics today, among these are 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

Edith Whittlesey is born in a country district of England, where life flows as per the rule of thumb. She is married to an honest and hardworking miner, who works together with four other men. Usually no unexpected things happen, but one day it all changes. One of the miners bursts into the hut where his partners are sitting together with Edith. The man kills two of them but is stopped and tied up thanks to Whittlesey’s quick reaction.Why did the miner tried to kill his partners? Is it because of the gold they have gathered? Or is it a reason? What are the survivors going to do with the murderer? Is Edith’s husband going to kill him?Find all the answers in Jack London’s short story "The Unexpected" from 1906.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels that are considered classics today, among these are "Call of the Wild", "Sea Wolf" and "White Fang".

"Uncle Silas" is a Gothic locked-room mystery novel by Sheridan Le Fanu. Maud Ruthyn is an orphan, left in the care of her mysterious and evil uncle Silas. The latter keeps thinking up new and creative ways to get rid of his niece. In a similar vein to Wilkie Collins’ novels, Le Fanu’s "Uncle Silas" depicts a heroine in danger, who moves from one hair-raising adventure to the next, making it a perfect, terrifying, horror tale of greed and vile intentions.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish author of short stories and novels. He was one of the most important writers of Gothic, mystery and horror stories of the Victorian era. Le Fanu’s influence cannot be neglected, for he helped develop the writing styles for atmosphere, setting, and narration. His most important works are "Uncle Silas", "The House by the Churchyard", and his short story collection "In a Glass Darkly".

A man travels through the frozen wasteland bordering the Yukon River, accompanied by his best friend – a large husky dog. The dog tries to dissuade the man from walking farther into the frozen land, but the man pushes on. At some point the man decides to stop and build a fire. Unfortunately, snow falls from one of the trees and extinguishes the fire. This is the moment where the problems truly begin.Why is the man travelling through the Canadian frozen lands? Where is he heading to? Will he manage to restart the fire? Will he and his friend survive in the harsh weather?Find all the answers in Jack London’s short story "To Build a Fire" from 1908.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels that are considered classics today, among these are "Call of the Wild", "Sea Wolf" and "White Fang".

Philip, un joven viajero americano, se encuentra extraviado en un páramo de la Bretaña francesa. Había salido de caza y no sabe encontrar el camino de regreso. Allí de pronto se encuentra a Jeanne, una misteriosa mujer que lo invita a su castillo. Se trata de la Doncella d’Ys, en cuyo castillo luego de que la relación entre ambos comienza a estrecharse, el velo de la realidad se desgarra y admite la aparición de todo tipo de criaturas asombrosas.Inesperadamente tras ser atacado por una serpiente, Philip pierde el conocimiento y cuando despierta, se halla sólo y se conmueve mediante el descubrimiento de una piedra con una dedicatoria hacia él...Robert William Chambers (1865 – 1933) nació en Brooklyn en el seno de una familia burguesa. Estudió en el New York Art Students League y en 1886 se mudó a París, donde convivió con el movimiento artístico bohemio, y donde expuso su obra en el salón de 1889. A su regreso a Nueva York, vendió ilustraciones a las principales revistas del momento. No obstante, a pesar de considerar la escritura como algo secundario, su pasión por contar historias lo llevó a publicar su primer libro, In the quarter en 1984 al cual le siguió El Rey de Amarillo, que lo convirtió en un maestro del cuento moderno de terror.Fue un escritor prolífico y sus obras alcanzaron un gran prestigio, llegando algunas a ser best-sellers. El dinero que obtuvo de ello lo invirtió en sus otras aficiones, entre las que se encontraba coleccionar mariposas y porcelana china. Chambers falleció a los sesenta y ocho años tras ser operado de una dolencia intestinal.

Главный герой рассказа Эдгара Аллана По «Человек толпы» приятно проводит время в кафе, наблюдая за прохожими и пытаясь определить род занятий прохожих. Среди множества людей его внимание привлекает дряхлый старичок. В его лице он видит злобу, холодность, скупость, страх, отчаяние и кровожадность. Он решается следовать за ним. Разглядев незнакомца поближе, рассказчик замечает у старика бриллиантовый перстень. Узнает ли наш герой, какую тайну хранит преследуемый?Эдгар Аллан По (1809-1849) - американский поэт, писатель и литературный критик. По стоит у истоков нескольких жанров: научной фантастики, литературы ужасов, детектива. Писателя считают непревзойдённым мастером новеллы, которая могла быть и трагической, и фантастической, и юмористической. Одно из его самых успешных произведений - стихотворение «Ворон», которое имело успех сразу же после публикации.

2222 es un sentido homenaje a la ciencia ficción más clásica, una novela de profundas raíces sociales que, como las mejoras obras del género, lanza su trama al futuro lejano para mostrar a través de él un retrato descarnado de nuestro presente. En el año 2222, la superpoblación y todas sus consecuencias ha dejado a la tierra al borde del cataclismo. En una casa perdida en el campo sobreviven varias personas, pero su sociedad en miniatura está lejos de ser perfecta.P.L. Salvador (Valencia, 1959) es el pseudónimo de Salvador Pérez López. De naturaleza y posición autodidacta, lleva cincuenta años estudiando por su cuenta y ha publicado Donde la brisa te habla, El séptimo sentido, Nadando contracorriente, Egregios (Premio I Certamen Literario Imprimátur), De lobos (divergentes), Nueve semanas (Pez de Plata, 2016) y 2222 (Pez de Plata, 2017). Con el relato ¿No es un día seductor? ganó el Concurso de Relato Breve Ciudad de Arnedo 2010.Es el guitarrista del grupo musical Prolýmbux, con el cual ha grabado tres álbumes. En la actualidad se gana la vida creando joyas, reparándolas, pero en el pasado trabajó de casi todo. Su musa se llama Marleen.

A caballo entre el humor de Wall-E y la vertiginosa acción y aventura de la space-ópera, El tercer intento se articula en torno al escritor Cordwainer Smith y al único robot que habita el planeta Café Quemado. Nuestro protagonista se ve obligado a abandonar su hogar para averiguar el paradero del escritor... perdido más allá del espacio-tiempo. Un delicioso pastiche sobre la saga de la Instrumentalidad que hará las delicias tanto de fans como de neófitos en la obra del autor.Begoña Pérez Ruiz es una lectora voraz de literatura fantástica y colaboradora asidua en todo tipo de fanzines de género. Aparte de su labor como librera, se dedica a crear historias de space-opera así como cuentos siempre emparentados con la ciencia ficción, la fantasía y, en definitiva, el género.

War is coming – and nothing can stop it...Settled in his small island kingdom, Odysseus wants nothing more than to rule Ithaca in peace. Meanwhile, his warrior friend Eperitus, frustrated at his quiet life, dreams of glory in battle.But when Agamemnon’s fleet appears on the horizon, Odysseus knows that war is upon him. A Trojan prince has abducted Helen of Sparta, and the armies of Greece are gathering.As the greatest heroes flock to the crusade, only one is missing. Odysseus knows that without Achilles, the gates of Troy will never fall. He must use all his cunning to hunt him down and persuade him to join their cause...From the Greek islands to the fearsome walls of Troy, this is a novel of pulse-racing battle and intrigue, perfect for readers of George R.R. Martin, Conn Iggulden and those who enjoyed Stephen Fry's Troy.‘It has suspense, treachery, and bone-crunching action... It will leave fans of the genre eagerly awaiting the rest of the series’ Times Literary Supplement.‘This is a must read for those who enjoy good old epic battles, chilling death scenes and the extravagance of ancient Greece’ Lifestyle Magazine.‘The reader does not need to be classicist to enjoy this epic and stirring tale. It makes a great novel’ Historical Novels ReviewGlyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.

The greatest battle needs the greatest of warriors.The siege of Troy is in its ninth year. But Troy still stands.When Agamemnon is threatened with mutiny by disillusioned troops, he changes tactics. Ordering attacks on Troy’s allies, he deprives the city of reinforcements, trade and supplies. Yet even this does not draw the Trojans out from behind their walls.Meanwhile, Odysseus, Eperitus and their men have become hardened soldiers. Odysseus just wants to return home to his island Kingdom of Ithaca. But while Agamemnon is still determined to revenge himself upon Troy for the theft of Helen by Paris, Odysseus is held by the oath that he himself created.Eperitus too is tormented: sworn to protect the very man who murdered his daughter. As the war continues, Odysseus realises that sheer numbers will never overwhelm Tory. If he is ever to return home, he must use cunning and guile to bring about its downfall...Glyn Iliffe studied English and Classics at Reading University, where he developed a passion for the stories of ancient Greek mythology. Well travelled, Glyn has visited nearly forty countries, trekked in the Himalayas, spent six weeks hitchhiking across North America and had his collarbone broken by a bull in Pamplona. He is married with two daughters and lives in Leicestershire.

Siegmund, a married musician, falls in love with the much younger Helena. The two set of on a romantic holiday on the Isle of Wight. But the trip and their affair have profound consequences on their lives upon their return home.Siegmund is torn between his love for Helena and his obligations to his wife Beatrice and their children. He questions the unhappy state of his marriage and realizes that he can't go on without his lover. Ultimately, his actions lead to tragic consequences that affect all three."The Trespasser" is one of D.H. Lawrence's early novels. It is based on the real-life experiences of Lawrence's close friend Helen Corke.David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) was an English novelist, poet and playwright. Regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, he published many novels and poetry volumes during his lifetime. His works include "Sons and Lovers", "The Rainbow" and "Women in Love". He is best known for his infamous "Lady Chatterley’s Lover" a graphic and highly sexual novel published in Italy in 1928. It was banned in the United States until 1959 and in England until 1960.

The La Motta family are on the run. Forced to flee Paris after a scandal, they need a place to hide. They settle for an abandoned abbey, where they’re joined by another person with dark secrets—the mysterious Adeline. But the abbey is far from a safe haven. Its halls seem to echo with ghostly voices, and a lecherous villain has set his sights on Adeline."The Romance of the Forest" was Ann Radcliffe’s third published novel, and her first literary success. Mixing threats real and supernatural, it builds a thrilling mystery while also exploring the power imbalances of 17th century society. A must for fans of Gothic literature.Ann Radcliffe (1764–1823) was a British writer who helped popularise Gothic fiction. Born in London, her writing career took off after her marriage to the journalist William Radcliffe. His work meant he wasn’t often at home, so Ann began writing in his absence.Unlike other Gothic writers, she favoured psychological horror over the supernatural, and female protagonists over male ones. Her best known novels include "The Mysteries of Udolpho", "The Italian" and "A Sicilian Romance".Radcliffe’s fans include Dostoyevksy and Edgar Allan Poe, and her style was even parodied by Jane Austen in her classic book "Northanger Abbey".

Trapped in a loveless and unhappy marriage, Aaron Sisson, a union official in the depressing coal mines of the English Midlands, will walk out on his wife and children to follow his passion for music. From London to Italy, Sisson moves in intellectual and artistic circles, arguing politics, leadership and submission to authority while dallying with the dizzying heights of the aristocracy. Threaded with stunning characters, daring romance and an explosive conclusion this fascinating and engaging novel tracks many of Lawrence’s own beliefs and ponderings on the state of a post-war society. It is a brilliant psychological analysis of a society up-turned by the devastation of World War One and it’s desperate search for meaning in the wake of such great losses. This novel is perfect for anyone who loved ‘The Great Gatsby’.David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) was one of the 20th centuries most influential writers. Born in England, he became famous for his novels, short stories, poems, and literary criticism, though many of his contemporaries viewed him as a pornographer. He faced severe criticism and censorship after the publication of one of his most famous and explicit novels, ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’. Despite his persecution, Lawrence’s works continued to explore central themes of human emotion, identity, and sexuality. His other prominent works include ‘Women in Love’, ‘The Rainbow’, ‘Sons and Lovers’, and ‘The Plumed Serpent’.

This short story collection represents Lawrence’s first ever published body of work, containing twelve brilliant and engaging short stories.The titular ‘Prussian Officer’ is a gambler, drinker, and serial womaniser who has wasted his youth. He finds himself alone in the world with no wife to return home to.He is profoundly jealous of his young orderly, a vibrant young man with a beautiful wife, whose happiness raises violent feelings in his commanding officer.Throughout this engaging short story, sexual tensions give rise to violent outbursts of masculine domination.Other short stories, such as ‘A Fragment of Stained Glass’ and ‘Daughters of a Vicar’, weave individuality, happiness, and failure among the divine forces of nature to create works of profound beauty and sensitivity.It is a deeply poignant collection of violence, sexuality, and repression that is perfect reading for any lovers of the early modernist movement.David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) was an English author and poet. His books focused on the negative effects of industrialisation and modernity.However, he is best known for the controversy that surrounded his leading novels, which contained explicit descriptions of sex and sexuality.His novels include 'Sons and Lovers', 'The Rainbow', 'Women in Love' and 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'.When 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' was first published in full in 1960, long after Lawrence's death, the publisher Penguin was prosecuted under the 1959 Obscene Publications Act. The "not guilty" verdict resulted in greater freedom for writers and publishers.

Una trepidante historia de amor, olvido y perdón con fuertes tintes ecologistas, en la que su protagonista viaja a un lejano planeta en busca de sí mismo, para enfrentarse a una catástrofe ambiental fuera de toda proporción. Un libro tan profundo como pertinente en nuestros días.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Dioni Arroyo es un escritor nacido en Valladolid en 1971. Especializado en literatura de género, compagina su dedicación a las letras con su puesto de funcionario. Ha cultivado desde la distopía al terror gótico, al fantasía o el suspense.

"The Melancholy Hussar of the German Legion" is a short story by Thomas Hardy that follows the encounter between a young woman and a homesick soldier. The sparks of passion immediately set their souls on fire, but their love is hampered by social conventions and prejudice. In a direct, almost fatalistic way, Thomas Hardy paints a rather gloomy picture of the social conditions of the time, and how often human relationships fell victim to its whims. An extremely touching and heartbreaking story, it is definitely recommended to fans of the author and of Victorian literature in general.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was a British writer and poet from the Victorian era. Influenced by Romanticism and the Enlightenment, many of his stories have a hint of the supernatural. He is famous for his semi-fictional world of Wessex, where his most memorable characters suffered their passions and life choices. His most famous works include the novels "Tess of the D’Urbervilles", "Far From the Madding Crowd", and "The Mayor of Casterbridge", as well as the collection of short stories "Wessex Tales".

Anne Elliot est la deuxième fille de Sir Walter Elliot et le membre le plus sensée de sa famille. À 19 ans, Anne est convaincue qu’il lui vaut mieux rejeter la demande en mariage du jeune homme qu’elle aime, car ce ne serait pas un mariage convenable. Huit ans plus tard, les circonstances ont changé et quand Frederick Wentworth refait apparition dans sa vie, les vieux sentiments d’Anne refont surface. Toute la tension du roman tourne autour de cette question : Anna aura-t-elle droit à une seconde chance ?Persuasion est le dernier roman complet de Jane Austen et aussi le plus émouvant, publié à titre posthume en 1818. Il parle de la confusion qu’entraîne l’amour et de l’espoir d’obtenir une seconde chance. C’est aussi une portrait critique mordante et humoristique de l'époque et de la vie de la classe supérieure anglaise, qui a fait l’immortalité de toute l’œuvre de Jane Austen. Ainsi, l'auteur réalise une brillante satire des vanités et des prétentions sociales, tout en racontant une histoire d'amour teintée du regret des occasions manquées.Jane Austen (1775-1817) est une écrivaine anglaise, issue d’une famille modeste. Avec le soutien de son père, elle a joui d'une bonne éducation qu'elle étoffa grâce à la bibliothèque familiale. Malgré une relation amoureuse compliquée et sa maladie, Austen travailla sans relâche jusqu'à la fin de sa vie. Elle est l'un des écrivains anglais les plus largement lus en raison de sa critique sociale mordante mélangée à son humour décalé et à son ironie. Les histoires de ses héroïnes qui confrontent leurs rôles dans la société ont été adaptées de multiples fois au cinéma et à la télévision, notamment dans le film « Orgueil et Préjugés » (2005) de Joe Wright avec Keira Knightley et le film « Emma, l’entremetteuse » (2009) de Douglas McGrath avec Gwyneth Paltrow.

Skuespilkunsten har en lang og spændende historie bag sig, som flere steder i verden strækker sig flere tusind år tilbage i tiden. Gennem århundrederne har ikke blot selve teaterstykkerne ændret sig betydeligt, men også måden, man fremførte dem på, har gennemgået en stor udvikling, som med tiden begyndte at blive kategoriseret i konkrete teknikker og opdelt i skoler inden for faget.Skuespiller Karl Mantzius fortæller om skuespilkunstens historie helt fra oldtiden og op til det 19. århundrede. Sjette og sidste bind fokuserer på klassicismen og romantikken, hvor skuespilkunsten fik lov at blomstre side om side med de andre store kulturelle udviklinger, der fandt sted under disse strømninger. Bogen fortæller om nogle af tidens vigtigste skikkelser og skoler heriblandt Edmund Kean, Oliver Goldsmith og skuespillerfamilien Kemble.Karl Mantzius (1860-1921) var en dansk skuespiller og cand.mag. Han var søn af den berømte skuespiller Kristian Mantzius 1819-1879). Begge optrådte de på Det Kongelige Teater i løbet af det 19. århundrede dog ikke på samme tid.

Una apabullante novela de fantasía oscura que reescribe los márgenes del género y los mancha con una voz muy especial, afilada y certera como una daga envenenada. Miriam Iriarte nos presenta un mundo descarnado de demonios, nigromantes, hechiceros durmientes, experimentos, necrófagos y mucha, mucha acción. Un libro definitorio del género en su mejor concepción.Miriam Jiménez Iriarte es una escritora nacida en Pamplona en 1975. Integrante del colectivo literario Artemisa, sus obras le han valido premios como el Ripley de Ciencia Ficción y Terror. Ha escrito numerosos relatos que la han definido como una de las voces más interesantes de su generación en literatura fantástica.

Efter att smeden Brynolfs dråpförsök avslöjats, hade han försvunnit spårlöst från Trelborgen. Nu var man alltså utan smed i Trelborgens samhälle, inte bara till borgfruns förtret, utan även Brynolfs mor Ragna Torkilsdotter var såklart förargad. Hos Gardars svärföräldrar avlider trälen Harald den Blinde och gården står inför ett ovisst öde. Samtidigt gör den eftertraktade Siv sitt val av karl, och till allas förvåning blir det Egil Almgard, som inte ens varit med i tävlandet om hennes gunst."De stulna hittebina" av Bertil Falk är ett spännande och intrigrikt nedslag i ett nordiskt medeltidssamhälle. Det är en av novellerna i antologin "Arga katter ger rivet skinn", skrivna av Novellmästarna (2020).Bertil Falk (1933-) är journalist, författare, filmare och förläggare. Han har bland annat arbetat som reporter på tidningen Kvällsposten, som scripwriter på TV3:s nyhetsredaktion i London och drivit företaget Zen Zat AB. Som författare har han skrivit en lång rad deckare, thrillers, science fiction-böcker och noveller. 2018 tilldelades han Oliver Twist-priset av föreningen Novellmästarna.

Óliver Punk nos presenta un viaje tan alucinado como alucinógeno a un mundo de fantasía, de realismo mágico y retorcido, lleno de clones, máquinas que se creen poetas, antenas cerebrales, asesinos de rinocerontes y un pasado que se cree futuro. Una novela fantástica, ciencia ficcionera, lisérgica e inclasificable.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Los Patarealistas Salvajes es el nombre del colectivo formado por los escritores Diego Álvares Miguel, Xaime Martínez, Saúl F. Borel, Fernando M. Lavandera y Miguel Floriano. Adscritos al movimiento literario OuLiPo, crean entre todos obras de literatura experimental, tan inclasificables como ellos mismos.

"The Lost Phoebe" is a short story by Theodore Dreiser. Henry is so devastated by the death of his wife that cannot find peace, he finds himself constantly searching for her. He slowly yet inevitably descends into madness. Dreiser’s vivid descriptions of the couple’s happy days offer a sharp contrast to Henry's gloomy present. Set on a dilapidated Midwestern farm during the Big Depression, it as story about love, death, sanity and social inequality.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Theodore Dreiser (1871-1945) was an American writer, journalist, and a member of the school of naturalism. His novels explore the social problems that characterized industrial America. His magnum opus is "An American Tragedy", an immense novel that traces the rise and fall of Clyde Griffiths, a desperate seeker after success. His other notable works are "Sister Carrie", "The Titan", and "The Financier".

"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is one of Victor Hugo most popular historical novels. It follows the story of the young Quasimodo, a hunchback who lives the solitary life of an outcast in the bell tower of Notre-Dame in Paris. When his path crosses that of the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda, his little world is turned upside down. Quasimodo’s guardian, the Archdeacon Frollo, becomes equally obsessed with Esmeralda and tries to convince Quasimodo to kidnap her. This gothic tale full of betrayal and lust explores human condition and all those emotions and feelings that make us human.Hugo’s romantic description of the cathedral inspired a renewed interest in medieval architecture in France, and led to a wave of renovations across the country. His novel has been adapted into numerous big and small screen adaptations, most famously the 1996 Disney animated movie.B. J. Harrison started his Classic Tales Podcast back in 2007, wanting to breathe new life into classic stories. He masterfully plays with a wide array of voices and accents and has since then produced over 500 audiobooks. Now in collaboration with SAGA Egmont, his engaging narration of these famous classics is available to readers everywhere.Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was a prolific French poet, playwright, novelist, essayist, and statesman. His name is often associated with the Romantic movement in France. He was also an ardent politician, supporting republicanism. His best known works include "Les Miserables", "The Hunchback of Notre-Dame", "The Man Who Laughs", witnessing countless big screen adaptations.