Historisk fantasy

El alcalde Ronquillo, también llamado El diablo de Valladolid, es un drama en cinco actos del dramaturgo José Zorrilla. Narra la historia del alcalde de Valladolid, y unas supuestas acciones diabólicas que se le atribuían.José Zorrilla es un autor nacido en Valladolid en 1817 y fallecido en Madrid en 1893. Su obra, repartida entre la poesía y el teatro, es sobre todo conocida por el drama romántico Don Juan Tenorio.

A buen juez, mejor testigo es una de las leyendas de José Zorrilla, poemas en clave de ficción basados leyendas castellanas, a modo similar a como ya hiciese Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer en su obra homónima, pero desde un punto de vista lírico. En este caso se inspira en la leyenda vallisoletana del Cristo de la Vega y su intervención ante la ruptura de una promesa de boda.José Zorrilla es un autor nacido en Valladolid en 1817 y fallecido en Madrid en 1893. Su obra, repartida entre la poesía y el teatro, es sobre todo conocida por el drama romántico Don Juan Tenorio.

The Greek god Hermes descends from Olympus in search of an invisible nymph. He sees a snake who speaks with the voice of a woman named Lamia. She tells Hermes, that her spirit is trapped in this snake's body. She offers Hermes to help him find the nymph if he uses his divine powers to turn her into a human again. Lamia herself is searching for a charming young man named Lycius.Who is the nymph that Hermes is looking for? Why is she so special to him? Why is Lamia trapped into the snake’s body? Will Hermes agree to the deal and restore Lamia’s normal human appearance? Will she find the attractive Lycius?Find all the answers in John Keats’ poem "Lamia", published in 1820.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.John Keats (1795 - 1821) was an English poet. Besides his writing passion, he was a medical student at Guy’s Hospital. During his short life, John devoted himself to the development of poetry by focusing on the vivid imagery and expressing philosophy through verse. Some of his most popular works are "Sleep and Poetry", "Ode to a Nightingale" and "On First Looking into Chapman’s Homer", which is his most famous sonnet.

Allan Quatermain is a hunter who lives in South Africa. One day, after he returns home from an unsuccessful elephant hunt, he meets Sir Henry Curtis and Captain John Good. The two men are looking for Curtis’ brother, who disappeared whilst trying to find King Solomon’s Mines. Quatermain owns a map that show the way to the mines, so he decides to help Curtis and Good. Allan organizes an expedition that will take them to the edge of the desert.Who exactly is Curtis’ brother? Why is he looking for King Solomon’s Mines? Is he a looter or an explorer? Will the expedition be successful and what are the men going to find? Is Curtis’ brother still alive?Find all the answers in Henry Haggaard’s adventure novel "King Solomon's Mines" from 1885.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.Henry Rider Haggaard (1856-1925) was an English author of Danish descent. Following his debut non-fiction book on South Africa, he helped introduce the "Lost World" genre through his character of Allan Quatermain from the classic bestseller "King Solomon's Mines". Haggaard has influenced many other fantasy writers, among these J.R.R. Tolkien, and several of his books have been adapted to film as well as having inspired the Indiana Jones movies.

Ahab is the captain of a whaling ship named the Pequod. His great obsession with the giant whale, Moby Dick, makes him embark on a dangerous voyage. Some years before, the captain lost his leg because of the whale and now Ahab’s main desire is to take his revenge on the whale by killing it. He is so obsessed, that Ahab is ready to sacrifice everything he has, including the Pequod and all the members of his crew, and even his own life.How exactly did the captain lose his leg? Is it worth it to risk everything just to have his revenge? Will Ahab survive the expedition and will he get his revenge on Moby Dick?Find all the answers in Herman Melville’s exciting novel "Moby Dick" from 1851.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.Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American author whose books were based on his own experiences as a sailor. Today Herman Melville is world famous for his novel "Moby Dick" but in his lifetime, this novel was ill received and quickly forgotten. Not until many years after Herman Melville's death did "Moby Dick" get rediscovered become what is today considered one of the greatest classics in American literature. Melville, along with authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau and Walt Whitman, was part of the American Renaissance – a literary movement that aimed to provide literature for the American democracy.

The narrator is under the spell of Ellis – a female vampire – who takes him on series of flights to different places, such as Paris, St. Petersburg and the Isle of Wight. At these places, he becomes a witness to various incidents and becomes involves in different situations.Why was the narrator cursed by Ellis? Why did she take him to those places and what did she wanted to show him? What will the narrator learn from their journey? How will the story end?Find all the answers in Turgenev’s story "Phantoms" from 1863.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.Ivan Turgenev (1818 -1883) is universally acknowledged as one of the towering literary presences in Russian literature. A writer of novels and short stories, his oeuvre depicts realistic, sympathetic, and often melancholic portrayals of the Russian serfdom and the aristocracy. He was also known for his popularization of Russian realism, exquisite musical quality of his prose, and memorable characters. His best-known works include the novels "Fathers and Sons" and "On the Eve", as well as the short-story collection "A Sportsman Sketches".

W trakcie II wojny światowej pewien esesman zakochuje się w Żydówce poznanej w obozie. Lata później syn wysokiego urzędnika bezpieki ma romans z piękną, lecz bezwzględną kobietą. Gra uczuć pomiędzy bohaterami rozgrywa się na tle wielkich wydarzeń. Sensacyjne zbrodnie popełniane z miłości i zakazane uczucia towarzyszą niezwykłym losom bohaterów rzuconych w wir historii. Akcja powieści sunie przez mroczne czasy, których doświadczyła Polska, aż do współczesności. Zwycięży miłość czy polityka?Jacek Dąbała - profesor zwyczajny, powieściopisarz, scenarzysta, były dziennikarz telewizyjny i radiowy. Kieruje Katedrą Warsztatu Medialnego i Aksjologii na Katolickim Uniwersytecie Lubelskim. Jest autorem licznych artykułów i książek naukowych, w tym pogłębionych studiów z zakresu dramaturgii medialnej dla pisarzy, dziennikarzy i filmowców. Po ukończeniu szkoły filmowej w Łodzi napisał scenariusz do jednego z najbardziej znanych polskich filmów, Młode wilki (1995). Opublikował dziesięć powieści oraz jedną sztukę teatralną. Jest członkiem Polskiej Akademii Filmowej, Stowarzyszenia Pisarzy Polskich, Polskiej Akademii Nauk, Polskiego Stowarzyszenia Komunikacji Medycznej i Polskiego Stowarzyszenia Komunikacji.

Tre tvillingpar i Midgård har ingen aning om vad som väntar dem. Att resan mot Ragnarök har börjat och nornornas profetia är på väg att slå in. Bröderna och systrarna kommer från helt olika världar och vet inte att de i rakt nedstigande led är resultatet av tre kvinnors möten med en man som kallat sig Rig. Han, som med brustet hjärta en gång sökte sig till Midgård i jakt på samhörighet. Heimdall - väktaren av Bifrost.När Heimdalls ättlingar ovetandes dras till varandra sätts mörka skeenden i rullning. Det visar sig snart att de har fler saker än bara tvillingskapet gemensamt - och deras övernaturliga förmågor gör dem till levande måltavlor.\"Heimdalls ättlingar\" är ett hisnande fantasyäventyr som utspelar sig i vikingatidens Norden.Helena Andersson är en svensk specialpedagog och författare. Hon har skrivit såväl teaterpjäser som böcker och filmmanus. Med sin debutroman "Söner av Heimdall" vill Helena visa att fantasy faktiskt kan rikta sig till vuxna. Boken utkom år 2014 och är första delen i en serie.

I det forhistoriske land Aleuterne, en øgruppe ud for Alaskas kyst, bliver et lille fangersamfund brutalt udslettet af nabostammen. Den eneste overlevende er den unge kvinde Chagak. Alene og bange begiver hun sig ud på en rejse over det iskolde vand langs den amerikanske nordvestkyst. Hun søger tilflugt hos shamanen Shuganan og sammen må de lære at begå sig i den ugæstfri og barske natur. Men det varer ikke længe før nye farer truer. Sue Harrison (f. 1950) er en amerikansk forfatter. Hun voksede op i Michigan og har en bachelor i engelsk sprog og litteratur. Stærkt inspireret af den barske natur i det skovlandskab, der omringede hendes barndomshjem og gennem studier af de oprindelige amerikaneres evne til at leve i og af naturen, skrev hun debutromanen "Fader Himmel, Moder Jord". Bogen er en fortælling om en ung kvindes kamp for overlevelse i den sidste istid. Romanen blev en bestseller og Harrison har siden udgivet en række kritikerroste romaner, der også foregår i et forhistorisk Nordamerika.

Das Geheimnis der Templer.Norwegen, 2015. Eigentlich wollte Gero von Breydenbach zusammen mit Hannah zur Ruhe kommen. Die Geburt ihres ersten Kindes steht unmittelbar bevor. Doch Agent Jack Tanner fahndet noch immer nach den Templern. Nach der Warnung eines alten Freundes können Gero und seine Brüder mithilfe eines neuen Timeservers in letzter Minute ins Jahr 1315 fliehen. Doch dort wartet Geros Bruder auf ihn – und er hat sich mit der Inquisition verbündet, die auf der Jagd nach den Templern ist.Eine hochspannende Zeitreisegeschichte und die atemlose Suche nach dem größten Geheimnis der TempleDie deutsche Bestsellerautorin Martina André wurde 1961 in Bonn geboren. Sie hat viele erfolgreiche Werke veröffentlicht und ist besonders für ihre Templerromane bekannt. Martina André lebt heute mit ihrer Familie in der Nähe von Koblenz sowie in Edinburgh in Schottland, das ihr zur zweiten Heimat geworden ist.

Trzecia część magicznej serii o podróżach w zaświaty!O bogowie! Czy za sprawą energii piramid to właśnie oni odradzają się w egipskich zaświatach, gdzieś w gwiazdozbiorze Oriona, czy może to zaawansowana wirtualna gra, w której stawką jest samo przetrwanie? Faktem jest jedynie, że ósemka wybrańców budzi się w zupełnie nowej rzeczywistości i odtąd mnożą się pytania, na które nikt nie zna ostatecznej odpowiedzi. Zaś każdy z bohaterów będzie się musiał zmierzyć nie tylko z zagadkami, zewnętrznymi demonami, ale i mrokiem w sobie.W rolach głównych występują: Egipcjanka archeolog Zahira, pan Takashi oraz pani Sakura jako japońska para z jakuzy, hinduska córka magnata sojowego Devi i jej krajan Kavi, żołnierz i kosmonauta kapitan Henen, jazydzka uciekinierka Nadia oraz dżihadysta Abdul.Ameno – podróż do zaświatów czas zacząć – niech się stanie, a oko Horusa wskaże drogę.Krzysztof Bonk to polski pisarz fantasy i science fiction, którego książki zostały docenione przez wielu czytelników; Charakterystyczne postaci, ciekawe łączenie teoretycznie dwóch zupełnie odrębnych światów fantasy i science fiction, a także fabularne niuanse ukazujące inny wymiar opowiadanej historii, to główne atuty autora. Sam o sobie mówi, że ma obsesję pisania - jednak w żadnym stopniu nie oznacza to utraty jakości.

Druga część fantastycznej serii o podróżach w zaświaty!O bogowie! Czy za sprawą energii piramid to właśnie oni odradzają się w egipskich zaświatach, gdzieś w gwiazdozbiorze Oriona, czy może to zaawansowana wirtualna gra, w której stawką jest samo przetrwanie? Faktem jest jedynie, że ósemka wybrańców budzi się w zupełnie nowej rzeczywistości i odtąd mnożą się pytania, na które nikt nie zna ostatecznej odpowiedzi. Zaś każdy z bohaterów będzie się musiał zmierzyć nie tylko z zagadkami, zewnętrznymi demonami, ale i mrokiem w sobie.W rolach głównych występują: Egipcjanka archeolog Zahira, pan Takashi oraz pani Sakura jako japońska para z jakuzy, hinduska córka magnata sojowego Devi i jej krajan Kavi, żołnierz i kosmonauta kapitan Henen, jazydzka uciekinierka Nadia oraz dżihadysta Abdul.Ameno – podróż do zaświatów czas zacząć – niech się stanie, a oko Horusa wskaże drogę.Krzysztof Bonk to polski pisarz fantasy i science fiction, którego książki zostały docenione przez wielu czytelników; Charakterystyczne postaci, ciekawe łączenie teoretycznie dwóch zupełnie odrębnych światów fantasy i science fiction, a także fabularne niuanse ukazujące inny wymiar opowiadanej historii, to główne atuty autora. Sam o sobie mówi, że ma obsesję pisania - jednak w żadnym stopniu nie oznacza to utraty jakości.

Pierwsza część niezwykłej serii o podróżach w zaświaty!O bogowie! Czy za sprawą energii piramid to właśnie oni odradzają się w egipskich zaświatach, gdzieś w gwiazdozbiorze Oriona, czy może to zaawansowana wirtualna gra, w której stawką jest samo przetrwanie? Faktem jest jedynie, że ósemka wybrańców budzi się w zupełnie nowej rzeczywistości i odtąd mnożą się pytania, na które nikt nie zna ostatecznej odpowiedzi. Zaś każdy z bohaterów będzie się musiał zmierzyć nie tylko z zagadkami, zewnętrznymi demonami, ale i mrokiem w sobie.W rolach głównych występują: Egipcjanka archeolog Zahira, pan Takashi oraz pani Sakura jako japońska para z jakuzy, hinduska córka magnata sojowego Devi i jej krajan Kavi, żołnierz i kosmonauta kapitan Henen, jazydzka uciekinierka Nadia oraz dżihadysta Abdul.Ameno – podróż do zaświatów czas zacząć – niech się stanie, a oko Horusa wskaże drogę.Krzysztof Bonk to polski pisarz fantasy i science fiction, którego książki zostały docenione przez wielu czytelników; Charakterystyczne postaci, ciekawe łączenie teoretycznie dwóch zupełnie odrębnych światów fantasy i science fiction, a także fabularne niuanse ukazujące inny wymiar opowiadanej historii, to główne atuty autora. Sam o sobie mówi, że ma obsesję pisania - jednak w żadnym stopniu nie oznacza to utraty jakości.

Para evitar um casamento infeliz, uma linda princesa foge de seu reino. Aconselhada por sua fada madrinha, ela veste a pele suja de um asno mágico para se esconder de todos, mas é sempre maltratada por onde passa. Um dia, um belo príncipe cruza o seu caminho... Será que finalmente essa princesa encontrará a felicidade?Esse conto clássico de Perrault foi adaptado no filme homônimo de Jacques Remy (1970), com a atuação de Catherine Deneuve.Charles Perrault (1628 - 1703) foi um escritor e poeta francês do século XVII considerado hoje como o "Pai da Literatura Infantil" devido aos seus inúmeros contos de fadas. Ao publicar as histórias que ouvia de sua mãe e nos salões parisienses, ele rompeu os limites literários da época e alcançou públicos de todos os cantos do planeta. Quem não conhece os seus contos mais famosos, como "Chapeuzinho Vermelho", "O Gato de Botas" e "O Pequeno Polegar"? Essas histórias fazem parte do alicerce cultural ocidental e continuam a ser fonte de inspiração para inúmeras adaptações cinematográficas, como os filmes "A Bela Adormecida" (1959) e "Cinderela" (1950) dos estúdios de animação Walt Disney.

Hace casi mil años, una señora de pocas palabras y mucho carácter decidió recluirse en un castillo solitario a orillas del mar, convencida de que nadie osaría molestarla en el Fin del Mundo. Así vivió doña Uzea en Finisterre mucho tiempo, libre del trato fatigante con los hombres. Sin embargo, un buen día algo ocurrió: el palacio se llenó de pronto de personajes insólitos, desde un vikingo enfermo de mal de amores hasta un hada caprichosa, todos dispuestos a sacar provecho de tan extraña situación. La dama no tuvo más remedio que atenderlos como mejor sabía: con sentido común, humor y unas gotas de cordialidad. A estos ingredientes tan sabrosos y a la sabiduría de las mujeres en general está dedicada esta novela, que Ángeles de Irisarri ha escrito con toda la pasión y la alegría que merecen las historias que nos revelan algo de lo que somos..., aunque hayan pasado mil años.Ángeles de Irisarri es una escritora española de novelas históricas, ambientadas a menudo en la Edad Media. En 2005 recibió el Premio de Novela Histórica Alfonso X El Sabio.

Pierre Aronnax is a famous marine biologist, who works together with his manservant Conseil and harpoonist Ned Land. The three brave men are tirelessly hunting a mysterious sea monster in the dangerous sea waters. But a great danger loom over them. Why are the three sailors chasing the monster? Why do they want to kill it at any cost? Will they succeed or will the creature attack and kill them? Find out all the answers in Jules Verne’s classic science fiction and adventure novel "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" from 1870.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.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who mostly wrote adventure fiction inspired by the scientific advances of the 19th century. With the help of editor Pierre-Jules Hetzel, he wrote a series of books called "Extraordinary Travels", which includes "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (1864), "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" (1870), and "Around the World in Eighty Days" (1873). Widely popular with both children and adults, Verne is one of the most translated authors of all times, and still inspires people the world over today.

Fyrstesønnen Hetja vokser op på borgen Attagar i et fantastisk middelalderunivers. Men der er mørke kræfter på spil og da den sorte ridder Thorulf overtager borgen, tvinges Hetja til at flygte fra sit hjemland. På sin flugt må han kæmpe for at holde sig i live, mens han med stålsat vilje forsøger at redde verden fra mørkets onde kræfter og sig selv fra sin onde skyggebroder."Skyggebroderen" er en fængende fantasy roman, der handler om kampen mellem det gode og det onde.Max Kruse (1921 - 2015) var en tysk forfatter. Udover sin forfattergerning har han arbejdet som tekstforfatter og freelancejournalist. I sit hjemland er han mest kendt for børnebogsserierne "Der Löwe ist los" (1965) og "Urmel" (1969). På dansk foreligger ungdomsromanerne "Skyggebroderen" fra 1989 og "Morgenstjernen" fra 1992.

Anodos is a young boy who finds a large and mystical castle with a big and impressive library. The library hides the secret story of the poor Cosmo who was a student at the university of Prague. Cosmo’s life changed forever because of a mirror. But it was no usual mirror; it was an enchanted and a beautiful girl’s soul was kept inside of it. Cosmo was determined to free the girl but was he able to? Read this short story and find out.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.George MacDonald was a Scottish writer who lived in the period 1824-1905. He is considered to be the father of modern fantasy writing as he was one of the pioneers who introduced fantasy as a literature genre. Some of his works depict the Scottish life while others are narrowly connected with Christianity and people’s faith in God. George MacDonald influenced many famous authors such as Lewis Carroll, who he was a mentor of, Mark Twain, J. R. R. Tolkien and many others, who all share the belief that MacDonald’s works have changed their lives and perceptions.

Gregor Samsa is a travelling salesman who wakes up one morning to realize that he been transformed from a human being to a "monstrous vermin". He reflects back on his life, his work, his relationship with his family and his employer, and he realizes that each relationship he has been a part of has been fake. He feels responsible for his family but he does not receive any gratitude from them. The alienation is unbearable and irreversible. His life will either have to change drastically or he will stay victim of his own existential anxiety."The Metamorphosis" is a novel about the constant battle between the society’s evil powers and every person’s will to fight back.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.Franz Kafka was a Czech-Austrian author who lived in the period 1883-1924. His literary legacy consists of many short stories and novels. His style is characterized by a fusion between realism, fiction and fantastic elements. The surrealistic moments in his works are used to interpret themes like existential anxiety and guilt – topics that were often discussed during his time. He depicted the problems of his time in an unusual way, which in turn made him one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Some of his best known works are "The Metamorphosis", "The Trial" and "The Castle"; they are however but a small part of Kafka’s large literary legacy.

Oto bilet do fascynującego świata dawnych wierzeń, magii i tajemnicWrena jednego dnia straciła wszystko. Ludzie, którym ufała, okazali się zdrajcami, a zawsze bezpieczny dom rodzinny – gniazdem żmij. Dlatego pomimo że matka ostrzegała ją przed duchami zamieszkującymi lasy, to właśnie tam szukała ratunku. Jak potoczą się losy Wreny? Kto okaże się przyjacielem, a kto wrogiem?„Kukułka i wrona" to opowieść o świecie, w którym słowiańskie wierzenia są żywe, starzy bogowie stoją na straży ładu, a las kryje wiele tajemnic.Magdalena Wolff – człowiek twórczy o licznych zainteresowaniach. Pasjonatka mitologii z różnych zakątków świata, akwarelistka, dziewiarka i farbiarka. Z wykształcenia japonistka, co zaprowadziło ją nawet do szkoły klasycznego tańca japońskiego. Pomimo fascynacji różnorakimi tradycjami, odczuwa głęboką potrzebę sięgania do korzeni, więc z zapałem oddaje się zgłębianiu kultury słowiańskiej. Fantasy to jej środowisko naturalne od jakichś dwudziestu lat. Jej pierwsze opowiadanie ukazało się w „Magazynie Fantastycznym" w 2009 r., później opublikowała też w magazynie „Esensja", z którym współpracowała również jako ilustratorka.

Enfeitiçada por uma fada maligna no dia do seu primeiro aniversário, uma bela princesa e todo o seu reinado cai num sono profundo... Até o dia em que um príncipe corajoso consegue encontrar o castelo adormecido!Indicado ao Oscar na categoria de melhor trilha sonora em 1959, o filme homônimo dos estúdios Disney é um clássico dos filmes de animação. A história de sua bruxa maligna possui dois filmes próprios: "Malévola" (2014) e "Malévola: Dona do Mal" (2019), ambos estrelando Angelina Jolie e Elle Fanning.Charles Perrault (1628 - 1703) foi um escritor e poeta francês do século XVII considerado hoje como o "Pai da Literatura Infantil" devido aos seus inúmeros contos de fadas. Ao publicar as histórias que ouvia de sua mãe e nos salões parisienses, ele rompeu os limites literários da época e alcançou públicos de todos os cantos do planeta. Quem não conhece os seus contos mais famosos, como "Chapeuzinho Vermelho", "O Gato de Botas" e "O Pequeno Polegar"? Essas histórias fazem parte do alicerce cultural ocidental e continuam a ser fonte de inspiração para inúmeras adaptações cinematográficas, como os filmes "A Bela Adormecida" (1959) e "Cinderela" (1950) dos estúdios de animação Walt Disney.

O príncipe Riquet nasceu feio, mas muito inteligente. Em outro reino, uma princesa nasceu bela, mas um pouco estúpida. Ao nascerem, ambos receberam o dom de partilhar a sua maior qualidade com a pessoa que venham a amar. Um dia, os dois se cruzam num bosque... Será que eles conseguirão enxergar as virtudes além das aparências?Charles Perrault (1628 - 1703) foi um escritor e poeta francês do século XVII considerado hoje como o "Pai da Literatura Infantil" devido aos seus inúmeros contos de fadas. Ao publicar as histórias que ouvia de sua mãe e nos salões parisienses, ele rompeu os limites literários da época e alcançou públicos de todos os cantos do planeta. Quem não conhece os seus contos mais famosos, como "Chapeuzinho Vermelho", "O Gato de Botas" e "O Pequeno Polegar"? Essas histórias fazem parte do alicerce cultural ocidental e continuam a ser fonte de inspiração para inúmeras adaptações cinematográficas, como os filmes "A Bela Adormecida" (1959) e "Cinderela" (1950) dos estúdios de animação Walt Disney.

Barba Azul era um conde muito feio que, curiosamente, já havia se casado diversas vezes. No entanto, ninguém sabia aonde iam parar suas ex-esposas. Quando Barba Azul decidiu por se casar mais uma vez, a família na qual estava de olho ficou aterrorizada. Mas a caçula e Barba Azul acaram se casando. Certo dia, o conde foi viajar e deixou todas as chaves com sua esposa, inclusive a chave que dava para um quarto o qual ela estava proibida de entrar. Estaria ali a resposta para as esposas do passado de Barba Azul? A história inspirou vários famosos escritores, como Kurt Vonnegut, Stephen King, Margaret Atwood e Neil Gailman.Charles Perrault (1628 - 1703) foi um escritor e poeta francês do século XVII considerado hoje como o "Pai da Literatura Infantil" devido aos seus inúmeros contos de fadas. Ao publicar as histórias que ouvia de sua mãe e nos salões parisienses, ele rompeu os limites literários da época e alcançou públicos de todos os cantos do planeta. Quem não conhece os seus contos mais famosos, como "Chapeuzinho Vermelho", "O Gato de Botas" e "O Pequeno Polegar"? Essas histórias fazem parte do alicerce cultural ocidental e continuam a ser fonte de inspiração para inúmeras adaptações cinematográficas, como os filmes "A Bela Adormecida" (1959) e "Cinderela" (1950) dos estúdios de animação Walt Disney.

Uma viúva tinha duas filhas: a mais velha era malvada e muito parecida consigo; já a mais nova era bondosa e semelhante ao falecido pai. Sempre maltratada pela mãe e sua cadete, a caçula encontra uma velha senhora perto de um poço. Mal sabe ela que essa senhora é na verdade uma fada disfarçada!Com este conto, Perrault nos mostra que a gentileza é sempre bem recompensada.Charles Perrault (1628 - 1703) foi um escritor e poeta francês do século XVII considerado hoje como o "Pai da Literatura Infantil" devido aos seus inúmeros contos de fadas. Ao publicar as histórias que ouvia de sua mãe e nos salões parisienses, ele rompeu os limites literários da época e alcançou públicos de todos os cantos do planeta. Quem não conhece os seus contos mais famosos, como "Chapeuzinho Vermelho", "O Gato de Botas" e "O Pequeno Polegar"? Essas histórias fazem parte do alicerce cultural ocidental e continuam a ser fonte de inspiração para inúmeras adaptações cinematográficas, como os filmes "A Bela Adormecida" (1959) e "Cinderela" (1950) dos estúdios de animação Walt Disney.

Cinderela vive com sua madrasta e duas irmãs detestáveis. Apesar de ter bom coração, ela é atormentada e obrigada a fazer todos os trabalhos domésticos. Um dia, o rei anuncia um baile para encontrar uma noiva para seu filho. Cinderela quer ir, mas sua madrasta a proíbe! Triste e magoada, ela é consolada por sua fada madrinha que tem uma ideia brilhante para fazê-la ir ao baile...Além do clássico de animação da Disney produzido em 1950, esse conto de Perrault foi adaptado em inúmeros outros filmes, como "Cinderela" (2015) com Lily James e "A Nova Cinderela" (2004) com Hilary Duff.Charles Perrault (1628 - 1703) foi um escritor e poeta francês do século XVII considerado hoje como o "Pai da Literatura Infantil" devido aos seus inúmeros contos de fadas. Ao publicar as histórias que ouvia de sua mãe e nos salões parisienses, ele rompeu os limites literários da época e alcançou públicos de todos os cantos do planeta. Quem não conhece os seus contos mais famosos, como "Chapeuzinho Vermelho", "O Gato de Botas" e "O Pequeno Polegar"? Essas histórias fazem parte do alicerce cultural ocidental e continuam a ser fonte de inspiração para inúmeras adaptações cinematográficas, como os filmes "A Bela Adormecida" (1959) e "Cinderela" (1950) dos estúdios de animação Walt Disney.

A menina de capinha vermelha deve entregar um cesto para sua avó que mora do outro lado da floresta. Tudo parece estar bem até um lobo cruzar o seu caminho... Ela será esperta o suficiente para despistar esse lobo?Conto clássico da literatura infantil, essa história foi fonte de inspiração para diversos filmes como "Deu a Louca na Chapeuzinho" (2005), "A Garota da Capa Vermelha" (2011) e "Caminhos da Floresta" (2014) com Meryl Streep e Johnny Depp.Charles Perrault (1628 - 1703) foi um escritor e poeta francês do século XVII considerado hoje como o "Pai da Literatura Infantil" devido aos seus inúmeros contos de fadas. Ao publicar as histórias que ouvia de sua mãe e nos salões parisienses, ele rompeu os limites literários da época e alcançou públicos de todos os cantos do planeta. Quem não conhece os seus contos mais famosos, como "Chapeuzinho Vermelho", "O Gato de Botas" e "O Pequeno Polegar"? Essas histórias fazem parte do alicerce cultural ocidental e continuam a ser fonte de inspiração para inúmeras adaptações cinematográficas, como os filmes "A Bela Adormecida" (1959) e "Cinderela" (1950) dos estúdios de animação Walt Disney.

Sem dinheiro algum, os pais de uma família muito pobre decidem abandonar seus filhos. Pequeno polegar, o menor das sete crianças escuta a conversa dos pais e elabora um plano. Será que ele conseguirá salvar seus irmãos dos perigos da floresta?As histórias desse pequeno aventureiro foram adaptadas no filme "O Pequeno Polegar" (1958).Charles Perrault (1628 - 1703) foi um escritor e poeta francês do século XVII considerado hoje como o "Pai da Literatura Infantil" devido aos seus inúmeros contos de fadas. Ao publicar as histórias que ouvia de sua mãe e nos salões parisienses, ele rompeu os limites literários da época e alcançou públicos de todos os cantos do planeta. Quem não conhece os seus contos mais famosos, como "Chapeuzinho Vermelho", "O Gato de Botas" e "O Pequeno Polegar"? Essas histórias fazem parte do alicerce cultural ocidental e continuam a ser fonte de inspiração para inúmeras adaptações cinematográficas, como os filmes "A Bela Adormecida" (1959) e "Cinderela" (1950) dos estúdios de animação Walt Disney.

En la apasionante encrucijada en la que convergen el mejor fantástico, la novela histórica y las reflexiones filosóficas se alza esta obra que sigue el enfrentamiento a través de los siglos de Pérdicas y Tracio, dos personajes que se reencarnan a través de los siglos mientras mantienen una lucha descarnada. De Grecia a Etopía, de la compañía de David Bowie a la de Jack el Destripador, esta historia arrastra al lector en un caudal de sensaciones que mezclan la crueldad con la esperanza.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Xandru Fernández nació en Turón (Asturias) en 1970. En 1990 publicó su primera novela, escrita en lengua asturiana, como el resto de su obra hasta el momento.Ganó en 1993 el Premio Xosefa Xovellanos de novela con El club de los inocentes, repitió galardón en 1999 con El suañu de los páxaros de sable y en 2011 con El príncipe derviche. Con Les ruines (2004) y La banda sonora del paraísu (2006) obtuvo el Premio de la Crítica a la mejor novela en lengua asturiana.Ha colaborado como articulista en varios medios (Diagonal, Les Noticies, Asturias24, El Cuaderno) y es autor también de varios libros de relatos y de poesía, y de numerosas traducciones (Kafka, Dürrenmatt, Rilke, Nietzsche) tanto al asturiano como al castellano.

Edward Malone is a young journalist at the "Daily Gazette", who is eager to impress his girlfriend Gladys. To do so, he requests a dangerous and complex task. After a few days, he is assigned to an expedition leaded by the notorious Professor Challenger. The the expedition is headed toward what Challenger’s claim is a new and isolated area of the Amazon jungle. He believes that thousands of years ago dinosaurs, pterodactyls and other exotic creatures were inhabitants of the area. The professor believes that no one has set foot there before, so he wants to be the first one.Why does Malone want to impress the woman he loves so badly, and will he be able to do so? Can he deal with the task he was assigned to? Will Professor Challenger's expedition succeed? Will he make a discovery of global significance?You can find all the answers in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s exciting and adventurous short story "The Lost World".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.Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930) was a British medical doctor and writer. He is best known for the creation of the notorious characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Besides the many Holmes stories, Doyle’s work includes science and fantasy fiction, many plays, poetry, historical and non-fiction novels. He wrote his first Sherlock Holmes story at the age of twenty-seven and it was published in 1886.

After their father’s death, the two brothers, Nur al-Din and Shams al-Din, agree to marry two sisters on the same day. The main idea is that Nur wants to have a son, while Shams wants to have a daughter. And so it happens. Shams al-Din has a daughter and Nur al-Din has a son – Badr al-Din. Right before he dies, Nur tells his young boy about his uncle Shams, who is still in Cairo. After the death of his father, Badr al-Din loses the approval of the sultan and must flee away.Why did Nur and Shams come up with this plan to marry two sisters on the same day? What will the young Badr al-Din do after he finds out about his uncle? Will he try to find him? What obstacles awaits the boy?Find all the answers in this magical and adventurous story.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.