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La novela narra la historia de una huelga de mineros en el norte de Francia en la década de 1860. Cada trabajador se vuelve virtualmente esclavo de la mina, percibiendo salarios de miseria y corriendo el riesgo de no volver a su casa por los fatales accidentes que suceden con frecuencia. Los trabajadores mineros hartos de esta situación se organizan para iniciar una huelga, pidiendo un aumento que les permita escapar del hambre y la miseria a que se ven empujados junto a sus familias. (Introducción por Carlos Lombardi)

The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim. It’s a dreary February in post-World War I London when Mrs. Wilkins spots an advertisement in The Times for a small Italian castle for rent in April. She sees another member of her women’s club, Mrs. Arbuthnot, reading the same advertisement and manages to convince her that the two of them should rent it. Both are miserable and lonely in their marriages. They can’t afford the cost of the villa, San Salvatore, on their own and must advertise for two others, eventually recruiting an elderly widow named Mrs. Fisher, and Lady Caroline Dester, a ...

Listen to classic horror audiobooks featuring ghost stories, supernatural encounters, gothic fiction, and psychological terror from the public domain. This podcast delivers free horror audiobooks from legendary authors, bringing dark, atmospheric storytelling to life. Explore haunted houses, eerie mysteries, and chilling tales that defined the horror genre. These classic audiobooks include timeless ghost stories and supernatural fiction designed for immersive listening. 📚 Explore the complete Free Audiobook Library in one convenient place and help us keep classic audiobooks freely available...

Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers. In Dorothy Sayers' first Lord Peter Wimsey novel, our brilliant and eccentric hero must solve the case of the murder of Sir Reuben Levy - that is, if he is actually dead. And WHOSE BODY is in poor Mr. Thipps's bathtub? Witty, engaging, and complex, Lord Peter has been entertaining mystery lovers for generations. This version is presented as a dramatic reading.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/whose-body-by-dorothy-l-sayers--6734943/support.

The classic vampire story by Bram Stoker revolves around a struggle between good and evil, tradition and modernity, and lust versus chastity. The author didn’t invent vampires, but his novel has so captured the public’s imagination that he is rightly considered their popularizer. Listen and you will meet not only the Count himself, but heroes Jonathan Harker and Abraham Van Helsing, plus an array of madmen, psychiatrists, and fair maidens who cross paths with the fanged menace. (Summary by Paula)

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. A novel set in the roaring 20's follows Nick Carroway, a young, single veteran turned bond salesman as he is thrust into the high society of Long Island. Exactly who is his neighbor with with the biggest mansion on Long Island Sound who throws the swankiest parties? Who is this Gatsby and what is his game? The story is told in first person narrative and based on real life experiences of F.Scott Fitzgerald. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-gatsby-by-f-scott-fitzgerald--6738258/support.

Two On A Tower by Thomas Hardy. The plot concerns two – literally star-crossed – lovers: Swithin St. Cleeve, a very young amateur astronomer, and Viviette Constantine, an unhappily married and abandoned woman 8 or 9 years his senior. Each night Swithin climbs the old tower of the title, in the grounds of the Constantine estate. Lady Constantine, whose husband has been absent some years on an extended hunting and exploring journey to Africa, joins the young man in his stargazing, and supports his astronomical ambitions by buying him equipment, though his dreams of scientific renown are ...

The Charterhouse of Parma by Stendhal. In an astounding act of literary improvisation, Stendhal dictated this complex and innovative novel, combining political and psychological realism with wit, irony and romance, in only 54 days. The result, which Henry James regarded as one of the dozen best novels of all time, feels in many ways like grand opera, an art form to which Stendhal himself was greatly attracted. The tale is set in northern Italy in the early decades of the nineteenth century. The plot revolves around Fabrizio del Dongo, an idealistic young nobleman, his aunt Gina Sanseverina ...

The classic vampire story by Bram Stoker revolves around a struggle between good and evil, tradition and modernity, and lust versus chastity. The author didn't invent vampires, but his novel has so captured the public's imagination that he is rightly considered their popularizer. Listen and you will meet not only the Count himself, but heroes Jonathan Harker and Abraham Van Helsing, plus an array of madmen, psychiatrists, and fair maidens who cross paths with the fanged menace.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dracula-by-bram-stoker-english--6701050/support.

A timeless, terrifying tale of one mans obsession to create life -- and the monster that became his legacy.

Alice Adams by Booth Tarkington. A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Alice Adams chronicles the attempts of a lower middle class American midwestern family at the turn of the 20th century to climb the social ladder. The eponymous heroine is at the heart of the story, a young woman who wants a better place in society and a better life. As Gerard Previn Meyer has stated, "Apart from being the contribution to social history its author conceived it to be, [Alice Adams] is something more, that something being what has attracted to it so large a public: its portrait of a (despite her faults) 'lovable ...

The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux. "The Phantom of the Opera" by Gaston Leroux is a Gothic horror novel first published in 1909-1910. Set beneath the grand Paris Opera House, the story follows a mysterious, disfigured figure known as the Phantom who haunts the theater's depths. When he becomes obsessed with a young soprano named Christine Daaé, a dangerous love triangle emerges involving her childhood friend Raoul. As the Phantom's demands grow more violent and his jealousy intensifies, Christine finds herself trapped between two worlds—one above ground, one in the shadows below.

Carmen by Prosper Mérimée. On a trip to Spain in 1830, our narrator recounts his encounters with two strange characters: a thief named Don José Navarro and a beautiful Romani woman named Carmen...little does he know that soon, these two will be entangled in a tumultuous love affair that spells out tragedy for both parties. This novella, written and first published in 1845, has been adapted into a number of dramatic works, including the famous opera by Georges Bizet.

The Witness by Grace Livingston Hill. "The Witness" by Grace Livingston Hill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Paul Courtland, a senior at a university, and Stephen Marshall, a pure and innocent freshman who faces bullying from his peers due to his religious beliefs and moral character. The tale unfolds in a campus setting, exploring themes of friendship, courage, faith, and the transformative power of sacrifice. At the start of the narrative, a chaotic scene erupts in the dormitory as students mock and bully Stephen, who maintains his dignity amidst ...

The Green Mummy by Fergus Hume. "The Green Mummy" by Fergus Hume is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young couple, Archie Hope and Lucy Kendal, as they navigate romance against a backdrop filled with mystery and intrigue, particularly centering on a rare mummy that Lucy's archaeologist stepfather, Professor Braddock, is eager to acquire. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Archie and Lucy, who share a playful yet serious conversation about their engagement. Archie reveals the lengths he has gone to in order to gain Professor ...

The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery. "The Blue Castle" by L. M. Montgomery tells the story of Valancy Stirling, a repressed and timid woman living under the control of her overbearing family in the small town of Deerwood. With her health being a constant concern and her life devoid of joy, Valancy finds solace in her dreams and imaginations. However, everything changes when she receives a shocking medical diagnosis, which prompts her to break free from her constrained existence. Determined to live life on her own terms, Valancy decides to seize the opportunity to experience the world ...

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. This much-loved story follows a group of animal friends in the English countryside as they pursue adventure ... and as adventure pursues them! The chief characters - Mole, Rat, and Toad - generally lead upbeat and happy lives, but their tales are leavened with moments of terror, homesickness, awe, madcap antics, and derring-do. Although classed as children's literature, The Wind in the Willows holds a gentle fascination for adults too. The vocabulary is decidedly not "Dick and Jane", and a reader with a love of words will find new ones to ...

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The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G. K. Chesterton. "The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare" by G. K. Chesterton is a philosophical novel with elements of adventure and satire, written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the enigmatic character Gabriel Syme, a police detective who infiltrates a group of anarchists in London to uncover their plans and identities. As the narrative unfolds, it explores complex themes of order, chaos, and the nature of evil, often through witty dialogue and absurd situations that challenge conventional thinking. At the start of the novel, ...