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O livro traz uma coletânea de três textos de autoras clássicas do terror. O textos são 'A noiva de Lindorf', de Letitia E. Landon, 'O homem vermelho', de Catherine Gore, 'Depois', de Edith Wharton. Os textos trazem contos aterrorizantes e chocantes que mostram a vanguarda dessas autoras...

The first of four novellas, together called Old New York, set in the mid-1800s. Lewis Raycie is sent on a grand tour of Europe with instructions from his father to acquire a collection of accepted Art Works. His father's dream is to own a Raphael; instead, Lewis returns with a priceless...

“Fourth-century Athens has a special claim on our attention apart from the great men it produced,” writes Hamilton, “for it is the prelude to the end of Greece...The kind of events that took place in the great free government of the ancient world may, by reason of unchanging human nature...

A beautifully observed collection of short stories exploring the complexities of human relationships, family, love, loss, and the unexpected moments that shape ordinary lives, from the award-winning author of Binocular Vision. Pearlman writes with warmth about the predicaments of being human...

Was du nicht willst, das Mann dir tut, das füge einem anderen zu? Wird Unrecht nicht gerichtet, übernimmt Rache das Kommando. Tipps und Tricks für Männer: Bestreitet den Heimweg nie alleine. Bevorzugt belebte Straßen. Verzichtet auf Kopfhörer. Tragt Schuhe, in denen ihr laufen könnt...

Ethan Frome faces a heart-wrenching dilemma when he finds himself torn between duty and desire. Living in the bleak, wintry town of Starkfield, Ethan cares for his sickly wife, Zeena, but his feelings for her cousin, Mattie Silver, awaken a passionate longing that he thought was lost forever. As their secret affection grows, the stark realities of his life press down on him, creating an emotional storm that threatens to consume them all. Through Wharton's masterful storytelling, listeners will journey into a world where love collides with obligation, and dreams shatter against the harshness ...

Bloomsbury presents Birdie's Billions by Edith Cohn, read by Emma Love. A savvy young girl finds half a million dollars and wonders if she can keep it in this charming middle grade mystery that asks big questions about right, wrong, and what you'd do for family. For as long as eleven-year-old...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In the hushed drawing rooms of 1870s New York, where every gesture is scrutinized and every word carries the weight of unspoken rules, Newland Archer seems to have it all figured out. Engaged to the beautiful, dutiful May Welland, he is poised to take...

“En gave til menneskeheden. En af de sjældne og evige historier, som efterlader dig for altid forandret.” – Desmond Tutu I 1944 bliver Edith Eger som 16-årig deporteret til koncentrationslejren Auschwitz. Ved ankomsten bliver hun adskilt fra sine forældre, der bliver sendt direkte i...

From renowned classicist Edith Hall, ARISTOTLE'S WAY is an examination of one of history's greatest philosophers, showing us how to lead happy, fulfilled, and meaningful lives Aristotle was the first philosopher to inquire into subjective happiness, and he understood its essence better and more...

Discover the stories that helped define a nation. Spanning adventure, romance, family life, frontier landscapes and the complexities of the American Dream, The American Classic Collection: 10 Novels brings together ten of the most celebrated novels in American literature. Rich in unforgettable...

She was the bright girl in the cherry-colored scarf. The laugh that warmed the kitchen. The object of a gaze so consuming it replaced the woman underneath. For over a century, readers have experienced Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome through a single lens — the frame narrator's reconstruction of a man's longing, a man's entrapment, a man's despair. Mattie Silver, the young woman at the center of the tragedy, exists only as the object of that gaze: the dark-haired girl at the dance, the bright thing in the dark house, the body on the sled. We never learn what Mattie was thinking.

The best known of all Edith Nesbit's books: The Railway Children is a timeless classic that see's three children transplanted into the country and all of their adventures, usually centered around the local Railway Station. When their father leaves under mysterious circumstances, Roberta, Phyllis...

After moving into a house in kent, five children go exploring and in a gravel pit, find a Sand Fairy, known as a "Psammead" who says he will give them one wish each day. What follows are eleven misadventures where it is discovered that making a good wish is actually much harder than it first...

The CAIRN Podcast explores how everyday people can use artificial intelligence to understand complex issues, solve community challenges, and create positive change. Join us as we discuss emerging technologies, innovative ideas, and practical solutions that help build stronger, more informed communities.By Global Solidarity Advocates, a non- profit.

Schluss mit der Illusion von Effizienz! "Der administrative Zen-Garten" ist kein Handbuch für Ordnungsliebende – es ist das Manifest für alle, die unter der Last von 5000 Jahren Bürokratie stöhnen. Die stille Koryphäe Edith Fromm führt Sie durch die Abgründe der Registratur: Vom...

Ned and Mary Boyne move into an old English country house called Lyng. They are told that the house's ghost appears only "afterward," meaning people recognise it only after an important event has already happened. As the story unfolds, Ned mysteriously disappears after speaking with a strange visitor. Mary gradually realises that the visitor was the ghost, and that Ned's disappearance is connected to unethical business dealings from his past.

Originally published in 1911, 'Autres Temps...' is one of Edith Wharton’s most poignant and biting critiques of New York's high society. The story follows Mrs. Lidcote, a woman who has spent years in social exile Europe following her scandalous divorce. When her daughter also divorces and...

Delve into the intriguing interplay between humanity and the ethereal in "Tales of Men and Ghosts." This podcast invites listeners to explore a captivating collection of stories where the complexities of human nature are examined alongside fleeting glimpses of the supernatural. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that showcases a variety of narratives, primarily set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, where moral dilemmas and societal norms are put to the test. With a focus on the lives of American gentlemen and gentlewomen, these tales reveal the nuances of ...

Dive into the haunting and evocative world crafted by Edith Wharton in this collection of her early short fiction. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that invites listeners to explore the intricate interplay of desire, guilt, and the specters of the past that linger in the shadows of human experience. Wharton's narratives often delve into the darker aspects of life, where the ghosts—both canine and human—serve as reminders of unresolved conflicts and unfulfilled longings. With a keen focus on the complexities of relationships and the relentless pursuit of passion, this series ...