Skąpiec

Skąpiec to prozatorska komedia Moliera, wystawiona na deskach teatru po raz pierwszy w 1668 r. Tytułowy skąpiec to Harpagon. Jest wdowcem. Ma dwoje dorosłych dzieci. Córka Eliza jest zakochana z wzajemnością w Walerym, który nie tak dawno uratował jej życie. Młodzi muszą jednak ukrywać swą miłość ze względu na ojca Elizy. Walery nie ma majątku, więc chce się wkraść w łaski Harpagona. Użył podstępu, by się dostać do jego domu jako rządca. Syn Harpagona, Kleant, jest w podobnej sytuacji co jego siostra. Jest zakochany w Mariannie, dziewczynie ładnej, dobrej i uczciwej, ale niezbyt bogatej. Kleant nie może więc liczyć na przychylność ojca. Sam stara się zdobyć pieniądze na swoje utrzymanie i pomoc dziewczynie, bo od skąpego taty ich nie dostanie.

A Crime of the Under-Seas

There is an old saying that one half of the world does not know how the other half lives, but as far as this is true, very few of us really understand. In the East, indeed, it is almost amazing. There are people involved in trade, some of whom are very profitable, about whom the world as a whole has never heard of, and which an ordinary Englishman, in all likelihood, would refuse to believe, even if the most reliable evidence had been provided before him.

The Bostonians. A Novel

Henry James

The action revolves around three characters: a young and beautiful maiden who travels around America with fiery speeches about the importance of women; her mentor, a lonely and cold lady who despises the whole male race. Different ideals are presented by the rivalry of Olive Chancellor and her cousin Basel Ransom for influencing the young girl Vera Tarrant, who has a strong oratorical gift. The social plan of this novel is concluded in the struggle of the conservative views of the southerner Ransom with the irreconcilable supporter and active participant in the movement for womens emancipation. Olive found in her young protege a strong instrument of influencing public opinion through her oratorical abilities.

Valentine

George Sand

Cest une histoire sur les calculs libres, purs et dénués damour dune jeune et riche héritiere du titre comptant Valentina, qui a donné son coeur au pauvre jeune garçon Benoît. Pour le bien dun tre cher, la jeune fille est prte rompre les liens du domaine et faire des sacrifices. Grâce lhabileté de lauteur limage dune véritable sensualité et dune analyse subtile des expériences des personnages, cette intrigue apparemment ordinaire de la plupart des histoires damour captive des les premieres pages.

Kong-Kheou, das Ehrenwort. Der blau-rote Methusalem

Die dritte Jugenderzählung Karl Mays wurde erstmals Oktober 1888 bis September 1889 unter dem Titel Kong-Kheou, das Ehrenwort in der Zeitschrift Der Gute Kamerad veröffentlicht. 1892 wurde der Text dann bearbeitet unter dem Titel Der blaurote Methusalem als Buchausgabe der Union Deutsche Verlagsgesellschaft veröffentlicht. Fritz Degenfeld, Methusalem, ist zusammen mit dem jungen Richard Stein auf Abenteuer-Reise durch China auf der Suche nach dessen Onkel und der verschollenen Familie und Schatz des deutsch-chinesischen Teehändlers Ye-Kin-Li. Spannungsgeladenes und ereignisreiches Reise-Abenteuer von Karl May.

Воскресение (Zmartwychwstanie)

Лев Николаевич Толстой, Lew Nikołajewicz Tołstoj

201eВоскресение201d 2013 последний роман Льва Толстого, в нем нашли отражение духовные и творческие искания последних лет жизни писателя. Долгих 10 лет понадобилось автору чтобы закончить и издать роман, за который в последствии он был отлучен от Церкви. Трагическая история духовных поисков уставшего от светской жизни князя Нехлюдова и обвиненной в убийстве каторжанки Катюши Масловой, заставляющая задуматься и, возможно, переосмыслить многие жизненные ценности.

Worms of the Earth

Robert E. Howard

The speaker wrapped his purple cloak closer about his powerful frame and settled back into his official chair, much as he might have settled back in his seat at the Circus Maximus to enjoy the clash of gladiatorial swords. Realization of power colored his every move. Whetted pride was necessary to Roman satisfaction, and Titus Sulla was justly proud; for he was military governor of Eboracum and answerable only to the emperor of Rome.

Lucias Progress

E.F. Benson

Lucias Progress, previously published in the U.S. as The Worshipful Lucia is the fifth of E. F. Bensons famous series, opening about a year after the previous story ended. In this volume both Lucia and Mapp stand for election to the Town Council, and Lucia speculates in gold shares. While re-decorating Miss Mapps house, Lucia discovers and hide the remains of a Roman Villa. Excitements ensue!

The Complete Sherlock Holmes Stories. MultiBook

Arthur Conan Doyle

It is this collection that includes stories that became insanely popular in the early 20th century and still remain popular. This story is about one of the greatest detectives of our time, recorded by his friend and partner. A resident of an unpretentious house on Baker Street, one after another, reveals the most difficult cases, easily transforms into bandits, booksellers, chimney sweeps. he multibook includes the most read novels of the author, such as: A Study in Scarlet, The Sign of the Four, The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Valley of Fear, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, His Last Bow, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes.

Rinaldo Rinaldini, der Räuberhauptmann

Christian August Vulpius

Rinaldo Rinaldini, der Räuberhauptmann war der ganz große Bestseller der Epoche des Klassischen Weimar. Sein Verfasser: Goethes Schwager Christian August Vulpius. Die wildromantische Legende um den Räuberhauptmann Rinaldini faszinierte die damalige Gesellschaft so sehr, dass sie alle Verkaufsrekorde brach. Ein sizilianischer Bauernsohn geht 1780 in die Berge und trommelt eine Banditenbande zusammen. Gemeinsam überfallen sie Klöster und haben es auf die Geldbeutel der Reichen abgesehen. Die Gesetzeshüter sind schon lange hinter dem Kopf der Bande her. Doch erst als seine Schwäche für Frauenzimmer den Räuberhauptmann immer unvorsichtiger werden lässt, scheint seine Gefangennahme unausweichlich. Es ist die wahre Geschichte des Räubers Capitano Angelo Duca, die Vulpius 1799 als Vorlage für seinen weltberühmten Räuberroman diente.

A Rogues Life

Wilkie Collins

This is a charming and highly readable novel written in the middle of the 19th century. This novel also combines the adventure and twists of a novel with a moderately upper-class protagonist. Frank sees work life as a problem, and by his 25th birthday, he has failed in medicine, portraiture, caricature, and even forgery. Disillusioned with life, he despaired of finding something to do until he met Alicia Dulcifer.

Little Novels

Wilkie Collins

These are Victorian melodramas set in England with a strong focus on the class system, but in the end thats what makes the stories so special. There are several common themes of Wilkie Collins, including the general theme of the return of a character presumed dead. Great for readers of Victorian fiction.

Klasztor i morze

Stefan Grabiński

Klasztor i morze to powieść autorstwa Stefana Grabińskiego z 1928 roku. To dość nietypowy, bo bardziej realistyczny utwór w dorobku mistrza literatury grozy. Prezentuje życie kaszubskich rybaków oraz pustelniczą codzienność sióstr anuncjatek, Morskich Panien, zamieszkujących nieco tajemniczy klasztor zbudowany na nadmorskich skałach. Powieść rejestruje piękno języka kaszubskiego, czerpie obszernie z folkloru, zwyczajów i legend Kaszubów. Istotnym jej bohaterem jest samo morze, będące zarówno sprzymierzeńcem mieszkańców wybrzeża i ich karmicielem, jak i nieustannym dla nich zagrożeniem. Z niego też wynurzają się różne przedmioty i tajemnice...

The Inspector General

Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol

The play is about a petty official Khlestakov, who does not stand out for anything special. He is traveling from St. Petersburg on business with his servant, they stop in one county town, where there was a rumor that the inspector will visit the city soon. Khlestakov, by chance and human imprudence, is mistaken for an auditor who decided to remain incognito. From that moment, all city officials are looking for an opportunity to stay in good standing, give him a bribe so that nothing bad happens.

The People vs. Dr. Kildare

Kildare saves the life of a skater who had a car accident. But even though her leg is broken, she cannot walk, and she is trying to sue Kildare for negligence, and Kildares entire career and reputation are now based on the correct diagnosis in the courtroom.

Gods Good Man

Marie Corelli

The plot takes place in England. Pastor John Walden, a forty-year-old man of worship, is presented as having a cheerful, optimistic personality, athletic build, and strong character. He owns one of the smallest living quarters in England, an old relic from a medieval church. The ending is unpredictable and keeps you in suspense until the last words.