Catherine Morland is a seventeen-year-old romantic at heart, fond of reading Gothic novels. One weekend she is invited by friends to spend a season in Bath, and for the first time participates in glamorous balls unique to the nineteenth century London lifestyle.
So it happens, at one ball she meets the intriguing and wealthy Henry Tilney, her over-active imagination leads her to expect dramatic twists at every turn.
However, the truth turns out to be far more complicated and lot more mundane; and love happens to be a lot simpler than her novel obsessed young heart had imagined. Will the reality be a disappointment or sweet relief for her? Young Catherine goes through many self-induced trials to learn the simple lesson of life.
“Of the many things hidden from the knowledge of man, nothing is more unintelligible than the human heart”
Sequal to The Illiad, the story begins ten years after the Trojan War and the Fall of Troy, when Odysseus, one of the war heroes, has still not returned to his kingdom Ithaca.
The Odyssey, which means the story of Odysseus, highlight another universal truth about life which is the desire to return home, the destructions and sacrifices of war.
When assumed dead, Odysseus’s wife Penelope and son Telemachus struggle with a group of unruly suitors who have overrun their palace wanting to marry Penelope and take over his house. But Odysseus is still alive; imprisoned on the island of Ogygia by Calypso, who is possessed by love for him and desires to make him her immortal husband.
Homer’s epic poem, larger than life emotions, and philosophical thoughts is a reminder of the bitter-sweet melancholies and the simplest desires of life.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is the series of short stories that made the fortunes of the Strand magazine, in which they were first published, and won immense popularity for Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. The detective is at the height of his powers and the volume is full of famous cases, including ‘The Red-Headed League’, ‘The Blue Carbuncle’, and ‘The Speckled Band’.
The editor of this volume, Richard Lancelyn Green is editor of The Uncollected Sherlock Holmes and The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
« My satire is against those who see figures and averages, and nothing else, » proclaimed Charles Dickens in explaining the theme of this classic novel. Published in 1854, the story concerns one Thomas Gradgrind, a « fanatic of the demonstrable fact, » who raises his children, Tom and Louisa, in a stifling and arid atmosphere of grim practicality
Step into the enchanting world of British India with this extraordinary tale that captures the essence of a young orphan detective’s adventures. Kimball O’Hara, known as Kim, is not just any child; he’s a clever and street-smart boy fluent in several languages, making him the perfect recruit for the British Secret Service.
As Kim embarks on his thrilling journey across diverse landscapes, he encounters a vibrant tapestry of cultures and characters. His travels introduce him to a Tibetan lama, a Hindu holy man, and a Pashtun tribesman, each offering wisdom and experiences that shape his understanding of the world.
This coming-of-age story dives deep into themes of identity and belonging. As Kim navigates the jungles and bustling cities, he grapples with the idea of home. Is it the companionship he finds with the lama, or is it rooted in his origins? His adventures pay homage to the rich cultural diversity of India, making every page a celebration of the land he explores.
Every moment in this brief yet profound life of Kim is filled with splendid encounters and meaningful adventures, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys of discovery.
Madame Bovary is the debut novel of French writer Gustave Flaubert, published in 1856. The character lives beyond her means in order to escape the banalities and emptiness of provincial life. When the novel was first serialized in La Revue de Paris between 1 October 1856 and 15 December 1856, public prosecutors attacked the novel for obscenity. The resulting trial in January 1857 made the story notorious. After Flaubert’s acquittal on 7 February 1857, Madame Bovary became a bestseller in April 1857 when it was published in two volumes. A seminal work of literary realism, the novel is now considered Flaubert’s masterpiece, and one of the most influential literary works in histor
Daniel Defoe relates the tale of an English sailor marooned on a desert island for nearly three decades. An ordinary man struggling to survive in extraordinary circumstances, Robinson Crusoe wrestles with fate and the nature of God. This edition features ma
‘Right is right and wrong is wrong, and a body ain’t got no business doing wrong when he ain’t ignorant and knows better.’
Along the Mississippi River, in the pre-civil war days, lived a mischievous and independent little boy Huckleberry Finn. The American Society in that era was brimming with policies that were discriminating and little boys like him who were oppressed.
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A farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality. Thus the stage is set for one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned –a razor-edged fairy tale for grown-ups that records the evolution from revolution against tyranny to a totalitarianism just as terrible.
When Animal Farm was first published, Stalinist Russia was seen as its target. Today it is devastatingly clear that wherever and whenever freedom is attacked, under whatever banner, the cutting clarity and savage comedy of George Orwell’s masterpiece have a meaning and message still ferociously fresh.
THE BESTSELLING BUSINESS CLASSIC TRUSTED BY SUCCESSFUL LEADERS ALL OVER THE WORLD Command attention, charm your superiors, and win people over wherever you go. How to Win Friends and Influence People has helped thousands of readers gain self-confidence and unlock life-changing opportunities―and now, it’s your turn. Master the fine art of communication, express your most important ideas, and create genuine impact with the help of international bestselling author Dale Carnegie. Written in his trademark conversational style, this book illustrates time-tested techniques through engaging anecdotes and events from the lives of legendary orators, historical figures, and successful leaders. Full of timeless wisdom and sage advice, this practical handbook on human relations will equip you to navigate the treacherous waters of interpersonal relationships in both business and social settings. Now you too can unearth your true potential, forge long-lasting relationships, and discover How to Win Friends and Influence People in every walk of life!
ONE OF THE MOST INSPIRING SELF-HELP GUIDES OF ALL TIMES Since its publication in 1963, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind has inspired millions of readers to unlock the unseen forces and invisible powers within them. Dr Murphy’s mind-focusing techniques are based on a simple principle: If you believe in something without reservation and picture it in your mind, you can remove the subconscious obstacles that prevent you from achieving the results you want, and your belief can become a reality. As practical as it is inspiring, Dr Murphy’s work uses real-life examples to demonstrate how anyone can unleash their extra-ordinary mental powers to build self-confidence, create harmonious relationships, gain professional success, amass wealth, conquer fears and phobias, banish bad habits, affect physical healing, and promote overall well-being and happiness.
THE GREATEST ‘SUCCESS’ CLASSIC OF ALL TIME! Think and Grow Rich is the number one inspirational and motivational classic for individuals who are interested in furthering their lives and achieving their goals. Drawing inspiration from the lives of Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and other millionaires of this generation, Napoleon Hill reveals the life-changing secret to securing exceptional wealth and success. Now you too can master the secret of true and lasting success! Simply follow the basic techniques this book reveals. DISCOVER:
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‘Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing.’
When Dorian Gray, a handsome man is made aware of his exceptional beauty, it brings out his desire to freeze his looks. Dorian Gray sees a portrait of himself made by his close friend and on seeing that he decides to trade his soul, that which differentiates between moral and immoral, for unageing beauty.
As is often said, “beauty is as beauty does”; but what happens when Dorian loses the ability to choose moral actions and leads a life of amoral choices, seeking only to fulfil his desires; ensuring that his actions hurt everyone around him.
Will he still be beautiful, or will the portrait show another picture to the world? One with every sin displayed across the canvas.
‘But people themselves alter so much, that there is something new to be observed in them for ever.’
A sensitive story about the loves and lives of the five Bennet sisters, especially Elizabeth Bennet the unusual heroine. Elizabeth is neither too pretty nor too talented but has a strong sense of self; it was fireworks when she met Mr. Darcy who finally clashed with someone as strong-willed as him.
Mrs Bennet wants to marry her daughters off and devises schemes to set them up with prosperous men at the ball hosted by the Bingley family. All her daughters find love, but not the easiest route to marriage.
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