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A Haunted House is a 1944 collection of 18 short stories by Virginia Woolf. The first six stories appeared in her only previous collection Monday or Tuesday in 1921:“A Haunted House”“Monday or Tuesday”“An Unwritten Novel”“The String Quartet”“Kew Gardens”“The Mark on the Wall”The next six appeared in..

A Room of One’s Own is an extended essay by Virginia Woolf, first published in September 1929. The work is based on two lectures Woolf delivered in October 1928 at Newnham College and Girton College, women’s constituent colleges at the University of Cambridge.In her essay, Woolf uses metaphors to ex..

The Years is a 1937 novel by Virginia Woolf, the last she published in her lifetime. It traces the history of the Pargiter family from the 1880s to the “present day” of the mid-1930s.Although spanning fifty years, the novel is not epic in scope, focusing instead on the small private details of the c..

Homage to Catalonia is George Orwell’s personal account of his experiences and observations fighting in the Spanish Civil War for the POUM militia of the Republican army.Covering the period between December 1936 and June 1937, Orwell recounts Catalonia’s revolutionary fervor during his training in B..

The Rosary by Florence L. Barclay, first published in 1909. The Rosary tells the story of Jane Champion and Garth Dalmain. The Honourable Jane is plain, exceedingly frank, and a fiercely loyal friend. In the words of Ms. Barclay, "She had once been described, by one who saw below the surface, as a p..

In "Three Contributions to the Theory of Sex," esteemed author Freud delves deep into the intricate and evolving nature of human sexuality. This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive examination of the various aspects that shape our understanding of sex, contributing significant insights to the..

The Sorrows of Young Werther is a 1774 epistolary novel by Johann Wolfgang Goethe, which appeared as a revised edition in 1787. It was one of the main novels in the Sturm und Drang period in German literature, and influenced the later Romantic movement. Goethe, aged 24 at the time, finished Werther ..

Emma is a novel about youthful hubris and romantic misunderstandings. It is set in the fictional country village of Highbury and the surrounding estates of Hartfield, Randalls and Donwell Abbey, and involves the relationships among people from a small number of families. The novel was first publishe..

Evliya Çelebi (25 March 1611-1682) was an Ottoman explorer who travelled through the territory of the Ottoman Empire and neighboring lands over a period of forty years, recording his commentary in a travelogue called the Seyâhatnâme (“Book of Travel”). The name Çelebi is an honorific title meaning “..

From mist-wrapped mountains where cranes glide like drifting silk, to seaside villages where lantern-light shimmers across quiet waves… Japanese Fairy & Folk Tales gathers the whispering legends of Japan ?stories carried through tea houses, fishing boats, Shinto shrines, hidden forest paths, and moo..

From jade-green valleys threaded with morning mist to palace roofs sharp as wings against the moon… Korean Fairy & Folk Tales gathers the time-worn legends of the peninsula ?stories carried through mountain hermitages, fishing harbors, royal courts, rice-terrace villages, and market streets where go..

From sun-baked savannas where baobabs stand like guardians of time, to coastal villages where drums echo like thunder across the salt wind… West African Fairy & Folk Tales gathers the bold and bright legends of the region ?stories carried through market squares, river crossings, festival nights, hun..

From maple-red forests where autumn rustles like whispered stories, to northern lakes so still they hold the sky like glass… Canadian Fairy & Folk Tales gathers the frost-bright and deeply rooted legends of the land ?stories shaped first by Indigenous nations whose voices echo through cedar smoke, d..

From emerald isles where cats speak in riddles, to Indian forests haunted by rakshas; from Germanic woodlands where unseen spirits tap at cottage doors, to snow-bound Slavic villages guarded by winter witches; from Scottish shores shaped by sea-magic, to Persian deserts where wandering dervishes and..

This collection gathers some of the finest examples of timeless folklore, bringing together tales that have been passed down through generations. Within these pages, readers step into journeys filled with wonder, unexpected friendships, and the light that breaks through even the darkest moments. Wis..

This enchanting collection brings together ancient tales shaped by the warm tones of the earth, celebrating roots, journeys, and the quiet strength found along the way. Readers follow heroes who seek their inner power, witnessing how loyalty, solidarity, and a single spark of kindness can alter the ..

This enchanting collection gathers timeless tales filled with wonder, quiet bravery, and the enduring magic of imagination. Within these pages, readers journey along emerald paths that open into hidden realms, where heroes face trials that reveal their true strength and ordinary moments blossom into..

This enchanting collection opens the doors to ancient tales shaped by misty forests, grey horizons, and quiet mysteries. Readers follow brave wanderers searching for their destinies, encountering strange guides that emerge from the shadows, and witnessing journeys where good and evil meet along a na..

Within these graceful tales, gentle shades of wonder and quiet magic drift through every page. Here, brave wanderers discover hidden truths, enchanted lands bloom with delicate mysteries, and small acts of kindness carry the power to transform entire destinies. Some stories unfold with a soft, dream..

Within these timeless tales, the gentle colours of distant landscapes mingle with legends shaped by courage, kindness, and quiet wonder. Each story opens a hidden door into worlds where unlikely heroes rise, enchanted forests whisper old truths, and ordinary hearts discover extraordinary strength. H..

This enchanting collection brings together tales woven with the brightest shades of imagination. Readers follow young heroes searching for their place in the world, wise children confronted with unseen trials, and sparks of hope rising gently from the shadows. Secrets whispered by quiet forests, mys..

This luminous collection gathers tales touched by the warm glow of wonder. Readers follow heroes who face trials that test their courage, mysterious guides who appear at decisive moments, and quiet sparks of hope that shine through the shadows. In some stories, a single act of kindness changes the c..

Jusqu'où peut-on aller lorsque l'amour, l'honneur et le pouvoir se rencontrent ? Avec Pour l'amour du roi : un masque birman, Oscar Wilde transporte le lecteur dans un univers inspiré de l'Orient, où les passions humaines se déploient avec grâce et intensité. À travers une intrigue mêlant loyauté, s..

Et si un simple miroir pouvait révéler ce que les yeux ne peuvent voir ? Dans Le Miroir de ma tante Margaret, Walter Scott entraîne le lecteur dans un récit où le mystère, le surnaturel et les émotions humaines se mêlent avec une remarquable subtilité. À travers une histoire empreinte de suspense et..