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The 19th Century Classics Collection steps into the vibrant world of 19th century Europe, America, and Russia with this rich collection of literary masterpieces that continue to captivate listeners. From the dark allure of Dracula and the tragic romance of Anna Karenina to the moral complexities of Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the thrilling suspense of Wuthering Heights, this collection invites listeners to experience the enduring power of 19th-century storytelling.

A CLASSIC COMING-OF-AGE STORY WHICH HAS HELD GENERATIONS OF READERS SPELLBOUND Rusty, a sixteen-year-old Anglo-Indian boy, is orphaned, and has to live with his English guardian in the claustrophobic European part in Dehra Dun. Unhappy with the strict ways of his guardian, Rusty runs away from...

J. B. Priestley was one of Britain's most significant writers. His output was prodigious: in his lifetime, he penned 26 novels, 39 plays and hundreds of essays. He enjoyed great success on stage, notably with Dangerous Corner, Time and the Conways and An Inspector Calls, which experimented with narrative structure and unorthodox theories of time. Included here are some of his most esteemed works, adapted for radio and brought together in one statement collection.

In der LILYLA Hörbuch-Edition "Meistererzählungen" widmen wir uns einem Autoren, dessen Werke in Ausdruck, Authentizität und Sprachgewalt Einzug in den erlauchten Kreis der Weltliteratur erhalten haben und dessen Werke mit Recht dem Kanon der Weltliteratur zugerechnet werden, weil sie das widerspiegeln, was dem jeweiligen Zeitgeist entspricht und weil ihre Erzählungen von dem handeln, was von zeitloser Ästhetik und Würde ist.

Sir Terence Rattigan was one of Britain's greatest playwrights, renowned for his well-crafted dramas of upper-class manners and repressed sexuality. He was hugely popular throughout the 1940s and early '50s, and had the rare distinction of having plays running in three West End theatres simultaneously. Having fallen out of fashion in the '60s, his work is now enjoying a huge revival. Included here are some of his most esteemed plays, adapted for radio and brought together in chronological order in one statement collection.

Tauche ein in die düstere Welt von M. R. James' klassischer Geistergeschichte 'Nummer 13'. Der britische Gelehrte Mr. Anderson reist in die dänische Stadt Viborg, um kirchengeschichtliche Forschungen zu betreiben. Er quartiert sich im Gasthof 'Zum Goldenen Löwen' ein und bezieht Zimmer Nummer 12. Bald bemerkt er seltsame Phänomene: Sein Zimmer scheint sich zu verändern, Möbel verschwinden, und aus dem angrenzenden Zimmer Nummer 13 dringen unheimliche Geräusche. Doch laut dem Wirt existiert kein Zimmer 13, da diese Nummer aus Aberglauben vermieden wird.

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In der LILYLA Hörbuch-Edition "Meisternovellen" erwarten Sie auserlesene Erzählungen der deutschsprachigen, russischsprachigen, englischsprachigen, amerikanischenglischsprachigen und französischsprachigen Weltliteratur. Wir haben uns bemüht, eine Auswahl zu treffen, aus welcher deutlich wird, wie vielfältig und abwechslungsreich Literatur ist.

These are the 13 best known and respected short works of Stephen Crane. George's "Mother and The Monster" are particularly highly regarded but rarely read and almost never listened to. In addition, this audiobook includes "A Dark Brown Dog", "A Great Mistake", "An Experiment in Luxury", "An Experiment in Misery", "An Ominous Baby", "Flanagan", "His New Mittens", "The Five White Mice", "The Knife", "The Men in the Storm", and "The Veteran".

This collection of M. R. James’ supernatural stories is read by critically acclaimed star of stage and screen Sir Michael Hordern. Included here are some of M. R. James’ most beloved stories, including 'No. 13', 'Count Magnus', 'Canon Alberic's Scrap-Book', 'The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral', 'Lost Hearts', alongside many more spine-tingling tales.

Sherlock Holmes est une des plus grandes figures de la culture populaire et son seul nom est synonyme de mystère policier, de brouillard londonien et de crimes énigmatiques.

This is an annotated verison of the originsal book and includes the author's biography as well as a study guide. Welcome to the 2019 historical review of The Thirteen Travellers. This edition is produced as the original title is outside of copyright. Please enjoy in the spirit in which is it produced.

13 klassische Gänsehaut-Balladen aus der Zeit des 18., 19. und Anfang 20. Jahrhunderts, in denen auf schauerlich-drastische Weise dargestellt wird, dass man seinem Schicksal nicht entkommen kann und dass eine höhere Macht unabwendbare Rache nimmt für begangene Untaten.

In der LILYLA Hörbuch-Edition "Russische Erzählungen" widmen wir uns russischsprachigen Autoren, deren Werke in Ausdruck, Authentizität und Sprachgewalt Einzug in den erlauchten Kreis der Welt-Literatur erhalten haben und deren Wirkungskreis nach wie vor Jung und Alt bewegt, denn Zeitlosigkeit und Unvergänglichkeit ihrer Gedanken haben über alle Generationen hinweg Bestand und ihren festen Platz in allen aufgeklärten Gesellschaften sicher.

Hailed by Arthur Miller as ‘the mad inventor of modern theatre’, Johan August Strindberg was a Swedish playwright, poet and novelist whose groundbreaking works mingled naturalism and psychology and paved the way for Expressionist drama. A prolific writer – penning over 60 plays, 19 novels and nine autobiographies – his turbulent life was marked by emotional conflict. This wide-ranging collection brings together 13 of his most important dramas and a semi-autobiographical ‘occult diary’, enhanced through stunning soundscapes and music composed by Strindberg himself.

A foundling of mysterious parentage brought up by Mr. Allworthy on his country estate, Tom Jones is deeply in love with the seemingly unattainable Sophia Western, the beautiful daughter of the neighboring squire though he sometimes succumbs to the charms of the local girls. BOOK 13: Come, bright love of fame, inspire my glowing breast: not thee I will call, who, over swelling tides of blood and tears, dost bear the hero on to glory, while sighs of millions waft his spreading sails; but thee, fair, gentle maid, whom Mnesis, happy nymph, first on the banks of Hebrus did produce.

This triumphant final volume of Spinechillers begins with Doug Bradley's personal guide to the writers and the history of the stories. M. R. James' classic "Number 13" starts off this volume with a mystery about a disappearing and reappearing hotel room, can you guess the room number? Story two is the tale of a cat that can not only talk, but spills secrets that should have been truly left behind. Next, we present one of the most famous stories by H.P. Lovecraft, "The Call of Cthulhu".

№13-Дом Эльпит Рабкоммуна — рассказ знаменитого русского писателя, драматурга и театрального деятеля Михаила Афанасьевича Булгакова (1891–1940). Другими известными произведениями Михаила Булгакова являются "Чаша жизни", "Шансон д'Этэ", "Стальное горло", "Дни Турбиных", "Зойкина квартира", "Бенефис лорда Керзона", "Москва краснокаменная", "Кабала святош", "Я убил", "Похождения Чичикова". Многие произведения Михаила Булгакова были запрещены советской цензурой, и уже сам этот факт характеризует его как свободномыслящего человека.

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"O carro número 13" é um conto envolvente de Machado de Assis que mistura o cenário rural com o urbano, um contraste incomum nas obras do autor. A história segue Amaro Faria, herdeiro do comendador Faria, um rico proprietário rural que, ao retornar ao Rio de Janeiro, é forçado a reavaliar suas crenças e visões de mundo. O conto oferece uma reflexão sobre os choques culturais, a adaptação ao novo e o conflito entre diferentes realidades sociais, características recorrentes na obra de Machado de Assis.