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A tracker-turned-conservationist, Jim Corbett was a renowned writer and wildlife expert. Born on 25 July 1875, he was appointed a Colonel in the British Indian Army and was often requested by the government of the United Province (modern-day Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand) to hunt man-eaters and leopards that spread terror in the Garhwal and Kumaon region. An avid photographer, Corbett's books, particularly Man-Eaters of Kumar and Jungle Lore, achieved international critical acclaim and earned global recognition.

Step into the world of Oscar Wildes An Ideal Husband, a witty 1895 comedy that deftly explores the intricate dance of blackmail and political corruption. Set against the backdrop of contemporary London, the story unfolds over the course of a single day, revealing the fragile line between public and private honor. Wilde provocatively suggests that while we must ultimately face the consequences of our actions, our pasts should not define us entirely. Join us for a tale that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.

In Oscar Wildes brilliant comedy, The Ideal Husband, we delve into the life of Sir Robert Chiltern, a seemingly perfect man with a spotless reputation and an upright wife, Lady Chiltern. But when the cunning Mrs. Cheveley arrives on the scene, wielding both political ambition and the threat of blackmail, the couples integrity is put to the ultimate test. Can they navigate this treacherous encounter without sacrificing their public and private honor? Meanwhile, the roguish Lord Goring, Miss Mabel Chilterns love interest, adds another layer of intrigue to the tale. This sharp-witted exploration ...

Often regarded as Fieldings first novel, History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great was likely penned before his more well-known works like Shamela and Joseph Andrews. This sharp satire targets Robert Walpole, drawing an intriguing parallel between the notorious gang leader and highwayman Jonathan Wild. Fielding cleverly likens the Whig party in Parliament to a band of thieves led by Walpole, whose relentless ambition to be seen as a Great Man—a title he often claimed—ultimately leads to his ironic downfall being hanged. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Oscar Wilde wurde am 16.10.1854 in Dublin geboren. Sein Vater war Arzt, seine Mutter Dichterin. Wilde studierte in Dublin und Oxford. Seit 1879 lebte er in London. 1895 wurde er vom Vater seines Freundes Lord Douglas wegen homosexueller Neigungen angezeigt und zu zwei Jahren Zuchthaus verurteilt. Wilde starb am 30.11.1900 verarmt in Paris.

Der größte Nutzen, den die Einführung des Sozialismus brächte, liegt ohne Zweifel darin, dass der Sozialismus uns von der schmutzigen Notwendigkeit, für andere zu leben, befreite, die beim jetzigen Stand der Dinge so schwer auf fast allen Menschen lastet. Es entgeht ihr in der Tat fast niemand. Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) war ein irischer Schriftsteller, der sich nach Schulzeit und Studium in Dublin und Oxford in London niederließ.

"When we are happy, we are always good," says Lord Henry, "but when we are good, we are not always happy." Lord Henry’s lazy, clever words lead the young Dorian Gray into a world where it is better to be beautiful than to be good; a world where anything can be forgiven - even murder - if it can make people laugh at a dinner party. Oxford Bookworms Library reader for learners of English, adapted from the Oscar Wilde original by Jill Nevile.