19th century, c 1800 to c 1899

Trods store ydre forskelle og en social afgrund, der skilte dem ad, var der ikke langt mellem digteren Carsten Hauch og forbryderen Ole Kollerød. De besad begge kunstneriske og intellektuelle evner og de var fælles om en tragisk livsførelse. De måtte begge tage livtag med skæbnen, og de fik først hul igennem til deres kunstneriske udfoldelse, efter dramatiske begivenheder havde ført dem tæt på døden.”Frosten i hjertet” er en historisk, biografisk roman om kunst og forbrydelse og om forbindelsen mellem de to begreber. Bogen udkom første gang i 1986.Vagn Predbjørn Jensen (1936-2006) var lærer og forfatter. Han begyndte at skrive i en alder af 19 år, men først i en alder af 44 begyndte han at henvende sig til forlagene med sine tekster. Han debuterede i 1983 med ”Tårnet i Atlantis”.

”Tror du, det er så svært at få et mandfolk forelsket i sig? Åh, gud! Det er den letteste sag af verden. De er så forfængelige, så det er rædsomt! Kan man bare få dem til at tro, at man er forelsket i dem, så er de der på øjeblikket. Det vil sige, det skal gøres fint – naturligvis; man skal ikke ligefrem gå hen og sige det til dem. Åh, I kan tro, jeg ved nok, hvordan man skal bære sig ad!”Det er frøken Nellys veninde Sofie slet ikke i tvivl om. Det er hr. Poulsen heller ikke, for han er blot en af de mange mænd, som Nelly har snoet rundt om sin smukke lillefinger. Da den lidt ældre og karismatiske hr. Winther gør sin entré i Nellys liv, må hr. Poulsen indse, hvor fast et greb den unge pige i virkeligheden har om hans hjerte.”Frøken Nelly” udkom første gang i 1886, og titelkarakteren er baseret på William Blochs senere hustru, skuespillerinden Anna Bloch.William Bloch (1845-1926) var en dansk forfatter og teaterinstruktør. Han blev student fra Østre Borgerdyd skole i København i 1864 og uddannede sig efterfølgende til jurist. Efter sine skoleår drog Bloch på en dannelsesrejse sammen med H.C. Andersen, der førte ham til Tyskland, Østrig og Italien. Efter hjemvendelsen blev han udnævnt til sceneinstruktør ved Det Kongelige Teater i København og blev i 1889 slået til Ridder af Dannebrog. Han var bror til maleren Carl Bloch.

”Lamarcks tilhængere tror, at haren løber hurtigt, fordi dens uafbrudte bestræbelser på at undfly har udviklet bevægelsesorganerne. Og da denne udvikling formentlig opsummerer eller akkumulerer sig fra slægt til slægt, er det endelige resultat blevet det hurtige dyr, vi kender.Darwinisterne hævder derimod at harens hurtighed er opstået ved, at kun de hurtigste dyr i hvert slægtled undgik at falde i forfølgernes klør, og at deres afkom arvede forfædrenes hurtighed.”I anledning af 100-året for Charles Darwins fødsel, 50-året for udgivelsen af hans ikoniske værk ”Arternes oprindelse” samt 100-året for den franske zoolog Jean-Baptiste Lamarcks udgivelse af sit hovedværk ”Philosophie zoologique” redegør Alfred Bramsen for de to banebrydende videnskabsmænds teorier, der hver især gjorde op med samtidens måde at tænke på naturen og menneskets udvikling. Selvom lamarckisme og darwinisme på mange måder er hinandens modsætninger, så er der også mange interessante sammenfald mellem de to teorier og den indflydelse, de havde på deres egen tid og på fremtidens biologiske forskning.”Natur og opdragelse” udkom første gang i 1909.Alfred Bramsen (1851-1932) var en dansk tandlæge og forfatter, der udgav en lang række bøger om sundhed, tandpleje og hygiejne skrevet til lægmand. Alfred Bramsen var desuden en ivrig kunstsamler og besad flere værker af Vilhelm Hammershøi, om hvem han udgav to bøger.

Averøya, 1911: Tobias har tilstået mordet på Tora, og nu kæmper Emma for at forstå, at den mand, hun troede hun kendte, kunne handle så frygteligt.I mellemtiden overvejer Emma sit forhold til Olav, vel vidende at nogle beslutninger er uigenkaldelige.Emma fra Averøya For Emma Vik er livet på familiens gård ret ukompliceret. Indtil den dag, hvor en udenlandsk maler ankommer til Averøya og genopliver hendes drømme om at blive kunstner. Snart begynder mystiske begivenheder at udspille sig omkring dem, og pludselig befinder Emma sig i et uudforsket farvand med kærlighed og loyalitet. Og da langvarige familiehemmeligheder kommer frem i lyset, bliver det tilsyneladende idylliske liv på øen forandret for altid.Emma fra Averøya er et hjertevarmt og spændende familiedrama om kærlighed, håb og ubrydelige bånd.Harriet Hegstad er en norsk forfatter. Hun har tidligere skrevet populære noveller og romaner til ugeblade i Skandinavien og har deltaget i flere nordiske konkurrencer.

”Denne mærkelige lidelse, som nu hører til de stærkest udbredt i alle fremskredne samfund, kaldtes for et halvt århundrede siden den ’amerikanske’ sygdom – fordi den var så sjælden her i Europa. Derovre, i ’urobacillens’ land, trivedes den ’nervøse dyspepsi’ allerede dengang fortræffeligt, ligesom dens slægtning, ’dipsomanien’, den uimodståelige alkoholtrang, og høfeberen – som alle beror på nervøse anlæg, der udløses gennem forkert levemåde.”I starten af det tyvende århundrede rasede der en hed debat blandt læger og andre sundhedsfaglige personer om, hvad dårlig mave skyldtes, og hvordan det skulle behandles. Alfred Bramsens bog fra 1911 giver hans bud på dette aktuelle og omstridte emne. Selvom mange af hans teorier er blevet modbevist af senere videnskabelig forskning, er det stadig interessant den dag i dag at læse, hvordan man dengang så på problemet med dårlig mave, som mange også plages af den dag i dag.Alfred Bramsen (1851-1932) var en dansk tandlæge og forfatter, der udgav en lang række bøger om sundhed, tandpleje og hygiejne skrevet til lægmand. Alfred Bramsen var desuden en ivrig kunstsamler og besad flere værker af Vilhelm Hammershøi, om hvem han udgav to bøger.

”Havet omkring Jorden” indeholder syv spændende noveller, der i tid strækker sig over to hundrede år, men som alligevel har det til fælles, at de handler om danskere, der på hver deres vis må forholde sig til havet som naturmagt og som en kraft i deres eget sind.Bogen udkom første gang i 1990.Vagn Predbjørn Jensen (1936-2006) var lærer og forfatter. Han begyndte at skrive i en alder af 19 år, men først i en alder af 44 begyndte han at henvende sig til forlagene med sine tekster. Han debuterede i 1983 med ”Tårnet i Atlantis”.

”Ingen sygdom skræmmer som kræft. Det er dog næppe alene dens heftige og ret pludselige stigning, der indjager skræk. Der er desuden noget kometlignende ved dens optræden. Ligesom kometen bevæger også den sig tilsyneladende uden for den almindelige orden og vækker derfor stor angst hos uvidende menneskebørn. Sammen med det uforklarlige, det gådefulde, forsvinder heldigvis også rædslen.”I starten af det tyvende århundrede oplevede man en voldsom stigning i kræfttilfældene i Danmark. Faktisk var andelen af befolkningen, der fik kræft, større i København end i nogen anden europæisk hovedstad. Alfred Bramsen sætter fokus på denne uhyggelige udvikling og spørger, hvorfor der ikke er blevet forsket mere i årsagen til kræftstigningen, og hvordan man kan forebygge udviklingen særligt hos den ældre del af befolkning, hvor risikoen for kræft var langt større end hos den yngre.”Den virkelige fare i den farlige alder” udkom første gang i 1911.Alfred Bramsen (1851-1932) var en dansk tandlæge og forfatter, der udgav en lang række bøger om sundhed, tandpleje og hygiejne skrevet til lægmand. Alfred Bramsen var desuden en ivrig kunstsamler og besad flere værker af Vilhelm Hammershøi, om hvem han udgav to bøger.

Udadtil tog den danske forfatter og nobelprismodtager Johannes V. Jensen gennem hele livet afstand fra sin familie, dens livsanskuelse og sin fødeegn. Nogle ting fortav han, og andre omdigtede han, så de stemte overens med det billede, han ønskede at vise offentligheden af sig selv.Men hvorfor var hans forhold til familien og især faderen så kompliceret? Hvilke oplevelser havde han med sig hjemmefra? Og hvorfor var hans far spiritist?De spørgsmål søger Vagn Predbjørn Jensen at besvare med biografien ”Dyrlægens Johannes”, der udkom første gang i 1996.Vagn Predbjørn Jensen (1936-2006) var lærer og forfatter. Han begyndte at skrive i en alder af 19 år, men først i en alder af 44 begyndte han at henvende sig til forlagene med sine tekster. Han debuterede i 1983 med ”Tårnet i Atlantis”.

Las revoluciones industriales originaron multitud de avances tecnológicos y uno de los más revolucionarios fue la invención del teléfono de masas.Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), científico, inventor y logopeda escocés, es mundialmente conocido por contribuir a la popularización de la comunicación telemática. En 1876 patentó el teléfono en Estados Unidos y, a través de su compañía, implantó el teléfono como medio internacional de comunicación de masas.Su figura sigue siendo polémica, sobre todo, después de que la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos reconociera en 2002 la invención del teléfono a Antonio Meucci, en lugar de a Bell. En cualquier caso, las aportaciones de Bell a la investigación de los aparatos de fonación y locución y a la difusión del teléfono son indiscutibles.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano

Henry Ford (1863-1947) fue un empresario estadounidense que fundó la célebre compañía Ford Motor Company y se le considera el padre de las cadenas de producción y montaje modernas, las cuales permitieron la producción en masa e iniciaron una nueva revolución industrial.Sus automóviles revolucionaron el transporte y el comercio de Estados Unidos y del mundo entero. Con más de ciento sesenta patentes a sus espaldas y numerosas empresas en su poder, Henry Ford llegó a ser una de las personas más conocidas y ricas del mundo.Sus invenciones y modelos de negocio, como el fordismo, marcaron tendencia y su vida inspiró desde entonces a multitud de emprendedores.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano

You’re invited to wander the streets of Victorian London with the nation’s literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best writers, tales of love and loss never felt so good…With classics such as Charles Dicken’s ‘Oliver Twist’, you’ll peak behind the scenes at one of the West End’s most loved musicals. You’ll then laugh till you cry at the lives of London’s high society in Thackeray’s ‘Vanity Fair’ and Virginia Woolf’s ‘Mrs Dalloway’.But it’s not all rosy and bright in 18th-century London. In Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’, we’ll question and query the true worth of excess. And if the streets of London weren’t strange enough, you’ll also be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…Crafting a rip-roaringly dramatic and vivid portrait of Victorian life in London, this impressive collection is perfect for fans of the silver screen adaptions ‘Oliver!’ (1968) and ‘Dorian Gray’ (2009).Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) was an Irish poet and one of the most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. His works include ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Importance of being Earnest’Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was a hugely influential English writer. A pioneer in the narrative device of streams of consciousness, Woolf’s breathtaking collection spans ‘Mrs Dalloway’, ‘To the Lighthouse’, and the non-fiction title ‘A Room of One’s Own’.William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was a British author and novelist. He is best known for his satirical works, including ‘Vanity Fair’, ‘The Luck of Barry Lyndon’, and ‘Second Funeral of Napolean’.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English novelist and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’.

Jules Verne’s “The Lottery Ticket” is a story about a message in a bottle with a twist. Hulda Hansen’s husband-to-be Ole embarks on a journey with a fishing boat with the hope to get rich and provide for his future family. However Ole never returns. The only thing left of him is a bottle with a note to Hulda and … a lottery ticket. Is it a winning one? What will Hulda win and is it going to be worth it if Ole is really dead? Verne masterfully weaves conflict, intrigue, and a strange chain of events around something as small as a piece of paper.Jules Verne (1828 – 1905) was a French author, whose works are thought to have seen the beginnings of the science-fiction genre. During his career, Verne wrote more than 60 novels, 54 of which were part of the ‘Extraordinary Voyages’ series. Many f his famous works have been adapted for film and television, including ‘The Invisible Man,’ starring Elizabeth Moss,’20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,’ starring James Mason, and ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth,’ starring Brendan Fraser.

Regarded as one of his finest works, Henry James' ‘The Bostonians’ (1886) is a brilliant satire about the women’s rights movement in America.Verena Tarrant is an inspirational feminist speaker, but her two disparate cousins are at loggerheads as they seek to control her future. Boston feminist Olive Chancellor hopes to turn Verena into a famous activist, while Basil Ransom, a southern lawyer, hopes to win Verena’s heart.Fans of ´The Bostonians´ might want to watch the movie adaptation from 1984, starring Christopher Reeve and Vanessa Redgrave.Henry James (1843-1916) was an American-born British author, and one of the founders of the school of realism in fiction. His inventive use of interior monologues and unreliable narrators brought complexity and depth to his work, making him hugely popular.A prolific writer, he published numerous novels, articles, travel books, biographies and plays. Among his best-known works are ‘Daisy Miller’ (1879), ‘The Portrait of a Lady’ (1881), and ‘The Bostonians’ (1886).Many of his stories have been adapted for TV and film, but it is his celebrated Gothic novella ‘The Turn of the Screw’ (1898), regarded as one of the greatest ghost stories ever written, that has been adapted more than any other. Most recently, the eponymous 2009 BBC TV series starring Michelle Dockery, and the Netflix series, ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ (2020).James was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911, 1912, and 1916.

Explore an epic trio of ‘Masters of Horror’ in this rip-roaring collection of dark, dangerous, and devilish tales.In ‘Frankenstein’, we’ll uncover Mary Shelly’s masterpiece as Victor Frankenstein strives to give life to a being of his own creation.We’ll then be whisked off to Transylvania to ponder over the meaning of good vs. evil as one young lawyer travels to Castle Dracula – and encounters one very peculiar count...Last but not least, you’ll be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde…This dark, dangerous, and daring collection is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix's ´Dracula´ and Marcus Sedgwick's ´The Monsters We Deserve´.Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, celebrated for her early example of science fiction in her widely read Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’.Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish author celebrated for his Gothic horror ‘Dracula’.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.

‘The Begum’s Fortune’ follows the plans of two scientists, the French physicist, Sarrasin, and German, Schultz. Each has a share in inheriting a vast fortune and sets about spending it on the project of their dreams. A humanitarian, Sarrasin builds the city, Frankville, dedicated to upholding the health of its citizens. Schultz, however, constructs Steeltown, which is devoted to the creation of weapons of war. Astonishingly prescient, ‘The Begum’s Fortune’ predicts a number of technological advances, including incendiary bombs, satellites, and even mobile phones. A taut and thought-provoking read for those with an interest in dystopian futures.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

A reference book for the 19th-century werewolf seeker, Sabine Baring-Gould’s ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’ explores the trying tales and magic myths of werewolves from ancient folklore, Greek and Norse myths.Unpacking the truth behind legendary beliefs, cases of Lycanthropy, and tips and tricks for curing yourself of a werewolf conviction, Baring-Gould deep dives into the dark psychological reasons as to how and why people may believe themselves to be part wolf.Asking the age-old question of how anyone can feel capable of maiming and killing another being, ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’ invites readers to ponder how and why some members of society may harbour secret desires to inflict cruelty on other animals - big and small.Weaving an intoxicating narrative, ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’ is ideal for fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’.Sabine Baring-Gould (1834-1924) was a British novelist and Anglican priest. A prolific writer, his bibliography spans more than one thousand publications, including the best-known hymns ‘Onward, Christian Soldiers’, ‘Sing Lullaby’ and ‘Now the Day is Over’.Baring-Gould's interest in folklore led to the publication of one of the most frequently cited studies of lycanthropy, ‘The Book of Were-Wolves’.

Jules Verne’s, ‘Tribulations of a Chinaman in China’ is an adventure novel exploring the themes of true happiness, and the real value of life. Kin-Fo is a young and extremely rich man who suddenly loses his fortune. He decides that there is no point in living but, since it’s impossible for him to take his own life, he asks his mentor, the philosopher, Wang, to do the deed for him. Things go wrong when Wang decides to give the task to a bandit. However what Kin-Fo does not know is that there is a plan going on behind his back and he is to be taught a lesson he’ll remember for the rest of his life – however long that might be...Using humour, adventure and important life lessons, Verne questions whether we need to lose something in order to appreciate it.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870), and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), the last of which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

You’re invited to wander the streets of Paris with France’s literary greats. Weaving a remarkable collection from the very best romantic writers, tales of love, loss, and laughter never felt so good.With classics such as Victor Hugo’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ and Gaston Leroux ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, you’ll peak behind the scenes at some of the West End’s most remarkable musicals.But it’s not all rosy and bright. In 18th-century France, Charles Dicken’s ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ and Émile Zola’s ‘Nana’ portrays the harsh and raw reality for some of society’s most struggling protagonists. This collection will leave you questioning wealth and worth at a time when struggles were rife.Ideal for fans of ‘Les Misérables’ starring Eddie Redmayne, Hugh Jackman, and Anne Hathaway, this unmissable collection is a must-read for French history, art, and culture fanatics.Gaston Leroux (1868-1927) was a French journalist and author of detective fiction. He is best known for writing the epic novel ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, now a musical masterpiece by Andrew Lloyd Weber.Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) was a French novelist and pioneer of literary realism. His work spans ‘Madame Bovary’, ‘Sentimental Education’, and ‘Three Tales’.Victor Hugo (1802 – 1885) was a Romantic writer and politician. Celebrated for his internationally renowned epic novel, adapted into the Academy Award-Winning film, ‘Les Misérables’, his literary output also includes ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’.Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, playwright, and one of the most influential writers of French naturalism. Zola’s best-known works include ‘Germinal’, ‘Nana’, and ‘Work’.Celebrated as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, and ‘Great Expectations’.

‘North against South’ is Verne’s comment on the American Civil War. Farmer, James Burbank, is committed to the abolition of slavery, while former slaver, Texar, is a fervent supporter. However, Texar has another axe to grind with the farmer, as the result of his criminal past. Using all his wiles and resources, Texar conducts the perfect plan to exact his bitter revenge.At its heart, ‘North against South’ is an adventure story. However, Verne infuses it with social commentary and vivid details surrounding the Civil War and the lives that people led back in the late 17th Century. A tense and fascinating read for fans of films such as ‘Glory,’ starring Denzel Washington.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

What really happens when you meet your doppelganger?Well, if you are "dangerously antisocial" and your double is charming, well-liked and has the social skills that you lack, then they take over your life by pretending to be you!Dostoevsky’s novella 'The Double' follows the life of Golyadkin, a low-level official who is a dangerous sociopath. After a misadventure at a birthday party, Golyadkin has a chance meeting with Golyadkin Junior – his double who looks just like him.The theme of the doppelgänger runs potent in the story, together with universal ones like depression, sorrow, alienation, and social injustice. The only solution for the protagonist is the asylum, where his mind can finally be at piece.A sardonic, Gogolian tale of absurdity and social criticism that is proven to be a great read.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological.There have been at least 30 film and TV adaptations of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s 1866 novel “Crime and Punishment” with probably the most popular being the British BBC TV series starring John Simm as Raskolnikov and Ian McDiarmid as Porfiry Petrovich.“The Idiot” has also been adapted for films and TV, as has “Demons” and “The Brothers Karamazov".

An alcoholic will always put their need for drink before their family and, sadly, this story is no different.'Netochka Nezvanova' is an unfinished novel by Dostoevsky that the author started writing before his arrest and exile to Siberia. Telling the story of Netochka, born in the family of a drunken father who drives them to poverty, the novel shifts its focus on the heroine’s psychological state and the resulting trauma from her “rescue” by an aristocratic family.A tale of tormented artists, family abuse, and melodramatic responses, 'Netochka Nezvanova' is a very eye-opening read.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological.There have been at least 30 film and TV adaptations of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s 1866 novel 'Crime and Punishment' with probably the most popular being the British BBC TV series starring John Simm as Raskolnikov and Ian McDiarmid as Porfiry Petrovich.'The Idiot' has also been adapted for films and TV, as has 'Demons' and 'The Brothers Karamazov'.

Deep dive into one of the greatest coming-of-age stories by the master novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens.Charting young Pip’s experiences of poverty, prison, and fights to the death, ‘Great Expectations’ follows the entwined fates of wealthy spinster Miss Havisham, the beautiful but aloof Estella, and unsophisticated yet kind blacksmith Joe.As Pip journeys through life, his expectations are shaped and shunned by the people around him. Weaving the ultimate tale of good over evil, he must question love and loss at a time when social struggles are rife.The novel has been adapted into countless films and stage adaptations, most notably the 2012 blockbuster hit ´Great Expectations´, starring Ralph Fiennes and Helena Bonham Carter.Challenging our preconceived judgements, social standing, and moral cues, ´Great Expectation´ is ideal for fans of Dev Patel’s ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ and fans of West End’s ‘Oliver!’Celebrated as one of the greatest novelists of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘A Christmas Carol’, ‘David Copperfield’, and ‘Great Expectations’.Exploring the hypocrisy of British society at a time when social struggles were rife, Dickens' work probe the institutions, rules, and social codes that formed the bedrock of society as we know it today. Articulated with wit, charm, and plenty of human insight, his work is firmly embedded in modern culture today.

Deep dive into this crackling collection of ‘Classic Christmas Stories’ from the very best writers around the world!We’ll start by dissecting Dickens’ moral message in the famous and festive ‘A Christmas Carol’, before whisking away to Russia as one man attempts to secure his fortune and fate at a party in ‘A Christmas Tree and a Wedding’.We’ll then encounter elves, demons, and dungeons in ‘A Kidnapped Santa Claus’ while witnessing two troubled couples attempt to give it all in ‘The Gift of the Magi’. Lastly, we’re all invited to ‘Christmas at Thompson Hall’ as one unsuspecting woman is forced to face the festive season with her long-lost ex-lover.There are family feuds, festive fights, and plenty of personal politics in this crackling collection of ‘Classic Christmas Stories’. Perfect for fans of ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’.L Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author best known for his children’s books, particularly ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and its sequels.Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821-1881) was a Russian novelist and journalist. His works include ‘Crime and Punishment’, ‘The Idiot’, and ‘The Brothers Karamazov’.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English writer and social critic, known for creating some of the world’s best-known fictional characters. His works include ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘David Copperfield’, and ‘Great Expectations’.Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was an English novelist and civil servant of the Victorian era. His works include the ‘Chronicles of Barteshire’, ‘The Macdermots of Ballycloran’, and ‘The Warden’.O. Henry, the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), was an American writer, celebrated for his short stories. His works include ‘The Gift of the Magi’, ‘The Duplicity of Hargraves’, and ‘The Ransom of Red Chief’.

The first werewolf story written by a female, Catherine Crow’s ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ depicts the horrors of one man’s deadly secret - and fight for survival.Banished by those who loved him, he must now learn to manage the devil in his mind. And stop the horrors of his heart from awaking once the full moon rises...Reprinted in ‘The Best Werewolf Short Stories 1800-1849: A Classic Werewolf Anthology’, ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ will delight fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’.Catherine Crow (1803-1876) was an English novelist, children’s writer, and playwright. On stage, her writings reflect the trials and tribulations of family love and life, with ‘Aristodemus’ and the melodrama ‘The Cruel Kindness’.On the page, however, Crow turned to German gothic writers, leading to her supernatural works ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ and ‘The Night-Side of Nature’ - the latter of which influenced the likes of Charles Baudelaire.Meanwhile, her children’s stories span ‘ Uncle Tom's Cabin’, ‘Pippie's Warning; or, Mind Your Temper’ and ‘The Adventures of a Monkey’. Crow remains today the first female author of werewolf fiction.

Dive into this joyous collection of classical children’s books from some of the best writers for little hearts and young minds.Uncover the magic of childhood classics from ´Anne of Green Gables´, ´The Wind in the Willows´, and ´The Secret Garden´ to ´The Velveteen Rabbit´ and ´The Wonderful Adventures of Nils´.Follow one girl's search for belonging, go on thrilling adventures with our favourite furry friends, discover a magical garden, learn about love and reality with a toy rabbit, and join one boy as he embarks on fantastical farmland adventures!Weaving a touching and intoxicating collection of coming-of-age tales, this ‘Classic Children's Books Collection’ is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix’s ‘Anne with an E’.Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author and poet. Best known for her novel ‘Anne of Green Gables’, it remains one of the best-selling books worldwide and has been adapted for both stage and screen.Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was a British writer born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is most famous for the children’s classics ‘The Wind in the Willows’ and ‘The Reluctant Dragon’.Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. Best known for her celebrated children’s novels, Burnett’s work spans ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’, ‘A Little Princess’, and ‘The Secret Garden’.Selma Lagerlöf (1858-1940) was a Swedish author and the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her work spans ‘The Saga of Goesta Berling’, ‘The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson’, and ‘Jerusalem’.

Rediscover the magic of Christmas with this classic collection from internationally renowned fairy-tale authors, Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm.Our adventure begins in the world of ice and snow as Gerda embarks upon a courageous feat to rescue Kai from ‘The Snow Queen’. And for those of us who need to relive and relearn the fantastical festive magic of the season once more, we’ll encounter ‘The Fir Trees’; a charming coming-of-age Christmas tale.Stories of selflessness, giving, and moral might are plentiful in ‘A Little Match Girl’, whilst we try to uncover the identity of the secret and silent helpers in ‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’.Weaving together a crackling Christmas collection of favourite fairy tales, this anthology is the perfect companion for fans of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ and C.S. Lewis' ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’.Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author and prolific writer of plays, travelogues, and novels. He is best remembered for his literary fairy tales ‘The Princess and the Pea’, ‘The Little Mermaid’, and ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’.Jacob (1785-1863) and Wilhelm (1786-1859) Grimm, known as the Brothers Grimm, were a duo of German academics, philosophers, and authors. They collectively published folklore and are among the best-known storytellers of folk tales, including ‘Cinderella’, ‘Hansel and Gretel’, and ‘Little Red Riding Hood’.

The ninth book in Verne’s 'Extraordinary Voyages' series, ‘The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa’ details the adventures of a party of scientists attempting to measure the 24th meridian east. However, as they travel, war is declared between Russia and England, sending the party into conflict.Verne paints a vivid picture of South Africa, at the turn of the century. Beset by wild animals, natural disasters, and scheming villains, the scientists must either set aside their political differences or continue on their mission, separately. A romp filled with action, excitement, and more than a few stiff upper lips.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

Filmatized in 2013 and the official recipient of three Oscars, Solomon Northup's powerful slave narrative 'Twelve Years a Slave' depicts Nortup's life as he is sold into slavery after having spent 32 years of his life living as a free man in New York.Working as a travelling musician, Northup goes to Washington D.C, where he is kidnapped, sent to New Orleans, and sold to a planter to suffer the relentless and brutal life of a slave.After a dozen years, Northup escapes to return to his family and pulls no punches, as he describes his fate and that of so many other black people at the time.It is a harrowing but vitally important book, even today. For further reading on this subject, try 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe.Solomon Northup (c.1807-c.1875) was an American abolitionist and writer, best remembered for his powerful race memoir 'Twelve Years a Slave'.At the age of 32, when he was a married farmer, father-of-three, violinist and free-born man, he was kidnapped in Washington D.C and shipped to New Orleans, sold to a planter and enslaved for a dozen years.When he gained his freedom, he wrote his famous memoir and spent some years lecturing across the US,on behalf of the abolitionist movement.'Twelve Years a Slave' was published a year after 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' by Harriet Beecher Stowe and built on the anti-slavery momentum it had developed.Northup's final years are something of a mystery, though it is thought that he struggled to cope with family life after being freed.

One is kind, well-respected, and intelligent.The other is evil, selfish and, oh-so-immoral.But what if I told you that they were both the same person?And what would you think if I revealed that scientific endeavours, gory investigations, and malicious meanderings were behind this strange case of dual personality?‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ is a tense and thrilling read for fans of Netflix’s gloriously gothic ‘Wednesday’ series.Celebrated for his rip-roaring adventure tales and gothic fiction, Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’, ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, and ‘Kidnapped´.

El nombre de Adolf Hitler ha pasado a la historia de la humanidad como uno de sus más oscuros recuerdos.Adolf Hitler, nacido en 1889, intentó en su juventud ingresar en la Academia de Bellas Artes de Viena, pero fue rechazado.Más tarde, se alistó en el Ejército alemán para luchar durante la Primera Guerra Mundial. Terminada la guerra se convirtió en un espía militar, encargado de denunciar y acabar con movimientos socialistas o pacifistas. En ese momento comenzó la demonización del judaísmo internacional, Hitler abandonó el Ejército, se inscribió en el Partido Nacionalsocialista Obrero Alemán, escaló en la jerarquía del partido, organizó escuadrones paramilitares y adoptó la cruz gamada y el saludo fascista como símbolos.El 30 de enero de 1933, Hitler fue nombrado canciller de Alemania y poco después estableció la dictadura en el país.Con el Tercer Reich se inició la Segunda Guerra Mundial y el genocidio nazi.Este audiolibro está narrado en español neutro.