Narrative theme: coming of age

‘She also grew from a sickly, fretful child into a fine, strong woman.’From the author of ‘Little Women’, this short story follows the young girl Lily, who ends up in Candy country. Having taken her mother’s big red sun umbrella on a windy day, Lily is blown into a magical land made of sweets. Reminiscent of 'The Wizard of Oz', the story includes adventures surrounded by gingerbread, cakes, and cookies. But Lily eventually discovers that Candy country is not as sweet as it first seemed.Wholesome and filled with lessons applicable in our world today, ‘The Candy Country’ is one of Louisa May Alcott’s hidden gems.Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet. Having grown up in poverty, May Alcott was a passionate advocate for women's rights and abolitionist. She is best known as the author of the March Family Series: "Little Women", "Good Wives", "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys".

With handsome rich men and ladies of leisure fluttering their eyelids trying to catch their attention, 'The Three Sisters' reads like a humorous trial run for 'Pride and Prejudice'.Told via correspondence, this is in fact a tale of a single man, Mr. Watts, who is in possession of a good fortune and is in want of a wife. Mrs. Stanhope is the mother of a family of girls who is very much in want of a son-in-law. And the girls? Despite one of them being "the happiest creature on the planet", they aren’t actually all that happy at all.This satirical narrative of courtship and self-interest by the young Jane Austen is a must for any fan of the modern Chick-Lit novel or Rom-Com film.As an extra treat, this edition includes four additional writings from Jane Austen, making this essential reading for any Austen fan or study. These additional pieces include:•t'A Fragment written to inculcate the practice of Virtue'•t'A beautiful description of the different effects of sensibility on different minds'•t'The Generous Curate: A moral Tale, setting forth the Advantages of being Generous and a Curate.'•t'Ode to Pity'Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life, she published six novels: ´Sense and Sensibility´, ´Pride and Prejudice´, ´Mansfield Park´, ´Emma´, ´Northanger Abbey´ and ´Persuasion´, that are all considered as literary classics today.Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she evolved, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as 'Bridget Jones' and 'Clueless'.The most notable film adapted from a Jane Austen novel is 'Pride and Prejudice' from 2005 starring Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Matthew Macfadyen.

'Always Look on the Bright Side of Life' - that's the essence of Voltaire's 'Candide'. For, like the ever-upbeat character in 'Monty Python's Life of Brian', the eponymous Candide is taught that everything is for the best. The young Frenchman must not grumble, grimace or lose heart.However, when he is cast out for falling for the daughter of a Baron, his sunny disposition is sorely tested by global disasters including earthquakes, the Inquisition and syphilis.'Candide' was initially banned because of blasphemy and political sedition. But the satire has since become one of the great novels in European history.Voltaire is the pen name of the French writer Francois-Marie Arouet (1694-1778). He was a writer and philosopher whose radical anti-Catholic and pro-freedom work helped inspire the French Revolution a decade after his death. He wrote 20,000-plus letters and 2,000 books and pamphlets and famously spent two years in exile in England for his seditious views. Among his many works, Voltaire was known for 'Lettres Philosophique' and 'Candide'.

Tage har precis återhämtat sig efter en lång och svår kamp mot TBC. Men det betyder inte att allt är frid och fröjd för det hårt prövade skolbarnet, och han är fortfarande långt ifrån återställd. Från TBC-avdelningen blir han flyttad till ett barnhem där han är kraftigt begränsad; han får bara lämna hemmet för att gå till skolan och kyrkan. Men Tage låter inte sin dystra vardag döda hans livslust. Istället kompenserar han sin begränsade fysiska närvaro med en flödande fantasi, där han lever ut allt det han blir förvägrad i verkligheten.Stängslet är en levande och stark utvecklingsroman som utspelar sig i 1930-talets Sverige.Sune Örnberg (1925-2007) var en svensk journalist och prisbelönt författare. Han utkom totalt med ett tiotal böcker och erhöll bland annat Eckerstienska litteraturpriset 1979 och Guldpennan 1990. Mellan 1984 och 1990 verkade han även som kulturchef på Göteborgs-Posten.

First published in 1894, ‘Round the Red Lamp’ is a collection of mostly medical themed stories from the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, no doubt drawing on his own experiences as a physician. Stories in the collection include the squeamish tale ‘His First Operation’, childbirth story ‘The Curse of Eve’ and a sweet, sentimental account about the passage of time in ‘Behind the Times’.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

Von Eishockey, Mobbing und Vertrauen – eine herzzerreißende Lovestory von Wattpad-Star Nina Schilling»Bisher habe ich immer gedacht, dass alles, was mir widerfahren ist, mich verkorkst hat. Dass ich so wie ich bin gar kein Glück finden kann. Aber hier in Grays Armen werde ich eines Besseren belehrt.«Gray und Row könnten nicht unterschiedlicher sein: Er ein gefeierter Eishockeystar, sie eine fleißige Studentin, die sich am liebsten aus allem raushält. Geprägt von den schlimmen Erfahrungen, die Row und ihre beste Freundin Alexis in der Schule durchstehen mussten, hat Row kein Vertrauen mehr zu anderen Menschen. Erst recht nicht zu Kerlen mit viel zu viel Selbstvertrauen. Eine lange Nacht bringt Row trotzdem mit Gray zusammen – doch was passiert, wenn alle Mauern fallen gelassen werden?* Triggerwarnung: Diese Geschichte behandelt die Themen Mobbing und Essstörungen. *Schon früh war Nina Schilling kaum von Büchern fernzuhalten, bis sie neben dem Lesen ebenfalls mit dem Schreiben anfing. Auf Wattpad feierte sie schon als 14-Jährige große Erfolge. Heute studiert sie Psychologie und schreibt weiterhin.

Anna har tilbragt sit livs første 20 år på sin fars præstegård på Falster som den ældste i en stor børneflok. Faren har aldrig tilladt forlystelser som dans, skuespil eller andre fornøjelser, for hans strenge kristne værdier har ikke plads til den slags. Det er meget modvilligt, at han lader Anna rejse til København, hvor hun skal være lærerinde for sin mors fætters børn og selskab for husets to halvvoksne døtre, men han har ikke råd til at have hende boende længere. Mødet med det pulserende København og ikke mindst de to unge frøkner kommer til at ændre Annas liv og hendes sind for bestandigt.Bogen foregår i 1830’ernes København og er oprindeligt udgivet i 1901.Forfatter og botaniker Anton Andersen (1856-1911) har udgivet flere faglitterære værker, herunder bl.a. "Fra Planternes Verden" og "Danske Forfatterinder i det nittende Hundredaar". Som skønlitterær forfatter har han udgivet en række digtsamlinger, bl.a. "Fra stille Skove" og "Fyen", og længere fortællinger som eksempelvis "Linda" og "Kaj Rosenfeldt".

Anneli er datter af den milde minearbejder Anders og hans kone, Kari, der er streng og stærk. Da Anders bliver dræbt i en mineulykke, står Kari tilbage med ansvaret for Anneli og gården, og som byrde eller gevinst har hun også sin andel i grubeselskabet, som den smarte generaldirektør gerne vil købe af hende. Kari står imidlertid fast, for hun lader sig ikke så nemt narre. Hun styrer sit eget liv snarrådigt og klogt, men da hun forsøger at styre sin datters liv, kommer hun op imod en vilje, der er stærkere end hendes egen. For Anneli er ikke interesseret i at følge sin mors drøm om, at hun skal uddanne sig til læge. Hun har noget mindre fornuftigt, men mere spændende i kikkerten...Axel Hambræus (1890-1983) var en svensk forfatter, præst og komponist. Han skrev en lang række bøger og noveller til både voksne og børn og stod desuden bag flere musikstykker. I mange af Axel Hambræus’ fortællinger optræder præsten Hans Vasenius, som er baseret på ham selv.

‘Beyond the City’ is a short story by Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1892. Set in the changing world of London during the latter stages of the 19th century, the story is a departure from Conan Doyle’s usual literary themes of mystery and adventure, and instead is a story of four families and their intertwining lives. Romance, wealth, women’s suffrage, and family all feature in this delightful short story from the popular author.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930.

Pat Glendon Jr. is a promising boxer who has spent his entire life quietly away from much of society, spending his time hunting, reading poetry and hiking. When Sam Steubner a boxing promoter takes him on he quickly rises through the ranks, knocking opponents out at will. However the world of boxing is not as honest as it shows itself to be and soon Pat must reckon with this corruption himself. He begins to distance himself from society seeing it as a corrupt, that is until the ‘Abysmal Brute’ falls in love. It is a fantastic novel, emblematic of London’s amazing descriptive talents and world building that would make a perfect read for anyone who loved ‘Rocky’ or Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Creed’.Jack London (1876–1916) was a pioneer, novelist, journalist and social activist. London was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity thanks to his pioneering work in commercial fiction and magazines. Additionally he is accredited as a major innovator in the genre we now know as science fiction. Growing up in a working class background and spending several years homeless, he was a passionate fighter for workers’ rights, socialism, unionisation and animal rights. He would go on to be one of the highest paid authors in America thanks to his classics such as ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘White fang’ and ‘Sea Wolf’.

"Söndagen 22/4 kl 10.45 Hökarängens BPHökarängens FK - Rågsveds 1 - 0 i 9:e minuten genom Agneta "Ante" Bäckström efter passning av Sofie "Tossan" Dahl."Tjejerna i Hökarängens FK har inte världens bästa tränare men de älskar fotboll och de spelar bra. Särskilt Tossan och Ante som är lagets bästa spelare. Ante är målgörare och matchhjälte och Tossan är matchens lirare. Bästa kompisar är de också. Men det är inte alltid lätt att växa upp. Och det är inte lätt att komma till träningen när man har vänner som drar åt olika håll och är mer intresserade av disco än fotbollsträning. Hur ska Tossan, Ante och de andra tjejerna i Hökarängen klara sig genom mellanstadiet och de svåra val man måste göra när man börjar bli stor? Och vem är egentligen den sanna svikaren?Katarina Kuick är en svensk författare och översättare. Hon föddes 1962 i Södermanland men är uppvuxen utanför Stockholm och skriver för både stora som små läsare. 2009 fick hon Augustpriset för barnboken "Skriv om och om igen" som hon skrev tillsammans med Ylva Karlsson.

«¡Hija mía!» es una novela dramática de Lola Larrosa de Ansaldo. Enriqueta perdió a su madre al nacer y su padre la dejó con doña Marcela. Desde entonces la niña crece junto a Berta y Matilde, las hijas de Marcela, pero, aunque Matilde adora a su amiga de infancia, Berta la detesta.Lola Larrosa de Ansaldo (1859-1895) fue una escritora uruguaya que vivió la mayor parte de su vida en Argentina. Tuvo una vida difícil: pertenecía a una familia uruguaya de clase alta que tuvo que exiliarse a Argentina; su marido sufría una grave enfermedad mental y ella tuvo que mantenerlo a él y a su hijo; enfermó de tuberculosis y murió a los treinta y seis años.

Tętniące życiem Trójmiasto lat 90, rock, miłość i tajemnice zaświatów…Koszula w kratę – jest.Walkman i zapasowe baterie – są.Kaseta Pearl Jamu – jest.Dla Aśki, dwudziestoletniej gdynianki, rock to nie tylko pasja, ale też remedium na życiowe zawirowania. A tych ma niemało – na głowie matura, egzaminy na studia, nowa miłość i w dodatku… zdolności psychopompa, które nieoczekiwanie odkrywa w sobie pewnej sierpniowej nocy. Okazuje się, że Aśka rozmawia z umierającymi i pomaga im „przejść na drugą stronę”. Jak pogodzić zwykłe życie i niezwykłe umiejętności? Czy stąpająca twardo po ziemi dziewczyna zaakceptuje swój dar?Dla fanów urban fantasy, opowieści z pogranicza rzeczywistości, a także miłośników rocka lat 90.Agatha Rae - anglistka, gdynianka, pisarka. Zadebiutowała w 2013 roku anglojęzyczną powieścią "Oenone". W kolejnych latach ukazały się: dwutomowa powieść przygodowo-obyczajowa "Tangents" (przetłumaczona także na język szwedzki), nowele "The Belt" i "The Garden" oraz opowiadanie "Coming home for Christmas". Kolekcjonerka płyt, miłośniczka psów, fanka zespołu The Tea Party. Marzy o ponownej wizycie w Kanadzie i zwiedzeniu jej wzdłuż i wszerz. "Psychopomp" jest jej pierwszym utworem wydanym w języku polskim.

Il romanzo si apre con un’illuminante conversazione tra il saggio garibaldino don Angelo e il suo paziente ascoltatore Andrea. I fatti storici narrati dall’uomo sono intercalati da straordinarie riflessioni, che danno vita a un romanzo appassionante e riflessivo, dal respiro intellettuale. Un piccolo gioiello della letteratura italiana che merita di essere riscoperto, per il suo stile unico e per i contenuti appassionanti che racchiude come uno scrigno.Giustino Lorenzo Ferri (1856 – 1913) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Esordisce in giovane età come collaboratore di diverse riviste letterarie, tra cui "Cronaca Bizantina", sulla quale tiene una rubrica insieme a Matilde Serao. Assiduo frequentatore dei salotti romani, conosce personalità dell'epoca come D'Annunzio e Pirandello. La sua opera, per quanto difficile da catalogare, è sicuramente ispirata da correnti letterarie quali Scapigliatura e Verismo. Tra i suoi romanzi, ricordiamo "L'ultima notte" e "La camminante".

‘When you are more intimately acquainted with my Alice, you will not be surprised, Lucy, to see the dear creature drink a little too much; for such things happen every day. She has many rare and charming qualities, but sobriety is not one of them.’Decidedly strange, illogical and out of the norm, "Jack and Alice" depicts life in Pammydiddle, a pleasant English town with a love of parties, scandal and gossip.The work is full of parody and a pastiche of many literary trends of the time. Another classic short story from Austen's "juvenilia", written in her teenage years and originally shared with her family and friends. Full of bold, ridiculous characters and the satire she would later be famed for, it is the perfect insight into the quick-witted mind of young Austen.Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life, she published six novels: ´Sense and Sensibility´, ´Pride and Prejudice´, ´Mansfield Park´, ´Emma´, ´Northanger Abbey´ and ´Persuasion´, which are all considered literary classics today.Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she lived, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as Bridget Jones and Clueless.The most notable adaptation is Joe Wright's 2005 Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession).

"I cannot imagine," said Sir Godfrey to his Lady, "why we continue in such deplorable Lodgings as these, in a paltry Market-town, while we have 3 good houses of our own situated in some of the finest parts of England, and perfectly ready to receive us!"Another classic short story from Austen's "juvenilia", written in her teenage years and originally shared with her family and friends. Quick-witted, fun and full of the satire she would later be famed for, it is the perfect insight into the mind of young AustenAuthor Robert Rodi enjoyed this story so much that he expanded the short piece into a full-length novel in the mature Austen style.Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life, she published six novels: ´Sense and Sensibility´, ´Pride and Prejudice´, ´Mansfield Park´, ´Emma´, ´Northanger Abbey´ and ´Persuasion´, which are all considered literary classics today.Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she lived, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as Bridget Jones and Clueless.The most notable adaptation is Joe Wright's 2005 Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession).

"We count by changes and events within us. Not by years." Set in a small village, which stands on the site of a historic skirmish, "The Battle of Life" follows the romantic trials and tribulations of two sisters, Grace and Marion. All the while, they are harangued by their father, Dr Jeddler, who seems to treat life as a joke. With love triangles, false elopements and noble sacrifices, this novella explores the idea that each person must face their own, personal battle and decide whether to resolve it with or without incurring casualties. Despite the themes, this love story is peppered with humour and optimism.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. He is the author of 15 novels, five novellas, and hundreds of short stories. Among his most famous works are 'Oliver Twist' (1839), 'A Christmas Carol' (1843), and 'Great Expectations' (1861). Several of his books have been adapted for film, with characters such as Jacob Marley in 'A Christmas Carol' played by Alec Guinness.

What do we usually find in Jane Austen's novels? At least one girl with a conflict and a handsome man or two to rush in and save the day. If nothing else, Jane was a romantic through and through!Catharine is a young orphan being raised in the country. Her best friends are the four children of the vicar. After the vicar’s death, they have been sent off to various locations to make their way in the world.Mr. and Mrs. Stanley come to visit Catharine and her guardian aunt. They have a daughter Camilla, and a handsome son Edward. Camilla and Catharine become friends and Camilla is sure that Catharine and Edward will become a couple.The heroine, Catharine Percival, is young and naive, but intelligent and spirited. Although she is an orphan, as befits the heroine of a novel written in the late eighteenth century, she is hampered in her adventures by her loving aunt who is overprotective and fearful of the worldCatharine is soon visiting London as well. Will she reunite with her old friends? Will Catharine and Edward become a couple or will something from the past force them apart?Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life she published six novels: ´Sense and Sensibility´, ´Pride and Prejudice´, ´Mansfield Park´, ´Emma´, ´Northanger Abbey´ and ´Persuasion´, that are all considered as literary classics today.Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she evolved, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as Bridget Jones and Clueless.The most notable film adapted from a Jane Austen novel is Pride and Prejudice from 2005 starring Keira Knightley ( known from Pirates of the Caribbean) and Matthew Macfadyen.

Tess is little more than an English farm girl when she meets the man who will change her life: Angel Clare. A kind gentleman and the son of a reverend, Angel could be the answer to Tess’s miserable fate. But with a family on the brink of destitution, she has no time to wait for true love. When another suitor, Alec, begins to fixate on Tess and word of a rich widow by the name of D’Urberville hints at a hidden family fortune, Tess’s life spirals out of control and she is forced to make an impossible choice.A tale of passion, loss, and cruel hardship, ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’ is one of Hardy's most famous and beloved novels. It has been adapted for the stage and screen many times, including the hugely popular BBC series written by David Nicholls and starring Gemma Arterton and Eddie Redmayne.Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English writer of poetry, novels, and short stories. He belonged to the Victorian realist tradition and was influenced by the writings of Romanticism. His novels strongly criticise Victorian society for constraining individuals in regard to marriage, education, and religion: shunning happiness in the name of social propriety. Hardy’s works explore themes of love, class, and poverty with a painstaking devotion to realism. His best-known works include ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’, ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge’, ‘Tess of the d’Urbervilles’, and ‘Jude the Obscure’.

'Mr. Harley was one of many children. Destined by his father for the church and by his mother for the sea, desirous of pleasing both, he prevailed on Sir John to obtain for him a chaplaincy on board a Man of War. He accordingly cut his hair and sailed.'A short but interesting flash fiction story dedicated to a midshipman on board the Perseverance.Written by a teenage Jane Austen, who loved to read her work to her family, these short stories are a perfect insight into the mind of young Austen.Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life, she published six novels: ´Sense and Sensibility´, ´Pride and Prejudice´, ´Mansfield Park´, ´Emma´, ´Northanger Abbey´ and ´Persuasion´, which are all considered literary classics today.Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she lived, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as Bridget Jones and Clueless.The most notable adaptation is Joe Wright's 2005 Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession).

Do you love humorous and amusing stories? Then you will love this short story written by none other than Jane Austen when she was still a young teenager."In a retired part of the County of Sussex, there is a village (for what I know to the contrary) called Evelyn, perhaps one of the most beautiful spots in the south of England. A gentleman passing through it on horseback about twenty years ago, was so entirely of my opinion in this respect, that he put up at the little alehouse in it and enquired with great earnestness whether there were any house to be left in the parish."With over-the-top characters and the hero's exhilarating freedom, this novel is a fascinating look into young Austen's mind.Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life, she published six novels: ´Sense and Sensibility´, ´Pride and Prejudice´, ´Mansfield Park´, ´Emma´, ´Northanger Abbey´ and ´Persuasion´, that are all considered as literary classics today.Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she evolved, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as Bridget Jones and Clueless.The most notable film adapted from a Jane Austen novel is Pride and Prejudice from 2005 starring Keira Knightley (kbown for Pirates of the Caribbean) and Matthew Macfadyen.

This collection of letters and journal entries was curated by Alcott’s close friend Edna Dow Cheney, and published just a year after Alcott’s death. This collection serves to paint a full picture of the beloved author, with additional commentary from Cheney to inform on the kind of "true and frank" person Alcott was. The collection touches on her beliefs on various topics as well as the close friendships she maintained with Henry David Thoreau and Ralph Waldo Emerson. It offers an incredible insight in to one of the world’s greatest writers, allowing the reader to see how her personal experiences informed her timeless and world renowned classics. This collection is perfect reading for any fan of Alcott or any aspiring writer looking for inspiration.Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an author, abolitionist and proud feminist. Her family suffered financially while she was growing up and so she was forced to take on multiple jobs in her youth to help provide for her family. Her writing became her outlet, forming her ideas and beliefs in the empowerment of women and people in to literature that reverberates to this day. Her most notable works include "Little Women", which is now a movie starring Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet, its sequel ‘Little Men’ and ‘An Old Fashioned Girl’.

'Being good People themselves, their first & principal care was to incite in her a Love of Virtue & a Hatred of Vice, in which they so well succeeded (Eliza having a natural turn that way herself) that when she grew up, she was the delight of all who knew her.'That was until Eliza was caught stealing a pound50 note and was thrown out by her benefactors.A classic short story from Austen's "juvenilia", written in her teenage years and originally shared with her family and friends. The perfect insight into the mind of young Austen.Jane Austen (1775-1817) is one of the most beloved British writers of all time. During her short life, she published six novels: ´Sense and Sensibility´, ´Pride and Prejudice´, ´Mansfield Park´, ´Emma´, ´Northanger Abbey´ and ´Persuasion´, which are all considered literary classics today.Her writing is full of sharp observations on the society in which she lived, as well as ripe with timeless irony, and a solid dose of humour. She has created immortal characters that have inspired countless authors, novels, and movies such as Bridget Jones and Clueless.The most notable adaptation is Joe Wright's 2005 Pride and Prejudice, starring Keira Knightley (Pirates of the Caribbean) and Matthew Macfadyen (Succession).

Kotikyläänsä palannut aikuinen Poika ikävöi nuoruutensa tuttuja ja erityisesti Marjattaa, edesmennyttä rakkautensa kohdetta. Toisessa novellissa aikuinen päähenkilö muistelee kohtaamisia lempeitten, lihavien miesten kanssa. Päähenkilö häpeää pienuuttaan ja haavoittuvuuttaan, eikä hänen vaimonsa raskausvatsa laimenna alemmuuskompleksia. Kolmannessa novellissa Kaarna tarkistaa kalaverkkoja ja vertaa taiteilijan työskentelyä siihen, miten kala tunnustelee kylkiviivallaan veden värähtelyä.Portti sisältää viisi suomalaisen miehen mielenmaisemaan porautuvaa psykologista novellia. Juhani Syrjän taidokkaat kertomukset käsittelevät miehen epävarmuutta, muistoja ja kaihoa.Juhani Syrjä (s. 1943) on suomalainen kirjailija. Hänet tunnetaan syväluotaavista romaaneistaan, joiden miespäähenkilöt etsivät itseään ja kieltäytyvät seuraamasta sovinnaisia elämänpolkuja. Myös luonto ja työnteko korostuvat Syrjän tuotannossa keskeisinä aineksina. Syrjä on kirjoittanut romaanien ohella myös esseitä ja aforistisia kirjoituksia.

Tra le strade dell’India, alla fine dell’Ottocento, si aggira un bambino tredicenne, Kimball O’Hara, figlio di un irlandese e di un’inglese. Rimasto orfano piccolissimo, Kim—così viene soprannominato—vive di espedienti e piccoli lavoretti. Kim non si sente né un indiano né un europeo ma piuttosto un cittadino dell'impero britannico. La vita del ragazzo cambia radicalmente quando incontra un monaco buddhista con cui parte alla ricerca del leggendario Fiume della Francia. Oltre a vivere un vero e proprio risveglio spirituale, Kim entra in contatto con il "Grande gioco", un sistema diplomatico-spionistico realmente creato tra Inghilterra, Russia e India. Grazia alla sua conoscenza della cultura sia europea che indiana, Kim entrerà a far parte di questa rete internazionale, e la sua esistenza non sarà più la stessa.A più di cento anni dalla sua pubblicazione, "Kim" è uno dei capolavori del del premio Nobel Kipling.Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) è stato uno scrittore britannico, nato a Bombay da genitori inglesi. La sua opera più famosa, "Il libro della giungla", ha ispirato due adattamenti targati Disney: il classico film d'animazione del 1967 e il film live-action del 2016 con Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, e Lupita Nyong’o. Vincitore del premio Nobel per la letteratura nel 1907, Kipling rimane una voce controversa e figlia del suo tempo ma fondamentale per capire la mentalità coloniale dell'impero britannico.

La tirante relación de una hija con su madre, el paso del tiempo, la reconciliación con el pasado y los laberintos de la familia son los temas capitales sobre los que versa esta novela única de Mercedes Abad. El arte, el amor, la muerte y el tiempo se cruzan en un duelo entre madre e hija en el que la sangre pesa tanto como la memoria.Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Mercedes Abad es una escritora y periodista española nacida en Barcelona en 1961. Se la considera una de las novelistas de referencia en Cataluña en la actualidad. Su obra ha sido galardonada con el Premio Sonrisa Vertical o el Vargas Llosa NH. También ha escrito obras de teatro para grupos como La Fura dels Baus. Compagina su labor literaria con su faceta de profesora en la Escuela de Escritura del Ateneo Barcelonés.

Casa Turquesa è il luogo magico dove Gardenia ha trascorso l'infanzia e buona parte della vita, una magnifica villa che al proprio interno custodisce i ricordi di tutta famiglia. Affinché non cada nelle mani sbagliate, Gardenia decide di lasciare in eredità l'immobile alla giovane nipote Amanda, che attira con l'inganno per farle stringere un patto molto particolare: potrà accedere al patrimonio soltanto una volta che avrà ascoltato tutte le storie legate a Casa Turquesa e alla sua famiglia.Amanda accetta, interessata alla cospicua eredità: in realtà mal sopporta Gardenia, che tutti gli altri chiamano "zia Vipera" per la sua nomea di algida manipolatrice. L'accordo si traduce in un contratto stilato dal notaio Jacopo Salimbeni, e così Amanda inizia pigramente ad ascoltare i ricordi frammentati della vecchia zia, che ben presto si trasformano in appassionanti scene vissute. I segreti e gli enigmi di Casa Turquesa vengono rivelati uno dopo l'altro, snocciolati come perle di un'unica collana, e la forza di quelle storie è così potente e universale che Amanda sarà incapace di rinunciarvi, scoprendosi più simile alla zia di ciò che credeva.Ornella Albanese è una scrittrice italiana nata in Abruzzo. Laureata in lingue e letterature straniere, ha iniziato a scrivere da giovanissima pubblicando racconti su riviste letterarie. La sua carriera come autrice di romanzi inizia nel 1997, con lo pseudonimo di Alba O'Neal, e prosegue come scrittrice di romance storico per varie case editrici italiane.

On vuosi 1991. Sairaalassa makaava Matti Vartti on jo seitsemänkymppinen mies. Vartti menetti vasemman jalkansa jatkosodassa. Nyt tilanne alkaa näyttää uhkaavalta myös oikean jalan suhteen. Oikea jalka sai sodassa sellaisia vammoja, ettei sen verenkierto ole normaali. Kuolion uhka on alati läsnä. Sairaalassa oleminen palauttaa Vartin jatkosodan aikoihin ja keskelle sotaa. Kirosanat kaikuvat Vartin mielessä, kun hän elää kaiken jälleen uudestaan. Millaiseksi elämä muodostui sodan jälkeen vain yhden jalan kanssa?Matti Vartti esiintyi myös Salokanteleen humoristisessa Raju on kranaatin tie -romaanissa. Tämä itsenäinen jatko-osa kertoo Vartin myöhemmistä vaiheista vakavammassa muodossa – vaikka mukana on myös ripaus karkeaa huumoria.Kirjailija Erkki V. Salokannel (1923–1998) teki elämäntyönsä mainosalalla. Hän kirjoitti myös pakinoita Kansan lehteen. Salokanteleen romaanit käsittelevät toista maailmansotaa.

Ilmari on varttunut teini-ikäiseksi ja häntä kutsutaan kaveripiirissä Spädäksi. Ympärillä kuohuu 1950-luvun lopun Helsinki, jonka houkutuksiin hän tutustuu työläisnuorten jengissä. Silloin kun hän ei kulje Vallilassa, Alppilassa tai Pasilassa, Ilmari työskentelee metallioppilaana verstaassa. Orastava itsenäisyys ja tulevaisuus askarruttavat sotienjälkeiseen niukkuuteen kasvanutta nuorukaista. Toisaalta toiveikkuuttakin on ilmassa.Ilmari Ampuja -trilogian päätösosa vaihtaa yleiskielen stadin slangiin. Todenmakuinen tarina kuvaa aikuistuvaa Ilmaria kiehtovassa, historiallisessa Helsingissä ja muistuttaa, miltä nuoruus tuntuu kaikkina aikoina.

Juho Ampuja jää kahden kouluikäisen poikansa Ilmarin ja Tapion yksinhuoltajaksi toisen maailmansodan loppuvaiheilla. Isä ja pojat etsivät uutta kotipaikkaa eri puolilta Suomea aina Lappia myöten ja päätyvät lopulta Helsinkiin. Vaikka pojat kasvavat ilman äitiä, isoäiti huolehtii heistä ja lähipiirissä liikkuu useampiakin äitipuoliehdokkaita. Niinpä pojat sopeutuvat vähitellen murrosajan Helsinkiin, jossa eletään niukasti ja koetaan puutetta monesta asiasta. Ilmari-pojan näkökulmasta tehdyt havainnot välittävät kiinnostavaa historiallista ajankuvaa.1940-luvun Suomeen sijoittuva, psykologisesti tarkkanäköinen romaani on Ilmari Ampuja -trilogian toinen osa, joka vuoroin naurattaa, vuoroin riipaisee.Koskettava sarja seuraa Karjalasta evakkoon lähtevän pienen Ilmarin varttumista jatkosodan poikkeusoloissa ja sodan jälkeen. Taidokas, historiallinen nuoruuskuvaus jättää lukijaansa viiltävän muistijäljen.Seppo Jääskeläinen (1939–2014) oli suomalainen kirjailija, joka työskenteli neljä vuosikymmentä metalliteollisuudessa. Jääskeläinen kirjoitti näytelmiä, romaaneja ja tietokirjoja, ja useat hänen teoksistaan kertovat selviytymistarinan. Hänen tietokirjansa keskittyvät kuvaamaan pääasiassa Lahtea ja Päijät-Hämeen aluetta, joka oli kirjailijan oma kotiseutu.