Narrative theme: politics / economics

Ivan Matveich was thinking it was a bad idea to see a live crocodile on the street as it swallowed him whole! Why couldn't it have eaten his wife Elena instead?What follows is an immensely humorous and satirical account of Ivan's new life from inside the crocodile, unable to get out because the owner refuses to kill the beast.A precursor to Kafka’s 'Metamorphosis', Dostoevsky’s short story is a farcical depiction and social criticism of Russian society at the time. The situation becomes a scene from the theatre of the absurd, making the tale a poignant finger wagging at the problems of humanity.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'.

‘The Prophet’ is a collection of prose poetry offering spiritual insights into a range of subjects. Through 26 fables, Gibran explores everything from love, marriage, and children to the nature of good and evil, friendship and death. An extraordinary work, it lyrically suggests that we should welcome being present on the Earth and, only after we die will we understand the greater meaning behind our personal highs and lows. An eminently quotable book for those who want to delve into the idea of spiritual enrichment.The book was adapted into a film by the Mexican actor and producer Salma Hayek. The voices of Liam Neeson and Frank Langella were also used in the animated film.Born in Lebanon, but to move to the USA, Kahlil Gibran (1883 – 1931) was an important figure in the Romantic movement of the early 20th Century. Although he regarded himself more as a painter than an author, his writing challenged the established rigidity of traditional Arabic literature. In his works, he explored the theory of the loss of natural beauty in the modern world, alienation, and personal discord. Influenced by the Romantic writings of 19th Century European authors, Gibran is widely recognised as one of the most intellectually-sensitive writers of his time.

Shasa Courtney är arvtagare till släkten Courtneys stora förmögenhet, men vad han önskar sig mer än allt annat är ett enat Sydafrika. Nationalistpartiets framgångar är på väg att driva landets befolkning in i ett fullskaligt inbördeskrig. Anledningen stavas Apartheid. Vem är egentligen för - och vem är emot? Efter att länge ha engagerat sig i oppositionen övertalas en motvillig Shasa att gå med i det regerande nationalistiska partiet. Bakom bevekandet står hans egen halvbror, Manfred de la Rey. Men medan Shasa försöker bringa ordning i fiendens läger har hans fru Tara andra planer. Samtidigt sitter Manfred på dödliga hemligheter som kan komma att stå honom dyrt. När hela Sydafrikas framtid står på spel riskerar familjen Courtney att en gång för alla slitas i stycken. Är de beredda att betala det pris som fosterlandet kräver? Vredens land är den sjätte delen i Wilbur Smiths storslagna krönika om släkten Courtney. I den episka berättelsen om släkten Courtney får vi följa äventyrslystna män och modiga kvinnor. Krönikan utspelar sig i Sydafrika sträcker sig från 1600-talet och kolonialismen till 1900-talet och apartheid. Medlemmarna i släkten Courtney får uppleva både äventyr och krig på sin jakt efter ära, makt och kärlek.Wilbur Smith (1933-2021) var en sydafrikansk författare som skapat succéer som När lejonet äter och släktkrönikan om familjen Courtney. Smiths romaner skildrar ofta den afrikanska kontinentens historia och innehåller både äventyr och romantik.

Koko maailmanjärjestys järkkyy, kun terroristit iskevät floridalaiselle vesilaitokselle. Pian samanlaisia hyökkäyksiä tapahtuu ympäri maailmaa, ja ihmiset sairastuvat pahoin likaantuneesta vedestä. Puhtaasta juomavedestä on yhtäkkiä puute – ja Suomi joutuu keskelle maailmanlaajuista konfliktia. Kenelle Suomen puhtaat järvet kuuluvat? Mitä terroristit oikein haluavat? Mitä tapahtuu, kun maailmasta loppuu yhtäkkiä puhdas juomavesi? Suojelupoliisin Vesa Kaitele on jälleen keskellä hurjaa tapahtumaketjua.Tämä on romaanin Elinehto ensimmäinen osa.Kun maailmalla tapahtuu Suomeen liittyvä kansainvälinen konflikti, paikalle saapuu suurella todennäköisyydellä Supon ylikomisario Vesa Kaitele. Kaiteleelta ei rohkeutta puutu – tämä mies on poliittisten rikosten keskellä kuin kala vedessä.Kirjailija Paulus Maasalo (s. 1978) on julkaissut kaksi poliittista trilleriä: Elinehto ja Roudan alla. Hän on koulutukseltaan valtiotieteiden maisteri.

Kun venäläinen öljypohatta Aleksei Ganin joutuu pommi-iskun kohteeksi Tallinnassa, tilanne muuttuu hetkessä tulenaraksi. Vaikein tilanne on suomalaiselle Kiira Lindholmille, nuorelle väitöskirjatutkijalle, joka vain hetkeä ennen räjäytystä ojensi ulkoministeriön lahjan Ganinille. Lindholm itse tietää olevansa syytön, mutta miten sen voi todistaa maailmalle, saatika Venäjälle? Pian Lindholm saa apua suojelupoliisin Vesa Kaiteleelta. Mutta riittääkö Kaiteleen apu? Saadaanko syyllistä ikinä kiinni?Roudan alla on huikea poliittinen trilleri, josta ei puutu jännitystä eikä käänteitä.Kun maailmalla tapahtuu Suomeen liittyvä kansainvälinen konflikti, paikalle saapuu suurella todennäköisyydellä Supon ylikomisario Vesa Kaitele. Kaiteleelta ei rohkeutta puutu – tämä mies on poliittisten rikosten keskellä kuin kala vedessä.Kirjailija Paulus Maasalo (s. 1978) on julkaissut kaksi poliittista trilleriä: Elinehto ja Roudan alla. Hän on koulutukseltaan valtiotieteiden maisteri.

Maailma on ajautunut kaaokseen. Terroristit ovat tuhonneet eri maiden puhtaat juomavesivarannot, ja ihmiset sairastuvat ympäri maailmaa. Suomea kohtaan on voimakasta poliittista painetta – kenelle Suomen puhtaat järvivedet kuuluvat? Suojelupoliisin Vesa Kaitele on joutunut keskelle kansainvälistä selkkausta. Mutta terroristien jahtaaminen ei ole Kaiteleelle niin yksinkertaista kuin ennen. Miten hänen veljensä oikein liittyy karmiviin, koko maailmaa järkyttäneisiin tapahtumiin?Tämä on romaanin Elinehto päätösosa.Kun maailmalla tapahtuu Suomeen liittyvä kansainvälinen konflikti, paikalle saapuu suurella todennäköisyydellä Supon ylikomisario Vesa Kaitele. Kaiteleelta ei rohkeutta puutu – tämä mies on poliittisten rikosten keskellä kuin kala vedessä.Kirjailija Paulus Maasalo (s. 1978) on julkaissut kaksi poliittista trilleriä: Elinehto ja Roudan alla. Hän on koulutukseltaan valtiotieteiden maisteri.

There's an imposter amongst us...‘The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck’ (1857), is 'Frankenstein' author Mary Shelley’s fictionalised account of Perkin Warbeck, the 15th century pretender to the English throne. Backed by a band of loyal Yorkists, Warbeck rose up against King Henry VII, claiming to be Richard, Duke of York and rightful heir to the English crown.The novel follows Warbeck’s adventures across Europe and England as he attempts to take back what is rightfully his. The character of Perkin is thought to be based on Shelley’s husband, the poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley.Mary Shelley (1797–1851) earned her place in the pantheon of British novelists with her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller. But she was far from a one-hit-wonder, producing a host of other novels, including 'Valperga', 'Perkin Warbeck' and 'The Last Man'. Most were not well received in her lifetime, though, only being fully appreciated from the 1960s.She moved in a circle of famed 19th-century writers and philosophers. She was married to the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley and spent time with Lord Byron. Her mother was the philosopher and feminist activist Mary Wollstonecraft and her father was the political philosopher William Godwin.Mary Shelley’s work has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy. Most recently, Elle Fanning portrayed Mary in Haifaa Al-Mansour’s film ‘Mary Shelley’ from 2017.

Rolando, el narrador protagonista de esta historia, es un músico proveniente de la provincia de La Rioja que viaja en el Cristóforo Colombo, desde el puerto de Buenos Aires rumbo a Barcelona, junto con otros setecientos pasajeros, todos oriundos del Cono Sur. Con el destierro como alternativa a la cárcel o la muerte, estos ex presos políticos, familiares de desaparecidos y opositores al gobierno militar conviven largamente en ese no-lugar desde donde reflexionan sobre el significado del exilio.Escrito en Madrid pero publicado en Buenos Aires, «Libro de navíos y borrascas» es otra joya de la literatura contemporánea en la que Daniel Moyano ficciona su propia experiencia.Daniel Moyano (1930-1992) fue un escritor argentino. Nacido en Buenos Aires y criado en Córdoba, se radicó más tarde en La Rioja donde trabajó como profesor de música, periodista y concibió gran parte de su obra. Detenido y encarcelado durante la dictadura militar de 1976-1983, tras ser liberado se exilió en España y allí residió hasta su muerte.

Una novela sobre la última etapa de la vida de Agustín Tosco, el dirigente sindical combativo más respetado de la historia argentina, pero no siempre tan conocido en su humanidad. Tosco tuvo que refugiarse en la vida clandestina a mediados de la década de 1970, cercado por las amenazas de la Alianza Anticomunista Argentina que preparaban el Terrorismo de Estado. En esas circunstancias empezó a cursar una enfermedad para la cual prácticamente no pudo recibir tratamiento. Con esta ficción bien documentada, Roberto Avalle –cordobés como el "Gringo"– reconstruye en primera persona sus compañías, lecturas, convicciones, preguntas y pensamientos durante ese crudo invierno.Roberto C. Avalle (Córdoba, Argentina, 1976) es un escritor y abogado argentino. Egresó de la Universidad Nacional de Córdoba e hizo un posgrado en Derecho Comercial, área en la que se especializa en su trabajo habitual, más allá de otras inquietudes.Su debut literario lo marca la novela Tosco clandestino (2019), recibida con mucho interés por la figura de la que trata y por la manera en que abordó su escritura.

‘Count Robert of Paris’ is Walter Scott’s penultimate novel from his celebrated ‘Waverley’ series. It is a historical novel set in Constantinople during the First Crusade. The story revolves around the titular Count Robert who is captured by the Byzantine emperor and challenged to a duel to the death. Count Robert and his friend Hereward must escape their treacherous captors and reunite with their true loves, but they face many dangerous challenges along the way. This novel is a gripping read, brimming with romance, power struggles, political intrigue, and fanaticism that threatens to destroy the very foundations of civilization. Scott’s incredible romantic prose is on display in this tale as he elegantly describes Byzantine Constantinople. The historical aspect of the story focuses on the clash between cultures as Scott poetically displays the precarious relationship between the crusaders and the Byzantine emperor. This novel is a thrilling adventure through the streets of exotic Constantinople and should be read by fans of historical fiction.Walter Scott (1771 – 1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. Fascinated by traditional storytelling, during the 1790s Scott dedicated himself to researching and collecting ballads and published the epic collection ‘Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border’ in 1802. A prominent poet, Scott also wrote and published a range of poems, including the popular ‘The Lady of the Lake.’ His first historical novel ‘Waverley’ was published in 1814, whereupon it was an immediate success, receiving critical acclaim and selling out many printings. His best-known work ‘Ivanhoe’ followed in 1820. Scott died in 1832 at the age of 61. He was commemorated after his death with monuments in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and New York due to his impact on western literature. His literary works influenced and inspired many other great authors such as Virginia Woolf. Internationally renowned, Scott’s literary legacy continues to be felt all over the world to this day.

‘St. Ronan’s Well’ is a tragicomic tale of two brothers in love with the same woman. Walter Scott’s trademark dramatic tension is palpable in this novel, but it is unique in the fact that it is his only novel set during the 19th century. The story revolves around a spa in a small Scottish town that is home to a large cast of highly comedic and compelling characters. Scott expertly builds suspense over the course of the novel as each character has something to hide in this satirical village. Throughout the story, dark secrets are revealed and blackmail escalates to violent confrontation as both brothers battle for the love of Clara. ‘St. Ronan’s Well’ features some of Scott’s best characters and beautifully vivid descriptions of the Scottish countryside and its satirical style is an interesting departure from his typical historical fiction. This novel should be read by fans of Scott’s work but its luxurious setting and fusion of irony and high drama make it the perfect book for fans of ‘The White Lotus’ or ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’.Walter Scott (1771 – 1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. Fascinated by traditional storytelling, during the 1790s Scott dedicated himself to researching and collecting ballads and published the epic collection ‘Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border’ in 1802. A prominent poet, Scott also wrote and published a range of poems, including the popular ‘The Lady of the Lake.’ His first historical novel ‘Waverley’ was published in 1814, whereupon it was an immediate success, receiving critical acclaim and selling out many printings. His best-known work ‘Ivanhoe’ followed in 1820. Scott died in 1832 at the age of 61. He was commemorated after his death with monuments in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and New York due to his impact on western literature. His literary works influenced and inspired many other great authors such as Virginia Woolf. Internationally renowned, Scott’s literary legacy continues to be felt all over the world to this day.

‘The power to destroy, was continually increasing. There was no increase whatever in the ability to escape’. H.G. Wells creates a hauntingly prophetic narrative of the upcoming atomic era in his acclaimed science-fiction novel ‘The World Set Free’. In this nightmarish book, global leaders must create an atomic bomb that can annihilate society to save the world. In a highly prescient and unique manner, Wells wonders if peace can only be achieved by first having the ability to bring about total destruction. ‘The World Set Free’ is a novel as thrilling as it is terrifying as global warfare threatens to end civilisation completely. A highly influential novel that remains relevant in modern times, ‘The World Set Free’ is one of Wells’ best and should be read by anyone interested in warfare.H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was a celebrated English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’ influence cannot be overstated for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. A four-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, from religion to social criticism and beyond. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel ‘The Time Machine’, the sci-fi adventure novel ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’, and the mankind-versus-aliens novel ‘The War of the Worlds’. Wells occupies one of the central seats in the canon of science-fiction literature and his writing inspired other celebrated authors such as Ray Bradbury and Philip K. Dick. Wells’ stories are still widely read to this day and have had numerous cinematic adaptations including ‘The Invisible Man’ starring Elisabeth Moss.

‘The Monastery’ is a novel by Walter Scott that tells the story of the Monastery of Kennaquhair and its mysterious occupants and supernatural situations. The monastery is on the brink of destruction as not only are Protestant soldiers marching on it but its inhabitants are plagued by betrayal and infighting. The tale revolves around Halbert and Edward, two troublesome brothers who are both in love with the same woman, Mary. Tensions are already high in the abbey due to sightings of a celestial spectre before Piercie Shafton, an Englishman on the run for treason, arrives to seek solitude. Piercie is one of Scott’s funniest characters as he pompously pursues Mary, much to the chagrin of Halbert, who challenges Piercie to a duel that will determine the fate of the monastery and all its occupants. ‘The Monastery’ is written in the gothic tradition as the haunting White Lady plagues the characters. Scott’s romantic style is still present as the White Lady is an incredibly poetic character and he uses lyrical prose to portray an abbey on the verge of ruin. ‘The Monastery’ is a highly dramatic story, laced with political intrigue, social satire, and haunting imagery that will stick with readers long after they have finished it. This thrilling novel will have readers on the edge of their seats awaiting the fate of the monastery and its citizens and is recommended for fans of gothic literature.Walter Scott (1771 – 1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. Fascinated by traditional storytelling, during the 1790s Scott dedicated himself to researching and collecting ballads and published the epic collection ‘Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border’ in 1802. A prominent poet, Scott also wrote and published a range of poems, including the popular ‘The Lady of the Lake.’ His first historical novel ‘Waverley’ was published in 1814, whereupon it was an immediate success, receiving critical acclaim and selling out many printings. His best-known work ‘Ivanhoe’ followed in 1820. Scott died in 1832 at the age of 61. He was commemorated after his death with monuments in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and New York due to his impact on western literature. His literary works influenced and inspired many other great authors such as Virginia Woolf. Internationally renowned, Scott’s literary legacy continues to be felt all over the world to this day.

‘Anne of Geierstein’ is a gothic romance and adventure novel by Walter Scott. For this tale, Scott abandons his typical Scottish setting as the story follows two knights on a secret mission in Switzerland in the 1470s. This is one of Scott’s most critically acclaimed novels as it opens on a dramatic cliff edge scene and the suspense continues to escalate throughout. One of the knights, Arthur, meets the titular Anne and falls in love with her but quickly learns that she may have mystical powers. Danger is ever-present throughout their journey as the heroes encounter spectral beings, are kidnapped by secret organisations, and battle in a brutal war. ‘Anne of Geierstein’ is celebrated widely for Scott’s romantic depictions of the Swiss landscape from forests to mountains and crumbling castles. This thrilling novel is the definition of a page-turner, and its gothic aspects make it the perfect read for fans of Walter Scott or ‘Frankenstein’.Walter Scott (1771 – 1832) was a Scottish writer, poet, and historian. Fascinated by traditional storytelling, during the 1790s Scott dedicated himself to researching and collecting ballads and published the epic collection ‘Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border’ in 1802. A prominent poet, Scott also wrote and published a range of poems, including the popular ‘The Lady of the Lake.’ His first historical novel ‘Waverley’ was published in 1814, whereupon it was an immediate success, receiving critical acclaim and selling out many printings. His best-known work ‘Ivanhoe’ followed in 1820. Scott died in 1832 at the age of 61. He was commemorated after his death with monuments in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and New York due to his impact on western literature. His literary works influenced and inspired many other great authors such as Virginia Woolf. Internationally renowned, Scott’s literary legacy continues to be felt all over the world to this day.

Questa raccolta di storie brevi può essere considerata come l’esordio letterario di Edmondo De Amicis. I "bozzetti" narrativi, così chiamati dall’autore stesso, principalmente a tema militare, contengono interessanti scorci nella formazione artistica e nella coscienza di un De Amicis appena più che ventenne. All’interno si potrà esplorare una visione singolare della società italiana e dei suoi salotti: tra storie d’amore, storie d’impegno politico e storie di carattere quasi sociologico, l’esordiente De Amicis lascia intravedere tutto il talento che lo contraddistingue.Edmondo De Amicis (1846-1908) è stato uno scrittore italiano, tra i più importanti nel panorama nazionale e internazionale. La sua opera "Cuore" è uno dei libri per ragazzi più letti e influenti della storia della letteratura, che lo ha reso una figura importantissima per lo sviluppo di una coscienza letteraria nazionale.

Alberto è di Torino e fa l’insegnante. Ha moglie e figli, una famiglia alle spalle che lo sostiene, e un posto stabile nella società. Una volta aperti gli occhi sulla condizione del proletariato, Alberto inizia ad avvicinarsi sempre più alla causa socialista. Per questa sua aperta inclinazione, però, tutto ciò che di stabile aveva nella sua vita comincerà a rivoltarglisi contro. La famiglia allargata lo ripudia, gli amici lo emarginano, e la scuola presso cui insegna lo licenzia. Ma Alberto risponde sposando con ancora più passione gli ideali socialisti, tanto da prender parte alla manifestazione in piazza del Primo Maggio...Edmondo De Amicis (1846-1908) è stato uno scrittore italiano, tra i più importanti nel panorama nazionale e internazionale. La sua opera "Cuore" è uno dei libri per ragazzi più letti e influenti della storia della letteratura, che lo ha reso una figura importantissima per lo sviluppo di una coscienza letteraria nazionale.

Loris è un ragazzo dall’animo nichilista, membro dei movimenti rivoluzionari che si battono contro il regime autocratico dello zar. La sua storia è un crescendo di disprezzo, profondamente radicato sia nella sua personalità di ribelle, sia nella sua sfera privata e nei rapporti interpersonali. Nella cornice di una Mosca tumultuosa, feroci passioni e complicati intrecci convergono in un violento spaccato della società russa di fine Ottocento.Alfredo Oriani (1852 – 1909) è stato uno scrittore e poeta italiano. Dopo aver trascorso gli anni della giovinezza in solitudine ed essersi laureato in giurisprudenza, Alfredo Oriani inizia a dedicarsi alla scrittura. Già nel suo romanzo d’esordio, "Memorie inutili", traspare la sua ideologia che vede convivere pacificamente e in modo indivisibile la figura dell’artista con quella del pensatore e del sociologo. L'opera completa di Oriani venne fatta ristampare da Benito Mussolini in persona in seguito alla Prima guerra mondiale, sebbene il suo pensiero fosse apprezzato e in parte condiviso anche da Antonio Gramsci. Tra gli altri scritti di Alfredo Oriani ricordiamo "Oro, incenso e mirra", "La rivolta ideale", "Il nemico" e "Gelosia".

Una novela corta en la que Valdés muestra la ciudad de Madrid y el ambiente literario que conocía en primera persona. Con un tono casi autobiográfico, el narrador, que podría ser el mismo Armando Palacio Valdés, explica su encuentro con Samper, un autor de teatro fracasado. Durante toda la novela, la conversación de ambos muestra la vida de Samper, sus dos matrimonios y su experiencia como escritor en Madrid. Un libro autoreferencial y lleno de reflexiones que muestra la habilidad de Valdés en el costumbrismo.Armando Palacio Valdés (1853-1938) fue escritor y crítico literario. Creció en el ambiente rural de Asturias, hasta que se trasladó a Oviedo con doce años. En 1870 se instaló en Madrid para estudiar derecho y ahí entró en el mundo literario de la capital, participando en revistas y formando parte del Ateneo. Empezó a escribir ensayo y críticas literarias, pero a partir de su primera novela, de éxito inmediato, se decantó hacia la narrativa. Escribió más de treinta libros, entre novelas y ensayos. Murió en Madrid durante la guerra civil, a la edad de 84 años.

Segundo tomo de La espuma, una novela que dibuja y analiza las clases altas en el siglo XIX. La historia sigue a Salabert, un hombre que se ha enriquecido mediante métodos poco honestos y Clementina, su hija. A través de ellos, Valdés presenta personajes deshonestos, sin ética ni moral y hace un retrato satírico de la sociedad del Madrid decimonónico. Una obra ácida que muestra el cinismo y la hipocresía de este grupo social en contraposición a la imagen del obrero como personaje colectivo y sacrificado. En este segundo volumen se pueden leer los últimos nueve capítulos del libro.Armando Palacio Valdés (1853-1938) fue escritor y crítico literario. Creció en el ambiente rural de Asturias, hasta que se trasladó a Oviedo con doce años. En 1870 se instaló en Madrid para estudiar derecho y ahí entró en el mundo literario de la capital, participando en revistas y formando parte del Ateneo. Empezó a escribir ensayo y críticas literarias, pero a partir de su primera novela, de éxito inmediato, se decantó hacia la narrativa. Escribió más de treinta libros, entre novelas y ensayos. Murió en Madrid durante la guerra civil, a la edad de 84 años.

Primer tomo de La espuma, una novela que dibuja y analiza las clases altas en el siglo XIX. La historia sigue a Salabert, un hombre que se ha enriquecido mediante métodos poco honestos y Clementina, su hija. A través de ellos, Valdés presenta personajes deshonestos, sin ética ni moral y hace un retrato satírico de la sociedad del Madrid decimonónico. Una obra ácida que muestra el cinismo y la hipocresía de este grupo social en contraposición a la imagen del obrero como personaje colectivo y sacrificado. En este primer volumen se pueden leer los primeros siete capítulos del libro.Armando Palacio Valdés (1853-1938) fue escritor y crítico literario. Creció en el ambiente rural de Asturias, hasta que se trasladó a Oviedo con doce años. En 1870 se instaló en Madrid para estudiar derecho y ahí entró en el mundo literario de la capital, participando en revistas y formando parte del Ateneo. Empezó a escribir ensayo y críticas literarias, pero a partir de su primera novela, de éxito inmediato, se decantó hacia la narrativa. Escribió más de treinta libros, entre novelas y ensayos. Murió en Madrid durante la guerra civil, a la edad de 84 años.

"Lenguas filosas" vuelca como novela la historia de un grupo de mujeres que dicen en lenguaje "guarro cordobés" lo que piensan, sienten y les pasa con el aborto, el trabajo, la maternidad, el mismo lenguaje, el amor y el desamor, la sexualidad. El libro bucea así, desde la literatura, en algunas de las vivencias más directas de los cambios que los feminismos vienen generando en Argentina y otros países durante los últimos años.Tomando vuelo a partir de fragmentos y detalles que pueden aparecer en el margen de una conversación, Lenguas filosas aporta miradas atípicas sobre lo ambiguo, lo adverso y lo alegre que recorre la trama íntima de estas transformaciones.

Una novela profundamente personal sobre la identidad y la pertenencia a una nación que se desmorona por completo, y que combina hechos reales y ficción para contar una historia épica de pertenencia y desposesión en el mundo que se creó tras el 11 de septiembre. En parte drama familiar, en parte sátira, en parte picaresca, esta es la historia de un padre y un hijo, y el país al que llaman hogar.Desde las ciudades del corazón de Estados Unidos hasta las suites palaciegas de Davos y los vigías de la guerrilla en las montañas de Afganistán, Akhtar forja una voz narrativa tan original como exuberantemente poderosa. Este es un mundo en el que la deuda ha arruinado innumerables vidas y donde los dioses de las finanzas gobiernan, donde los inmigrantes viven con miedo y las heridas sin curar del 11 de septiembre continúan causando estragos. Elegías a la patria es una novela escrita con amor e ira, que no perdona a nadie, y menos al propio autor.Ayad Akhtar es novelista y dramaturgo. Su trabajo ha sido traducido a más de 24 idiomas. Es ganador del Premio Pulitzer de Drama y un Premio de Literatura de la Academia Estadounidense de Artes y Letras. Entre otros honores, Akhtar ha recibido el premio Steinberg Drawrighting, el premio Nestroy, el premio Erwin Piscator, así como becas de la Academia Americana en Roma, MacDowell, el Instituto Sundance y Yaddo. Además, Ayad es miembro de la junta directiva de PEN / America y New York Theatre Workshop. Vive en Nueva York.

The imaginary Eastern European Kingdom of Theos is under threat from Russia and Turkey, who are both plotting its takeover. Theos must call on its exiled former King, Ughtred of Tyrnaus to return to the Kingdom’s aid. He faces opposition however from the cunning Baron Domiloff, who is plotting to prevent Ughtred’s return. A tale of loyalty, love, jealousy, and betrayal from popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim.E. Phillips Oppenheim (1866-1946) was a hugely prolific and highly popular British author of novels and short stories. Born in Tottenham, London, Oppenheim left school as a teenager and worked for his leather-merchant father for 20 years prior to launching his literary career. Oppenheim published five novels under the pseudonym ‘Anthony Partridge’ before establishing his reputation as a writer under his own name. An internationally successful author, Oppenheim’s stories revolved mainly around glamourous characters, luxurious settings, and themes of espionage, suspense, and crime. He is widely regarded as one of the earliest pioneers of the thriller and spy-fiction genre as it is recognised today. Oppenheim’s incredible literary success meant that his own life soon began to mirror that of his opulent characters. He held lavish, Gatsby-style parties at his French Villa and was rumoured to have had frequent love affairs aboard his luxury yacht. Oppenheim’s success earned him the cover of Time magazine in 1927. Some of his most well-known novels include ‘The Great Impersonation’, ‘The Long Arm of Mannister’ and ‘The Moving Finger’.

Interesante colección de relatos cortos basados en la obra de Isaac Asimov. Cuentos cortos que expanden, exploran o profundizan en los confines del universo creado por Isaac Asimov, en las profundidades del espacio y los planetas por los que se extiende su Imperio Galáctico. Relatos políticos, aventureros, especulativos y, siempre, fascinantes.Apache Libros y Tinta Púrpura Ediciones reúnen en este volumen homenaje al maestro Isaac Asimov a lo más granado de la ficción especulativa contemporánea en español. Expertos en los campos que siempre trató el maestro en su particular universo, desde divulgadores hasta doctores en física, pasando por comunicadores, escritores y editores especializados en género, tanto a este lado como al otro del Atlántico, nos regalan doce incursiones en los mundos aasimovianos.

In 'The Girl and the Graft' O. Henry challenges the traditionally held expectations of a woman's role in society. With his hallmark matter-of-fact wit, O. Henry questions the chasm between women's and men's socio-economic conditions in the newfound era of women's activism. The unfairness that the protagonist addresses is that men are the sole proprietors of "all the money in world." A must read for fans of satirical short stories and feminists alike.American short story master O. Henry is best known for his pithy, witty scores and surprise endings. In doing so he made commonplace experiences extraordinary and memorable. His work has been immortalised in the popular 1952 film 'O. Henry's Full House' starring Fred Allen, Anne Baxter, Marilyn Monroe and Jeanne Crain.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. Perhaps the most famous of these are, 'Cabbages and Kings,' 'The Voice of the City' and 'Strictly Business.' The immensity of O. Henry's impact on the American short story genre for time to come is evidenced by the fact an annual award in his name is given out each year in the United States. O. Henry's work is a must read for fans of Hemingway, Guy de Maupassant and Anton Chekhov.

Mitä tapahtuu, kun ihminen putoaa välitilaan? Entinen iskelmänikkari ei tiedä, mikä hän on maailman silmissä. Hän ei kuulu samaan koriin kuin pitkäaikaistyöttömät, mutta samalla hän on kaukana yhteiskunnan yritteliäästä ihanneihmisestä. Tuntuu, ettei yhteiskunta näe hänen köyhyyttään aitona köyhyytenä. Mitäs ryhdyit taiteilijaksi? Iskelmänikkari kulkee pitkin kaupungin joutomaita, joille kaupunki ei ole osannut antaa sellaista arvoa kuin ne ansaitsisivat. Miten asioiden – tai ihmisten – arvo oikein määritellään?Välitila on Petteri Paksuniemen kehuttu yhteiskunnallinen novellikokoelma.Kirjailija Petteri Paksuniemi (s. 1965) on julkaissut kaunokirjallisuutta sekä lapsille että aikuisille. Hän työskentelee myös muusikkona ja toimittajana.

Młody Hugo jest łącznikiem partyzanckim, działającym w dobie okupacji. Oficjalnie zatrudniony w warsztacie samochodowym godzi się przyjąć zadanie polegające na dostarczeniu tajnego meldunku. Zdaje się pokpiwać ze swojej misji, choć poprzedni łącznik stracił w trakcie działań życie. Przerażona jest natomiast Elżbieta – dziewczyna, z którą spotyka się Hugo. Powieść dedykowana czytelnikom zainteresowanym historią II wojny światowej i partyzantką, o której pisał nie tylko Jan Józef Szczepański w „Butach i innych opowiadaniach". Aleksander Minkowski – pisarz, scenarzysta, autor reportaży. Od 1969 do 1972 roku pracował w USA jako wykładowca na Uniwersytecie Columbia oraz w Hunter Collage. W latach 70. XX wieku był wiceprezesem Związku Literatów Polskich (oddział w Warszawie), a od 1978 do 1994 prezesem polskiej sekcji IBBY. Laureat licznych nagród literackich (m.in. Orlego Pióra i Nagrody Prezesa Rady Ministrów). Wiele jego utworów doczekało przeniesienia na sceny filmowe oraz telewizyjne, a także na deski teatrów.

Milicyjny kryminał, który stał się pierwowzorem pierwszego odcinka serialu „07 zgłoś się".Tomasz Bura opuszcza więzienie, gdzie spędził ostatnie trzy lata. Nadrzędny cel mężczyzny stanowi znalezienie pracy, jednak przedstawiane Burze oferty nie wzbudzają jego zainteresowania. Wreszcie spotyka człowieka, który przedstawia się jako Kreczet. Nieznajomy oferuje Tomaszowi zatrudnienie. Wkrótce okazuje się, że chodzi o firmę prowadzącą nielegalny import towarów. Kieruje nią gang, który usiłuje unieszkodliwić porucznik Bolesław Drwień.

Una novel·la plena d'aventures, amistat i noblesa on el Guillem lluitarà per Catalunya com a almogàver. Corre el segle XIV i en Guillem, fill de pagesos, no té esperances cap al futur. Ambiciós de mena, vol anar més enllà que el seu pare, viatjar a llocs llunyans. Aconsegueix una oportunitat per realitzar el seu somni quan el seu pare el porta a Barcelona, on coneix al seu oncle Grau. Ajudant-lo, partirà amb ell i la companyia catalana d'almogàvers, cap a Orient, on l'esperen aventures, amor i amistat, però també traïcions i cobdicia.Maria Carme Roca (Barcelona, 21 de novembre de 1955) és llicenciada en Història i Filologia Catalana. Des dels anys noranta ha escrit més de quaranta obres, la major part juvenils o infantils, però també ha treballat en novelles adultes i ha col·laborat en l'elaboració de diversos guions. Ha rebut premis literaris com el Néstor Luján de novela historica o el Premi Barcanova de literatura infantil i juvenil.

«Tap, tap, tap!» Això és l’únic que escolta l’Elvira, una mossa d’esquadra que ha atès una trucada telefònica d’emergència. Al principi es pensa que és una broma de mal gust, però aviat aconseguirà comunicar-se amb la nena que hi ha a l’altra banda de la línia telefònica. D’aquesta manera, l’Elvira començarà a investigar aquest rapte que acabarà destapant una trama molt més gran.Lluís Prats (Terrassa, 1966) és escriptor i professor català. És un autor versàtil que ha tocat molts gèneres i estils: de narrativa per adults a assaig, passant per novel·la infantil, juvenil i llibres educatius. Va estudiar Història de l’Art i ha dedicat part de la seva carrera literària a divulgar-ne. Ha guanyat diversos premis com el Premi Josep Maria Folch i Torres o el premio Strega. La seva obra s’ha traduït a altres llengües com el polonès, l’italià, el vietnamita, el rus, el japonès o el turc, entre d’altres.