Short stories

Zbiór wszystkich opowiadań grozy autorstwa jednej z najbardziej znanych twórczyń gatunku w swojej epoce. Zgodnie z tytułem, są to typowe ghost stories, a akcja większości opowiadań rozgrywa się w prowincjonalnym, niepokojącym krajobrazie Nowej Anglii. Freeman portretuje głównie ówczesne kobiety, których ustatkowana, do bólu przewidywalna, podporządkowana normom i zasadom egzystencja kontrastuje z niesamowitością zjawisk nadprzyrodzonych. Pozycja obowiązkowa dla miłośników oldskulowych opowiadań grozy w stylu utworów Edith Wharton.Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852-1930) - pochodziła z ortodoksyjnej protestanckiej rodziny, jej rodzice stosowali surowe metody wychowawcze, co znajduje odzwierciedlenie w wielu jej utworach. Wcześnie osierocona, imię Eleanor przybrała na cześć zmarłej matki. Gdy została bez zaplecza finansowego, zamieszkała z przyjaciółką i zaczęła zawodowo zajmować się pisaniem. Związała się z niepraktykującym lekarzem Charlesem Manningiem Freemanem, po 10 latach burzliwej relacji para wzięła ślub. Jej mąż cierpiał na alkoholizm i miał opinię kobieciarza, ostatecznie małżonkowie rozwiedli się. Freeman była pierwszą laureatką nagrody Williama Deana Howellsa przyznawanej przez American Academy of Arts and Letters. Najbardziej znana jako autorka powieści i opowiadań grozy. Wiele jej dzieł ma jawnie feministyczny przekaz. Utwory takie jak "Zakonnica z Nowej Anglii" czy "Bunt Matki" rozpoczęły dyskusję na temat roli i powinności kobiety w ówczesnym społeczeństwie.

Jack London zabiera czytelników w świat rdzennych mieszkańców Ameryki widziany oczami białych kolonizatorów. Grupa mężczyzn spędza upalny wieczór w starym klubie w San Francisco. Czas upływa im na rozmowach i wspominaniu młodości. Jeden z nich, Trefethan, zaczyna snuć opowieść o zdarzeniu, które na zawsze wryło się w jego pamięć. Mowa o spotkaniu tajemniczej amazonki o imieniu Lucy. Mężczyzna stopniowo zyskiwał zaufanie kobiety, która obezwładniła go swoim wdziękiem i urodą. Lucy zwierzyła mu się z historii, którą teraz przekazuje reszcie współtowarzyszy...Sprawdź koniecznie, jeśli z zaciekawieniem śledzisz wątek przygód młodego Iana Murraya z serialu Outlander!Jack London (1876-1916) był amerykańskim pisarzem o niezwykle barwnym życiorysie. Pracował między innymi jako gazeciarz, marynarz, kłusownik i poszukiwacz złota. Był reporterem wojennym podczas konfliktu rosyjsko-japońskiego z 1905 roku, relacjonował także wojnę domową w Meksyku. W twórczości czerpał z przeżyć autobiograficznych, poruszał tematy społeczne i relacje człowieka z naturą. Wśród najpopularniejszych utworów Londona można wymienić, takie jak: "Biały Kieł", "Wilk morski", "Zew krwi" czy "Meksykanin".

In questo volume si trovano raccolti alcuni dei più noti racconti di Arthur Schnitzler. A tenerli insieme, la comune atmosfera di'incertezza che incombe all'interno dell'orizzonte in cui si muovono i personaggi. Le tecniche di scrittura sono differenti senza che ci sia la predominanza di una rispetto alle altre. Troviamo, così, un tipo di narrazione ancora tradizionale all'interno di "Geronimo il cieco", il ricorso al discorso indiretto libero per "L’estranea", la narrazione in prima persona all'interno de "La danzatrice greca" e, infine, l'innovativo espediente narrativo del monologo interiore con "Il sottotenente Gusti". Grazie a questa spiccata sperimentazione narrativa, il senso di ambiguità e di straniamento tipico della produzione letteraria dell'autore non fa che essere ulteriormente amplificato.Arthur Schnitzler (1862 – 1931) è stato uno scrittore, drammaturgo e medico austriaco. È conosciuto soprattutto per aver messo a punto una tecnica narrativa nota come monologo interiore, utilizzata spesso nelle sue opere per descrivere lo svolgersi dei pensieri dei suoi personaggi. È conosciuto dai più per l’opera "Doppio sogno", da cui Stanley Kubrick trasse il film "Eyes Wide Shut".

Þetta víðfræga verk Jónasar Hallgrímssonar kom út í síðasta árgangi Fjölnis árið 1847. Sagan lýsir íslenskri sveitamenningu á fyrri hluta 19. Aldar og segir frá ungum systkinum. Grasaferð er líka þroskasaga ungs drengs sem upplifir ótta og hugrekki.Jónas Hallgrímsson fæddist 16. Nóvember 1807. Dagur íslenskrar tungu er haldinn á fæðingardag hans á hverju ári. Hann var skáld, náttúrufræðingur og mikill unnandi íslenskunnar. Hann bjó einnig til fjölmörg íslensk nýyrði til þess að varðveita tungumálið.

Pétur og Bergljót eftir Kristofer Janson kom út í þýðingu Jens Benediktssonar. Sagan birtist í sérprenti Morgunblaðsinsárið 1944. Sagan er upprunalega norsk og heitir á frummálinu Han Per og ho Bergit. Sagt er frá Bergljótu sem er 16 ára og hálfgert tryppi, hún þykir ekki líkleg til að ganga út þó hún sé fögur. En myndarlega og sterka drengnum Pétri fellst þó hugur með henni.Kristofer Janson var norskt skáld sem fæddist árið 1841 í Bergen Noregi. Hann lærði til prests og bjó um skeið í Danmörku. Ævistarf hans spannar yfir 50 bókmenntaverk og yfir 100 greinar.

Ógróin jörð er smásagnasafn sem var jafnframt fyrsta bók höfundar. Hún orsakaði töluverðar deilur á sínum tíma og skrifaði Halldór Laxness meðal annars umdeildan ritdóm um hana, þá aðeins átján ára að aldri. Sögurnar endurspegla stjórnmálaskoðanir höfundar og er efni þeirra mikið til úr samtíma hans. Sögurnar eru: Þórólfur, Leikföngin, Forboðnir ávextir, Hún kemur seinna, Guðsdýrkun, Sól og stjarna og síðasta sagan ber nafnið Söknuður.Jón Friðrik Björnsson fæddist árið 1891 á Upsaströnd í Eyjafirði. Hann flutti seinna til Dalvíkur og kenndi sig gjarnan við bæinn. Árið 1918 fór hann til Reykjavíkur, þar sem hann hafði fengið vinnu sem blaðamaður. Hann starfaði svo við blaðamennsku og ritstjórn alla sína tíð, en fékkst einnig við skáldskap og eftir hann liggja bæði smásögur, skáldsögur, ljóð og leikrit. Hann var mikill hugsjónamaður, eins og sést vel í skáldskap hans. Jón lést fyrir aldur fram árið 1930 eftir skurðaðgerð.

"Il nonno" è una raccolta di dodici racconti. I personaggi di queste pagine si trovano disorientati di fronte alla tecnologia che avanza, sono alle prese con il divorzio, si confrontano con la nostalgia e la separazione da casa, l’inurbamento dei provinciali e lo spaesamento nella città. Emergono casi di singoli individui portatori di un malessere e di un disagio comuni a chi sta città, ma anche a chi sta in campagna e a chi vive nelle isole.Grazia Deledda (1871-1936) è stata una scrittrice italiana. Considerata una delle figure più importanti della narrativa del Bel Paese, nel 1926 vinse il Nobel per la letteratura, seconda donna e prima italiana a vincere il prestigioso premio. Tra le sue opere più importanti, molto spesso con l'amata Sardegna come sfondo, ricordiamo "Canne al vento", "La madre", "La via del male", "Cenere", "Elias Portolu".

Helga er meget stærk i sin kristne tro og håber, at hun kan gøre sin mand, dr. Juhl, lige så gudfrygtig som hende selv. Hun er godt på vej dertil, da en tragedie rammer familien. Deres lille søn Michael, som er sin fars øjesten, dør kun tre år gammel, og Juhl kan ikke forene tanken om en god og barmhjertig Gud med en, der tager hans lille barn fra ham. Helga må nu både kæmpe for sin mands omvendelse og for ikke selv at miste sin tro sammen med sin lille søn.Adolphine Fogtmann (1847-1934) var en dansk forfatter, der skrev en lang række romaner og børnebøger. Hun debuterede som forfatter i 1884 med romanen "Fra Munkebjerg", som hun skrev under pseudonymet Èdini. De fleste af hendes senere bøger udgav hun under sit eget navn.

"In automobile", pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1908, è una raccolta di racconti che riportano alcuni viaggi automobilistici dell’autore Carlo Placci intrapresi nei primi anni del Novecento. La prosa letteraria utilizzata rappresenta un’esaltazione dualistica degli opposti, presentando a chi legge un continuo intervallarsi di modernità e di tradizione.Carlo Placci (1861 – 1941) è stato uno scrittore italiano. Nei primi anni della giovinezza frequenta i salotti della migliore società fiorentina, leggendo poeti inglesi e scrittori francesi. Mondano e appassionato di viaggi, scrive briosi articoli sui luoghi che visita. Influenzato dalle correnti del realismo letterario, nel 1892 pubblica il romanzo "Il furto". Dal 1908 inizierà a collaborare con "Il Corriere della Sera"; collaborazione che terminerà nel 1931.

In questa raccolta, composta di quattordici novelle, Camilla Bisi riversa molto del proprio universo tematico e narrativo. Protagoniste dei racconti sono le donne, impegnate spesso in professioni tradizionalmente riservate agli uomini o colte nelle vesti di studentesse universitarie (in un’epoca in cui gli studi sono loro per lo più preclusi). Sullo sfondo di una Genova anni Trenta – di cui viene colta ogni sfumatura con estrema sensibilità – le storie sembrano dapprima svilupparsi spontaneamente, per poi evolversi in fretta fino ad appassire, come quelle sette rose che un compagno di studi dona all’autrice, prima di partire per il fronte, in uno struggente episodio autobiografico...Camilla Bisi (1893-1947) nasce a Roma in una famiglia di artisti e letterati milanesi. Attivissima fin da giovane nel circuito socialista, a Genova collabora con la rivista Il Lavoro. Fonda poi la casa editrice Ragazze e il periodico Lo Specchio, attraverso cui cerca di diffondere una visione moderna e riformatrice del ruolo della donna in società. Oltre alle sue opere più note – come 'Essere donna' e 'Poetesse d’Italia' – ha firmato libri già all’epoca molto apprezzati, fra cui 'Il romanzo del liceo' e 'Il mio principe'.

Vents més salvatges és una col·lecció de relats lleugers i, a la vegada, profunds. Contes que parlen de nenes, de mares, de tietes i d'àvies, que parlen de dones de l'actualitat i dones que van viure en temps passats. La prosa elegant de la Bel Olid s'endinsa en el conflicte personal i social i obre una finestra a diferents realitats. Parla de la foscor més intensa, de l'abús de poder, la violència i les forces institucionals que afecten els grups socials més marginats. Però també parla de la bellesa dels petits gestos, de la solidaritat i de la sororitat. Un recull de relats contundent i dur, però que mostra que, més enllà de la tempesta, sempre existeix la llum.Bel Olid (Catalunya, 1977) és escriptora, traductora i professora de llengua. Es va llicenciar en Traducció i interpretació i des de llavors s'ha dedicat a la traducció. En 2008 va publicar la seva primera obra, un relat que va rebre el Premi Qwerty al millor relat infantil. Ha publicat més d'una desena d'obres de ficció, no-ficció i literatura juvenil i infantil, que han guanyat diversos premis, entre ells el premi Documenta 2010. Des de 2015 és presidenta de l'Associació d'escriptors en llengua catalana.

"Skiftande dagrar" är en samling berättelser skrivna med det kristna synsätt som präglade samhället och författaren under hennes samtid. Novellerna behandlar frågor kring den lilla människans psykologiska verklighet och andliga liv.I "Broder Paul" träffar munken Paul den nye priorn, klostrets företrädare, och vänder ut och in på sina inre demoner. I "Bönens fodran" får en kvinna samvetskval när hon inte kan stå bakom innehållet i den bön hon är på väg att be. I "Förlåt" leker en grupp barn utan att ta hänsyn till tvätten som hänger på torkning.Elisabeth Beskow (1870-1928) var en svensk författare med mångårig produktion under pseudonymen Runa. Hon skrev romaner både för barn och för vuxna. Under tidigt nittonhundratal var hon landets näst mest lästa kvinnliga författare.

Kinesisk ask innehåller trettiotvå fyndiga och filosofiska miniatyrnoveller som bjuder på fängslande och tankeväckande läsning. Berättelserna bildar tillsammans ett system av kinesiska askar, vari språket är det enhetliga temat som binder ihop allt. Beträffande språket skildras både dess begränsade funktion som kommunikationsmedel samt dess enorma rikedom och måttlösa möjligheter, då endast ett ord kan få ofantliga effekter. Språket kan ge en levnadslott och skapa en hel värld.Miniatyrnovellerna är inspirerade av olika kulturer från hela världen – USA, Västindien, Egypten, Kina, Japan, Frankrike, Polynesien och Sverige. Platser Birgitta Lindqvist har spenderat större eller mindre delar av sitt liv på.Birgitta Lindqvist, född 1945, är en svensk författare. Hon debuterade med diktsamlingen Odelbarhet 1986 och har sedan dess utkommit med ett flertal böcker inom såväl prosa som lyrik.

Kun erämiehen mökki syttyy tuleen keskellä Kanadan erämaata, mies on alkuun neuvoton. Lunta on silmänkantamattomiin ja lähin tukkilaisleiri on viidenkymmenen mailin päässä. Mies on luonnon armoilla – tuli vei myös hänen lumikenkänsä. Mies pyrkii kuitenkin ajattelemaan positiivisesti. Hän on sentään elossa. Kun sää muuttuu entistä ankarammaksi, mies päättää tappaa karibun henkensä pitimiksi. Samalla miehen ja peurojen välille muodostuu ihmeellinen side.Ylämaan kansa on Charles G. D. Robertsin novellikokoelma, jonka taidokkaissa novelleissa käsitellään luontoa sekä ihmisen suhdetta eläimiin. Novellit sijoittuvat pääosin Kanadan villiin luontoon.Kanadalaisen kirjailija Charles G. D. Robertsin (1860–1943) tuotanto käsittelee usein eläimiä ja luontoa. Hän työskenteli myös opettajana ja toimittajana.

Miltä mennyt elämä näyttää vanhuuteen ehtineen silmin? Entä miten lapsi katsoo samaa maailmaa? Ihmisten tiet ovat täynnä omituisia mutkia, sotia ja sattumuksia, ja viulut on maksettava ennemmin tai myöhemmin. Tuskin kukaan selviää elämästä hengissä.Hirtehinen huumori sävyttää menneiden muistelua Raija-Sinikka Rantalan novellikokoelmassa, jonka vaihtuvat näkökulmahenkilöt valottavat ihmiselämän vaiheita koko katkeransuloisessa kirjossaan.Raija-Sinikka Rantala on kirjailija ja teatteriohjaaja, joka on toiminut teatterialan johtajana ja kouluttajana niin Suomessa kuin maailmallakin. Rantalalta on julkaistu useita kirjoja sekä näytelmiä, ja hän on myös dramatisoinut lukuisia teoksia näyttämölle.

Kun perheen äiti putoaa hevosen selästä, koko perhe säikähtää. Onneksi äidille ei kuitenkaan käynyt pahemmin! Muistoksi jää suuri ja kipeä mustelma takapuoleen. Yllättäen mustelma alkaa vainota perhettä odotetulla kylpylälomalla. Pian perheen isä on keskellä absurdia tapahtumaketjua. Miksi kaikki tuijottavat häntä? Mikseivät ihmiset usko, että mustelma on peräisin hevosen selästä putoamisesta?Hevonen on Janne Huilajan taidokas novellikokoelma, jonka hienovaraiset novellit sukeltavat syvälle ihmisyyteen.Janne Huilaja (s. 1961) on lappilainen kirjailija. Hänen esikoisteoksensa Kolmijalkainen kettu oli Helsingin Sanomien esikoiskirjapalkinnon ehdokkaana. Huilajan teokset sijoittuvat yleensä Lappiin.

Heikki on viisikymppinen mies, joka on elänyt oikeaoppisen elämän. Hän on järjestänyt keskiluokkaisia illanistujaisia ja tehnyt lapsilleen selväksi, millaista on hyvä elämä. Lasten mielestä Heikki on ollut miltei diktaattori, mutta Heikin mielestä hän on ajatellut vain lasten parasta. Nyt tytöt asuvat jo omillaan, ja Heikillä on enemmän aikaa kuin ennen. Kun Heikin ja vaimon naapuriin kohoaa uusi talo, Heikki huomaa yllättäen vihaavansa taloa ja siihen muuttavia ihmisiä. Nuoret menestyjät ovat niin itseään täynnä! Ei ole ihme, ettei tuollaisilla ihmisillä ole lapsia! Kaikki ei kuitenkaan ole aina sitä miltä näyttää. Kuka onkaan oman elämänsä vanki?Ahtaan paikan kammo on vahva novellikokoelma ihmisistä muutosten kourissa.Kirjailija Riitta Latvala (s. 1964) on ollut vapaa kirjailija jo vuodesta 2007. Sitä ennen hän työskenteli toimittajana.

A knight, hiding from his past, lives alone in an isolated mountain fortress. One day, he gives shelter to two pilgrims and tells them of his sorrows. But the pilgrim’s true intentions are not what he thinks, and their revelations will change his past and transform his future.'The Pilgrims’ (1838) is a classic, short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’.Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It 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.Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

While out walking with his fiancé Juliet in Virginia Waters, a young Neville stumbles across the unmarked grave of his childhood friend, Ellen. Juliet demands to know the truth and Neville is forced to reveal a long held secret and face up to his heart-breaking past. ‘The Mourner (1829) is a classic, short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’. This tale is a reflection of the grief and guilt experienced by Shelley after her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley drowned at sea.Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It 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.Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

Enwrapped in indescribable mysteriousness, ‘The Figure in the Carpet’ (1896) is a short story by the American-born British writer Henry James. It explores the meaning of art and how it is found in what other people see.Hugh Vereker is a famous author who says the secret to his greatness and skill is hidden in his works ‘like a complex figure in a Persian carpet’. When the narrator of the story meets Vereker, he becomes obsessed with discovering the secret meaning of his favourite author's works.Those who enjoy Henry James' short story will likely find ´Eureka´ by Anthony Quinn interesting as The Figure is an important part of the plot.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 a complexity and depth to his work that made him hugely popular.A prolific writer, he published numerous novels, articles, travel books, biographies and plays. Many of his stories have been adapted for TV and film, such as ‘What Maisie Knew’ (2012) starring Steve Coogan and Julianne Moore.However, 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.

‘The Miracle of the Great St Nicolas’ (1909) is Anatole France’s satirical reimagining of the classic legend. In this short story, St Nicolas attempts to perform a miracle, resurrecting three children massacred by a crazed butcher and preserved in pickle. However, this good deed will come back to haunt the Saint, threatening to destroy everything he holds dear in his life.‘The Miracle of the Great St Nicolas’ represents Anatole France at his best, picking apart the superficial virtue of religion and bringing it into the harsh reality of the real world.Fans of France’s previous works, or those who wish to see the origins of Santa turn grisly, should venture into this dark but rewarding tale. For any still thirsting for dark Christmases after the 2015 horror movie ‘Krampus’, they will certainly find something to enjoy here.François-Anatole Thibault (1844 – 1924), better known as Anatole France, was a French journalist, poet, novelist, and Nobel laureate for literature. Spending much of his early life in his father’s bookshop, France quickly rose to prominence as a respected author of over 25 works.A French Classicist writer with a style reminiscent of Voltaire and Fénélon, France’s work has a strong preoccupation with scepticism and hedonism. He is best remembered for his classic French novels ‘La Rôtisserie de la Reine Pédauque’ (1893) and ‘Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard’ (1881). France’s works have had a historic legacy, and he is recognised today as one of France’s most prominent authors.

‘Transformation’ (1831) is a short story by English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’. Having squandered his wealth, Guido returns to claim the hand of the beautiful Juliet, but his petulant behaviour sees him banished. While Guido plots his revenge, a strange, disturbing figure emerges from the stormy sea and makes him an offer; Will Guido agree to swap bodies for three days?A tale of greed, identity and love, ‘Transformation’ is Mary Shelley at her Gothic horror best.Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It 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. Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein. The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

When Ellen’s parents die, she inherits a pound50,000 fortune and goes to live with her uncle. While there, she falls for one of her two cousins and they secretly marry. However, Ellen’s rashness leads her to regret her actions, and she comes to the realisation that she loves her other cousin.‘The Elder Son’ (1835) is a classic short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’ or ‘The Modern Prometheus’ (1818).Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It 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.Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

Una col·lecció de contes que recupera els millors relats d'Eduard Márquez. L'autor va debutar a la literatura catalana amb dues col·leccions, ja desaparegudes i ara ha volgut recuperar alguns dels millors relats d'aquests dos llibres, en una antologia de 32 relats. Márquez crea situacions terrorífiques, cruels, incisives: els relats s'endinsen en la transformació personal i de la societat, en els canvis radicals que viuen molts dels mons interiors d'aquests personatges. Uns mons interiors que, amb una similitud kafkiana, s'omplen de temors i angoixa. Una col·lecció que mostra la millor cara de la seva faceta com a autor de narrativa breu.Eduard Márquez (Barcelona, 1960) és un escriptor de poesia, literatura infantil, juvenil i adulta, entre d'altres. Va començar com a escriptor de poesia amb llibres com La travesía innecesaria (1991), però ja a partir de l'any 2000 es va endinsar en la literatura infantil, on és un autor prolífic. Amb més de quinze obres publicades, ha quedat finalista al Premi Llibreter, i ha guanyat el premi de la Crítica de narrativa catalana, el QWERTY i el premi Octavi Pellissa.

Życie przedstawicieli amerykańskiej arystokracji zdaje się spokojne i radosne. W rzeczywistości za murami wystawnych domów często skrywa się zdrada, małżeńska przemoc, poczucie samotności, toksyczne relacje. A do tego niejednokrotnie przypominają o sobie duchy przodków lub dawnych mieszkańców. Ingerencja sił nadprzyrodzonych jednym bohaterom pomaga wyjść z opresji, a innym wymierza sprawiedliwość - zawsze jednak budzi przestrach czytelnika. Idealna lektura dla miłośników subtelnej grozy w stylu Mary E. Wilkins Freeman.Edith Wharton (1862-1937) - amerykańska pisarka specjalizująca się w opowieściach obyczajowych i grozy, zdobywczyni Nagrody Pulitzera, wielokrotnie typowana jako kandydatka do Nagrody Nobla. Pochodziła z zamożnej nowojorskiej rodziny i w swoich utworach portretowała głównie uprzywilejowane klasy społeczne. Interesowała się architekturą krajobrazu i wystrojem wnętrz, wyznaczała w tych dziedzinach nowe trendy. Jej powieści były wielokrotnie ekranizowane, między innymi przez Martina Scorsesego.

Behalve vuistdikke romans schreef Louis Couperus ook veel korte verhalen. Deze bundel bevat er zes, waarvan het titelverhaal het langste is. Couperus schrijft hier over personages die vergeefs aansluiting zoeken bij hun omgeving. "Een zieltje" vertelt over het nakomertje van de familie, een sensitief kereltje dat zich anders voelt dan zijn broers en zussen. In "Eene illuzie" hoopt de dichteres Tila dat haar vriend Karl meer voor haar voelt dan alleen maar vriendschap, maar iets staat in de weg. Het thema van het gemiste contact zit ook in "Epiloog", over een dichter die de nacht wil doorbrengen in een huis waarin een vrouw een eind aan haar leven heeft gemaakt.Louis Couperus (1863-1923) was een Nederlands romanschrijver, columnist en dichter. Hij is de auteur van verschillende onverwoestbare klassiekers: "Eline Vere" (een bestseller bij verschijnen), "Van oude menschen, de dingen, die voorbij gaan..." (verfilmd), "De stille kracht"... Hij woonde o.m. in Frankrijk en Italië en reisde de wereld rond. Of zijn romans zich nu afspelen in Den Haag of Djakarta, het heden of het oude Rome, het noodlot speelt altijd een grote rol. Couperus schreef in een meeslepende, emotionele stijl. Zijn verzameld werk bestrijkt vijftig boekdelen.

La prima folgorante apparizione letteraria di don Camillo e Peppone, la coppia di amici/nemici più famosi della narrativa italiana, immortalati al cinema da Fernandel e Gino Cervi. Da una parte c'è don Camillo, un prete di un paesino emiliano. Alto e ben piazzato, appassionato di caccia, don Camillo tende a risolvere pragmaticamente e fisicamente questioni ingarbugliate. Dall’altra c’è Peppone, il sindaco comunista del paese, amico d’infanzia di don Camillo e compagno di scorribande giovanili ma ideologicamente l'opposto di don Camillo.Questa raccolta di racconti immerge nelle rocambolesche interazioni tra i due, filosoficamente distanti eppure così mondanamente vicini.Giovannino Guareschi (1908-1968) è stato uno scrittore e giornalista italiano, noto principalmente per essere l’ideatore di don Camillo e Peppone, la coppia di amici/nemici più famosi della narrativa italiana. Raggiunta la fama nazionale grazie alle avventure dei due personaggi, pubblicate a puntate sulla rivista "Candido" e in seguito raccolte in libri e trasformate in film di successo, Guareschi rimane uno degli autori italiani più venduti di sempre.

"Il fanciullo nascosto" è una raccolta composta da venticinque novelle, che descrivono una serie di avvenimenti misteriosi e drammatici dovuti all’allontanamento dal mondo come scelta conseguente un lutto o un dolore, e il legame spontaneo che unisce uomini e animali selvatici. Si tratta di un affresco ricco di personaggi guidati da numerose passioni, contraddittorie e fatali. L'amore è la prima di queste passioni, seguito dal potere, dal denaro e dalla religione. Su tutto governa il Fato, che trascina gli esseri umani senza considerare il loro volere.Grazia Deledda (1871-1936) è stata una scrittrice italiana. Considerata una delle figure più importanti della narrativa del Bel Paese, nel 1926 vinse il Nobel per la letteratura, seconda donna e prima italiana a vincere il prestigioso premio. Tra le sue opere più importanti, molto spesso con l'amata Sardegna come sfondo, ricordiamo "Canne al vento", "La madre", "La via del male", "Cenere", "Elias Portolu".

Cada história desta coleção de 12 contos vai capturar sua atenção...Seja a história da rivalidade entre dois universitários de Oxford nos anos 1930 que termina em uma memorável história de amor em "Velho amor", o surpreendente encontro de um conselheiro de seguros no trem para Sevenoaks em "Rotina interrompida", ou os contratempos nos planos do Grande Paxá para preparar a mais perfeita lua-de-mel em "Os percalços de Henry".Do Grande Paxá a um diplomata britânico na China, de um jogo de gamão a um caso de uma noite só, essas histórias de vidas desfrutadas nos reinos do poder ou libertadas da opressão o transportarão em uma viagem entre relíquias antigas, romance moderno e negócios ferozes e amistosos...Fortunas são erguidas e desperdiçadas, honras são perdidas e resgatadas, e amores são esquecidos e redescobertos.Essa intrincada trama de contos evidenciam que Jeffrey é realmente o mestre dos contos.Jeffrey Archer é um escritor britânico de grande sucesso, tendo alcançado a proeza de ser o único autor mais vendido em três categorias distintas: ficção, contos e não ficção. Ele foi membro do Parlamento Britânico e da Câmara dos Lordes, bem como vice-presidente do Partido Conservador. Sua carreira política intensa, mas turbulenta, inspirou-o a escrever inúmeras obras de sucesso, nomeadamente a aclamada série de não ficção "Diários da Prisão" (2002-2004) que relembra suas experiências durante a prisão por perjúrio em 2001.Seu primeiro romance, "Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less" (1974), alcançou êxito imediato, tendo inspirado uma minissérie da BBC em 1990. Após anos de carreira literária, suas obras continuam a cativar e surpreender leitores do mundo inteiro, como demonstrou a popular série de ficção "The Clifton Chronicles" (2011-2016).

After the heartbreak of losing his lover, King Francis I swears never to love another woman. His sister, Marguerite of Navarre, overhears his lament and vows to prove him wrong. Marguerite bets her brother that within one month she will find a woman that will prove him wrong.‘The False Rhyme’ (1829) is a short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’. It features the familiar strong female characters of Shelley’s work and the themes of love and forgiveness.Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It 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.Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.