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Полный вариант заголовка: «Two years in ava : From may 1824, to may 1826 / By an officer on staff of the quarter-master-general's department».
Полный вариант заголовка: «Two years in ava : From may 1824, to may 1826 / By an officer on staff of the quarter-master-general's department».
Полный вариант заголовка: «The poetical works of Sir Samuel Garth : with the life of the author».
Полный вариант заголовка: «The poetical works of Sir Samuel Garth : with the life of the author».
полная версияA group of European and American tourists is enjoying its trip in Egypt in the year 1895. They are sailing up the River Nile in a "a turtle-bottomed, round-bowed stern-wheeler", the Korosko. They intend to travel to Abousir at the southern frontier o…
A group of European and American tourists is enjoying its trip in Egypt in the year 1895. They are sailing up the River Nile in a "a turtle-bottomed, round-bowed stern-wheeler", the Korosko. They intend to travel to Abousir at the southern frontier o…
полная версияA book of historical fiction representing Conan Doyle's ability to make the long-gone past come alive.
A book of historical fiction representing Conan Doyle's ability to make the long-gone past come alive.
полная версияThis spirited account of the exploits of a crew of Saxon archers during the Hundred Years War features cameo appearances by historical figures such as Edward III and the Black Prince. Flavorful and realistic in its depictions of medieval life, the no…
This spirited account of the exploits of a crew of Saxon archers during the Hundred Years War features cameo appearances by historical figures such as Edward III and the Black Prince. Flavorful and realistic in its depictions of medieval life, the no…
Полный вариант заголовка: «The life of Catharine II., Empress of Russia : Vol. 1 : with 11 elegant portraits, a view of the fortrees of Schlusselburg, and a correct map of the Russian Empire : in 3 volumes».
Полный вариант заголовка: «The life of Catharine II., Empress of Russia : Vol. 1 : with 11 elegant portraits, a view of the fortrees of Schlusselburg, and a correct map of the Russian Empire : in 3 volumes».
полная версияFollowing the tremendous popular success of Jane Eyre, which earned her lifelong notoriety as a moral revolutionary, Charlotte Brontë vowed to write a sweeping social chronicle that focused on "something real and unromantic as Monday morning." Set in…
Following the tremendous popular success of Jane Eyre, which earned her lifelong notoriety as a moral revolutionary, Charlotte Brontë vowed to write a sweeping social chronicle that focused on "something real and unromantic as Monday morning." Set in…
полная версияThe Parasite was an 1894 novelette about Austin Gilroy who studied physiology and knows a professor who studies the occult. The young man is introduced to a middle-aged woman known as Miss Penclosa, who has a crippled leg and psychic powers. Gilroy b…
The Parasite was an 1894 novelette about Austin Gilroy who studied physiology and knows a professor who studies the occult. The young man is introduced to a middle-aged woman known as Miss Penclosa, who has a crippled leg and psychic powers. Gilroy b…
полная версияCharlotte Brontë's novel, Jane Eyre has been enjoyed by readers around the world for over 160 years. The eldest of the Brontë sisters, this is Charlotte's most famous and influential novel.
Written as a fictitious 'autobiography', it follows the stor…
Charlotte Brontë's novel, Jane Eyre has been enjoyed by readers around the world for over 160 years. The eldest of the Brontë sisters, this is Charlotte's most famous and influential novel.
Written as a fictitious 'autobiography', it follows the stor…
полная версияThe Professor is Charlotte Brontës first novel, in which she audaciously inhabits the voice and consciousness of a man, William Crimsworth. Like Jane Eyre he is parentless; like Lucy Snowe in Villette he leaves the certainties of England to forge a l…
The Professor is Charlotte Brontës first novel, in which she audaciously inhabits the voice and consciousness of a man, William Crimsworth. Like Jane Eyre he is parentless; like Lucy Snowe in Villette he leaves the certainties of England to forge a l…
полная версияWritten at the end of Twain's career, Extracts from Adam's Diary was first published in 1897. Twain's Adam was based on himself.
Written at the end of Twain's career, Extracts from Adam's Diary was first published in 1897. Twain's Adam was based on himself.
полная версияTypical Mark Twain slightly caustic, complex humor. Six of Mark Twain's recollections his early experiences in newspaper work on topics such as his first editorship at age 13, the weaponry needed to edit a newspaper in Tennessee, a character study, a…
Typical Mark Twain slightly caustic, complex humor. Six of Mark Twain's recollections his early experiences in newspaper work on topics such as his first editorship at age 13, the weaponry needed to edit a newspaper in Tennessee, a character study, a…
полная версияThe story projects Twain’s lifelong struggles with his conscience. Here the conscience admits to being the “most pitiless enemy” of its host, whom it is supposed to “improve” but only tyrannizes with gusto while refusing to praise the host for anythi…
The story projects Twain’s lifelong struggles with his conscience. Here the conscience admits to being the “most pitiless enemy” of its host, whom it is supposed to “improve” but only tyrannizes with gusto while refusing to praise the host for anythi…
полная версияA great writing by Mark Twain based on the short story of classic humour.
A great writing by Mark Twain based on the short story of classic humour.
полная версия"In Defense of Harriet Shelley" is an excellent literary classic for all ages. Twain took much of his ideas and inspiration for his stories and tall tales from real experiences as a river boat pilot, his world travels, friendships, well known people,…
"In Defense of Harriet Shelley" is an excellent literary classic for all ages. Twain took much of his ideas and inspiration for his stories and tall tales from real experiences as a river boat pilot, his world travels, friendships, well known people,…
полная версия"On the Decay of the Art of Lyingis" a short essay written by Mark Twain in 1885 for a meeting of the Historical and Antiquarian Club of Hartford, Connecticut. In the essay, Twain laments the dour ways in which men of America's Gilded Age employ man'…
"On the Decay of the Art of Lyingis" a short essay written by Mark Twain in 1885 for a meeting of the Historical and Antiquarian Club of Hartford, Connecticut. In the essay, Twain laments the dour ways in which men of America's Gilded Age employ man'…
полная версияWritten for the Atlantic magazine in 1877, this is a collection of stories about a trip Mark Twain made with some friends to Bermuda.
Written for the Atlantic magazine in 1877, this is a collection of stories about a trip Mark Twain made with some friends to Bermuda.
полная версияThe book bears no relationship to Twain's actual life. The two short stories present fictional characters who are supposedly part of Twain's lineage.
The book bears no relationship to Twain's actual life. The two short stories present fictional characters who are supposedly part of Twain's lineage.
полная версия"The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe first published in 1843. It is told by an unnamed narrator who endeavors to convince the reader of his sanity, while describing a murder he committed. (The victim was an old man with a filmy «…
"The Tell-Tale Heart" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe first published in 1843. It is told by an unnamed narrator who endeavors to convince the reader of his sanity, while describing a murder he committed. (The victim was an old man with a filmy «…
полная версияBest known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is sometimes considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emergi…
Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is sometimes considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emergi…