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Murat
Murat
Alexandre Dumas
¥40.79
On the 18th June, 1815, at the very moment when the destiny of Europe was being decided at Waterloo, a man dressed like a beggar was silently following the road from Toulon to Marseilles. Arrived at the entrance of the Gorge of Ollioulles, he halted on a little eminence from which he could see all the surrounding country; then either because he had reached the end of his journey, or because, before attempting that forbidding, sombre pass which is called the Thermopylae of Provence, he wished to enjoy the magnificent view which spread to the southern horizon a little longer, he went and sat down on the edge of the ditch which bordered the road, turning his back on the mountains which rise like an amphitheatre to the north of the town, and having at his feet a rich plain covered with tropical vegetation, exotics of a conservatory, trees and flowers quite unknown in any other part of France.
The Black Monk
The Black Monk
Anton Chekhov
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Doctors and kind relations will succeed in stupefying mankind, in making mediocrity pass for genius and in bringing civilisation to ruin.' Kovrin is a gifted man, well educated. Following advice of his doctor he decides to leave his busy city lifestyle and travels to recover his health in a beautiful family country estate. There he meets this mystical and prophetic Black Monk, a character from an ancient legend, which he thought was nothing more than a hallucination. The Black Monk ignites intellectual stimulation, greatly improves Kovrin's mental faculties for a while, and engages him in discussions about eternal life, truth, philosophy, and even fame. What the Monk says to him flatters, not his vanity, but his whole soul, his whole being. Kovrin begins to experience moments of greatness with each Black Monk encounter. Then his doctors and kind relations succeed in curing his illness and a terrible accident happens.
Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft
Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft
Walter Scott
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Origin of the general Opinions respecting Demonology among Mankind. The Belief in the Immortality of the Soul is the main inducement to credit its occasional re-appearance. The Philosophical Objections to the Apparition of an Abstract Spirit little understood by the Vulgar and Ignorant. The situations of excited Passion incident to Humanity, which teach Men to wish or apprehend Supernatural Apparitions. They are often presented by the Sleeping Sense. Story of Somnambulism. The Influence of Credulity contagious, so that Individuals will trust the Evidence of others in despite of their own Senses. Examples from the 'Historia Verdadera' of Bernal Dias del Castillo, and from the Works of Patrick Walker. The apparent Evidence of Intercourse with the Supernatural World is sometimes owing to a depraved State of the bodily Organs. Difference between this Disorder and Insanity, in which the Organs retain their tone, though that of the Mind is lost. Rebellion of the Senses of a Lunatic against the current of his Reveries.
Tales of the Jazz Age
Tales of the Jazz Age
F. Scott Fitzgerald
¥24.44
A collection of short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald the author of The Great Gatsby, portraying so vividly the decadent side of the American dream. This collection of stories is divided into three sections: My Last Flappers, Fantasies, Unclassified Masterpieces. The author's initial intent was to use fantasies for his personal amusement. These have become most popular and include such classics as The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Boots
Boots
Anton Chekhov
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A piano tuner called Murkin, a close-shaven man with a yellow face, with a nose stained with snuff, and cotton-wool in his ears, came out of his hotel-room into the passage. And looking at his frightened face one might have supposed that the ceiling had fallen in on him or that he had just seen a ghost in his room. 'Upon my word, Semyon!' he cried, seeing the attendant running towards him. 'What is the meaning of it? I am a rheumatic, delicate man and you make me go barefoot! Why is it you don't give me my boots all this time? Where are they?'
Ladies
Ladies
Anton Chekhov
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The importance of women and their influence can never be underestimated. This story vividly shows how in 19th century Russia women pull strings behind scenes to influence even the most principled and seemingly unbreakable of decision makers. And only Chekhov knows how to express such delicate matters in the most enjoyable and humorous way.
Small Fry
Small Fry
Anton Chekhov
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Honored Sir, Father and Benefactor, a petty clerk called Nevyrazimov sitting in his office on the Easter Eve in the company of a cockroach scurrying the table, muses upon what he might do to make it in the world.
Naughty Pussy Tales
Naughty Pussy Tales
Edith Nesbit
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A selection of stories about very naughty cats and their adventures. Cats confess in their conversations what it is like to live with humans of different ranks and professions. Some of the very dark secrets also revealed here. Cats aren't always friendly with each other, apparently. And of course these delightful tales told the eyes of the animal are full of with and humour which only cats know how to express best.
The Bet
The Bet
Anton Chekhov
¥40.79
Would you go into voluntary solitary confinement for 15 years in order to get rich? And more importantly what would happen to you in the end? Our protagonist, the banker agrees to pay millions to a young lawyer who believes he can stay locked for 15 years in exchange for multimillion reward. The bet does go ahead, but what it leads to both surprises and frightens the banker.
Misery
Misery
Anton Chekhov
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The cabman Iona's son recently died. He desperately and unsuccessfully tries to have a talk with the people he meets and tell them of how shattered he is. He ends up talking to his horse.
Sister Teresa
Sister Teresa
George Moore
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She will not run into debt; and she's quite right; so we have to manage with what we've got in the convent. Of course there are some vegetables and some flour in the house; but we can't go on like this for long. We don't mind so much for ourselves, but we are so anxious about Mother Prioress; you know how weak her heart is, and all this anxiety may kill her. Then there are the invalid sisters, who ought to have fresh meat.
The White Persian
The White Persian
Edith Nesbit
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Cats aren't always nice to each other. A handsome, discreet, middle-aged, respectable, responsible, domesticated tabby cat reveals his darkest secrets. There was nothing to trouble him until some thoughtless person gave his human master the white Persian cat.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Arthur Conan Doyle
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The story unfolds in foggy region of Dartmoor in Devon in England's West Country. The mysterious attempted murder may have been inspired by the legend of a fearsome, diabolical hound of supernatural origin. Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson investigate the case. This was the first appearance of Holmes since his apparent death in 'The Final Problem', and the success of The Hound of the Baskervilles led to the character's eventual revival.
An Ideal Husband
An Ideal Husband
Oscar Wilde
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Wilde's dramatic masterpiece set in London. Many of the themes of An Ideal Husband were influenced by the situation Oscar Wilde found himself in during the early 1890s. 'Sooner or later we shall all have to pay for what we do. But no one should be entirely judged by their past.' The play opens during a dinner party at the home of Sir Robert Chiltern in London's fashionable Grosvenor Square. Sir Robert, a prestigious member of the House of Commons, and his wife, Lady Chiltern, are hosting a gathering that includes his friend Lord Goring, a dandified bachelor and close friend to the Chilterns, Mabel Chiltern, and other genteel guests.
The Importance of Being Earnest
The Importance of Being Earnest
Oscar Wilde
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A farcical comedy in which the protagonists maintain fictitious persona to escape burdensome social obligations. The play satirises social conventions of late Victorian London, and treats with triviality institutions as serious as marriage. The play opens with Algernon Moncrieff, an idle young gentleman, receiving his best friend, Jack Worthing (Ernest). Ernest has come from the country to propose to Algernon's cousin, Gwendolen Fairfax. Algernon refuses to consent until Ernest explains why his cigarette case bears the inscription, 'From little Cecily, with her fondest love to her dear Uncle Jack.' Ernest is forced to admit to living a double life.
Celibates
Celibates
George Moore
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At Oxford they say that marriage is not the only mission for women— that is to say, for some women. They don't despise marriage, but they think that for some women there is another mission.
Murder At Bridge
Murder At Bridge
Anne Austin
¥8.09
Detective Classics presents you Murder at Bridge in a fantastic ebook edition. ? This classic mystery will keep you hooked till the end. After Nita Selim is murdered during a high society bridge party in the town of Hamilton, Investigator Bonnie Dundee takes on the case, one method he decides to employ is a re-enactment of that evening's events particularly those surrounding the 'death hand'...
A Powerful Friend
A Powerful Friend
Edith Nesbit
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It is not every cat who can get an elephant to catch her mice for her. Buff reveals how he managed to overcome his laziness and make friends with an elephant.
The War-Workers
The War-Workers
E. M. Delafield
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Set during World War I England, this story centers on a Lady Vivian, a 29-year-old woman who goes to great lengths to secure admiration for her selfless devotion to her war work managing a supply depot and other war service organizations in her region. Though projecting an image of herself as extremely efficient, her refusal to delegate and desire for control creates obstacles for others and great deals of unnecessary work for herself and staff. Her staff of about three-dozen women initially admire her greatly, but with the arrival of a well-bred young lady from Wales, the irritated expostulations of the neighborhood doctor, and a few heartless actions of her own, this view changes (except among her two most devoted allies).?
Flappers and Philosophers
Flappers and Philosophers
F. Scott Fitzgerald
¥24.44
A collection of jazz age stories from F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author of The Great Gatsby, portraying so vividly the decadent side of the American dream. This collection of stories includes: The Offshore Pirate, The Ice Palace, Head and Shoulders, The Cut-Glass Bowl, Bernice Bobs Her Hair, Benediction, Dalyrimple Goes Wrong, The Four Fists.
An Old Man's Love
An Old Man's Love
Anthony Trollope
¥40.79
Mr William Whittlestaff was strolling very slowly up and down the long walk at his country seat in Hampshire, thinking of the contents of a letter which he held crushed up within his trousers' pocket. He always breakfasted exactly at nine, and the letters were supposed to be brought to him at a quarter past. The postman was really due at his hall-door at a quarter before nine; but though he had lived in the same house for above fifteen years, and though he was a man very anxious to get his letters, he had never yet learned the truth about them.