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Este ebook presenta "Otra vuelta de tuerca" con un sumario dinámico y detallado. Otra vuelta de tuerca, escrita por Henry James y publicado en 1898, es una historia de terror. Una joven inglesa llega a una vieja mansion en el campo para encargarse de la educacion de dos niños. Poco despues, descubre que estos reciben periodicas visitas de un hombre y una mujer que habian muerto hacia mas de un año. Horrorizada, decide defender a los niños, interponiendose entre los niños y los fantasmas.¿Es esta una historia de fantasmas o los fantasmas no existen mas que en la mente enferma y perturbada de la institutriz? Henry James (1843 1916) fue un escritor y critico literario estadounidense (aunque paso mucho tiempo en Europa y se nacionalizo britanico casi al final de su vida) de finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX, conocido por sus novelas y relatos basados en la tecnica del punto de vista, que le permite el analisis psicologico de los personajes desde su interior. Fue hijo de Henry James Sr. y hermano menor del filosofo y psicologo William James.

"Middlemarch" es una novela clásica escrita por George Eliot, seudónimo de la autora británica Mary Ann Evans. Publicada entre 1871 y 1872, la historia retrata la vida de personajes en una ciudad ficticia, abordando temas como el matrimonio, la politica y el estatus social. George Eliot es conocida por su estilo de escritura realista y su profunda exploracion psicologica, desafiando las normas sociales al utilizar un seudonimo masculino. "Middlemarch" se considera una de las grandes obras de la literatura inglesa. y forma parte de la famosa coleccion "1001 libros que que hay que leer antes de morir"

"Torquemada en la cruz" es una obra crucial de Benito Pérez Galdós que se adentra en la figura de Tomás de Torquemada, el famoso inquisidor. Publicada en 1894, la novela es un ejemplo del realismo literario que caracteriza la obra de Galdos, quien mezcla una prosa cuidada con dialogos vividos y personajes profundamente humanos. A traves de un marco historico que incluye la Inquisicion y sus efectos en la sociedad española del siglo XV, Galdos explora temas como la fe, la intolerancia y la lucha interna entre el poder y la moralidad. Su estilo, imbuido de ironia y critica social, permite una reflexion acerca de la condicion humana y el peso de la historia. Benito Perez Galdos, uno de los mas grandes novelistas españoles, nacio en 1843 y fue un prolifico escritor y politico. Su experiencia en la vida politica y su profunda preocupacion por los problemas sociales de su epoca le llevaron a crear obras que reflejan las tensiones de su tiempo. Su compromiso con la verdad historica y su interes por la psicologia de sus personajes hacen que "Torquemada en la cruz" no solo sea una novela sobre un inquisidor, sino una exploracion del poder y la conciencia. Recomiendo "Torquemada en la cruz" a todos aquellos interesados en la literatura hispanica, asi como a los que deseen entender las complejidades de la fe y la moral a traves de un enfoque critico y literario. La obra de Galdos no solo sirve como un espejo de su tiempo, sino que tambien invita a la reflexion sobre temas universales que resuenan en nuestras sociedades contemporaneas.

En esta obra el autor analiza el quehacer periodístico de José Emilio Pacheco en su columna “Inventario” publicada primero en Excélsior, de 1973 a 1976, y luego en Proceso, de 1976 hasta su muerte. S

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTHE TIMES BOOKS TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2025A rare combination of experience and talent Mick HerronHis best yet ... Superb, addictively suspenseful, its politics and tradecraft coolly accurate, scary, intricate and complex ... The newmaestro of espionage thrillersSimon Sebag MontefioreThe Seventh Floor is a truly creative, riveting page turner that will cement McCloskeys reputation as the best contemporary spy novelist General David Petraeus, former Director of the CIAThis enthralling read cements McCloskeys place in the first division of spy writersFinancial TimesTHE THIRD NOVEL FROM FORMER CIA OFFICER, THE REST IS CLASSIFIED PODCAST CO-HOST AND THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ***THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR***DAMASCUS STATION (One of the best spy thrillers in yearsTHE TIMES) AND ***SUNDAY TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR*** MOSCOW XFOURTH NOVEL THE PERSIAN AVAILABLE NOW TO PRE-ORDERALL YOUR LIFE YOURE CIA. THEN YOURE NOT.A Russian arrives in Singapore with a secret to sell. When the Russian is killed and Sam Joseph, the CIA officer dispatched for the meet, goes missing, Artemis Procter is made a scapegoat and run out of the service. Traded back in a spy swap, Sam appears at Procters central Florida doorstep months later with an explosive secret: there is a Russian mole hidden deep within the upper reaches of CIA.As Procter and Sam investigate, they arrive at a shortlist of suspects made up of both Procters closest friends and fiercest enemies. The hunt soon requires Procter to dredge up her own checkered past in service of CIA, placing her and Sam into the sights of a savvy Russian spymaster who will protect Moscows mole in Langley at all costs, even if it means wreaking bloody havoc across the United States.Bouncing between the corridors of Langley and the Kremlin, the thrilling new novel by David McCloskey explores the nature of friendship in a faithless business, and what it means to love a place that does not love you back.

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From the author of When We Cease to Understand the World: a dazzling, kaleidoscopic book about the destructive chaos lurking in the history of computing and AIJohnny von Neumann was an enigma. As a young man, he stunned those around him with his monomaniacal pursuit of the unshakeable foundations of mathematics. But when his faith in this all-encompassing system crumbled, he began to put his prodigious intellect to use for those in power. As he designed unfathomable computer systems and aided the development of the atomic bomb, his work pushed increasingly into areas that were beyond human comprehension and control - and that threatened human destruction.In The MANIAC, Benjamin Labatut braids fact with fiction in a scintillating journey to the very fringes of rational thought, right to the point where it tips over into chaos. Stretching back to early twentieth-century conflict over contradictions in physics and up to advances in artificial intelligence that outpace the human, this is a mind-bending story of the mad dreams of reason.

A subtle distillation of wisdom, stylistic grace and symmetry of form Sunday TimesIts hard to think of a more recent novel that has sung so eloquently the joys of being alone GuardianAn inspirational classic from Nobel Prize-winner Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha is a beautiful tale of self-discoveryDissatisfied with the ways of life he has experienced, Siddhartha, the handsome son of a Brahmin, leaves his family and his friend, Govinda, in search of a higher state of being. Having experienced the myriad forms of existence, from immense wealth and luxury to the pleasures of sensual and paternal love, Siddhartha finally settles down beside a river, where a humble ferryman teaches him his most valuable lesson yet.Hermann Hesses short, elegant novel, echoing the life of the Buddha, has been cherished by readers for decades as an unforgettable spiritual primer. A tender and unforgettable moral allegory, it is an undeniable classic of modern literature.Part of the Pushkin Press Classics series: timeless storytelling by icons of literature, hand-picked from around the globeTranslated by Hilda RosnerHermann Hesse (1877-1963) is counted among the leading novelists and thinkers of the twentieth century. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1946 for a body of literature renowned for its humanist, philosophical and spiritual insight. His most famous works include Siddhartha, Journey to the East, Demian, Steppenwolf, and Narcissus and Goldmund.

This novel is essence of Banville ... a career summationDaily TelegraphFelix Mordaunt, recently released from prison, steps from a flashy red sports car onto the estate of his youth. But there is a new family living in the drafty old house: descendants of the late, world-famous scientist Adam Godley. Felix must now vie with the idiosyncratic Godley family, with their harried housekeeper who becomes his landlady, with the recently commissioned biographer of Godley Sr., and with a wealthy and beautiful woman from his past who comes bearing an unusual request...

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Short Stories F. Scott Fitzgerald - F. Scott Fitzgerald is regarded as of the greatest American writers of the Twentieth century, and many scholars believe his short fiction to be every bit as important as his novels. Here are collected the master of the Jazz Ages finest short works.

Vuelen les dagues na corte del rei Alfonso VIII de Lleón y Quelino de Tresfoces, monxu asturianu al que nenguna pasión humana-y ye ayena, quier convertise nel home de confianza del monarca norteñu. En compañia de Bastian, noviciu del monasteriu benedictin de San Vicente dUvieu, va tratar de facese un guecu ente la Curia Plena dun rei menazau pol espoxigue de la corona castellana y del moru.Si na ciuda de Lleon ye onde ta la batalla pol poder, elli va ufrir Quelino los sos servicios como conseyeru dende La Torre la Resquiebra, un comerciu discretu enforma nel que por una bolsa de maravedinos quien quiera puede contratalos. Bastian va ser testigu mudu de les artes non siempres piadoses desti monxu escuru, que ye a xugar coles supersticiones del pueblu inorante mesmo que diguar documentos hestoricos o de descubrir espies castellanos que traten de valtiar al monarca. Nesti xuegu de tronos medieval onde naide nun ye quien diz ser y el sangre cuerre facil, a quien quiera medrar hacial cumal del reinu mas-y val tener bien pegada la espalda a la pare.Nicolas Bardio presenta una novela dintrigues politiques espectacular con una ambientacion hestorica rigurosa y un ritmu narrativu vibrante.

Umorea da eleberri honen ardatza. Umorea literatur tratamendu egokiz egina, estilo arinez, generoaren arauekiko berritzaile, eta beste berezitasun garrantzitsu batekin: arrakasta. Giharren bat ukitu izango du liburu honek euskaldun berri edo zaharberrituen gorputzean, nork bere burua identifikatua sentitzeraino pasarteren batean edo bestean. Izan ere euskal belaunaldi baten ispilu konplexurik gabea da Kutsidazu bidea, Ixabel.

Euskal Herriko auzo txiki batean, frankismoaren azken urteetan eta trantsizio garaian kokatuta dago Igerabideren lehen eleberri hau. Autoreak ongi ezagutzen duen garai eta leku gatazkatsu nahasia, beraz. Garai hartan nerabe eta gazte sasoiko izandako bat da narratzailea. Pertsonaia asko eta ongi taxutuak agertzen badira ere, bada bat narratzaileak begiz jotakoa eta ongi begikoa duena: Adela, auzoko maistra aurrerakoia. Emakume maitagarri haren drama humanoak josten du osoagoa izan nahi duen kontakizunaren ehuna. Eleberria oihartzunez beterik dago. Esan liteke oihartzunen sare batek osatzen duela nobelaren egitura, denbora kronologikoari denbora psikologikoa gailenduz. Ez da garai historiko baten azterketa objektiboa, irakurketa sentikor bat baizik, sufrikariotik eta gozamenetik sorturiko lekukotza bat, hauts bihurtu zirenen errautsekin idatzitakoa.

** Sally Rooneys new novel Intermezzo is available in paperback now ** AN IRISH TIMES TOP 100 IRISH BOOKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY** Read the modern classic behind the Bafta-winning series. **The literary phenomenon of the decade.GuardianThe book that defined a generation.StylistA Tube stop-missing, escalator-reading tale.Evening Standard Connell and Marianne grow up in the same small town in the west of Ireland, but the similarities end there. In school, Connell is popular and well-liked, while Marianne is a loner. But when the two strike up a conversation - awkward but electrifying - something life-changing begins.Normal People is a story of mutual fascination, friendship and love. It takes us from that first conversation to the years beyond, in the company of two people who try to stay apart but find they cant.Tender and devastating.GuardianA book to cancel plans for.GraziaA classic coming-of-age love story.VogueReaders love Normal People:An emotional rollercoaster from cover to cover. Claire It will stay with me for a long time. Linny The hype is entirely justified. Caitlin This is a book to cherish, to keep and be thankful for. Celestine A masterpiece, pure and simple. JamieSally Rooneys book Normal People was a #1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2018-12-24

Mary Shelleys Frankenstein (The Uncensored 1818 Edition) is a seminal work of gothic fiction that delves into the ethical consequences of scientific exploration and the hubris of mankind. Through the haunting tale of Victor Frankensteins creation of a grotesque being, Shelley explores themes of ambition, responsibility, and the nature of humanity. The novel is characterized by its evocative prose and vivid descriptions, creating a chilling atmosphere that lingers with the reader long after the final page. Originally published anonymously in 1818, the novel has since become a classic of English literature and a touchstone for discussions of identity and monstrosity in the modern age. Shelleys use of multiple narrative perspectives adds layers of complexity to the story, inviting readers to contemplate the consequences of unchecked ambition and the power of creation. Mary Shelleys own tumultuous life, marked by personal tragedy and intellectual curiosity, undoubtedly influenced the creation of Frankenstein. Her experiences with loss and the scientific debates of her time provided the fertile ground from which this profound work of fiction emerged. Frankenstein (The Uncensored 1818 Edition) is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of science, ethics, and the human condition. Shelleys masterpiece continues to provoke thought and discussion, challenging readers to confront the darker aspects of human nature and the unforeseen consequences of our actions.

O canto dos escravos dá o tom nesta obra e nos transporta para o Brasil do século XVIII. Com narrativa colorida e vibrante, a autora revela as facetas e interpretações por trás da figura de Xica da S

Uma poesia gráfica para filosofar sobre a prosa ou uma narrativa breve para convulsionar a poesia? Esse conto-poema desenhado retoma o universo labiríntico e onírico de Bénédicte, iniciado com o "Bénedicte ve o mar" em 2011. Formas Breves e um selo digital dedicado ao genero conto. Seu unico principio e a qualidade. Com traduçes diretas e exclusivas de grandes classicos do conto universal ou com narrativas da nova geraço de escritores em lingua portuguesa, Formas breves e um ancoradouro desta galaxia chamada conto.

Este ebook presenta "Crimen y Castigo", con un índice dinámico y detallado. Crimen y castigo es una novela de carácter psicológico escrita por Fiódor Dostoievski. Fue publicada por primera vez en la revista El mensajero ruso, en 1866, en doce partes, y publicada despues como novela. Narra la experiencia del joven Rodion Raskolnicov luego de enfermar por el recuerdo de un crimen. Los sucesivos conflictos que se plantea Raskolnicov hacen de esta novela una historia atrapante y revelan la capacidad de Dostoievski para adentrarse en los entresijos de la mente humana. Fiodor Mijailovich Dostoyevski ( 1821 - 1881) es uno de los principales escritores de la Rusia Zarista, cuya literatura explora la psicologia humana en el complejo contexto politico, social y espiritual de la sociedad rusa del siglo XIX.

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Picture of Dorian Gray: The Uncensored 13 Chapter Version + The Revised 20 Chapter Version" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Picture of Dorian Gray, the only novel by Oscar Wilde, was first published in 1890. A substantially revised and expanded edition was published in April 1891. For the new edition, Wilde revised the content of the novels existing chapters, divided the final chapter into two chapters, and created six entirely new additional chapters. Whereas the original edition of the novel contains 13 chapters, the revised edition of the novel contains 20 chapters. The 1891 version was expanded from 13 to 20 chapters, but also toned down, particularly in some of its overt homoerotic aspects. Also, chapters 3, 5, and 15 to 18 are entirely new in the 1891 version, and chapter 13 from the first edition is split in two (becoming chapters 19 and 20). The novel tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Dorian is selected for his remarkable physical beauty, and Basil becomes strongly infatuated with Dorian, believing that his beauty is responsible for a new mode of art. The Picture of Dorian Gray is considered one of the last works of classic gothic horror fiction with a strong Faustian theme. It deals with the artistic movement of the decadents, and homosexuality, both of which caused some controversy when the book was first published. However, in modern times, the book has been referred to as "one of the modern classics of Western literature. Oscar Wills Wilde (1854 1900) was an Irish writer and poet. After writing in different forms throughout the 1880s, he became one of Londons most popular playwrights in the early 1890s. Today he is remembered for his epigrams, his only novel (The Picture of Dorian Gray), his plays and poetry, and the circumstances of his imprisonment and early death.