Vida de una mujer amorosa cuenta la historia de una joven de una belleza precoz y deslumbrante, que trastorna a los hombres que se encuentran a su alrededor. «Por poco que se piense, qué difícil es a

«La monumental Viaje al Oeste presenta múltiples niveles de lectura, que van desde la narración de aventuras hasta la alegoría y la crítica».El País Viaje al Oeste recoge los avatares del monje Chen

«Esta nueva edición en un solo volumen de Viaje al Oeste viene a llenar un vacío tan enorme como la novela en sí, pues estamos hablando de todo un clásico de la literatura universal que, hasta épocas

«Conviene subrayar el atrevimiento y la originalidad del mallorquín Torroella: nadie había narrado en primera persona un viaje a la morada del rey Arturo».Del prólogo de Anton Maria Espalader Viaje a

Escrito en 1896, UNA AVANZADA DEL PROGRESO (en un principio UNA VÍCTIMA DEL PROGRESO) y publicado en la revista Cosmopolis en Junio y Julio de 1897, fue considerado por el autor como su mejor cuento en una breve nota que, sirviendo de prologo, se publico con motivo de su reedicion en la revista Grand Magazine en 1906. Hoy, mas de 100 años despues, puede verse la consideracion de Joseph Conrad como acertada y ademas la valoracion puede, y quizas debe, ampliarese: UNA AVANZADA DEL PROGRESO es uno de los mejores cuentos jamas publicado por escritor alguno.

Uma casa pra Ana é o retrato real de inúmeras famílias brasileiras, mas aqui é o fiel depoimento de Valter Aleixo, sobre a trajetória da sua família, dos confins, às conquistas e desbravamentos, que

Cuando el padre de la narradora muere, lejos está de imaginar que tan solo un año después tendría que enfrentar también la pérdida de su madre. A partir de este golpe tan doloroso como real, los recuerdos y las emociones iran tejiendo un texto donde la fuerza de la sinceridad da paso a una prosa intima y poderosa, que indaga sobre la orfandad y la necesidad de reconstruir el origen: quienes fueron los padres, los distintos exilios por los que pasaron para encontrarse en la Ciudad de Mexico, las penurias que marcaron sus infancias, las vacaciones familiares, la separacion y el rencuentro final. Monica Lavin nos ofrece su obra mas personal y emotiva, reafirmandose como una de las escritoras mas talentosas de su generacion. Frente a la pena de la ausencia, en Ultimos dias de mis padres queda el recuerdo de lo vivido, el aprendizaje de un camino recorrido y, por ultimo, la literatura como una forma de celebrar la vida.

El gran clásico de la literatura universal, novela favorita de Javier Marías, traducida por él mismo.«Una obra rica, ambiciosa, compleja, burlona y poco definible, que valió a su autor en su época ta

Thor es presa del desánimo. Aún no es capaz de controlar la fuerza que le brinda Mjölnir, su martillo, y a eso suma el recuerdo amargo de las humillaciones sufridas en su periplo por Jötunheim. Entre

Odín vive con preocupación la impulsividad de Thor. Son ya demasiadas las veces en que su hijo, aguijoneado por una vanidosa imprudencia, ha puesto en peligro con sus acciones temerarias a aquellos a quienes deberia proteger. Odin decide tomar cartas en el asunto y, para poner coto al caracter irreflexivo del dios del trueno, urde una arriesgada estratagema. Thor se vera empujado entonces a vivir una peripecia asombrosa en la que seran protagonistas sus fieles escuderos Thialfi y Roskva, el dios Loki y, sobre todo, dos gigantes fabulosos, el bravucon Hrungnir y el aterrador Mokkurkalfi, un coloso de arcilla obra de las artes magicas del gigante y poderoso hechicero Utgardaloki.

Prophet Muhammad SAW from Mecca, unified Arabia into a single religious polity under Islam faith. Believed by Muslims to be a prophet and messenger of Allah SWT (God), Muhammad is almost universally considered by Muslims as the last prophet sent by God to mankind. While non-Muslims generally regard Muhammad as the founder of Islam, Muslims consider him to have restored the unaltered original monotheistic faith of Prophet Abraham, Prophet Moses, Prophet Jesus and other prophets.Born approximately in 570 CE in the Arabian city of Mecca, Prophet Muhammad SAW was orphaned at an early age; he was raised under the care of his paternal uncle Abu Talib. After his childhood Muhammad primarily worked as a merchant. Occasionally he would retreat to a cave in the mountains for several nights of seclusion and prayer; later, at age 40, he reported at this spot,that he was visited by Angel Gabriel and received his first revelation from Allah SWT (God). Three years after this event Prophet Muhammad SAW started preaching these revelations publicly, proclaiming that "God is One".

Beowulf could well be the oldest surviving long poem in Old English and simultaneously one of the most important works of Old English literature. The action is set in Scandinavia, where Beowulf comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, who is under attack by a monster known as Grendel. Beowulf conquers Grendel and finally also his mother.Later he also defeats a dragon, but is fatally wounded in the battle.

The Phoenix and the Carpet - Edith Nesbit - The Phoenix and the Carpet is a fantasy novel for children, written in 1904 by E. Nesbit. It is the second in a trilogy of novels that began with Five Children and It (1902), and follows the adventures of the same five protagonists Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and the Lamb. Their mother buys the children a new carpet to replace the one from the nursery that was destroyed in an accidental fire. The children find an egg in the carpet which hatches into a talking Phoenix. The Phoenix explains that the carpet is a magical one that will grant them three wishes per day. The five children go on many adventures which eventually wears out their magical carpet. The adventures of the children are continued and conclude in the third book of the trilogy, The Story of the Amulet (1906).This middle volume of the trilogy that began with Five Children and It and concludes with The Story of the Amulet deviates somewhat from the other two because the Psammead gets only a brief mention, and because in this volume the children live with both of their parents and their younger brotherthe Lambin their home in London. Consequently, there is less loneliness and sense of loss in this volume than in the other two. In both of the other volumes, circumstances have forced the children to spend a protracted period away from their familiar London home and their father; in Amulet, their mother and the Lamb are absent as well.A continuing theme throughout The Phoenix and the Carpet is, appropriately enough, the ancient element of fire. The story begins shortly before November 5, celebrated in England as Guy Fawkes Night. Traditionally, children light bonfires and set off fireworks on this night. The four children have accumulated a small hoard of fireworks but are too impatient to wait until November 5 to light them, so they set off a few samples in the nursery. This results in a fire that destroys the carpet.Their parents purchase a second-hand carpet which, upon arrival, is found to contain an egg that emits a weird phosphorescent glow. The children accidentally knock this egg into the fire: it hatches, revealing a golden Phoenix who speaks perfect English.It develops that this is a magical carpet, which can transport the children to anywhere they wish in the present time, although it is only capable of three wishes per day. Accompanied by the Phoenix, the children have exotic adventures in various climes. There is one moment of terror for the children when their youngest brother, the Lamb, crawls onto the carpet, babbles some incoherent baby talk, and vanishes. Fortunately, the Lamb only desired to be with his mother.At a few points in the novel, the children find themselves in predicaments from which the Phoenix is unable to rescue them by himself; he goes to find the Psammead and has a wish granted for the childrens sake. In addition, in the end, the carpet is sent to ask the Psammead to grant the Phoenixs wish. These offstage incidents are the only contribution made by the Psammead to this story.

The story of a man named Erik, an eccentric, physically deformed genius who terrorizes the Opera Garnier in Paris. He builds his home beneath it and takes the love of his life, a beautiful soprano, u

The Odyssey, attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, is an exhilarating epic that follows the perilous, wonder-filled journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War. Known for his wit, resourcefulness, and at times troublesome pride, Odysseus becomes the center of a sweeping adventure that moves across seas haunted by gods, monsters, and temptations that test his resolve at every turn. The story opens not with Odysseus himself, but with his household in turmoil. His wife, Peneloperenowned for her intelligence and steadfast loyaltyfends off relentless suitors who pressure her to abandon hope of Odysseuss return. Meanwhile, their son, Telemachus, steps hesitantly into adulthood, searching for news of his father and struggling to assert his place in a kingdom on the brink of collapse. His journey mirrors his fathers in quieter ways, filled with lessons in honor, courage, and the responsibilities of leadership. Odysseuss own path is far harsher. As he attempts to sail home, he encounters the enchanting yet dangerous nymph Calypso, the hypnotic songs of the Sirens, the brutal force of the Cyclops Polyphemus, and the supernatural whims of gods like Athena and Poseidoneach shaping his fate in powerful ways. Through storms, shipwrecks, and divine interventions, Odysseus must rely on his cunning mind as much as his physical strength, while the tension of whether he will reach Ithacaand what awaits him theredrives the story forward with gripping suspense.The Odyssey stands as a cornerstone of Western literature, influencing centuries of storytelling, from epic fantasy to modern adventure narratives. Its exploration of identity, perseverance, and the longing for home resonates across cultures. The poems enduring legacy continues to shape literary tradition, mythic imagination, and our understanding of the ancient world.

This stunning collection of myths is for adults, and brings together 52 goddess myths from across the globe: familiar, unknown, forgotten - spectacular! Pioneering storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton revitalises powerful goddesses, creating new perspectives and contemporary literature from fragments of myth. It features 52 papercuts by artist Sophie Herxheimer, juxtaposing the ordinary and fabulous. The Mighty Goddess reimagines ancient myths in poetic language, putting the goddess in the centre of the narrative, exploring the diverse ways in which goddesses are represented. Words and images delight and subvert, revelling in the female, exploring creativity, desire, destruction and death. This contemporary collection brings goddesses to life in all their glory.Journey from Alaska to Mesopotamia, and ancient Rome to Tibet, and follow the goddess from creator to crone in a collection where myth and art combine.

With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML) and in the end of book include a bonus link to the free audiobook."The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Written while Irving was living abroad in Birmingham, England, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was first published in 1820. Along with Irvings companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity.

With forty pounds he went back to England. Curlews cried in the bog next to Ballinasloe station. A taxi-man looked harassed no work maybe. They kissed slenderly. The train left. She walked away. And so Diarmaid OHallrahan withdraws from his mother once more, as he returns to London just before his eighteenth birthday. In the quiet of her Galway home, Susan is forced to confront a ruptured relationship with her only son, and the ikons feathers, beads, paper accumulated into shapes marking the progress of his troubled childhood. As she pursues him across England, meeting friends and lovers left in his wake, she resigns herself to the man her son has become, and must face a new identity of her own. In this story about the dark complexities of love, the mysteries of sexuality, the anguishes of motherhood, Desmond Hogan conveys an unassailable truth about human experience: that nothing and no one can stay the same forever.

Hidden deep within the confines of Notre Dame, Quasimodo lives in solitude, shunned by the outside world because of his hideous appearance. His only joy is the appearance of a woman by the name of Esmerelda who takes pity on him because of his circumstances. Esmerelda, after attracting unwanted attention from members of the Church finds herself in a battle for her life, and seemingly only Quasimodo, the man she has taken pity on can save her.A mad priest, a vagabond playwright, a social-climbing soldier, and a deformed bell-ringer all are captivated by a gypsy girls beauty and charm. Two of them will betray her, but the others will remain loyal, even in the shadow of the gallows. These outlaws find sanctuary within the walls of medieval Paris greatest monument, the grand Cathedral of Notre Dame."What a beautiful thing Notre-Dame is!" declared Gustave Flaubert of Victor Hugos 1837 novel. Originally published as Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris), it was conceived as a story of the cathedral itself, which functioned as the passionate heart of fifteenth-century city life. But Hugos human drama rivals the Gothic masterpiece for dominance. Drawn with humor and compassion, his characters endure, both in literary history and in readers imaginations: Frollo, the sinister archdeacon; Quasimodo, the hideous hunchback; and the enchanting outcast, Esmeralda.

The Arthur of the legends has quite stepped out of the historic page and become a hero without time or place in any real world, a king of the imagination, the loftiest figure in that great outgrowth of chivalric romance which formed the favorite fictitious literature of Europe during three or four of the medival centuries. The ballads and romances in which the King Arthur of medival story figures as the hero have here been transformed into easily readable prose and thus offer pleasant and enjoyable stories to us now. This is volume two out of two.