1984 (publicada en 1949) es una de las novelas distópicas más influyentes del siglo XX. Ambientada en un futuro totalitario, la historia sigue a Winston Smith, un empleado del Ministerio de la Verdad en Oceania, uno de los tres superestados que dominan el mundo tras una guerra global. El regimen, encabezado por la figura omnipresente de Gran Hermano, controla todos los aspectos de la vida: reescribe la historia, manipula el lenguaje a traves de la neolengua y vigila constantemente a los ciudadanos con la Policia del Pensamiento. En este entorno opresivo, Winston empieza a cuestionar las mentiras oficiales y se enamora de Julia, con quien intenta experimentar la libertad y la intimidad prohibidas. Sin embargo, ambos son capturados por el Partido. Winston es sometido a torturas en el Ministerio del Amor y finalmente doblegado psicologicamente, hasta aceptar la verdad impuesta: amar a Gran Hermano. La novela advierte sobre los peligros del totalitarismo, la manipulacion ideologica, la censura y la perdida de la verdad objetiva. Su vision sigue siendo vigente como metafora de la vigilancia masiva y el control social en el mundo contemporaneo.

Veinticuatro horas en la vida de una mujer (1927) es una de las novelas cortas más conocidas de Stefan Zweig. La historia se desarrolla en la Costa Azul, donde un grupo de huéspedes de un hotel debate apasionadamente sobre una mujer que ha abandonado a su familia por amor. En medio de la discusion, una distinguida dama inglesa, Mrs. C., rompe el silencio y decide compartir un episodio crucial de su propia vida. Su relato nos traslada a Montecarlo, donde, años atras, conocio a un joven jugador en plena crisis de desesperacion tras perderlo todo en el casino. Impulsada por la compasion, Mrs. C. se acerca a el con la intencion de salvarlo, pero esa ayuda desinteresada se convierte rapidamente en una relacion intensa, marcada por la pasion y el descontrol. Durante esas veinticuatro horas, experimenta emociones extremas: atraccion, deseo, ternura, decepcion y desilusion. El joven, atrapado en la adiccion al juego, no logra escapar de su destino, lo que lleva a la protagonista a enfrentar un doloroso despertar. Con su caracteristico estilo introspectivo y psicologico, Zweig retrata la fuerza arrolladora de la pasion humana, la fragilidad moral y la complejidad de los sentimientos que pueden transformar una vida en tan solo un dia.

When reason meets superstition, chaosand comedyare bound to follow. Mark Twains A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court is a dazzling blend of adventure, satire, and science fiction, a brilliant reimagining of the Arthurian world through the sharp lens of American wit and reason.The story follows Hank Morgan, a clever engineer from 19th-century Connecticut, whoafter a blow to the headawakens in the mythical kingdom of King Arthurs Camelot. Armed with his modern knowledge and ingenuity, Hank sets out to "civilize" the medieval world, introducing inventions like gunpowder, telegraphs, and printing presses. But his attempts to reform society soon lead to unintended and tragic consequences.With biting humor and deep insight, Twain explores themes of technology, power, class, and human folly, turning a fantastical premise into a profound reflection on progress and morality. His trademark blend of humor and heartbreak transforms this novel into both a comic adventure and a timeless critique of blind idealism.First published in 1889, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court remains one of Twains most imaginative and thought-provoking worksa story that questions what it truly means to be "civilized." Click Buy Now to experience Mark Twains brilliant tale of time travel, laughter, and the clash between old worlds and new ideas.

Durante mil anos um glorioso Império trouxe paz e estabilidade às Terras de Alória. Mas esse período de grandes progressos fora bruscamente quebrado com a chegada do próprio Lorde da Destruição, que

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In the far reaches of the East, a mans downfall becomes his only truth. Joseph Conrads An Outcast of the Islands is a haunting and morally complex novel of corruption, desire, and spiritual decayan early masterpiece that established Conrad as one of the great voices of modern literature.Set in the exotic and treacherous world of colonial Southeast Asia, the novel follows Peter Willems, a disgraced European trader who seeks refuge with a remote native tribe after being caught in a web of deceit and greed. Consumed by ambition and lust, Willems betrays the very people who give him shelter, setting off a tragic chain of events that exposes the limits of forgiveness and the depth of human weakness.With lush, atmospheric prose and psychological intensity, Conrad explores themes of moral isolation, cultural conflict, and the destructive power of temptation. The novel serves as both a gripping adventure and a profound meditation on guilt and redemption.Written with the insight and precision that define all of Conrads work, An Outcast of the Islands immerses readers in a world of moral ambiguity where civilization and savagery intertwine. Click Buy Now to experience Joseph Conrads dark and mesmerizing tale of exile, betrayal, and the fragile line between man and monster.

"As Feras de Tarzan", de Edgar Rice Burroughs, acompanham Tarzan quando ele é arrancado de sua vida familiar pacífica e lançado de volta aos perigos da selva. Para resgatar sua esposa e seu filho sequestrados, ele precisa confiar em seus instintos, sua força e uma aliança improvavel com feras selvagens. Esta aventura em ritmo acelerado combina sobrevivencia, lealdade e a luta contra inimigos implacaveis, ao mesmo tempo em que aprofunda o vinculo de Tarzan com o reino animal e sua familia humana.

«Recuerda a los novelistas del siglo XIX […]. Es capaz de conmover al lector hasta las lágrimas.»JohnUpdike,The NewYorkerEnAsuntos de familia,Rohinton Mistry vuelve a la ciudad de Bombay, escenario d

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A dream of the past a glimpse into the dawn of mankind. In Jack Londons Before Adam, the celebrated author of The Call of the Wild and White Fang ventures into the primeval world of early humanitycombining adventure, anthropology, and imagination in a groundbreaking tale of evolution and survival.The novel follows a modern man who experiences vivid ancestral dreams, reliving the life of his prehistoric forebear known as Big Tooth. Through these visions, he witnesses the brutal struggles, dangers, and discoveries of primitive existence: the battle for fire, the emergence of language, and the first glimmers of civilization.At once thrilling and philosophical, Before Adam explores humanitys deep connection to its animal past and the instincts that still drive us today. Londons vivid storytelling and keen insight into nature and evolution make this novel not just a work of fiction, but a profound reflection on what it means to be human.Written at the height of his creative power, this forgotten gem of early science fiction blends adventure, science, and myth in a way only Jack London could achieve. Click Buy Now to journey back to the dawn of time and experience Jack Londons fascinating tale of our primal beginnings.

The definitive showcase of the years finest British short storiesBravo to Salts beacon of delight and intrigue its annual collection of the UKs best short stories, from established and emerging voices. Duncan MinshullNow relaunched for a new era, Best British Short Stories returns with a bold new look and a renewed commitment to celebrating the art of the short story. As we enter our fifteenth volume, this much-loved annual collection continues to be the go-to anthology for readers seeking the most exciting and diverse voices in contemporary British fiction.Assembled by series editor Nicholas Royle, Best British Short Stories 2025 presents a stellar selection of stories first published in 2024, drawn from magazines, journals, anthologies, collections, chapbooks, and online. Whether youre a devoted follower or discovering the series for the first time, this new edition reaffirms our mission to champion storytelling in all its forms.If the latest iteration of Salts Best British Short Stories collection is anything to go by then the genre remains in safe hands. Lawrence Foley, TLSFeaturing stories by: David Bevan, Rose Biggin, Christopher Burns, Ian Critchley, Pippa Goldschmidt, Linden Hibbert, Hannah Hoare, Catrin Kean, Roger Luckhurst, Baret Magarian, Wyl Menmuir, Alison Moore, Okechukwu Nzelu, Simon Okotie, Imogen Reid, C. D. Rose, Iain Sinclair, Elizabeth Stott, Mark Valentine, and Naomi Wood.

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The things that hold life in place have been lifted off and put away. Uprooted by circumstance from city to deep countryside, a woman lives in temporary limbo, visited by memories of all shes left behind. The most insistent are those of Xavier, who has always been certain he knows her better than anyone, better than she knows herself. Xavier, whom she still loves but no longer desires, a displacement he has been unable to accept. An unexpected letter from an old acquaintance brings back a torrent of others shes loved or wanted. Each has been a match and a mismatch, a liberation and a threat to her very sense of self. The ephemera left by their passage a spilled coffee, an unwanted bouquet, a mind-blowing kiss make up a cabinet of curiosity she inventories, trying to divine the essence of intimacy. What does it mean to connect with another person? What impels us to touch someone, to be touched by them, to stay in touch? How do we let them go? In yet another tour de force of fiction, Claire-Louise Bennett explores the mystery of how people come into and go out of our lives, leaving us forever in their grasp.

Viciada em podcasts de true crime, Dolores dela Cruz morre de vontade de conhecer um assassino cara a cara. E talvez tenha encontrado um bem ali, na mesa ao lado do escritório… O novo temporário do e

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Una mujer huérfana llamada Cosita, obsesionada con coleccionar objetos. Un mago ladrón. Una novela donde lo raro y lo bello brillan como dos caras de la misma moneda. Tras la muerte de sus padres, Cosita, una mujer que colecciona objetos de segunda mano de forma compulsiva, empieza a temer por la estabilidad de su mundo al darse cuenta de que le ha salido un enemigo: un mago que empieza a comprar los objetos que ella mas desea. Una novela que funciona como misterio por resolver y estudio de personaje, con un tono y una propuesta cercanos a Piranesi, de Susanna Clarke, y unas vibraciones lynchianas que recorren toda la trama de principio a fin.

? La casa cuna de Fraisoro, en Guipúzcoa, es un lugar oculto a los ojos de una sociedad puritana, dominada por el nacionalcatolicismo. Allí recalan madres solteras y bebés abandonados. Así se conoceran Alejandra, Luciana y Jimena, de estratos sociales muy distintos pero a las que unen situaciones similares. Su paso por el orfelinato condicionara sus vidas para siempre. Cuando las tres abandonan la inclusa, comienzan una nueva vida marcada por ese hijo que nacio en un hospicio donde las hermanas de la caridad tratan de gestionar un futuro para los bebes que se quedan alli. Alejandra Abaria, hija de una de las familias mas adineradas de Neguri, es una mujer fuerte a pesar de su juventud que se enfrenta a una realidad desconocida. Ya no regresara a la margen derecha de Bilbao, de donde huyo, embarazada, tras la muerte violenta de su prometido. Biarritz sera su refugio y alli descubrira que secretos encierra entre sus raices el manzano que preside el jardin de la casa. En un entorno donde la hipocresia y la doble moral protagonizan la vida diaria, nada es lo que parece. Alejandra rehace su vida con el fantasma del pasado siempre presente. Ese hijo que nacio en el hospicio se convierte en una losa permanente con la que tendra que aprender a convivir en el mas absoluto silencio.?