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A Tale of Two Cities differs essentially from all of Dickens other novels in style and manner of treatment. Forster, in his Life of Dickens, writes that "there is no instance in his novels excepting this, of a deliberate and planned departure from the method of treatment which had been pre-eminently the source of his popularity as a novelist." To rely less upon character than upon incident, and to resolve that his actors should be expressed by the story more than they should express themselves by dialogue, was for him a hazardous, and can hardly be called an entirely successful, experiment. With singular dramatic vivacity, much constructive art, and with descriptive passages of a high order everywhere, there was probably never a book by a great humorist, and an artist so prolific in conception, with so little humor and so few remarkable figures. Its merit lies elsewhere. The two cities are London and Paris. The time is just before and during the French Revolution. A peculiar chain of events knits and interweaves the lives of a "few simple, private people" with the outbreak of a terrible public event. Dr. Manette has been a prisoner in the Bastille for eighteen years, languishing there, as did so many others, on some vague unfounded charge. His release when the story opens, his restoration to his daughter Lucie, the trial and acquittal of one Charles Darnay, nephew of a French marquis, on a charge of treason, the marriage of Lucie Manette to Darnay, these incidents form the introduction to the drama of blood which is to follow. Two friends of the Manette family complete the circle of important characters: Mr.

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles advocating the ratification of the United States Constitution. Seventy-seven of the essays were published serially in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet between October 1787 and August 1788. A compilation of these and eight others, called The Federalist, was published in 1788 by J. and A. McLean.The Federalist Papers serve as a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution, as they outline the philosophy and motivation of the proposed system of government. The authors of the Federalist Papers wanted to both influence the vote in favor of ratification and shape future interpretations of the Constitution. According to historian Richard B. Morris, they are an "incomparable exposition of the Constitution, a classic in political science unsurpassed in both breadth and depth by the product of any later American writer."

A Tale of Two Cities differs essentially from all of Dickens other novels in style and manner of treatment. Forster, in his Life of Dickens, writes that "there is no instance in his novels excepting this, of a deliberate and planned departure from the method of treatment which had been pre-eminently the source of his popularity as a novelist." To rely less upon character than upon incident, and to resolve that his actors should be expressed by the story more than they should express themselves by dialogue, was for him a hazardous, and can hardly be called an entirely successful, experiment. With singular dramatic vivacity, much constructive art, and with descriptive passages of a high order everywhere, there was probably never a book by a great humorist, and an artist so prolific in conception, with so little humor and so few remarkable figures. Its merit lies elsewhere. The two cities are London and Paris. The time is just before and during the French Revolution. A peculiar chain of events knits and interweaves the lives of a "few simple, private people" with the outbreak of a terrible public event. Dr. Manette has been a prisoner in the Bastille for eighteen years, languishing there, as did so many others, on some vague unfounded charge. His release when the story opens, his restoration to his daughter Lucie, the trial and acquittal of one Charles Darnay, nephew of a French marquis, on a charge of treason, the marriage of Lucie Manette to Darnay, these incidents form the introduction to the drama of blood which is to follow. Two friends of the Manette family complete the circle of important characters: Mr.

The book: Andrew Langs translation of the Greek epos puts the ancient words into contemporary English rhyme.This book is annotated with a rare extensive biographical sketch of the author, Andrew Lang, written by Sir Edmund Gosse, CB, a contemporary poet and writer.Contents: Book I-The Coming Of ParisBook Ii-The Spell Of AphroditeBook Iii-The Flight Of HelenBook Iv-The Death Of CorythusBook V-The WarBook Vi-The Sack Of Troy. The Return Of HelenNote

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles advocating the ratification of the United States Constitution. Seventy-seven of the essays were published serially in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet between October 1787 and August 1788. A compilation of these and eight others, called The Federalist, was published in 1788 by J. and A. McLean.The Federalist Papers serve as a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution, as they outline the philosophy and motivation of the proposed system of government. The authors of the Federalist Papers wanted to both influence the vote in favor of ratification and shape future interpretations of the Constitution. According to historian Richard B. Morris, they are an "incomparable exposition of the Constitution, a classic in political science unsurpassed in both breadth and depth by the product of any later American writer."

The Federalist Papers are a series of 85 articles advocating the ratification of the United States Constitution. Seventy-seven of the essays were published serially in The Independent Journal and The New York Packet between October 1787 and August 1788. A compilation of these and eight others, called The Federalist, was published in 1788 by J. and A. McLean.The Federalist Papers serve as a primary source for interpretation of the Constitution, as they outline the philosophy and motivation of the proposed system of government. The authors of the Federalist Papers wanted to both influence the vote in favor of ratification and shape future interpretations of the Constitution. According to historian Richard B. Morris, they are an "incomparable exposition of the Constitution, a classic in political science unsurpassed in both breadth and depth by the product of any later American writer."

The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law of the United States. It is the foundation and source of the legal authority underlying the existence of the United States of America and the Federal Government of the United States. It provides the framework for the organization of the United States Government. The document defines the three main branches of the government: The legislative branch with a bicameral Congress, an executive branch led by the President, and a judicial branch headed by the Supreme Court. Besides providing for the organization of these branches, the Constitution outlines obligations of each office, as well as provides what powers each branch may exercise. It also reserves numerous rights for the individual states, thereby establishing the United States federal system of government. It is the shortest and oldest written constitution of any major sovereign state.The United States Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention (or Constitutional Congress[citation needed]) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and later ratified by conventions in each U.S. state in the name of "The People"; it has since been amended twenty-seven times, the first ten amendments being known as the Bill of Rights. The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union was actually the first constitution of the United States of America. The U.S. Constitution replaced the Articles of Confederation as the governing document for the United States after being ratified by nine states. The Constitution has a central place in United States law and political culture. The handwritten, or "engrossed", original document penned by Jacob Shallus is on display at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, D.C.

In Elizabeth Gaskells iconic novel North and South, readers are transported to the industrial landscape of 19th century England where the stark differences between the North and South are vividly portrayed through the eyes of the main characters, Margaret Hale and John Thornton. Gaskells writing style interweaves social commentary with elements of romance, making the story a compelling read for those interested in Victorian literature. The novel explores themes of class conflict, industrialization, and personal growth in a rapidly changing society, offering a nuanced perspective on the complexities of the time period. Gaskells sharp observations and nuanced characterizations bring the world of North and South to life, drawing readers into the societal struggles and personal relationships that drive the narrative. Elizabeth Gaskell, a prominent female author of the Victorian era, drew inspiration from her own experiences and observations of social injustices, which are reflected in her novels. North and South is a testament to Gaskells skill as a storyteller and her ability to capture the essence of a tumultuous period in British history. I highly recommend North and South to readers who enjoy thought-provoking literature that delves into the intricacies of society and human nature, offering a compelling journey through the landscapes of 19th century England.

A FACE haunted Cameron - a womans face. It was there in the white heart of the dying campfire; it hung in the shadows that hovered over the flickering light; it drifted in the darkness beyond. This hour, when the day had closed and the lonely desert night set in with its dead silence, was one in which Camerons mind was thronged with memories of a time long past - of a home back in Peoria, of a woman he had wronged and lost, and loved too late. He was a prospector for gold, a hunter of solitude, a lover of the drear, rock-ribbed infinitude, because he wanted to be alone to remember. A sound disturbed Camerons reflections. He bent his head listening. A soft wind fanned the paling embers, blew sparks and white ashes and thin smoke away into the enshrouding circle of blackness. His burro did not appear to be moving about. The quiet split to the cry of a coyote. It rose strange, wild, mournful - not the howl of a prowling upland beast baying the campfire or barking at a lonely prospector, but the wail of a wolf, full-voiced, crying out the meaning of the desert and the night...

The book: Andrew Langs translation of the Greek epos puts the ancient words into contemporary English rhyme.This book is annotated with a rare extensive biographical sketch of the author, Andrew Lang, written by Sir Edmund Gosse, CB, a contemporary poet and writer.Contents: Book I-The Coming Of ParisBook Ii-The Spell Of AphroditeBook Iii-The Flight Of HelenBook Iv-The Death Of CorythusBook V-The WarBook Vi-The Sack Of Troy. The Return Of HelenNote

A FACE haunted Cameron - a womans face. It was there in the white heart of the dying campfire; it hung in the shadows that hovered over the flickering light; it drifted in the darkness beyond. This hour, when the day had closed and the lonely desert night set in with its dead silence, was one in which Camerons mind was thronged with memories of a time long past - of a home back in Peoria, of a woman he had wronged and lost, and loved too late. He was a prospector for gold, a hunter of solitude, a lover of the drear, rock-ribbed infinitude, because he wanted to be alone to remember. A sound disturbed Camerons reflections. He bent his head listening. A soft wind fanned the paling embers, blew sparks and white ashes and thin smoke away into the enshrouding circle of blackness. His burro did not appear to be moving about. The quiet split to the cry of a coyote. It rose strange, wild, mournful - not the howl of a prowling upland beast baying the campfire or barking at a lonely prospector, but the wail of a wolf, full-voiced, crying out the meaning of the desert and the night...

A FACE haunted Cameron - a womans face. It was there in the white heart of the dying campfire; it hung in the shadows that hovered over the flickering light; it drifted in the darkness beyond. This hour, when the day had closed and the lonely desert night set in with its dead silence, was one in which Camerons mind was thronged with memories of a time long past - of a home back in Peoria, of a woman he had wronged and lost, and loved too late. He was a prospector for gold, a hunter of solitude, a lover of the drear, rock-ribbed infinitude, because he wanted to be alone to remember. A sound disturbed Camerons reflections. He bent his head listening. A soft wind fanned the paling embers, blew sparks and white ashes and thin smoke away into the enshrouding circle of blackness. His burro did not appear to be moving about. The quiet split to the cry of a coyote. It rose strange, wild, mournful - not the howl of a prowling upland beast baying the campfire or barking at a lonely prospector, but the wail of a wolf, full-voiced, crying out the meaning of the desert and the night...

The novel tells the stories of an orphaned boy from Virginia, Jim Burden, and the elder daughter in a family of Bohemian immigrants, Ántonia Shimerda, who are each brought as children to be pioneers in Nebraska towards the end of the 19th century. Both the pioneers, who first break the prairie sod for farming, as well as of the harsh but fertile land itself, feature in this American novel. The first year in the very new place leaves strong impressions in both children, affecting them lifelong.

The book: Andrew Langs translation of the Greek epos puts the ancient words into contemporary English rhyme.This book is annotated with a rare extensive biographical sketch of the author, Andrew Lang, written by Sir Edmund Gosse, CB, a contemporary poet and writer.Contents: Book I-The Coming Of ParisBook Ii-The Spell Of AphroditeBook Iii-The Flight Of HelenBook Iv-The Death Of CorythusBook V-The WarBook Vi-The Sack Of Troy. The Return Of HelenNote

Dulcinea es hija de un marqués. Toda su vida ha luchado con gran valentía para demostrar a todos que es digna de ser la heredera del marquesado. Pero le costará demasiado conseguirlo; en una época en que la mujer era solamente educada para ser buena esposa y mejor madre. Ena es una joven inquieta, que agobiada por su monotona vida. Decide cambiar de trabajo, de ciudad, dejando todo lo que tenia de lado.El destino las unira y ambas, aunque de un

Hay momentos en la historia en que una decisión ilógica, irracional, visceral, arrastra a un pueblo hacía el abismo. Hay momentos en la historia en los que las cosas no salen cómo tienen que salir, las decisiones ilogicas, irracionales y viscerales resultan las correctas. A principios del siglo V a.C., la democracia ateniense voto en asamblea enviar un cuerpo expedicionario a ayudar a los rebeldes jonicos contra el Imperio persa, el imperio mas

Las novelas de DArtagnan, escritas por Alexandre Dumas, son una de las sagas de aventuras más vibrantes y emocionantes de la literatura francesa. Esta edición reúne tres obras fundamentales: Los tres mosqueteros, Veinte años despues y El vizconde de Bragelonne, que juntas siguen la trayectoria de DArtagnan, un joven gascon audaz y valiente cuyo destino se entrelaza con la historia y la intriga de la Francia del siglo XVII.En Los tres mosqueteros, la accion comienza cuando DArtagnan viaja a Paris con la ilusion de convertirse en mosquetero del rey. Alli conoce a Athos, Porthos y Aramis, tres hombres de armas tan distintos como inseparables, con quienes forja una amistad que se convierte en el corazon de la historia. Juntos se ven envueltos en conspiraciones cortesanas, donde la astucia del cardenal Richelieu y la seductora pero peligrosa Milady de Winter ponen a prueba su ingenio y su lealtad. En este relato de espadas y secretos, la camaraderia y el lema "uno para todos y todos para uno" brillan con fuerza en medio de duelos y persecuciones.Veinte años despues nos transporta a un mundo distinto, donde los ideales juveniles parecen haberse desvanecido con el paso del tiempo. DArtagnan ya no es el impetuoso muchacho, sino un hombre maduro, calculador y pragmatico. Sus viejos camaradas han tomado rumbos diferentes: Athos vive retirado, Porthos busca titulos y riquezas, y Aramis persigue ambiciones secretas. En un contexto turbulento marcado por la Fronda y las intrigas politicas de Francia e Inglaterra, los mosqueteros se ven obligados a reencontrarse y a tomar partido. La tension entre los recuerdos de la amistad pasada y las realidades de un mundo en crisis añade una profundidad conmovedora a las aventuras.En El vizconde de Bragelonne, la narracion alcanza un tono mas melancolico y grandioso. El joven Raoul de Bragelonne, hijo adoptivo de Athos, encarna la nueva generacion que irrumpe en escena, mientras DArtagnan se mantiene como figura central, siempre leal a la corona, ahora bajo el reinado de Luis XIV. Intrigas palaciegas, pasiones imposibles y la sombra de grandes secretos se entrelazan en una trama donde los ideales caballerescos se enfrentan a las intrigas del poder absoluto.Con una mezcla inigualable de accion, romance e intriga historica, Las novelas de DArtagnan ofrecen un viaje inolvidable por la amistad, la lealtad y el paso del tiempo. Cada libro, con su propio tono, mantiene la emocion viva y revela nuevas facetas de unos personajes que, con sus virtudes y debilidades, han conquistado a generaciones de lectores.

Robert Louis Stevenson fue un novelista, poeta y ensayista escocés cuya vida estuvo marcada por una incesante búsqueda de horizontes nuevos, tanto geográficos como literarios. Su carácter nómada y su curiosidad insaciable se reflejan en su obra, llena de exotismo, tension moral y emocion narrativa. Nacido en Edimburgo, padecio problemas de salud desde su infancia, lo que no impidio que desarrollara una intensa pasion por la escritura y los viajes. Su espiritu aventurero lo llevo a recorrer Europa, Norteamerica y el Pacifico Sur. En sus ultimos años se establecio en Samoa, donde fue recibido como "Tusitala" (el contador de historias) y donde fallecio a los 44 años. Su estilo combina una narrativa agil y cautivadora con una profunda exploracion de los dilemas morales y psicologicos del ser humano. Stevenson dejo una huella perdurable en la literatura universal al renovar la novela de aventuras y al incursionar en el analisis de la dualidad del alma humana. Su obra continua siendo celebrada por su capacidad para fascinar tanto a jovenes como a adultos, uniendo emocion, fantasia y reflexion etica.Las novelas de Stevenson abordan temas de identidad, libertad, honor y conflicto interior, y han ejercido una influencia duradera en la literatura moderna. Su legado sigue vigente porque logra equilibrar el placer de la aventura con una mirada critica y penetrante sobre la condicion humana, lo que las mantiene vivas, emocionantes y queridas por generaciones de lectores. Esta edicion incluye las novelas completas del autor.Entre ellas destaca La isla del tesoro, considerada el paradigma de la novela de aventuras. Narra el viaje del joven Jim Hawkins en busca de un tesoro pirata oculto, enfrentandose a motines, traiciones y tentaciones. Su personaje Long John Silver, ambiguo y carismatico, encarna la fascinante complejidad moral que caracteriza a los grandes antagonistas de laEl principe Oton se situa en un pequeño reino ficticio y muestra el progresivo despertar de un principe idealista obligado a enfrentarse a la corrupcion politica y a su propia debilidad de caracter. La novela destaca por su tono ironico y su analisis de los dilemas del poder, alejandose del puro relato de aventuras para adentrarse en el terreno de la satira y el drama psicologico.En El extraño caso del doctor Jekyll y mister Hyde, Stevenson explora magistralmente la dualidad moral del ser humano mediante la historia de un respetado medico londinense que libera sus impulsos oscuros a traves de una pocima. Esta obra, de enorme impacto cultural, ha trascendido la literatura para convertirse en un mito moderno sobre el conflicto entre el bien y el mal.La flecha negra, ambientada en la Inglaterra de la Guerra de las Dos Rosas, combina accion, intriga y romance historico. A traves del joven Richard Shelton, la novela aborda temas como la justicia, la lealtad y la transicion de la adolescencia a la adultez.Secuestrado y su continuacion Catriona narran las peripecias de David Balfour, un joven injustamente desheredado que se ve envuelto en intrigas politicas y debe forjar su caracter enfrentando peligros y traiciones. Ambas novelas reflejan el paisaje historico y moral de la Escocia del siglo XVIII.El señor de Ballantrae presenta el enfrentamiento tragico entre dos hermanos, simbolo de fuerzas opuestas: la rebeldia y el deber, la pasion y el calculo. Es una de sus obras mas sombrias y comple...

Los Gladiadores de George J. Whyte-Melville es una vibrante novela histórica ambientada en la Roma imperial, donde el esplendor del Coliseo se entrelaza con la brutalidad de los juegos sangrientos. El autor nos transporta a un mundo en el que el honor, la ambicion y la supervivencia se enfrentan bajo la sombra de los emperadores y el rugido de la multitud.La trama sigue de cerca a Esca, un joven britano capturado durante las campañas romanas y condenado a convertirse en gladiador. A traves de sus ojos, el lector experimenta la dura vida en las escuelas de entrenamiento, los combates feroces en la arena y la constante tension entre la esclavitud y el deseo de libertad. Esca no es solo un guerrero, sino tambien un hombre con profundos sentimientos de lealtad y un fuerte sentido de justicia, lo que lo convierte en un personaje entrañable y complejo.Junto a el aparecen figuras igualmente fascinantes, como Licinio, un patricio romano atrapado entre los privilegios de su clase y las intrigas del poder. Su relacion con Esca aporta un matiz de amistad y respeto mutuo que desafia las convenciones sociales de la epoca. Tambien surge la presencia de mujeres que, pese a estar relegadas por la sociedad romana, ejercen gran influencia en los destinos de los protagonistas, ya sea a traves del amor, la intriga o la traicion.Whyte-Melville combina accion, emocion y reflexion en cada pagina. La descripcion de los combates en el Coliseo es tan vivida que el lector casi puede escuchar el estrepito de las armas y los gritos de la multitud, mientras que las escenas mas intimas revelan la humanidad oculta tras la mascara de los gladiadores. Sin revelar el desenlace, la novela mantiene una tension constante, invitando al lector a reflexionar sobre la libertad, el valor y la dignidad humana en medio de un mundo gobernado por la violencia y el espectaculo.

Los intereses creados es una comedia que, bajo el disfraz de la commedia dellarte, desnuda la maquinaria del dinero. Crispín, criado astuto, inventa una red de prestigio y deudas para que todos queden interesados en sostener al galan Leandro. Con dialogo acerado, aforismos y arquitectura precisa, Benavente funde farsa e ironia moral y muestra como los "intereses" colectivos legitiman la mentira en la Restauracion. Benavente (18661954), dramaturgo prolifico y Nobel en 1922, sustituyo el melodrama declamatorio por una poetica de inteligencia: ironia, observacion psicologica y precision escenica. Estancias en Paris y trato con tradiciones italianas le ofrecieron mascaras idoneas para alegorizar a la burguesia española. Su defensa del oficio teatral y su mirada a los clientelismos de la Restauracion explican que aqui privilegie la utilidad interesada sobre el idealismo romantico. Recomiendo vivamente esta obra: tan representable como legible, conserva una punteria etica y politica. Para el lector de hoy, su analisis del consenso basado en beneficios mutuos ilumina debates sobre capitalismo, reputacion y posverdad. Estudiantes de literatura, teatro y sociologia hallaran una leccion de dramaturgia y una radiografia del poder blando de las apariencias; y el publico general, un disfrute inteligente, de humor fino y sobria lucidez.