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The gripping and entertaining tale of terror and suspense as well as a potent Faustian allegory of hubris and science run amok, The Invisible Man endures as one of the signature stories in the literature of science fiction. A brilliant scientist uncovers the secret to invisibility, but his grandiose dreams and the power he unleashes cause him to spiral into intrigue, madness, and murder. The inspiration for countless imitations and film adaptations, The Invisible Man is as remarkable and relevant today as it was a hundred years ago.

This 1937 radio dramatization was written, produced, and performed by none other than the incomparable Orson Welles of War of the Worlds fame. The story of the book is faithfully retold (with questionable subjects carefully camouflaged) and is suitable for students aged 10 and older. This live recording, masterfully performed by an incredible professional cast, includes sound effects, music, and an unforgettable story.

Short Stories in Icelandic for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening.

Short Stories in Norwegian for Beginners has been made especially for students from beginner to low-intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, a feeling of progress and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A1-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories are designed to give you a sense of achievement and a feeling of progress when listening.  

The Waste Land is a seminal work of modernist poetry by T.S. Eliot. Written in 1922, this five-part poem is a portrait of its time, a work that expresses the disillusionment of the modernist era and the desperation that the generation of writers of that time was feeling....

The Importance of Being Earnest is a very popular play written by Oscar Wilde. In the satire, Algernon and Jack are two young members of the English gentry who pursue their romantic desires dishonestly. Both men want to adopt the name "Ernest," who is Jack's imaginary younger brother. The idea of name changing comes about when Algernon wants to marry Cecily, and Jack wants to marry Gwendolen. However, it just so happens that Cecily and Gwendolen are only interested in marrying men named Ernest!

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic prose and verse read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly remastered stories are now available to download for the first time...

Tolkien’s acclaimed modern classic ‘fairie’ tale, read by Derek Jacobi. ‘Here is something that no devotee of the Hobbit epic can afford to miss, while awaiting a further instalment of the history of these fascinating people – a selection [of verses] offered as an ‘interim report’...

Carol Ann Duffy is the most humane and accessible poet of our time, and Rapture is essential reading for the broken-hearted of all ages' - Rose Tremain The effortless virtuosity, directness, drama and humanity of Carol Ann Duffy's verse have made her our most admired and best-loved contemporary...

A leading scholar draws on fifty years of reading and studying J.R.R. Tolkien to explain how he created an entire world.

In Wonderland, she encounters strange creatures like the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts, each more surreal than the last.

In The Guide to James Joyce's Ulysses, Patrick Hastings provides comprehensive support to readers and listeners of Joyce's magnum opus by illuminating crucial details and reveling in the mischievous genius of this unparalleled novel. Written in a voice that offers encouragement and good humor, this guidebook maintains a closeness to the original text and supports the first-time reader or listener of Ulysses with the information needed to successfully finish and appreciate the novel.

The Prose Edda and the Poetic Edda are our oldest written sources for Norse mythology. When it comes to the norse myths, they are the closest thing we have to listening these stories as the vikings actually told them, around those ancient campfires so long ago. It is my hope that you will enjoy this collection, and that the two books will work in tandem to broaden and deepen your appreciation for these epic and mystical stories, and the enigmatic culture that spawned them.

"Le voyage de Monsieur Perrichon" : l'un des chefs-d'œuvre du théâtre comique français, c'est aussi la première pièce connue qui soit consacrée au tourisme, aux chemins de fer et à la montagne. Une famille se rend à Chamonix. Le père est un bourgeois. Sa fille est courtisée par deux rivaux. La classique comédie amoureuse a donc pour toile de fond les affres des voyages, les aventures à la gare et le tourisme alpestre. "Brûlons Voltaire" : Marchavant, rentier aisé, achète à une baronne, jeune veuve, le château familial.

Publié en 1912 en dix-huit épisodes, "Le mystérieux docteur Cornélius" apparaît sans conteste comme son chef-d'œuvre. Selon Blaise Cendrars, il est "ce roman du monde moderne où, par les tableaux de la nature exotique, son amour des aventures, son goût policier de l'intrigue, son penchant métaphysique, son don de visionnaire scientifique", Le Rouge "a fait la somme du roman du XIXe siècle...".

When Louis Trevelyan's young wife meets an old family acquaintance, his unreasonable jealousy of their friendship sparks a quarrel that leads to a brutal and tragic estrangement.

La plume de Le Rouge entraîne l'auditeur dans des lieux étonnants, mystérieux et énigmatiques, où s'affrontent impitoyablement deux conceptions du monde antagonistes; l'une, incarnée par le sympathique savant français Prosper Bondonnat dont les travaux de recherches sont orientés dans le seul but d'ajouter une pierre à "l'édifice radieux de la modernité", l'autre, par le maléfique docteur Cornélius Kramm, chirurgien esthétique américain, "sculpteur de chair humaine", inventeur de la "carnoplastie", obsédé par la conquête du pouvoir et de l'argent.

Publié en 1912 en dix-huit épisodes, "Le mystérieux docteur Cornélius" apparaît sans conteste comme son chef d'œuvre. Selon Blaise Cendrars, il est "ce roman du monde moderne où, par les tableaux de la nature exotique, son amour des aventures, son goût policier de l'intrigue, son penchant métaphysique, son don de visionnaire scientifique", Le Rouge "a fait la somme du roman du XIXe siècle...".

La jeune et naïve Catherine Morland est invitée par des voisins de ses parents à passer quelques semaines à Bath. Là, elle se lie d'amitié avec la jeune et inconstante Isabelle Thorpe et son frère, le présomptueux John qui se pose rapidement en prétendant de Catherine. Elle y rencontre également Henry Tilney et sa charmante sœur Eléonore. Catherine n'est pas insensible au charme de Henry.

En 1640, Ercole Vitelli assassine son cousin François, gendre et héritier du prince de Monteleone. Andréa, le fils de François, est l'unique témoin du crime. Elevé par des brigands, il devient leur chef et le fondateur de la conspiration secrète des Frères de la Miséricorde sous le nom de Bel Demonio. Il décide de revenir pour venger son père.