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This novel, in three parts, follows the adventures of a young man, Bellarion, after he leaves the safety of the monastery that had nurtured him as an orphan waif. As young man of striking good looks, intelligence, wit, and unswerving loyalty, Bellarion's first five years in the world prove full of adventure, danger and romance. His life is intertwined with powerful Regents, Marquis, Dukes and Princesses with rogues, thieves, and pretenders amongst their midst. His strategic brilliance ensures him fame on the battlefields of 15th century Northern Italy but will his efforts avail him in this new...

The Night Land by William Hope Hodgson is one of the most extraordinary works of early science fiction and cosmic horror ever written. Set in an unimaginably distant future where the sun has long since died, humanity survives inside a colossal metal pyramid known as the Last Redoubt, surrounded by an endless landscape of darkness, volcanic plains, and ancient terrors. Beyond its protective walls, colossal supernatural beings known as the Watchers observe in silence, while unknown horrors roam the Night Land, creating an atmosphere unlike any other classic novel.Blending epic adventure, ...

In this dramatic reading of the classic epic Ben Hur, rediscover the wonder of three wise men who travel through the wilderness together. Thirty years later, Judah ben Hur accidentally looses a tile upon the head of the Roman governor and is sentenced to the galleys for life. When he escapes, he is caught up in his thirst for revenge against his accuser, Messala, and his search for the Messiah of his people, the King who is to come. As Judah learns more about this King, however, he begins to realize that the kingdom he is searching for may not be found in what he can see and the revenge he is ...

Classic Books for Sleep features calm, peaceful readings of public domain books chosen to help you relax, unwind, and drift off. Each episode brings you classic literature, forgotten stories, vintage essays, and quiet old-world writing in a slow, gentle style made for bedtime listening. Settle in, close your eyes, and let the soft rhythm of timeless books carry you toward sleep.

With music, sound effects, and all the expertise of the BBC, these traditional nursery rhymes are brought magically to life. Includes "Aladdin", "Puss in Boots", "Cinderella", and "Dick Whittington".

"The Fox and the Grapes", "The Goose That Laid the Golden Egg", "The Hare and the Tortoise" and "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse" are among these more than 50 selections that abound in manners and morals.

The Philadelphia Story, known as Hollywood's most sophisticated and sparkling romantic comedy, tells the story of Philadelphia heiress Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn) who is preparing for her second marriage, when Dexter Haven (Cary Grant), her first husband, re-enters her life on the day before her wedding, determined to spoil things. Holiday Inn is the story of Jim Hardy (Bing Crosby) who is head over heels in love with Linda Mason (Dinah Shore), in this radio version of the Irving Berlin musical, featuring the smash hit songs 'White Christmas' and 'Easter Parade'.

Alexander the Great by Jacob Abbott. Outnumbered and isolated, Alexander conquered the world thanks to his tactical brilliance, bravery, and tenacity. Get ready to be hooked by the complete story of his life—and learn about one of history's most famous warriors at the same time! Alexander the Great did what few men have done. He became king at age 20, and by the time he died at age 32, he had conquered the greatest empire in the world and led his army all the way to India. Thanks to Alexander, the Western world was forever shaped by Hellenistic culture, and the New Testament itself was ...

The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame. What would you do if you discovered a dragon living in a cave on a hill above your home? Make friends, read poetry together? It turns out that not all dragons are intent on pillaging the countryside. Some might actually enjoy peace, quiet, and the occasional banquet. The Boy of this story knows how to handle dragons, and life is good… until a knight in shining armor arrives in town to exterminate his friend! It doesn’t matter that it’s a “good” dragon — rules are rules, you know!

Moby Dick, or the Whale by Herman Melville. Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is an 1851 epic novel by American writer Herman Melville. The book centers on the sailor Ishmael's narrative of the maniacal quest of Ahab, captain of the whaling ship Pequod, for vengeance against Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale that bit off his leg on the ship's previous voyage. A contribution to the literature of the American Renaissance, Moby-Dick was published to mixed reviews, was a commercial failure, and was out of print at the time of the author's death in 1891. Its reputation as a Great American Novel was ...

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. Robinson Crusoe is an English adventure novel by Daniel Defoe, first published on 25 April 1719. It is often credited as marking the beginning of realistic fiction as a literary genre, and has been described as the first novel, or at least the first English novel – although these labels are disputed. Written with a combination of epistolary, confessional, and didactic forms, the book follows the title character (born Robinson Kreutznaer) after he is cast away and spends 28 years on a remote tropical desert island near the coasts of Venezuela and Trinidad,...

Jill the Reckless by P. G. Wodehouse. Jill had money, Jill was engaged to be married to Sir Derek Underhill. Suddenly Jill becomes penniless, and she is no longer engaged. With a smile, in which there is just a tinge of recklessness, she refuses to be beaten and turns to face the world. Instead she went to New York and became a member of the chorus of "The Rose of America," and Mr. Wodehouse is enabled to lift the curtain of the musical comedy world. There is laughter and drama in "Jill the Reckless", and the action never flags from the moment that Freddie Rooke confesses that he has had a...

Sei personaggi in cerca d'autore di Luigi Pirandello. In un teatro, in cui si sta provando una rappresentazione, irrompono sei "personaggi" che dotati di vita reale cercano un autore che gli permetta di realizzare e rappresentare il loro dramma. Quest'opera teatrale fu rappresentata per la prima volta il 9 maggio 1921 al teatro Valle di Roma (dunque nel 2021 ricorre il centesimo anniversario), ma in quell'occasione ebbe un esito tempestoso, perché molti spettatori contestarono la rappresentazione, sorpresi dalla novità della stessa che rappresenta il teatro nel teatro e uno dei primi ...

La Contessa di Karolystria di Antonio Ghislanzoni. Antonio Ghislanzoni, nato a Barco di Maggianico (Lecco) il 25 novembre 1824, è meglio noto come autore di numerosissimi libretti per opere liriche tra cui "Aida" e "La forza del destino" di Giuseppe Verdi. Personalità eclettica: baritono egli stesso fino al 1856, nonché ex seminarista cacciato per cattiva condotta, stimolato dalle idee di Mazzini, nel 1848 dirige a Milano diversi giornali repubblicani; a causa delle sue idee fu anche arrestato dai francesi e brevemente detenuto in Corsica. Muore a Caprino Bergamasco il 16 luglio 1893. "...

I Malavoglia di Giovanni Verga. I Malavoglia è il titolo del romanzo più conosciuto dello scrittore siciliano Giovanni Verga, pubblicato a Milano dall'editore Treves nel 1881. Il romanzo narra la storia di una famiglia di pescatori che vive e lavora ad Aci Trezza, un piccolo paese siciliano nei pressi di Catania. Il romanzo ha un'impostazione corale, e rappresenta personaggi uniti dalla stessa cultura ma divisi dalle loro diverse scelte di vita, soverchiate comunque da un destino ineluttabile. Lo scrittore adotta la tecnica dell'impersonalità, riproducendo alcune caratteristiche del ...

La mandragola di Niccolò Machiavelli. "La Mandragola - La Clizia - Belfagor" di Niccolò Machiavelli è una raccolta di opere teatrali scritte all'inizio del XVI secolo. Si tratta di commedie principalmente a Firenze che esplorano temi quali l'amore, l'inganno e le convenzioni sociali. L'opera d'apertura, "La Mandragola", è incentrata sulla figura di Callimaco, un giovane di ritorno da Parigi invaghito di Lucrezia, moglie del sempliciotto e ingenuo Messer Nicia. I personaggi si muovono in una rete di intrighi e stratagemmi per realizzare i propri desideri, mettendo a nudo le assurdità ...

A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett. A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a classic children's novel about Sara Crewe, a wealthy girl sent to a London boarding school who falls from riches to rags after her father's death, only to maintain her dignity and kindness through her powerful imagination, eventually finding her fortune restored. The story, originally serialized as Sara Crewe, was expanded into the novel published in 1905, and follows Sara as she endures hardship as a servant but proves that true nobility comes from character, not wealth.

The Mystics by Katherine Cecil Thurston is a fascinating psychological and spiritual novel that explores the mysterious boundaries between faith, mysticism, and human nature. Set against the backdrop of Irish society, the story follows characters whose lives become intertwined through powerful beliefs, spiritual experiences, and emotional struggles.Thurston skillfully examines the influence of charismatic leaders and mystical movements on ordinary people, revealing how hope, devotion, and personal conviction can shape destinies. As the narrative unfolds, readers encounter questions about truth...

The Island of Doctor Moreau (Version Revised) is one of the most influential science fiction novels ever written. In this chilling tale by H. G. Wells, Edward Prendick survives a shipwreck and finds himself stranded on a remote island in the Pacific Ocean. There he encounters the brilliant but disturbing Doctor Moreau, a scientist conducting secret experiments that blur the line between humans and animals.As Prendick uncovers the truth behind the island’s strange inhabitants, he is forced to confront unsettling questions about science, morality, evolution, and the nature of humanity itself. ...

This is a volume of some of Bliss Carman's most beautiful narrative poems. All of the poems share a rather melancholy tone, which Carman uses to bring out beautiful images of feeling. - Summary by Carolin