50 Masterpieces you have to read before you die Vol: 1 (ShandonPress) - formato ePub

100.º ANIVERSARIO DE LA MUERTE DE CONRADUna novela fundamental del siglo XX«Una exploración de las raíces de lo humano, esas catacumbas del ser donde anida una vocación de irracionalidad destructiva que...

"El duelo" es una novela de Joseph Conrad publicada por primera vez en 1908. La historia comienza durante las guerras napoleónicas y concluye con la restauración de los Borbones en una Francia postnapoleónica....

Las crónicas que conforman este libro repasan las vivencias marítimas de Conrad, primero como marinero en Francia y más adelante en la marina mercante británica. Estos textos componen un vivísimo retrato...

Los ensayos marítimos de Joseph Conrad. Un libro fascinante, de una calidez y proximidad sorprendentes.Las crónicas que conforman este libro repasan las vivencias marítimas de Conrad, primero como marinero...

"El duelo" (1908) toma como asunto el enfrentamiento de dos oficiales del ejército de Napoleón cuya pugna es tan empecinada como misteriosa en sus orígenes y se prolonga en el tiempo hasta adquirir dimensiones...

Escrita en 1900, Lord Jim es la gran novela sobre el tenue filo que separa las dos caras de una misma moneda: la cobardía y el valor. Marcado por un trágico incidente en el que se ve envuelto en una de...

El estudiante ruso Razumov se ve envuelto en un atentado cometido por un compañero revolucionario al que acaba delatando a la policía. Empleando similar dureza contra la perversidad de las autoridades...

El marinero Charlie Marlow emprende una travesía por el corazón del continente africano en busca de Kurtz, jefe de una explotación de marfil. Mientras navega por el salvaje río Congo, es testigo de la...

El corazón de las tinieblas es una novela inspirada en los seis meses que Joseph Conrad pasó en el Congo colonizado y devastado por el rey Leopoldo II de Bélgica. A través de la voz del viejo marinero...

A través de un personaje ficticio (el viejo marinero "Marlow"), Conrad describe una travesía por el río Congo en busca del señor "Kurtz" que es el jefe de una explotación de marfil. El encuentro con Kurtz,...

El argumento de esta pequeña pieza, la cual tuvo tres títulos (El duelo, Los duelistas, o Un asunto de honor, este último a sugerencia de su amigo Ford Madox Ford), nos lleva a las campañas napoleónicas...

El argumento de esta pequeña pieza, la cual tuvo tres títulos (El duelo, Los duelistas, o Un asunto de honor, este último a sugerencia de su amigo Ford Madox Ford), nos lleva a las campañas napoleónicas...

El argumento de esta pequeña pieza, la cual tuvo tres títulos (El duelo, Los duelistas, o Un asunto de honor, este último a sugerencia de su amigo Ford Madox Ford), nos lleva a las campañas napoleónicas...

El argumento de esta pequeña pieza, la cual tuvo tres títulos (El duelo, Los duelistas, o Un asunto de honor, este último a sugerencia de su amigo Ford Madox Ford), nos lleva a las campañas napoleónicas...

El argumento de esta pequeña pieza, la cual tuvo tres títulos (El duelo, Los duelistas, o Un asunto de honor, este último a sugerencia de su amigo Ford Madox Ford), nos lleva a las campañas napoleónicas...

Tejida en torno a una anécdota mínima -el viaje que por el río Congo hace Marlow para relevar a Kurtz, un agente comercial que se halla gravemente enfermo-, "El corazón de las tinieblas" constituye una...

Fleeing from an unjust death sentence, Linx stumbles upon a mesmerizing land in desperate need of help. As Linx learns more about Pangotha and the corrupted forces attempting to conquer it, she slowly...

A daring lord and a young woman find themselves in peril, igniting a possible romance as they escape to stay alive.A steamy historical suspense romance, about a lord who agrees to help his friends with...

Taking my sister's best friend's V card wasn't part of my plan.An accident almost cost me my life, and I was stuck at my parent's house to recover.I miss the lights, the stage, and my Rock n Roll lifestyle.But...

Never give your V card to a hot Rockstar.He might turn out to be your best friend's ex... and your baby's daddy.I left home to chase big dreams that went up in smoke.One horrible night out leads to me...

There was one rule and a million reasons not to break it.But one thing was worth risking it all…him.I am having my dream job.And my family needs me to keep this job or they'll end up on the streets.Except...

 In the heartwarming and adventurous tale "Who's a Chicken," readers are introduced to Chicken, an ordinary chicken with extraordinary courage. When a mysterious portal opens in his barnyard, Chicken...

Abby O'Malley's life turned upside down when she learned of her grandfather's death. A grandfather she didn't know existed. In his will, he left her O'Malley Island, and in the blink of an eye she became...

My best friend's brother took my V card four years ago and left a bun in the oven.One night of passion was all it took to change my life forever.He doesn't remember, but I can't forget it.When I'm given...

Dallas finds himself in a strange, alien landscape, far from any familiar human habitat. Struggling to survive in this enigmatic city, he encounters a mysterious stranger who offers help. Together, they...

Get ready for the ultimate rockstar romance with Babies for the Rockstar Daddies—the complete Spades brothers collection! These four novels offer it all: age gaps, brother's best friends, second chances,...

Prepare to be Swept Away Get ready to be swept away by the lyrical prose, the vivid characters, and the unforgettable atmosphere of rural America in the 1980s. In "Gram's Conbread Voodoo," the past comes...

EBook Bundle containing Books One to Three in the Crossroads Keeper series. Greek gods of myth and legend mingle with supernatural creatures of fantasy in this modern series filled with adventure, snarky...

When life has taught you to hide, can you ever spread your wings and take flight? Writing songs has always been the way that Beatrice Cipriani processes the world around her, but as a painful introvert,...

The song says What A Difference A Day Makes, 24 Little Hours… For Jared and Aimee, it starts with What A Difference 48 Hours Makes. Jared Avery, a charismatic Hollywood mega-star, and Aimee Carlos, a...

ما هي الصلاة؟الصلاة هي وسيلة للتحدث مع الله وشكره وطلب مساعدته.خطوات الوضوء:الوضوء:قبل الصلاة، نحتاج إلى أن نكون نظيفين، لذلك نقوم بالوضوء.نغسل وجوهنا، ثم أيدينا حتى المرفقين، نمسح رؤوسنا وأقدامنا.خطوات...

In this heartwarming and inspiring tale, follow Derwin, a young soccer enthusiast from a small town, who dreams of finding his place both on and off the field. "From Underdog to Champion: Derwin's Journey"...

From Amazon Bestselling author Melody Klink comes a new series of Cozy Fantasy short stories: Tales of Wayfaring Worlds #1, To Forge Anew. Ligrog Dale was young when she had her first taste of war.As...

Prepare for an epic rockstar romance experience with Off Limits Rockstars — the full Soul Sounds Brothers collection! Dive into these four novels that cover everything from age gaps and fake dating to...

My brother's best friend should come with a warning label…Never give him your V card.Locke doesn't do romantic entanglements that last more than a single song.He doesn't need a girlfriend, especially...

He left me with more than one memorable night.Now a surprise is on the way.One reckless night is all it took to leave me craving his arms and carrying his baby.Too bad he disappeared, and I have no way...

This anthology of poems invites you to rediscover and reconnect to Love's sacred essence.  It is that which resonates across universes, whilst lying at the heart of your being - mind, body and soul. This...

My Rockstar ex left me a parting gift after our breakup - a bun in the oven.And he just doesn't know it yet.He was my one and only…until he chose his rockstar lifestyle over me.When his tour brought him...

"From Blind Faith to Open Heart" is a captivating tale woven with the threads of faith, doubt, and the courage to challenge tradition. It follows Yohan, a young man whose unwavering faith is shaken by...

Meg Mackintosh has dreamed of Gregor Grant ever since her father acquired his former lands in Glen Dhui. But when she asks him for his help against the threat of a powerful neighbour, she realises the...

"Bird in the Cage" weaves a complex narrative of espionage, murder, and quantum technology. As part of an elite IP Crime Strike Force, NYPD lieutenant Max Valentin is in a relentless pursuit to outwit...

Feeling drained from continual giving without reciprocation? Whether you're the dependable friend, the dedicated colleague, or the supportive family member always there in times of need, "Uplifting the...

Salvatore is a Italian mafia and police has seezed his business. If he does not get it clear then it will lead him to loss of million. He approches the lawyer who has a record of winning every case in...

Emma Parker, in "Whispers in the Dark," inherits the mysterious Ravenswood Manor, a location cloaked in mystery and inhabited by ghostly whispers from the past. As she investigates the house, she finds...

Autumn Rooney has a great idea. Newly promoted to VP of Commercial Development at MidWest Growth & Progress, she's convinced her twentieth-century relic of a boss to fund her new "Heartland Homesteads"...

A mesmerizing tale of miracles, mysteries, and a young woman's unique gift. As the dust of the Depression settles over the landscape, a traveling revival brings hope to the downtrodden, led by the charismatic...