50 Masterpieces you have to read before you die Vol: 1 [newly updated] (Golden Deer Classics) - formato ePub

El libro 'El corazón de las tinieblas' escrito por Joseph Conrad es una obra maestra de la literatura que explora las profundidades de la condición humana a través de la historia de un viaje épico por...

"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....

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...

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...

Victoria (1915) es para muchos criticos la ultima de las grandes novelas de Conrad (El corazon de las tinieblas, Nostromo, El agente secreto), y tal vez la mas lograda.

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...

Joseph Conrad nació en Polonia cuando ésta pertenecía a Rusia. Víctima de la diáspora de aquellos pueblos, se enroló en la marina inglesa, pasando así casi toda su vida embarcado, hasta comenzar a escribir. El...

Los duelistas”, o “El duelo”, o “Una cuestión de honor”, que por todos esos títulos se conoce esta breve novela de Conrad, narra la historia de un duelo entre dos oficiales de la Grande Armée que, por...

El corazon de las tinieblas Un descenso a los infiernos del colonialismo. La novela que inspiró Apocalipsis Now. El corazón de las tinieblas es una de las novelas más estremecedoras de todos los tiempos,...

Escritas entre 1897 y 1915, tres de las cuatro narraciones de Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) incluidas en el presente volumen se hallan unidas por la técnica del relato dentro del relato. El misterio anima...

Cuentos de inquietud reúne cinco narraciones cuyo nexo es el desasosiego, la zozobra que se crea en el lector al introducirse en ellos: Karain: un recuerdo; Los idiotas; Una avanzada del progreso; La...

El velero Narcissus inicia su regreso a casa, de Bombay hacia Inglaterra, y el gigante negro James Wait se incorpora, muy enfermo, a la tripulación. Caprichoso y tirano, Wait logra avasallar desde el...

Novela de madurez escrita por un Joseph Conrad plenamente dueño de sus recursos narrativos y conocedor de la naturaleza humana, La línea de sombra es una breve historia que narra de forma inolvidable...

La aventura y la angustia de la encrucijada de un destino. Hay momentos en que todo lo que ha sido un hombre, todo lo que ha hecho, todas las experiencias, relaciones e intereses de su vida, pueden condensarse...

La república de Costaguana, en la tenaza entre las sombras de su Sierra y las profundidades de su Golfo Plácido, es el teatro de un mundo que hierve de realidad en sus torbellinos de revolución y contrarrevolución,...

Se recogen en este volumen cuatro novelas cortas que Joseph Conrad recopiló en 1915: El Plantador de Malata, Por culpa de los dólares (ambas inéditas en castellano desde 1931), El socio y La posada de...

The moment Ghost walked into Mel's diner, I knew I was in trouble. The nightmare that had started three months ago, was coming back to haunt me. The terrifying biker won't leave me alone, no matter how...

New magic. Check. New life. Check. New Friends? Maybe. But more than anything else, Sam needs new family.Sam's dyslexia prevents her from being trained as a witch. So she does manual labor as a carpenter...

Ryker has always wanted to pilot helicopters and do search and rescue. However, his plans take an unexpected turn after a visit to the local elementary school for a fire safety presentation. There, he...

A brief collection of irreverent and dark near future science fiction stories through the lens of gender, disability, and powerlessness.

The Phoenix Project Volume 3: The Ties That BindPages - 443 A few weeks have passed and Chris Tyler has grown much stronger than before. With new friends guarding his back and the enemy standing before...

A tough group of Navy Seals and best friends start 'Seals and Bounty Company'. A security company and bounty hunter firm all in one in Las Vegas. Hidden behind all of that rough and tough exterior is...

In this pitch black retelling, Peter Pan's journey unfolds in a gritty world of crime and power struggles. As he ascends to the pinnacle of an underground empire, he grapples with morality, loyalty, and...

In a future world where environmental disaster, wars and disease have reduced humans to wisps of their former selves — in numbers, in size, in vigor — crop failures in the remnants of New York may soon...

Rose Woods has always felt torn between two worlds.At home, she's the dutiful daughter on the family guest ranch, but with a fake ID and the allure of the college bars, she's a young woman ready to find...

A witch looking to rekindle her powers. A wolf shifter in search of a mate.  When their worlds collide, it's magic!After losing her job and getting divorced, Tabitha Kessler is ready for a fresh start....

Aspiring writer Jane faces a challenging first semester at Trinity College Dublin. There's looking out for her housemates, a sensitive singer and a raucous party animal; the immature boyfriend prone to...

Images of a perfect school year quickly go up in flames!Chaocat is still trying to get into the magic school, Ak-tu doing his best to keep the spirit out. Meanwhile, Zyn continues to struggle with their...

*Mountain Man Ski Patroller, Newbie Snowboarder, Slippery Slopes RodneyAs a ski patroller in the White Mountains, I'm always on the move and when I'm called to rescue a lost snowboarder, it should be...

The reader learns of the brilliant beginning of the Jewish sage Matan's career, of his happy marriage, of his family, and of his and his wife's bitter old age. The children, whom the father and mother...

In The Keeper of Ashes, an unforgettable journey through the shadows of a nation's past, we confront the haunting weight of collective guilt and the lengths people will go to reconcile with history.Set...

In  Kolkata, India, where prosperity and poverty collide violently, Charlie is a teenager living in a slum. His parents died young, and he lives with his elderly grandmother. Despite the hardships of...

In  Kolkata, India, where prosperity and poverty collide violently, Charlie is a teenager living in a slum. His parents died young, and he lives with his elderly grandmother. Despite the hardships of...

A reporter is murdered, a television weather presenter inexplicably disappears. Are the cases linked? Detective Inspector Miles Davies is determined to find out. His attempts are continually thwarted...

Consultant, meets a fascinating woman by chance. But who are her employers, and whose side is she on? As the mystery unravels and Mike's friend goes missing, it seems the enigmatic woman may not even...

In  Kolkata, India, where prosperity and poverty collide violently, Charlie is a teenager living in a slum. His parents died young, and he lives with his elderly grandmother. Despite the hardships of...

In this sequel to 'Don't': The aftermath of Mike's shooting in Vienna takes its toll on the team. As they continue their investigation, it becomes clear that the shooting is part of something bigger and...

he Miracle of Redemption tells the powerful story of one man's journey from waywardness to spiritual transformation. John, once a child full of faith, finds himself lost in the chaos of life, drifting...

In the heart of the European continent lies a peaceful town called Tranduil. The people here live a happy life, enjoying a quiet and beautiful existence. However, with the birth of Serenity, a series...

After Einur discovered the mysterious "tadpoles" by the canal, he met an old woman and learned that these "tadpoles" were related to an ancient curse. An evil wizard once attempted to control Amsterdam...

In the vast canvas of the world, there are destinies that seem to be traced by chance, but in reality hide the magic of the inevitable. "Beyond Her Eyes" is a story that will transport you. She is Sofia,...

Welcome to Sapphire Hill, a town of picture-perfect streets and chilling secrets. Beneath its serene façade lies a labyrinth of lies, betrayal, and whispers from the past that refuse to stay buried.Detective...

Love--and murder--is in the air.Falcon's Bend Police Department Patrol Officers Amber Carfi and Warren Jensen are partners on the job, and lovers off-duty. The relationship is so new and fragile, neither...

In the mysterious and exotic land of Nanyang, ancient legends and modern civilisation are intertwined, with undercurrents swirling beneath the calm surface of the sea. An ordinary young man who originally...

In the mysterious and exotic land of Nanyang, ancient legends and modern civilisation are intertwined, with undercurrents swirling beneath the calm surface of the sea. An ordinary young man who originally...

Introduction to the Anthology of Songs, Salute to the MartyrsThe anthology Salute to the Martyrs by lyricist Nawa Raj Subba is a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of Nepal and its people. Comprising 58...