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In an effort to save her family from poverty, a young woman takes employment as a governess and discovers the great difficulties, instability, and even abuse that accompany her new position in Victorian society. Based on Brontë's own experiences as a governess, Agnes Grey is a poignant tale that explores the repression of women as well as the coming of age of a young and memorable heroine. Deeply personal and socially critical, Agnes Grey has been described by the Irish novelist George Moore as "the most perfect prose narrative in the English language."

Goethes erster Roman, der ihn sofort Ruhm gebracht, erzählt die Geschichte eines jungen Mannes, der zart und poetisch in seinem Herzen ist, aber nicht in der Lage, um die Härte der Welt zu akzeptieren und in die Verzweiflung getrieben durch unerwiderte Liebe. Die Leidenschaft, Eloquenz und Unmittelbarkeit dieser Geschichte machte es zu einem Benchmark des Sturm und Drang und eine grundlegende Text in der Entwicklung der deutschen Romantik. Es bleibt auch heute zu den meistgelesenen Romanen in allen deutschen Literatur.

Wenn ein junger Kadett an einer Militärschule schickt einige seiner Gedichte der großen Dichter Rainer Maria Rilke, suche Beratung, beginnt er eine Reihe von Korrespondenz, in der Rilke drückt seine tiefste Einblicke in das Verhältnis des Künstlers mit dem Leben, und die inneren Bedürfnisse der einzelne Person, auch einer, der nicht ein Künstler sein kann, der zur Reife wächst. In Rilkes frühe, kämpfen Jahren geschrieben, Briefe an einen jungen Dichter ist ein Werk der Schönheit und Dringlichkeit. Seine Beratungen über die Schwierigkeiten des jungen Dichters bei der Suche nach seiner Identität und Berufung, in Rilkes Leben gespiegelt, haben mit Generationen von Lesern seit über einem Jahrhundert in Resonanz, und es steht als einer der beliebtesten und am meisten gelesen Sätze von Briefe in der Welt.

When a young student at a military academy mails some of his poetry to the great poet Rainer Maria Rilke, seeking advice, he initiates years of correspondence, during which Rilke expresses his most personal insights into the artist's relationship with life, the interior needs of the individual growing towards maturity, and how the impulse to artistic creation can and should be a source of abiding and developing happiness even for those who cannot become artists. Written in Rilke's early, struggling years, Letters to a Young Poet is a work of beauty and urgency. Its discussion of the young soldier's difficulties in finding his identity and vocation, mirrored in Rilke's own life, have resonated with generations of readers for over a century, and it stands as one of the most beloved and widely read sets of letters in the world. This new translation by Søren Filipski is both accurate and fluid, capturing the intense, rhapsodic energy of Rilke's writing as well as the precision of his ideas.

Shakespeare's "Hamlet" is not a wholly original story, but is the greatest retelling of the legend of Amleth, recorded by the Danish historian Saxo Grammaticus four centuries before Shakespeare. Saxo's tale is a highly entertaining adventure in its own right and provides insights into the creative processes by which the old, pagan legend evolved to strike fire in the Christian age of Elizabethan theater. This accurate new translation of "The Revenge of Amleth" by Søren Filipski gives a complete selection of the Amleth legend, including Amleth's often-omitted adventures in Britain. Filipski also provides an historical introduction that traces Saxo's influence on Shakespeare's contemporaries, with exhaustive citations of every Elizabethan reference to earlier versions of "Hamlet." Also included is the full text of François de Belleforest's "Hystorie of Hamblet," an influential pre-Shakespearean adaptation of the same story.

Wenn ein Junge mit einer Unfähigkeit, Gott sei verflucht wahrnehmen, muss ein junges Mädchen auf einer einsamen Suche nach seinem Herz und Vision wiederherzustellen und befreien ihn aus der Gefangenschaft im Palast der Schneekönigin zu gehen. Nur wenige Werke der Kinderliteratur gehabt haben, wie tief und nachhaltig beeinflusst wie Die Schneekönigin von Hans Christian Andersen, die die Herzen der jungen Leser für fast zwei Jahrhunderte gewonnen hat, und hat Werke so vielfältig wie Disneys Eiskönigin und Der König von Narnia von C.S. Lewis inspiertet.

In H.P. Lovecraft's terrifying tale of science fiction and horror, an Antarctic geological expedition stumbles upon clues to an ancient alien civilization, and the origin of life on earth, but also awakens an ancient evil, a blasphemous darkness that threatens their very survival. Widely acknowledged as one of the most astonishing and significant works modern horror fiction, influencing many films, ranging from Howard Hawks's The Thing from Another World to Ridley Scott's Alien and Prometheus, Lovecraft's tale is an evocative and terrifying story, full of rich, atmospheric description and a brooding sense of darkness and intangible evil.

To be born in a duck's nest, in a farmyard, is of no consequence to a bird, if it is hatched from a swan's egg. Hans Christian Andersen's The Ugly Duckling ranks among the most beloved and enduring stories in all of children's literature. This edition combines the world-famous translation of H.B. Paull with two sets of classic illustrations, the engravings of Vilhelm Pedersen from the original Danish edition and Helen Stratton's illustrations from The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen. Both sets provide a beautiful and dramatic visual compliment to this simple but unforgettable story of the difficult transition from childhood to maturity. Also included are vocabulary notes with pronunciations and definitions of some words that may be unfamiliar to grade school readers.

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Stephen Vincent Benét was one of America's greatest storytellers, most famous for his witty and moving tribute to American history, The Devil and Daniel Webster, where a trial for a man's soul becomes a trial of America itself, of all that is best and worst in a great and tumultuous new country. In addition, this collection includes six more of Benét's best short stories, which in a similar vein, depict compelling and diverse elements in America's great social tapestry, with memorable and often amusing characters: a man whose toothache leads him to encounter Paul Revere on the eve of the American Revolution; a Jewish immigrant who discovers a new experience of life as a trader on the American frontier; a woman brought from Africa as a slave who teaches her grandson the price of freedom; an old confederate colonel, hateful and unwilling to accept the loss of his old world; and an adventurous young man who discovers the folly in all walks of human life. The stories included are: The Devil and Daniel Webster Jacob and the Indians A Tooth for Paul Revere Freedom's a Hard-Bought Thing O'Halloran's Luck The Die-Hard Johnny Pye and the Fool-Killer

A prince seeking a true princess, an emperor in love with his wardrobe, a romantic tin soldier standing firmly at attention, and a bird whose song is so lovely even death cannot resist it: these are a characters whose stories have made Hans Christian Andersen one of the world's most enduring storytellers for children. This collection of Andersen's best short stories combines the world-famous translation of H.B. Paull with two sets of classic illustrations, the engravings of Vilhelm Pedersen from the original Danish edition and Helen Stratton's illustrations from The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen. Both sets provide a beautiful and dramatic visual compliment to these charming and memorable tales. Also included are notes with pronunciations and definitions of some words that may be unfamiliar to grade school readers.

J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan is one of the best loved, and most powerfully moving tales ever written for children. The high-spirited and wily adventures of the boy who would never grow up are as stirring a fantasy as any written, while Barrie's reflections on the nature of age, memory, and time, offer wise and memorable insights into human nature. This edition includes Barrie's original novel along with two sets of classic illustrations, F.D. Bedford's elaborate engravings from the the first edition, as well as the whimsical drawings of Oliver Herford from The Peter Pan Alphabet, authorized by Barrie himself. Both sets provide a beautiful and dramatic visual compliment to this timeless story of innocence and maturity, fairies and pirates. Also included are vocabulary notes for many words and phrases that may be unfamiliar to today's young readers.

Après avoir sauvé de la noyade un prince, une princesse sirène embrasse une vie d'extrême sacrifice de soi pour gagner son amour et une âme immortelle. Plus d'un siècle après sa première publication, La Petite Sirène de Hans Christian Andersen persiste comme l'une des oeuvres les plus durables au monde de fantaisie pour les enfants. Cette édition combine la célèbre traduction de David Soldi avec deux ensembles d'illustrations classiques, les gravures de Vilhelm Pedersen de l'édition danoise originale et les illustrations de Helen Stratton de Les contes de fées de Hans Christian Andersen. Les deux séries offrent une belle et dramatique compliment visuelle de cette histoire mémorable et émouvant de l'amour.

Nach dem Speichern einen Prinzen vor dem Ertrinken, umarmt eine Meerjungfrau Prinzessin ein Leben in extremer Selbstaufopferung, die Liebe des Prinzen und eine unsterbliche Seele zu gewinnen. Mehr als ein Jahrhundert nach seiner ersten Veröffentlichung, bleibt Hans Christian Andersens Die kleine Meerjungfrau als einer der weltweit nachhaltigsten Werken der Fantasie für Kinder. Diese Edition vereint die berühmte Übersetzung von Julius Rauscher mit zwei Sätzen von klassischen Grafiken: die Kupferstiche von Vilhelm Pedersen von der dänischen Originalausgabe und den Illustrationen von Helen Stratton aus den Märchen von Hans Christian Andersen. Beide bieten eine schöne und dramatische visuelle Ergänzung zu dieser ergreifenden Geschichte der Liebe.

After saving a prince from drowning, a mermaid princess embraces a life of extreme self-sacrifice to win his love and gain an immortal soul.Over a century after its first publication, Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid persists as one of the world's most enduring works of fantasy for children.This edition combines the world-famous translation of H.B. Paull with two sets of classic illustrations, the engravings of Vilhelm Pedersen from the original Danish edition and Helen Stratton's illustrations from the first English edition of The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen. Both sets provide a beautiful and dramatic visual compliment to this haunting and inexpressibly moving tale of love.Also included are notes with pronunciations and definitions of some words that may be unfamiliar to grade school readers.

Both an exciting adventure story and a wise morality tale, this "story for boys" by the great Victorian novelist Thomas Hardy tells of how two young men exploring a cave discover the dangers of taking the well-being of others into their own hands. When the boys reroute a local river as part of their explorations, they create a conflict between two towns that each need the water, and find that the problem has no easy resolution. As the conflict escalates, the boys are led into further adventures that are as thrilling and humorous as they are morally revealing and provocative.

Dickens is widely known for his masterpiece "A Christmas Carol." Yet it was only the first in a series of five short novels set in the Christmas season, composed by Dickens over six years. Each is a unique classic, and a profound celebration of Christmas, in its own right. The entire series of Christmas Books is here collected in a single volume, including: "A Christmas Carol" Ebeneezer Scrooge's contempt for Christmas is confronted by four spirits who reveal the value of Christmas and the nature of a good life. "The Chimes" A pitiless man who has lost his belief in human goodness and nay higher calling for humanity is gifted with a Christmas vision of his loved ones' lives after his death. "The Cricket on the Hearth" A magical cricket plays the role of guardian angel to a small family through many trials, tribulations, and joys. "The Battle of Life" A young woman's suspicious disappearance leaves her family in doubt of her good character. "The Haunted Man" A man tormented by brooding upon wrongs done to him accepts a spirit's offer to lose his memory of past harms, only to find that a deeper conversion is needed to relieve his feelings of anger.

A sailor dooms his ship's crew by murdering an albatross and is lost at sea, alone with the burden of his guilt, until a meeting with divine messengers brings him the opportunity to do penance. Samuel Taylor Coleridge's (1772-1834) haunting parable of sin and absolution, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, is widely recognized as one of the greatest narrative poems in the English language and was a defining achievement in the establishment of the Romantic Movement. Coleridge's text is presented here alongside the classic illustrations of Gustave Doré (1832-1883), the great French engraver famous for his illustrations of Dante's Inferno, Milton's Paradise Lost, and the Bible. His imaginative and detailed illustrations are a beautiful and evocative visual compliment to this unique masterpiece of English literature.

Velado en un bosque espeso y espinoso, una princesa encantada radica dormir durante un siglo, a la espera de un príncipe, cuyo tiempo ha llegado para romper el hechizo. La historia original de La Bella Durmiente en el Bosque fue escrito por Charles Perrault, el inventor del cuento de hadas moderno y creador de personajes tan atemporales como Caperucita Roja y El gato con botas. Es uno de los más bellos y duradera de todas las historias, y ha inspirado a cientos de adaptaciones, incluyendo La Bella Durmiente y Maléfica de Disney. Esta edición combina famosa traducción de Teodoro Baró con dos juegos de famosos ejemplos del vintage: grabados lujosos de E. Monnin de la gran edición de Curmer 1843 y los del maestro francés Gustave Doré, desde Cuentos de Mamá Ganso. Ambos juegos ofrecen una rica, cumplido visual dramático a esta historia inquietante de amor y el paso del tiempo. También se incluye en la traducción es la continua historia de la vida de la princesa en los años después de que ella se despierta, omitido en casi todas las ediciones modernas.

A young woman, mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, but carrying within her a good and gracious heart, wins the love of prince with the help of her fairy godmother. The original tale of Cinderella was written by Charles Perrault, inventor of the modern fairy tale and creator of such timeless characters as Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, and Puss in Boots. It is among the most beautiful and enduring of all stories, and has inspired hundreds of adaptations, including two Disney films and hundreds of plays and books. This edition combines Søren Filipski's lively modern translation with two famous sets of vintage illustrations: A. Jacques's lavish engravings from the great 1843 Curmer edition, and those of the French master Gustave Doré, from Tales from Mother Goose. Both sets provide a rich, dramatic visual compliment to this charming tale of love and the rewards of virtue.

Veiled in a thick and thorny wood, an enchanted princess lies sleeping for a century, awaiting a prince, whose time has come to break the spell. The original tale of The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood was written by Charles Perrault, inventor of the modern fairy tale and creator of such timeless characters as Little Red Riding Hood and Puss in Boots. It is among the most beautiful and enduring of all stories, and has inspired hundreds of adaptations, including Disney's Sleeping Beauty and Maleficent. This edition combines Søren Filipski's lively modern translation with two famous sets of vintage illustrations: E. Monnin's lavish engravings from the great 1843 Curmer edition and those of the French master Gustave Doré, from Tales from Mother Goose. Both sets provide a rich, dramatic visual compliment to this haunting tale of love and the passage of time. Also included in the translation is the continuing story of the Princess's life in the years after she awakes, omitted from nearly all modern editions.

Austen's final novel, Persuasion, tells the story of Anne Elliot, a unmarried and aging woman who reencounters her old fiancé, Frederick Wentworth, whom she had been pressured to reject a decade earlier. Now a successful naval officer, Captain Wentworth is determined to take any eligible woman as a bride-except Anne Elliot. This humorous and moving story of lost love and reconciliation is Austen's final testament to the universality of love and the possibility of happiness it offers to every person.

Far above any modern Shakespearean criticism we know. -The Spectator A.C. Bradley, Professor of Poetry at the University of Oxford, was the foremost Shakespearean scholar of the early twentieth century. His study of the four great tragedies, Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, and Macbeth, was a major breakthrough in its time and has remained a standard text ever since. The light Bradley throws on many of the plays' most famous problems is continually surprising and illuminating, such as his famous explanation of melancholy as the cause of Hamlet's delay, and his astonishing account of Iago and the evil children in King Lear as tragic characters in their own right. Beautifully written with accessible and well organized analyses of character, plot, and language, Shakespearean Tragedy helps the reader approach these great works directly, as art, to be richly enjoyed through clear understanding.

Hegel's Logic is one of the culminating breakthroughs of modern philosophy, containing the most thorough explanation of "dialectic" that Hegel ever wrote, and setting the stage for his Philosophy of Nature and Philosophy of Mind. This translation by William Wallace, White's Professor of Moral Philosophy at Oxford University, has been long recognized as a benchmark text for English translations of Hegel and of German philosophy in general. Prof. Wallace's introductory essay, explaining the origin of Hegel's Logic and its various editions, will help the reader to situate the work within the development of Hegel's philosophy and the important currents of German thought in his time.

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels's famous manifesto of Communist principles and objectives is among the most consequential political documents of the modern era. Its indictment of the class struggle of bourgeoisie against proletariat leads to an impassioned call for a worldwide workers' revolution leading to a classless, state-controlled society. Even as Marxist governments have risen and fallen, the relevance of the Manifesto's attack on capitalist economics and family structures remains undiminished. Its vast repercussions upon world history and social theory make it essential reading for an understanding of modern society and political economy. This edition presents the authorized translation of Samuel Moore with the English preface and annotations by Friedrich Engels.