The sound and the fury

The Sound and the Fury is the tragedy of the Compson family, featuring some of the most memorable characters in literature: beautiful, rebellious Caddy; the manchild Benjy; haunted, neurotic Quentin; Jason, the brutal cynic; and Dilsey, their black servant. Their lives fragmented and harrowed by history and legacy, the character’s voices and actions mesh to create what is arguably Faulkner’…

Eight Tales Of Terror

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0590411365

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24cm., 196p.

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Forgotten Tales

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0590763717

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22cm., 89p.

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The Raven and the Monkeys Paw

The third in the Modern Library's series of original compilations, The Raven and the Monkey's Paw is a collection of classic tales and poems to engage our fear-seeking senses. The beauty of these stories and poems lies in their readability: ideal for sharing aloud around the campfire or for a quick, thrilling dip . . . under the covers with a flashlight. The writing itself sends as many awe-ins…

The Red Badge of Courage

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0590021176

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23cm., 180p.

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A Passage to India

Forster explores the intersection of personal relationships and colonial politics through the story of Adela Quested, an Englishwoman, and Dr. Aziz, an Indian, as they navigate the ambiguous events that occur between them in the Marabar Caves in *A Passage to India*. This novel is a profound examination of cultural and social divides under British colonial rule. Forster's own humanist belief…

Five Little Pigs : A Hercule Poirot Mystery

Caroline Crale, a beautiful woman, was convicted of poisoning her husband. But, like the nursery rhyme, there were five other potential suspects—each with their own motive. Philip Blake, the stockbroker, who went to market; Meredith Blake, the amateur herbalist, who stayed at home; Elsa Greer, the three-time divorcée, who had her roast beef; Cecilia Williams, the devoted governess, who had n…

Great Expectations

Fortune. Misfortune. Dickens' classic tale, with an introduction by National Book Award nominee Michael Cadnum Pip is an orphan, alone in the world. Then his path crosses with that of an escaped convict, and his life is never the same again. From the decaying mansion of Miss Havisham and her cold, beautiful ward, Estella, to a new world of unexpected wealth, Pip must struggle to find his way…

Oliver Twist

The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble, Oliver finds himself lured into a den of thieves peopled by vivid and memorable characters - the Artful Dodger, vicious burglar Bill Sikes, his dog Bull's Eye, and prostitute Nancy, all watched…

My Brother Sam Is Dead

he classic story of one family torn apart by the Revolutionary War All his life, Tim Meeker has looked up to his brother Sam. Sam's smart and brave -- and is now a part of the American Revolution. Not everyone in town wants to be a part of the rebellion. Most are supporters of the British -- including Tim and Sam's father. With the war soon raging, Tim know he'll have to make a choice -- betwe…

La Barka

The novel "La Barka" captures various women's issues, such as divorce, single motherhood, raising children alone, dating, and doubts about the institution of marriage. Gradually, the novel presents the condition of women and the lack of respect from men, highlighting how they fail to appreciate and support one another. Men are portrayed as dominant, selfish, and rigid, often disregarding wo…

Atheis

Roman Atheis highlights a significant development in Indonesian society since the early twentieth century: the shift from traditional to modern lifestyles. This transition has brought about conflicts and clashes between old and new ideologies, particularly in the realms of socio-cultural and political spheres.

The Color Purple

Celebrating its fortieth anniversary, The Color Purple writes a message of healing, forgiveness, self-discovery, and sisterhood to a new generation of readers. An inspiration to authors who continue to give voice to the multidimensionality of Black women’s stories, including Tayari Jones, Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, Jesmyn Ward, and more, The Color Purple remains an essential read in conversa…

Jane Eyre

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9780582077195

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Pada Sebuah Kapal

After her fiancé, Saputro, dies in a plane crash, Sri marries Charles Vincent and they settle in Kobe, Japan. Although they have a child together, Sri does not truly feel happy with her life. Unexpectedly, during a holiday trip from Saigon to Marseille, Sri reconnects with the intimacy and tenderness she has long yearned for, this time with Michael Dubanton, a married ship captain with two …

Rumah Boneka (Copy)

Rumah boneka ditulis oleh Ibsen pada tahun 1879, dan merupakan sukses pertamanya di dunia internasional. Rumah boneka diilhami oleh kisah nyata yang dialami oleh teman wanitanya, yang terpaksa meminjam uang untuk upaya penyembuhan suaminya. Dalam Rumah boneka kisah ini berakhir tidak dengan kebahagiaan meskipun masalah pinjaman uang telah terselesaikan, namun Nora akhirnya menyadari bahwa di ru…

Sitti Nurbaya : Kasih Tak Sampai

This novel explores the complexities of love, tradition, and societal constraints in early 20th-century Indonesia. The story follows Sitti Nurbaya, a beautiful young woman, who is torn between her love for the nobleman, Datuk Maringgih, and the pressures of her family's expectations, which force her into an arranged marriage with a wealthy but morally questionable suitor. Through Sitti’s s…

Korupsi

“If you truly refuse to be deterred in your intentions, soon you will sell your fortress of defense for money. Then you will remarry and distance yourself from your old friends or be distanced by them. You will find new companions, all living in fear. You will become prey, forced to run, continuously fleeing until you eventually collapse, drained of strength.”

Goodnight Mister Tom

Young Willie Beech is evacuated to the country as Britain stands on the brink of WW2. A sad, deprived child, he slowly begins to flourish under the care of old Tom Oakley - but his new-found happiness is shattered by a summons from his mother back in London...This is the winner of the Guardian Children's Fiction Award.

Atonement

On a hot summer day in 1935, thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis witnesses a moment’s flirtation between her older sister, Cecilia, and Robbie Turner, the son of a servant and Cecilia’s childhood friend. But Briony’s incomplete grasp of adult motives—together with her precocious literary gifts—brings about a crime that will change all their lives. As it follows that crime’s repercuss…

Madame Bovary

Emma Bovary is a passionate reader of sentimental novels, raised on a Normandy farm and educated in a convent. She yearns for the excitement of romance. Initially, she looks to marriage for fulfillment, but life with her well-meaning husband in the provinces leaves her feeling bored and dissatisfied. In her quest for escape, she indulges in extravagant spending and eventually turns to infidelit…

Death of a Salesman

'For a salesman, there is no rock bottom to life. He don't put a bolt to a nut, he don't tell you the law or give you medicine. He's a man way out there in the blue, riding on a smile and a shoeshine.' Willy Loman has been a salesman for 34 years. At 60, he is cast aside, his usefulness now exhausted. With no future to dream about he must face the crushing disappointments of his past. He tak…

Much Ado About Nothing

These updated editions of classic plays feature new cover art along with the complete text of each work, full explanatory notes, scene-by-scene plot summaries, a key to famous lines and phrases, and illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books. Reissue. (Plays/Drama) ...The authoritative edition of Much Ado About Nothing from The Folger Shakespeare Library, th…

The Old Man and The Sea

The last of his novels Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the most enduring works of American fiction. The story of a down-on-his-luck Cuban fisherman and his supreme ordeal--a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream--has been cherished by generations of readers. Hemingway takes the timeless themes of coura…

Slaughterhouse Five

An American classic, is one of the world's great antiwar books. Centering on the infamous firebombing of Dresden, Billy Pilgrim's odyssey through time reflects the mythic journey of our own fractured lives as we search for meaning in what we fear most.

Crime and Punishment

This edition of one of the world's greatest novels--the classic story of justice, morality, and redemption set in19th-century Russia--features a new Afterword and a brand-new package. Revised reissue. ... Dostoyevsky's epic masterpiece, unabridged, with an afterword by Robin Feuer Miller One of the world's greatest novels, Crime and Punishment is the story of a murder and its consequences--…

Lord of the Flies

The classic tale of a group of English school boys who are left stranded on an unpopulated island, and who must confront not only the defects of their society but the defects of their own natures. ...Golding's iconic 1954 novel, now with a new foreword by Lois Lowry, remains one of the greatest books ever written for young adults and an unforgettable classic for readers of any age. This edit…

Of Mice and Men

A controversial tale of friendship and tragedy during the Great Depression They are an unlikely pair: George is "small and quick and dark of face"; Lennie, a man of tremendous size, has the mind of a young child. Yet they have formed a "family," clinging together in the face of loneliness and alienation. Laborers in California's dusty vegetable fields, they hustle work when they can, living a…

Heart of Darkness And The Congo Diary

Heart of Darkness is the thrilling tale of Marlow, a seaman and wanderer recounting his physical and psychological journey in search of the infamous ivory trader Kurtz. Traveling upriver into the heart of the African continent, he gradually becomes obsessed by this enigmatic, wraith-like figure. Marlow's discovery of how Kurtz has gained his position of power over the local people involves him …

Oliver Twist

Hard work is difficult for a young child, as poor, orphaned Oliver Twist knows only too well. Oliver wants more from life. But things turn from bad to worse when he runs off to London to find his fortune.