The story revolves around the character Trusia, the titular princess of the small, picturesque kingdom of Krovitch. The narrative is steeped in themes of honor, loyalty, and patriotism, and it follows Trusia as she navigates the political and social challenges facing her kingdom.Trusia is portrayed as a strong and determined heroine, committed to her duty and the well-being of her people. The kingdom of Krovitch faces threats both from within and from neighboring territories, and Trusia fi...

Trusia by Davis Brinton.

Joseph Conrad's collection, '9 Quintessential Books in One Collection', offers readers a deep dive into the author's complex narratives and intricate storytelling. Each book in this collection showcases Conrad's unique literary style, characterized by rich symbolism, psychological depth, and exploration of moral dilemmas. Set against the backdrop of colonialism and human nature, Conrad's works reveal the harsh realities of the world while delving into the complexities of human interactions...

A collection of Conrad's most enduring work, edited by Pulitzer Prize finalist Michael GorraA great novelist of the sea, a poet of the tropics, a critic of empire and analyst of globalization, a harbinger of the modern spy novel, an unparalleled observer of the moments in which people are stripped of their illusions-Joseph Conrad is one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century. This revised edition of The Portable Conrad features the best known and...

This carefully crafted ebook: "Complete Short Stories of Joseph Conrad (Including His Memoirs, Letters & Critical Essays)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Table of Contents: Short Stories Point of Honor: A Military Tale Falk: A Reminiscence Amy Foster To-morrow Tales of Unrest: Karain, A Memory The Idiots The Outpost of Progress The Return Youth: A Narrative Heart of Darkness The End of the Tether 'Twixt Land and Sea: A Smile of Fortune The S...

with FREE Audiobook + Author's Biography + Interactive Table of Contents Heart of Darkness is a novella written by Polish-born writer Joseph Conrad (born Józef Teodor Konrad Korzeniowski). Before its 1902 publication, it appeared as a three-part series (1899) in Blackwood's Magazine. It is widely regarded as a significant work of English literature and part of the Western canon. This highly symbolic story is actually a story within a story, or frame narrative. It ...

The Amateur Emigrant is a remarkable account of Stevenson's nautical journey from Scotland to California. He has vividly sketched the hazards of racial and social class distinction in British and American societies. The work is a testament to his keen insight and perception. A true classic itinerary!

This carefully crafted ebook: "Under Western Eyes (Unabridged Deluxe Edition)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Under Western Eyes (1911) is a political thriller which takes place in St. Petersburg, Russia, and Geneva, Switzerland. Mr. de P—, the brutal Minister of State, is assassinated by a team of two, but the bombs used claim the lives of his footman, the first assassin and a number of bystanders. When student Razumov enters his rooms, he ...

A murderer is hounded for the rest of his life—not for his crimes, but for the very act that won his freedom—in a story by the creator of Sherlock Holmes.As leader of the Bluemansdyke gang, infamous criminal "Wolf-Tone" Maloney plays his part in a series of gruesome murders. But when the gang is finally caught in New Zealand, Maloney betrays his comrades in exchange for a pardon. Though he's spared the gallows, he soon realizes he'll never be free. From Dunedin and...

"The amateur emigrant", written by Robert Louis Stevenson between 1879 and 1880, is an account of the trip that the writer do ' from Scotland to California to visit his Californian future wife seriously ill. Stevenson went by ship from Glasgow and decided to travel third class, to see how he lived and moved the working class. The Scottish writer, in this account, he described his weeks in steerage crowded with poor, sick and clandestine and his initial impressions in New York, where he spe...

Classic long short story. According to Wikipedia: "Robert Louis (Balfour) Stevenson ( 1850 - 1894), was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer, and a leading representative of Neo-romanticism in English literature. He was the man who "seemed to pick the right word up on the point of his pen, like a man playing spillikins", as G. K. Chesterton put it. He was also greatly admired by many authors, including Jorge Luis Borges, Ernest Hemingway, Rudyard Kipling, Vladimir Nabokov, and J. M...

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Napoleonic Novels: The Rover & Suspense" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Rover is a novel by Joseph Conrad, written between 1921 and 1922. It was first published in 1923. The story takes place in the south of France, against the backdrop of the French Revolution, Napoleon's rise to power, and the French-English rivalry in the Mediterranean. Suspense: A Napoleonic Novel is the last novel of Joseph Conrad ...