It was on the 30th of December, 1835, that we anchored in the Golden Horn; my long-indulged hopes were at length realized, and the Queen of Cities was before me, throned on her peopled hills, with the silver Bosphorus, garlanded with palaces, flowing at her feet! It was with difficulty that I could drag myself upon deck after the night of intense suffering which I had passed in the sea of Marmora, and, when I did succeed in doing so, the vessel was already under the walls of the Seraglio g...

This book contents a complete collection of Middle Eastern folk tales compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age. It is often known in English as the Arabian Nights.The work was collected over many centuries by various authors, translators, and scholars.The thing common to all the editions of the Nights is the initial frame story of the ruler Shahryār and his wife Scheherazade and the framing device incorporated throughout the tales themselves.Contents:Jon...

All the existing records of European royalty do not, probably, comprise the annals of a life of greater vicissitude than that which has been chosen as the subject of the present work. We find numerous examples in history of Queens who have suffered exile, imprisonment, and death; but we believe that the unfortunate Marie de Medicis is the only authenticated instance of a total abandonment on the part alike of her family and friends, which terminated almost in starvation. Certain it is that...

Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1953. A riveting study of courage and determination, this short novel is one of the great works of 20th century literature.Sayre Street Books offers the world's greatest literature in easy to navigate, beautifully designed digital editions.

Darkness Will Bind Them… watch The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 on Prime VideoAll three parts of the epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers & The Return of the King – available as one download, featuring the definitive edition of the text, hyperlinked footnotes and page references, and 3 maps including a detailed map of Middle-earth.S...

Step into the intriguing world of existentialism and moral ambiguity with Albert Camus' masterful novel, The Stranger. Set in the sun-drenched streets of French Algiers, this thought-provoking literary classic takes readers on a journey of introspection, challenging societal norms and exploring the depths of human existence. Meet Meursault, a dispassionate and detached protagonist, who finds himself caught in the chaos of an absurd and indifferent world. As the story unfolds, Meursault's l...

"East of Eden" by John Steinbeck is an epic novel that traverses generations, exploring the intricate tapestry of human relationships and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Set in California's Salinas Valley, the story revolves around the intertwined destinies of two families, the Trasks and the Hamiltons. At its heart is the retelling of the biblical tale of Cain and Abel, as themes of morality, free will, and the pursuit of identity unfold. The characters, vividly drawn and deep...

Enter the sprawling and evocative world of John Steinbeck's masterpiece, "East of Eden." Set against the backdrop of California's Salinas Valley, this epic novel weaves a tale of family, love, and the eternal battle between good and evil. Immerse yourself in the lives of the Trask and Hamilton families as their destinies intertwine across generations. Follow the complex journey of Adam Trask, a man haunted by his own demons, and his two sons, the virtuous Aron and the tormented Caleb. Thei...

Immerse yourself in the epic and magical world of Narnia with "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Complete 7-Book Collection." This enchanting collection includes all seven timeless novels written by C.S. Lewis, transporting readers of all ages to a realm where imagination knows no bounds. Discover the secrets hidden within the wardrobe in "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," as four ordinary children find themselves in the midst of an extraordinary adventure. Follow their journey through en...

This ebook contains all of Oscar Wilde's plays (including the fragments), his only novel, his fairy tales and short stories, the poems, all of his essays, lectures, reviews, and other newspaper articles, based on the 1909 edition of his works.For easier navigation, there are tables of contents for each section and one for the whole volume. At the end of each text there are links bringing you back to the respective contents tables. I have also added an alphabetical index for the poems and a...

The human brain is extraordinary. It is the body’s control centre. We must know how neurons work, how the brain develops, how it controls movement and perceives the senses, what happens during sleep, and how language, learning, and memory are developed. Technology is finally unlocking the secrets of the brain. It is explaining why we behave the way we do. It is helping experts develop new methods and machines to boost our brain power and it is revealing the unique capabilities we all have ...

First published in 1943, ‘The Little Prince’ is a novella and the most famous work by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It is a tender tale of friendship, love and loss. Originally published as Le Petit Prince, in French, it has been voted the best book of the 20th century in France. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French writer, aviator, poet and author. Raised in an aristocratic family, he fell in love with aviation at an early age after taking his first airplane ride at the age of 12. He receive...