The Waldensians were a religious movement that emerged in the Middle Ages and were known for their adherence to simpler Christian beliefs and practices. They faced persecution due to their divergence from certain established religious doctrines of the time."Paula the Waldensian" likely follows the life of this young girl within the historical context of the Waldensian community. The story may portray Paula's experiences, struggles, and her faith amidst the challenges faced by her community...

I Hope and trust that the young people who read this book will have as much joy in the reading of it as I have had in its writing.

If Jane Austen were magically transported in time to late 20th-century America, what would she make of it? What stories would she tell? In An Obstinate, Headstrong Girl, she discovers that the more things change, the more they stay the same for Fitzwilliam Darcy and the Bennet family.

An envelope full of money and a request to join his client at a tough nightclub downtown brings Race Williams face to face with many of the swarthy faces of crime. The shaded, dirty lights of the “Egyptian Lure” allows the Confidential Agent to slink his way through the club, assessing every hardened jaw and rosy-cheeked dame for his potential client. Suddenly, a young dancer is taken unwillingly in a dark corner of the club by a gang of narrow-eyed thugs, but Race Williams is a paid man, ...

The classic comedy about seventeenth-century French society—and a man who despises everyone.This play in verse, which debuted in 1666 in Paris, lives on as one of the greatest masterpieces of stage comedy. It follows Alceste—who constantly bemoans the flaws, foibles, and hypocrisies of the human race—and his competition with many other suitors for the hand of the alluring and flirtatious Celimene. In addition to its sheer entertainment value as an intriguing tale o...

The Mansion

A sensitive novel by Harte based on the central character of Maruja. The writer has beautifully portrayed feelings and emotions of the young girl. He also has brilliantly described the human relations and feelings of individuals towards each other. Tender and appealing!

Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 1864) was one of Americas most famous writers. Best known for the classic book The Scarlet Letter, Hawthorne also wrote many other well known books and short stories including The House of the Seven Gables and Young Goodman Brown. Hawthornes writing centers around moral issues and the psychology of humans and is dark in nature. Much of this is due to Hawthornes shame of being related to one of the Salem Witch Trial judges. John Hathorne was Nathaniels great grandf...

In "The Story of a Year," Henry James offers a nuanced examination of the intricate dialogues and emotional nuances that define human relationships over the course of an eventful year. The novella employs a rich, psychological realism paired with James's trademark style—characterized by complex sentences and an evocation of the subtleties of thought and feeling. This work, situated in the context of late 19th-century literature, reflects the era's fascination with the inner workings of the...

La Gaviota is set in Andalusia, a region in southern Spain, and follows the story of María, a beautiful and talented young woman nicknamed "La Gaviota" (The Seagull). María's journey begins in a humble fishing village, where her remarkable singing voice and beauty make her stand out. She dreams of a life beyond her small village and eventually catches the attention of a wealthy and cultured man named Stein.Stein, captivated by María's voice, offers her the opportunity to leave her village ...

The drawing-room of the villa occupied by Maria Louisa. The walls are painted al fresco in bright colors. The frieze is decorated with a design of sphinxes. At the back, between two other windows, a window reaching to the ground and forming the entrance from the garden. Beyond, the balustrade of the terrace leading into the garden; a glimpse of lindens and pine-trees. A magnificent day in the beginning of September. Empire furniture of lemonwood decorated with bronze. A large china stove i...

Trapped in an unhappy marriage with a boorish, inattentive, and socially ambitious husband, Julie de Chaverny enjoys a flirtatious dalliance with the elegant Major de Chateaufort. However, the sudden reappearance of an old admirer who has returned from Turkey--along with a tale of breathtaking derring-do and chivalry to add to his charms--reawakens in Julie a forgotten passion. She pursues a rash and dangerous course of action, one that will have tragic consequences.