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Scott Fitzgerald’s third novel was published in 1925 and has justifiably become a 20th century literary classic. “Gatsby?” asked Daisy urgently. “What Gatsby?” Could it be the same young army lieutenant whom Daisy Fay met five years ago – and who owns…
‘Suddenly, in the darkness, there was a terrible, low howl and it came from the moor. ‘The hound!’ cried Holmes.’ Tag Mystery In this Reader you will find: - information about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s life - a section focusing on background and context…
The novella’s impact is such that it has become a part of the language. Jekyll is a famous London doctor, but something unusual is happening in his house. Who is his strange young friend? Why does Jekyll like him? And why does no-one else like him? Stevenson’s…
Can you imagine being whooshed away by the wind to a magic land of witches and strange characters? Have you ever met Munchkins or Winkies or monkeys with wings and an all powerful wizard? This is the story of how Dorothy made some wonderful friends in…
Three Men in a Boat is a humorous book that will make you laugh while it gives you a view of Victorian England and the Thames. In this Reader you will find: Information about Jerome k. Jerome’s life | Focus on sections: Jerome’s Life, The Thames, Magna…
Till Eulenspiegel a 14. század első felében élt. Paraszti családból származott. Kneitlingenben született, és feltehetően Mölln bei Lübeckben halt meg. Két jelképét neve is őrzi, a baglyot (Eulen) és a tükröt (Spiegel). A társadalmat a szegény néprétegek…
Trisztán és Izolda legendája egy középkori romantikus tragédia, a lovagi irodalom egyik leghíresebb alkotása. Számos változata ismert, de mindegyik középpontjában Trisztán cornwalli lovag és Izolda ír hercegnő tiltott szerelme áll. A mű első, XII. századi…
‘Wow! A date! This is my first date. Maybe next year my diary will be full of photos and secret letters like all my friends. Please come, Luke. Oh, I’m so excited. I can’t wait to phone Sally and tell her everything. Wednesday is so far away!’ Tags Family…
Georg Büchner (1813-1837) mindössze három drámát írt élete 23 éve alatt. Ezek közül utolsó a Woyzeck, amelyen haláláig dolgozott, de már nem volt ideje véglegesíteni a dráma szerkezetét. A Woyzeck valós eseményen alapul: 1821-ben, Lipcsében, Johann Christian…
Alex, Kerstin and Eva want to help Professor Peng find the lost town of Karminia. They depart for the mountains in search of clues but during their journey an unfortunate encounter puts their lives in danger... Themes covered: friendship; adventure.
Malte, a young writer, comes to Paris where he records in his diary his impressions of the city: people, streets, buildings, traffic, the sounds of the city and the patients in the waiting room next door but also memories of his childhood, family history…
The story begins with a father sending his so-called good-for-nothing son out into the world to make his own living. He sets off, travelling around, playing his violin and singing. Finding work in a castle he falls in love, has his heart broken and continues…
An adaptation of the novel "Der Sandmann" by E.T.A Hoffmann, one of the leading figures of German Romanticism. The mysterious "Sandmann" enters Nathaniel's life and on the boundaries of reality and dreams, scary things start to happen... Themes covered:…
One of Schiller's classic Sturm-und-Drang works. A literary and stage success that tells a tale of love, morality, freedom and justice. Karl has enjoyed a hedonistic student lifestyle but one day decides enough is enough and vows to return home to his…
Everyone is looking forward to a holiday in the country except Hanna - until she meets Florian. Read her diary to find out all that happens.
The world renowned story of Heidi, a young girl who lives with her grandfather in the beautiful Swiss Alps but who is later sent away to the city. Although she misses her mountain-top home, while away Heidi learns a great deal about the world. But it's…
This novel tells the story of a family of fishermen and of all the other residents in the small village of Aci Trezza, in Sicily. They are unified in their culture and way of thinking, however they are different in their interests. Through false freindships,…
Giulia is an intelligent and lively young girl. She loves solving mysteries and her dream is to becom a famous detective, like the famous Salvo Montalbano. One day her life changes due to a small souvenir bought in Egypt. But is it just a small souvenir…
The classic fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast". Topics covered: love, adventure.
Sandokan the pirate is injured during a battle against the English. Taken in by Lord Guillonk, he meets the beautiful Marianna. A seemingly impossible love grows between the pair but for Sandokan nothing is ever impossible.
Marquat egy tipikus tinédzser, Cardiffban született nigériai szülőkkel. Ő egy intelligens, kíváncsi...
Tim és Claudia élvezik a nyári szünetet, amíg a barátjuk, Willi el nem tűnik. Elrabolták Willit? Ki és miért? Tim és Claudia, az ikertestvérek, legjobb barátjuk felkutatásába kezdenek aki szerencsére hagyott pár nyomot maga után.
When Sherlock Holmes gets a letter from the police, he and his new friend, Dr Watson, have a difficult problem. Who is the rich man in the empty house? Why did he die? And, most important of all, will Holmes and Watson find the man who did it? Or will…
Esta es una historia sobre Abuelita Anita y el pirata Barbalarga, muy triste porque no tiene sombrero, ni papagayo ni cofre del tesoro. Esta es una historia sobre Abuelita Anita y el pirata Barbalarga, muy triste porque no tiene sombrero, papagayo ni…
Ana siempre pierde sus cosas. !Pero Abuelita Anita está aquí para ayudar! !Mira! Ana corre al colegio. !Oh, no! Su mochila está abierta. Los libros, el lápiz y la regla salen de la mochila y se caen. Ana SIEMPRE pierde sus cosas y su maestro está enfadado.…
“It was all so different from London. The strangest thing was the light that came into his room. It travelled across his ceiling and then it went, leaving his room dark. After a few seconds it was back, then it disappeared, again and again.” One summer,…
Arséne Lupin, gentleman és rabló Francia könnyített olvasmány, A1 szint, CD-vel Ami az angoloknak Sherlock Holmes, az a franciáknak Arsene Lupin, azzal az aprócska különbséggel, hogy a legendás angol detektív kortársa kifogástalan gentleman ugyan, de…
“El teatro es poesía que se sale del libro para hacerse humana.” El novio y la novia van a casarse; pero ella y su antiguo novio Leonardo se siguen amando y la pasión que los une es más fuerte que ellos. Varias muertes violentas han alimentado el resentimiento…
Candide est un récit qui incite a la réflexion tout en apportant un divertissement. Au cours de Candide a lecture, on passe du rire a l?indignation ou a la colere, on découvre le caractere inimitable des écrits de Voltaire, la profondeur et la justesse…
« Prenant la fleur de cassie qu’elle avait a la bouche, elle me la lança, d’un mouvement du pouce, juste entre les deux yeux. Cela me fit l’effet d’une balle qui m’arrivait … » Tout était écrit et Carmen le savait. Entre la jeune bohémienne, ses philtres,…