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Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a novella that delves into the darkness of human nature and the horrors of colonialism. It follows Charles Marlow, a sailor who travels deep into the Congo to find Kurtz, an ivory trader who has become a tyrant among the indigenous people. As Marlow journeys through the African jungle, he uncovers the brutal realities of European imperialism and the moral corruption it breeds. Kurtz's descent into madness symbolizes the destructive power of unchecked ambition. Through its vivid narrative, Heart of Darkness explores themes of civilization, savagery, and the...

"Great Expectations," a classic novel by Charles Dickens, chronicles the life of an orphan named Pip, who rises from humble beginnings to become a gentleman in Victorian England. The story, set in the early 19th century, delves into themes of social class, ambition, and personal growth.The novel opens with young Pip living with his sister, Mrs. Joe Gargery, and her blacksmith husband, Joe. Pip's life takes a dramatic turn when he encounters an escaped convict named Magwitch, whom he aids by providing food and a file to remove his shackles. This encounter leaves a lasting impact on Pip's ...

"Olalla" was a "shilling shocker" written for the Christmas season in 1885, just before the publication of Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The nameless protagonist of this Gothic tale, a wounded soldier, goes to the Spanish countryside to recuperate. He finds himself enthralled by the beautiful Olalla, the daughter of his hostess, whose family conceals a terrible secret.

Edgar Rice Burroughs’s classic example of pulp science fiction, A Princess of Mars (1912), is considered to be one of the original inter-planetary romance novels, a trope that would continue throughout science fiction for decades to come. The book follows Confederate veteran John Carter after he is suddenly transported from a cave in Arizona to the planet Mars. Carter falls in with a gang of Martians called Tharks, and eventually wins the heart of Heliumite princess Dejah Thoris. A Princess of Mars is the first in Burroughs's Barsoom series, which includes eleven books in total. A Princess ...

This book follows Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar chronologically. The action is set during World War I. While away from his plantation home in East Africa, invading German troops destroy it and kill his wife Jane and the Waziri warrior Wasimbu who is left crucified. Tarzan's search for vengeance is filled with much danger, many fierce fights and tons of action as he becomes active in the war on the British side. This is really just the start of the exciting adventures portrayed in this book.

The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss is a classic adventure novel about a Swiss family stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck. The story follows the resourceful family—father, mother, and their four sons—as they adapt to their new environment, building a home, cultivating the land, and facing various challenges. Through their ingenuity and cooperation, they create a self-sufficient life in the wilderness, turning their ordeal into an opportunity for growth and learning. The novel celebrates family unity, survival skills, and the joys of discovery in an untamed world.

17 short stories from the book twenty-Five Ghost Stories and 13 shorts from the book Indian Ghost Stories

Carlo Collodi (1826 - 1890)Translated by Carol Della Chiesa (1887 - 1972)Do today's children still learn what a "marionette" is? The beloved story of Pinocchio may represent a last lingering picture of a world not dominated by plastic or electronic toys.Pinocchio is a puppet made from a piece of wood that curiously could talk even before being carved. A wooden-head he starts and a wooden-head he stays - until after years of misadventures caused by his laziness and failure to keep promises he finally learns to care about his family - and then he becomes a real boy.For those who have seen the ...

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Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875 - 1950)This is the fifth of Burroughs' Tarzan novels.Tarzan finds himself bereft of his fortune and resolves to return to the jewel-room of Opar, leaving Jane to face unexpected danger at home. (Summary written by Sarah Jennings.)

Thornton W. Burgess (1874 - 1965)"The Adventures of Reddy Fox" is another installment in the series of children's stories authored by conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. In this narrative, Reddy and Granny Fox find themselves pitted against Farmer Brown's Boy, who is determined to catch Reddy for his theft of a pet chicken. As the story unfolds, Reddy interacts with various inhabitants of the Green Meadows and the Green Forest, and through his experiences, we glean valuable life lessons. These lessons include the dangers of boasting, the significance of utilizing all one's senses, the ...

The d'Artagnan Romances, Vol 1: The Three Musketeers (version 3)Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870)Translated by William Robson (1785 - 1863)The d'Artagnan Romances are six volumes that intertwine exciting events (real and fictionalized) from 17th-century Europe and the life of the most adored French musketeer of that period, Charles de Batz-Castelmore d'Artagnan. Volume 1 introduces d’Artagnan as a young man, seeking to earn the glory of serving in the King’s Musketeers. While in pursuit of this aim, d’Artagnan befriends three musketeers – Athos, Porthos, and Aramis – who aid him in ...

Bram Stoker (1847 - 1912)Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. It introduced Count Dracula, and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and a woman led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. - Summary by Wikipedia

Compilation of 20 Science Fiction Short Stories.