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Philosophy for a clear mind and deliberate work, in editions we have the right to offer. Each one is a one-time purchase that stays in your library.
Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
The text offers reflections on themes of memory, identity, and the nuances of cultural differences, particularly between the Scots and the English.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
This volume includes the stories "The Misadventures of John Nicholson" and "Kidnapped," following themes of misfortune, adventure, and personal struggle.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The book features David Balfour, a character thrust into complex political intrigue and personal peril following the events surrounding the Appin murder.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This tale unfolds the complex dynamics between two brothers, the Master of Ballantrae and Mr. Henry Durie, set against the backdrop of the Jacobite risings in Scotland.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume includes "The Wrecker," a collaborative story between Stevenson and his stepson Lloyd Osbourne, which unfolds in the exotic Marquesas Islands and hints at themes of adventure and human relationships set against the backdrop of the oceanic landscape.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
This volume features notable works such as "A Child's Garden of Verses," which captures the essence of childhood wonder through a series of poems that explore themes of imagination, nature, and the everyday experiences of children.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
This volume was likely written in the late 19th century, reflecting Stevenson’s flair for adventure and complex characters.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Advanced
This volume focuses on various aspects of Stevenson’s family history, particularly the lives of his ancestors who were involved in engineering and other trades in Scotland.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume, part of a comprehensive collection of Stevenson’s works, focuses on the tumultuous history of Samoa during a critical eight-year period marked by internal discord and foreign intervention.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume focuses on Stevenson's experiences and observations during his voyages in the South Seas, particularly exploring the Marquesas, Paumotus, and Gilbert Islands.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume includes two major works: "The Ebb-Tide," a tale exploring themes of disillusionment and moral ambiguity through the experiences of its characters, and "Weir of Hermiston," which examines familial relationships and societal expectations.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume primarily features "St. Ives," which tells the story of a French prisoner during the Napoleonic Wars, detailing his experiences and interactions while imprisoned in Edinburgh.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This volume includes several stories, but notably begins with "The Story of a Lie," featuring the central character Dick Naseby, who is engaged in a complex relationship with both his father and a painter referred to as "The Admiral.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The letters reveal not only his observations but also his character as he interacts with family and friends, hinting at the writer's evolving style and sensibilities.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This edition captures Stevenson's thoughts, observations, and experiences during his time in France and reflects upon his struggles with health and his writing pursuits.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
Wells envisions a devastating future war in 1956 where both sides wield atomic bombs—crude but continuously burning weapons that leave battlefields radioactive for years.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
This maritime narrative combines elements of adventure and human resilience, focusing on the harrowing experiences of the crew and passengers aboard the ill-fated ship, the Golden Mary.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The story centers on the mysterious abandoned wreck of the Flying Scud at Midway Atoll.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
Two elderly brothers are the last survivors of a tontine—a financial scheme where the final survivor claims everything.
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Jules Verne
Modern · Intermediate
This work serves as a sequel to the tale "The Swiss Family Robinson," exploring the continued adventures of the Zermatt family living in New Switzerland after shipping wreck.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Introductory
The stories feature a range of characters, such as the shy orchid enthusiast Winter-Wedderburn from "The Strange Orchid," who finds himself in a bizarre and potentially perilous situation.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Advanced
Using the simple image of ill-fitting boots as his starting point, Wells argues that widespread suffering is not inevitable but stems from private property in land and production.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
The book explores the life and philosophy of Thomas Carlyle, a prominent Scottish essayist, historian, and philosopher known for his influence on 19th-century literature and thought.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
The book centers around a set of twins, Count Luigi and Count Angelo Capello, who are physically connected—each possessing one half of a dual-headed body.
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Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Introductory
The title story chronicles Tolstoy's life on his estate and visits to nearby villages, revealing stark contrasts between worlds.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The collection includes "The Trial for Murder," where a murdered victim's ghost haunts a jury foreman to ensure justice; "The Haunted House"; and "The Signal-Man.
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Lewis Carroll
Modern · Introductory
When Alice climbs through a mirror into a fantastical world, she discovers everything is reversed—including logic itself.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
The work presents the author's musings on literature, the transformative power of reading, and the companionship that great authors provide through their works.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
Modern · Advanced
The prophet Zarathustra comes down from his mountain solitude to teach, in speeches and parables, the overcoming of man.
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Edgar Rice Burroughs
Modern · Intermediate
The fourth book in the Barsoom series shifts focus to Carthoris, son of John Carter, who loves Princess Thuvia of Ptarth—a woman promised to another.
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L. Frank Baum
Modern · Intermediate
The eighth book in the Oz series follows the Shaggy Man's quest to rescue his brother from the Nome King's underground kingdom.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Introductory
The narrative falls within the gothic genre, as it weaves themes of mystery, the supernatural, and psychological tension, exploring the inexplicable and the nature of belief in ghosts.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Intermediate
This scorching satire attacks Western imperialism as it unfolded in the Philippines, China, and South Africa.
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Leo Tolstoy
Modern · Advanced
The essay presents Tolstoy's personal reflections and critiques of Shakespeare's works, particularly focusing on the tragedy "King Lear.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Introductory
Tom Sawyer, Huckleberry Finn, and Jim accidentally stow away on a futuristic hot air balloon bound for Europe.
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Mark Twain
Modern · Introductory
The story follows Tom Sawyer as he attempts to solve a mysterious murder, serving as a playful parody of the popular detective novels of its era.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The narrative revolves around themes of social commentary and human interaction, focusing on a hermit named Mr. Mopes who isolates himself from society in dilapidated conditions, and the criticisms of this lifestyle from another character, Mr. Traveller.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Intermediate
George Ponderevo narrates his seven-year involvement in selling his uncle's patent medicine, which he knows is "a damned swindle.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The book recounts Stevenson's 12-day solo hiking journey through the remote mountains of south-central France, accompanied by Modestine, a stubborn donkey he struggles to control.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
When young Jim Hawkins discovers a mysterious treasure map in a dead pirate's sea chest, he sets sail with a crew to find Captain Flint's buried gold.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
The opening of "Tremendous Trifles" presents a playful yet serious examination of perception and reality.
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H. G. Wells
Modern · Introductory
This compilation comprises twelve short stories, each offering an unique perspective on human nature, technology, and fantastical elements.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
The book serves as a critique and exploration of various literary figures, examining their impact and significance in literature and society, including authors like Charlotte Brontë, William Morris, and Byron.
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Nathaniel Hawthorne
Modern · Advanced
Hawthorne's first collection of short stories, many set in colonial New England, including "The Minister's Black Veil" and "The Gray Champion".
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Herman Melville
Modern · Advanced
After deserting his ship, Melville lived among the Taipi people in a Polynesian valley, supposedly for four months.
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Herman Melville
Modern · Advanced
Based on Melville's experiences in the Marquesas Islands in 1842, this account follows his time living among a Polynesian tribe rumored to be cannibals.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Intermediate
The story centers on Louis de Laval, a young man returning to France after thirteen years of exile following the upheavals of the French Revolution.
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Fyodor Dostoevsky
Modern · Intermediate
Two short novels: in one a provincial hostess schemes to marry her daughter to an aged prince; in the other a man is sought out by the widower of his former mistress.
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