In Mr Standfast (1919), the third of the four novels featuring Richard Hannay, Hannay is brought out of the battlefield to perform the desperate task of tracking down and destroying a network of German spies. Set in the later years of World War I, Brigadier-General Hannay is recalled from...
A career of successful crime had established Ali's rule over a population equal to that of the two kingdoms of Sweden and Norway. But his ambition was not yet satisfied.
Nicholas strives to support his mother and sister after the death of Mr. Nickleby leaves them impoverished.
The lives of Katherine Hilbery and Mary Cuchet are very different as each woman experiences love, marriage, and prosperity.
Nisida is written by A. Dumas Pere.
This edition is based on the only surviving text--the 1633 Quarto that has been carefully examined and shown to be more authentic and reliable than those that earlier scholars were prepared to allow. Download it today!
In this fully annotated edition, the editor has devoted utmost attention to the stage action and verses. Many new textual error emendations are included; and improvements in stage direction are either introduced or proposed. Download it now!
This work by 19th Century Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, presents an intriguing portrait of one man's consuming desire for success. Download it today!
The Playboy of the Western World is depicted through the eyes of others, the transformation of its young hero from timid weakling to paragon of bravery. Download it now!
In this play by French playwright Moliere, young lovers are backed by elders, and aided by clever servants. Download it today!