Antes de 1945

Introduced by Edwin Morgan. In this haunting poem from the latter part of the nineteenth century, Scots-born writer James Thomson anticipated the modern age’s nightmare vision of the city as a place …

To have and to hold?Reluctant debutante Lady Clarissa Macpherson has never forgotten the forbidden kiss she shared with notorious rake, Lord Theodore Bennett, all those years ago. Even now, he’s the …

Ever since its first appearance in 1886, Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde has proven itself to be a tale of undiminished power for readers all over the world. But the st …

"The School by the Sea" by Angela Brazil is a delightful children’s literature classic that transports readers to the enchanting world of a British boarding school nestled along the picture …

Avis A. Burnham Stanwood’s "Fostina Woodman, the Wonderful Adventurer" stands as a timeless classic in Victorian literature, showcasing Stanwood’s talent for imaginative storytelling. Set i …

The Illustrious Prince is an interesting and mysterious novel written by E. Phillips Oppenheim. The novel was written more than 30 years before Pearl Harbor and four years before World War I began. T …

"The Cricket on the Hearth" is a novella written by Charles Dickens. The Peerybingle family and their lovely home, where a joyful cricket dwells on the hearth, are the focus of this heartwa …

The Young Salesman by Jr. Horatio Alger is a 19th-century juvenile fiction novel, embodying the classic "rags-to-riches" theme prevalent in Alger’s works. The story centers on the life of a …

"The First Violin" through Jessie Fothergill is a fascinating novel that mixes elements of romance, music, and social remark. Published in the late 19th century, the tale unfolds in opposit …

"King of Ranleigh: A School Story" by F. S. Brereton is a classic boys’ fiction novel that immerses readers in the thrilling world of English public school life. Set in a prestigious boardi …