Les Miserables  |
| Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885) |
The lives of the poor and downtrodden during early 19th century France was, as this title suggests, miserable. This story by Victor Hugo centres on ex-convict Jean Valjean who is determined to escape his past and redeem himself. But a minor misdemeanour and a persistent policeman, Javert, puts Jean Valjean's efforts under constant threat. His freedom means that he is able to uphold his vow to look after, Cosette, the infant daughter of a prostitute. But what price freedom? Les Miserables brings us a story with history, love, moral arguments and much, much more. Powerful social commentary, moving and very touching. |
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| Sense and Sensibility |
| Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) |
Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are sisters with very opposite personalities. Whilst the elder Elinor is full of sense and reason, Marianne abounds with sensibility and emotion. In 19th century England where status and wealth often controlled the outcomes of love and marriage, will Elinor and Marianne manage to find a balance of sense and sensibility in their romantic pursuits? Sense and Sensibility continues to entertain readers throughout the generations. |
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| The History of the Peloponnesian War |
| Thucydides (460BC - 400BC) |
An influential classic and one of the earliest scholarly works of history. Enthusiastically embraced by the author's contemporaries and immediate successors. History gives an account of the war fought between the Peloponnesian League (led by Sparta) and the Delian League (led by Athens) in Ancient Greece. Unlike the many appearances the Gods make in the writings of Herodotus and the poems of Homer, Thucydides sees history as being caused by the choices and actions of human beings. |
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| The Man in the Iron Mask |
| Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) |
More Musketeering adventure! This time the musketeers are in conflict over the man in the iron mask who is thought to be King Louis XIV's twin brother, isolated as an infant and now held prisoner in the Bastille for the last 18 years. The throne of France is threatened as he escapes to seek revenge. Will The Three Musketeers manage to fight and save their country this time in their final saga? |
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| Tanglewood Tales |
| Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 - 1864) |
A retelling of Greek myths, aimed mainly at children.
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| The Canterville Ghost |
| Oscar Wilde (1854 - 1900) |
A satire where a an ambassador, representing American materialism, takes up residence in a reputedly haunted house while serving at the Court of St. James.
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| Fairy Tales |
| Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875) |
Famous Danish children's author, Hans Christian Andersen, delights us all with his poignant fairy tales. With 18 magnificent tales including The Emperor's New Clothes, The Snow Queen, The Little Match Girl, be enchanted over and over again by this marvellous storyteller. Absolutely Magical. |
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