Set in a captivating steampunk world, the story unfolds in Ethrea, where intrigue and mystery abound. Darius, Aellia, Elcon, and their companions embark on a journey of self-discovery as they navigate the complexities of their evolving society. Each character seeks their unique purpose amidst the rich backdrop of fantasy and adventure, promising an engaging exploration of identity and destiny.
"Great Expectations" is at once a superbly constructed novel of spellbinding mastery and a profound examination of moral values. Here, some of Dickens's most memorable characters come to play their part in a story whose title itself reflects the deep irony that shaped Dickens's searching reappraisal of the Victorian middle class.
First published in 1888, Plain Tales from the Hills was Kipling's first volume of prose fiction. His vignettes of life in British India give vivid insights into Anglo-India at work and play, and into the character of the Indians themselves. Witty, wry, sometimes cynical, these tales withtheir brevity and concentration of effect are landmarks in the history of the short story as an art-form.