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Benjamin Briggent

    Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Stories
    Gulliver's travels into several remote nations of the world
    The Call of Cthulhu and Other Tales of Cosmic Terror
    Pride and prejudice
    Daisy Miller
    Tales of the Alhambra
    • The narrative explores the satirical voyages of its protagonist, highlighting the absurdities of human nature through encounters with various fantastical societies. Each voyage, from Lilliput to the land of the Houyhnhnms, critiques contemporary politics and social norms. Jonathan Swift employs a sharp, ironic style that has influenced the genre of satire, making this work a cornerstone of English literature. The new edition includes an introductory chapter by George Edward Woodberry, enhancing the reader's understanding of Swift's impact and legacy.

      Gulliver's travels into several remote nations of the world2018
      3.9
    • A group of white men journeys up the Congo River to invade the jungles of the Belgian Congo, in an effort to rob the natives of their irovy.

      Heart of Darkness2018
      3.6
    • Daisy Miller

      • 101 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      One of Henry James's most enduringly popular works, Daisy Miller, here published in its original 1879 version, is a masterly, psychologically nuanced dissection of social mores and a merciless critique of convention and staid respectability.

      Daisy Miller2017
      3.3
    • Featuring selected stories from Lovecraft's renowned Cthulhu mythos, this elegant gift edition showcases his extraordinary imagination through classic tales like "The Call of Cthulhu" and "The Shunned House." Readers will encounter terrifying rituals, grotesque comedies, and chilling narratives that delve into themes of insanity. The book is beautifully designed with a silver embossed cover and stenciled page edges, making it a striking addition for fans of pioneering science fiction.

      The Call of Cthulhu and Other Tales of Cosmic Terror2015
      4.0
    • Tales of the Alhambra

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Book Description: A Washington Irving classic published in Spain. Includes numerous color plates of the Alhambra.

      Tales of the Alhambra2015
      3.7
    • When Elizabeth Bennet first meets eligible bachelor, Fitzwilliam Darcy, she thinks him arrogant and conceited; he is indifferent to her good looks and lively mind. This novel shows the folly of judging by first impressions and evokes the friendships, gossip and snobberies of provincial middle-class life.

      Pride and prejudice2013
      4.3
    • Dr. Jekyll invented a drug that would change him into the ominous Mr. Hyde. His evil nature, however, became the stronger part of him and to his horror, he no longer needed the formula to transform his appearance.

      Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Stories2010
      3.9