Jean Valjean is free at last after nineteen years in prison. Cold and hungry, he is rejected by everyone he meets. But Jean's life is changed forever when he discovers love. He spends the rest of his life helping people, like himself, who have been victims of poverty and social injustice - "les miserables"--Page 4 of cover.
Around the World in Eighty Days (1873) relates the hair-raising journey made as a wager by the Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg, who succeeds - but only just! - in circling the globe within eighty days. The dour Fogg's obsession with his timetable is complemented by the dynamism and versatility of his French manservant, Passepartout, whose talent for getting into scrapes brings colour and suspense to the race against time.
Vodácký oddíl mládeže se vydává na svoji velkou prázdninou plavbu po Vltavě.Čtenář s nimi zažije spoustu dobrodružství.
The book provides a comprehensive overview of Leo Tolstoy's life, highlighting his status as a master of realistic fiction and one of the most significant novelists in literary history. It details his birth in Yasnaya Polyana, his development as a writer, and his enduring legacy. The narrative captures the essence of his contributions to literature and his profound impact on the world, showcasing his remarkable journey from a noble background to becoming a celebrated author.