Books in the World Classics series

The Thénardiers have ended up in jail due to the crimes they are guilty of. Only their daughter Éponine has been acquitted. Éponine brings the address of Cosette to Marius – will Marius and Cosette finally get each other? Or will the riots intervene in their love?Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Misérables’ is one of the most significant European novels. It takes place in the early 1800’s France, and it follows the tragic paths of multiple characters. ‘Les Misérables’ has been filmed into a movie numerous times. In 2012 Tom Hooper directed a movie starring Hugh Jackman, Russel Crowe and Anne Hathaway.Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a French writer. He is best known for his novels ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’. Hugo made his debut at a very young age; he published his very first book 'Odes et poésies diverses' at the age of 20. Hugo was also a human rights activist, and many of his works deal with human rights.

In 1902 writer Jack London moved to live in the slums of East End of London. London could not understand the world where people, who produced the goods, lived in misery, whereas the factory owners lived in wealth. It was not right – but London could do nothing more than write about it.'The People of the Abyss' is an intriguing book about London’s observations and political thinking. He tried to live the life of a local poor – and sometimes even slept on the streets. Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

A dog, named Lovey, tells us the story of his unpleasant mistress and dear owner. A couple in love struggle to find money for Christmas gifts for each other. Another married couple sacrifices their art and dreams in the name of love. A homeless guy tries badly to get himself into jail. Another poor man devotes his days to finding the girl he fell in love with at first sight.O. Henry’s second collection of stories "The Four Million" gives us the possibility to immerse ourselves in these tales about love and sacrifices, struggles and appreciation. The plot twists will however make you doubt how the story will develop until you reach the very last page.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections, among the most famous being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." As a result of the outstanding literature legacy that O. Henry left behind, there is an American annual award after his name, given to exceptional short stories.

Emil Gluck was a scientific genius, who had just gone to the electric chair because of the terrible, terrible things he had done between the years 1933 and 1941. However, life had not always been easy for Gluck – and the narrator can somehow understand why the maltreated genius ended doing what he did...'The enemy of all the world' is Jack London’s exciting short story of a mad scientist who invented something that he should never have invented. Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

"Can you suppose there's any harm in looking as cheerful and being as cheerful as our poor circumstances will permit?"Nell is a 14-year-old orphan girl who lives with her caring grandfather in his little shop of odds and ends. Though Nell doesn’t complain, she is lonely and friendless. What she doesn’t realise is that her grandfather is trying to secure her an inheritance through gambling. And when he is unable to pay his debts to the cruel moneylender Daniel Quilp, they are evicted from the shop.The heart-breaking story of Nell and Her Grandfather was an instant bestseller in Dickens’ time, and Queen Victoria called it "very interesting and cleverly written."Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. Much of his writing first appeared in small instalments in magazines and was widely popular. Among his most famous novels are Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861).

Claude Gueux is a poor man living in Troyes. One day he decides to steal food for the sake of his family. Good intentions, however, don’t save him in front of the law, and he ends up in prison. But Gueux is not a man who would easily give up – he is able to find friends even in the harsh prison conditions.‘Claude Gueux’ is Victor Hugo’s short story first published in 1826, and it tells about the injustice of the society. Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a French writer. He is best known for his novels ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’. Hugo made his debut at a very young age; he published his very first book 'Odes et poésies diverses' at the age of 20. Hugo was also a human rights activist, and many of his works deal with human rights.

"It is a grand thing to be mad"A rich, self-confessed madman meets a poor girl and, wishing to marry her, he puts on a "normal" persona and a fake smile. The girl’s family pushes her into his arms, but when the madman finds out that she is in love with someone else his true colours start to show.Similar to Joker (2019) starring Joaquin Phoenix, A Madman's Manuscript gives us an understanding of the inner workings of a seriously delusional and mentally ill person. Unnerving but very fascinating.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. Much of his writing first appeared in small instalments in magazines and was widely popular. Among his most famous novels are Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861).

Jean-Marie is a young boy, left homeless after the death of his previous protector. Doctor Desprez and his wife, the beautiful Anastasie, live in a French district called Gretz. They decide to adopt the boy and do their best to rehabilitate and educate him, whilst Desprez tries to regain his place in society.Will the couple succeed with the young Jean, or Doctor Desprez’s desire for wealth is going to ruin everything? Will the boy be able to adapt to his new family? Maybe he would prefer life on the street? This short story of philosophy, morality, family life and wealth is published in 1883.Robert Louis Stevenson (1850 – 1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet and travel writer. For most of his life, Stevenson suffered from serious bronchial trouble, but kept on travelling and writing. One of his first titles is "Treasure Island", which is among his most popular novels, along with "Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde", "Kidnapped" and "A Child’s Garden of Verses". Stevenson’s works have been admired by many other authors.

Fantine the prostitute has passed away. Her illegitimate daughter Cosette lives with the Thénardiers who mistreat her. Jean Valjean has been caught for his identity theft. As a punishment he has been sentenced to forced labor, from which he manages to escape.Jean Valjean has decided to save Cosette. But Valjean is being followed – inspector Javert wants to get him behind the bars.Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Misérables’ is one of the most significant European novels. It takes place in the early 1800’s France, and it follows the tragic paths of multiple characters. ‘Les Misérables’ has been filmed into a movie numerous times. In 2012 Tom Hooper directed a movie starring Hugh Jackman, Russel Crowe and Anne Hathaway.Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a French writer. He is best known for his novels ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’. Hugo made his debut at a very young age; he published his very first book 'Odes et poésies diverses' at the age of 20. Hugo was also a human rights activist, and many of his works deal with human rights.

While some try to get out of prison, Soapy, the only character in O. Henry’s short story, tries to get into it. Soapy is a homeless guy who prefers the warm cell to the cold night under the New York sky. He does everything he can think of in order to draw the attention of the police. However without any success. Until he hears a magical organ anthem.How will this story develop? Will Soapy manage to get into jail or he will find another way to sort out his life?"The Cop and the Anthem" is a comical short story with a touch of irony which emphatically presents the lower class and the obstacles man has to face.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections, among the most famous being "Cabbages and Kings", "The Voice of the City", and "Strictly Business." As a result of the outstanding literature legacy that O. Henry left behind, there is an American annual award after his name, given to exceptional short stories.

"Halloa! Below there!"Unable to sleep one cold winter’s night, a gentleman wanders aimlessly around the countryside and comes across the dark mouth of a railway tunnel. There he spots an old signal-man, but when he calls out to him the old man is unresponsive. Managing to convince the signal-man that he means no harm, the old man invites him to his small, lonely shack. There, the gentleman learns a horrifying secret. But how well can he really trust the old Signal-Man?The Signal-Man is a masterful ghost story which has been adapted for TV and radio several times. In a Doctor Who episode from 2005 called The Unquiet Dead, the Doctor, played by Christopher Eccleston, called it "The best short story ever written."Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. Much of his writing first appeared in small instalments in magazines and was widely popular. Among his most famous novels are Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861).

The riots have taken over Paris, and Marius has gotten into trouble. Valjean has decided to save the kid‘s life – and by doing so, he is ready to risk his own life. But saving Marius is not the only crucial thing happening right now. Valjean is about to meet someone who he has been running away from for years – the inspector Javert.Victor Hugo’s ‘Les Misérables’ is one of the most significant European novels. It takes place in the early 1800’s France, and it follows the tragic paths of multiple characters. ‘Les Misérables’ has been filmed into a movie numerous times. In 2012 Tom Hooper directed a movie starring Hugh Jackman, Russel Crowe and Anne Hathaway.Victor Hugo (1802–1885) was a French writer. He is best known for his novels ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’. Hugo made his debut at a very young age; he published his very first book 'Odes et poésies diverses' at the age of 20. Hugo was also a human rights activist, and many of his works deal with human rights.

"The silence was unbroken. I looked round, and the five couriers were gone: so noiselessly that the ghostly mountains might have absorbed them into its eternal snows."Thought recently married, the honeymoon fase of a young English couple is disrupted by the bride’s haunting dreams. Every time she closes her eyes, the vision of a dark and remarkable-looking man with a mysterious air appears before her. He says nothing. He does nothing. He just looks at her. One day the bride’s husband brings home a new acquaintance, an Italian man named Dellombra. And he looks precisely as the man of the bride’s nightmares.To Be Read at Dusk is an excellent and atmospheric ghost story, written by the best in the business.Charles Dickens (1812-1870) was an English author, social critic, and philanthropist. Much of his writing first appeared in small instalments in magazines and was widely popular. Among his most famous novels are Oliver Twist (1839), David Copperfield (1850), and Great Expectations (1861).

The fantasy and science-fiction stories in this early collection by H. G. Wells deal in extraordinary sarcasm, vividness, and attention to detail. The fantastic go hand in hand with the humorous, the scientific is both dangerous and wondrous, while the protagonists meddle with bacteria, ostriches, or large bat-like creatures. An interesting and thought-provoking anthology, "The Stolen Bacillus and Other Stories" is a multifarious collection that can appeal to all tastes! H. G. Wells was an English writer, remembered mostly for his science fiction works. Often described as a futurist, H. G. Wells’s influence cannot be neglected for his works foresaw many technological innovations such as space travel, the atomic bomb, and the Internet. Four times Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, Wells explored a wide array of themes in his works, occupying one of the central seats in the canon of British literature. Some of his best works include the time-travel novel "The Time Machine", the sci-fi adventure novel "The Island of Dr. Moreau", the mankind-versus-aliens novel "The War of the Worlds" and more than seventy short stories.

‘Scruff’ McKenzie is a gold prospector and a practical man. If he wants a thing, he usually gets it. But when McKenzie lays his eyes on Zarinska, the daughter of the local indigenous chief, he might not get what he wants – as the Tanana tribe’s shaman is full of white men stealing their women.'The Son of the Wolf' is a short story by Jack London. The story takes place in Yukon, Canada. Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

When Armand Duvall meets Marguerite Cautier for the first time, he falls head over heels in love. It doesn’t matter that Marguerite is a courtesan – and a way too expensive woman for an ordinary man like Armand. But Armand is not ready to give up. He is determined to win Marguerite’s heart – at any cost.‘The Lady of the Camellias’ is a novel by Alexandre Dumas Jr. It has been filmed into a movie several times. The best known version is from 1936 and it stars Greta Garbo. Alexandre Dumas Jr. (1824–1895) was a French writer. He is best known for his novel ‘The Lady of the Camellias’. Dumas Jr. was an illegitimate child of writer Alexandre Dumas. His father paid for his education and took care of him financially.

"Few dramatists of this century have written with more understanding of the human heart than Terence Rattigan" (Guardian)

En el valle del río Támesis, vive un pequeño topo en su guarida. La primavera ha llegado y el tiempo se pone cada día más cálido. Esto hace que el topo pierda la paciencia con su limpieza anual y sale a explorar, encontrando el mismo río Támesis. Al borde, se encuentra con una simpática rata acuática, y juntos se embarcan en aventuras por el río y el bosque cercano. En sus andanzas irán conociendo diversas criaturas, cada una con chistosas y cálidas personalidades.Embárcate en esta historia de camaradería y amistad, cargada de moralejas y relatos alegres. Adaptada al teatro reiteradas veces, y partes de su historia interpretadas por Disney en 1949, El Viento en los Sauces te llenará con una sensación de calma, felicidad y humor con cada anécdota que sus personajes vivan.Kenneth Grahame era un escritor escocés. Inició su vida laboral trabajando para el banco de Inglaterra, pero se retiró a los 49 años para atender a su familia y pasar el tiempo con su hijo, que padecía de dificultades a la salud. De los cuentos que le contaba nacieron las historias relatadas en El Viento en los Sauces, que pasaría a ser un clásico de la literatura infantil.

"Il y a sept ou huit ans, un homme nommé Claude Gueux, pauvre ouvrier, vivait à Paris. Il avait avec lui une fille qui était sa maîtresse, et un enfant de cette fille. Je dis les choses comme elles sont, laissant le lecteur ramasser les moralités à mesure que les faits les sèment sur leur chemin. L’ouvrier était capable, habile, intelligent, fort maltraité par l’éducation, fort bien traité par la nature, ne sachant pas lire et sachant penser. Un hiver, l’ouvrage manqua. Pas de feu, ni de pain dans le galetas. L’homme, la fille et l’enfant eurent froid et faim. L’homme vola. Je ne sais ce qu’il vola, je ne sais où il vola. Ce que je sais, c’est que de ce vol il résulta trois jours de pain et de feu pour la femme et pour l’enfant, et cinq ans de prison pour l‘homme."Ce court roman publié en 1834 est une critique du système pénale français et des conditions de vie des prisonniers au 19e. Il se base en partie sur des faits réels.Victor Hugo (1802-1885) est l'un des écrivains les plus important de la littérature française. Il était une des figures de proue du mouvement romantique. Outres des romans, il écrivit aussi de nombreuses pièces de théâtre ainsi que des poèmes. Hugo est célèbre entre autres pour avoir écrit "Notre-Dame de Paris", "Les Misérables" et "Les Châtiments". Nombre de ses œuvres ont été adaptée tant au théâtre, qu'en films ou encore en comédies musicales.

Il giovane Werther si innamora di Lotte, ma lei è già promessa a qualcun altro. In una serie di lettere indirizzate a un amico, l’autodistruttivo Werther mette a nudo la sua anima, le sue gioie e la sua miseria. Una tragica storia di amore ossessivo, dolore e cuori infranti, "I dolori del giovane Werther" è un capolavoro di confessione, triste ma splendido, che ha ispirato intere generazioni di scrittori e di romantici.Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832) è stato un poeta, scrittore, drammaturgo, scienziato, statista, regista teatrale, critico e artista tedesco. Estremamente influente ai suoi tempi ma anche nel presente, è stato la figura centrale del movimento romantico. Il suo capolavoro "Faust" è considerato l’opera più importante della letteratura tedesca.

Sigmaringenin kalastuskilpailun voittaa tuntematon mies, joka lupaa matkustaa ruuhellaan Tonavaa pitkin aina Mustalle merelle saakka. Tonavan luotsiin liittyy kuitenkin jotain kovin arvoituksellista – jostain syystä hänellä on perässään useita vihamiehiä. Jokimatkasta kehkeytyy vaarallinen seikkailu, josta selvitäkseen luotsin on hyödynnettävä kaikki neuvokkuutensa.Mutta kuka on tuo Tonavan luotsi, joka esiintyy salanimellä ja peittää silmänsä aurinkolaseilla? Entä miksi hän ei paljasta päämääräänsä, johon hänellä selvästikin on kiire? Onko hän rikollinen vai isänmaanystävä, ja miksi myös viranomaiset seuraavat häntä?Jules Verne (1828–1905) oli ranskalainen kirjailija, jonka tunnetuimpia romaaneja ovat "Matka maailman ympäri 80 päivässä" sekä "Matka maan keskipisteeseen". Verne oli myös yksi ensimmäisistä science fiction -kirjailijoista. Hän kirjoitti sukellusveneistä ja lentokoneista ennen kuin niitä oli varsinaisesti edes keksitty. Jules Vernen kirjoja on käännetty toiseksi eniten maailmassa – Vernen edelle yltää ainoastaan Agatha Christie. Vernen kirjoittamat seikkailut ovat säilyttäneet suosionsa, ja ne riemastuttavat lukijoita yhä tänä päivänä.

Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano.Elinor y Marianne, las dos hermanas protagonistas de esta novela, experimentan y viven el amor de manera radicalmente opuesta. Mientras la primera actúa dominada por la prudencia, en la segunda prima la pasión. Cada una de ellas tiene un modo diferente de enfrentarse a la vida: Elinor lo hace con seriedad y decoro mientras Marianne da rienda suelta a sus emocionantes. La vida de ambas hermanas cambiará con una repentina invitación a Londres, donde tendrán sorpresas que les enseñarán algunas lecciones que jamás podrán olvidar. Pero más allá de esta historia de amor, nos encontramos también con un maravilloso y realista retrato del mundo que vivió la autora.Jane Austen (1775-1817) fue una novelista británica reconocida como una de las autoras más importantes de la literatura inglesa. Sus novelas se caracterizan por la densidad psicológica de los personajes, el tono de comicidad e ironía de las narrativas y un estilo sutil e ingenuo combinado con críticas mordaces sobre la época, la sociedad y el rol de la mujer en la Inglaterra de principios del siglo XIX. Además, dado que su familia pertenecía a la burguesía agraria, todas sus obras se encuentran situadas en dicho contexto, y abordan la cuestión del matrimonio como tema central.

"On l'appelait dans le monde: le "beau Signoles". Il se nommait le vicomte Gontran-Joseph de Signoles. Orphelin et maître d'une fortune suffisante, il faisait figure, comme on dit. Il avait de la tournure et de l'allure, assez de parole pour faire croire à de l'esprit, une certaine grâce naturelle, un air de noblesse et de fierté, la moustache brave et l'œil doux, ce qui plaît aux femmes.""Un lâche" est une nouvelle de Guy de Maupassant publié pour la première fois dans Le Gaulois le 27 janvier 1884, puis dans "Contes du jour et de la nuit" en 1885. Le Vicomte de Signoles est riche, il est heureux. Un soir qu'il dîne avec des amis après le théâtre, une des dames de son groupe est gênée l'attention d'un inconnu. Le Vicomte confronte ce dernier. La situation s'envenime, Signoles le gifle, un duel devra prendre place. Guy de Maupassant (1820-1893) est un écrivain français connu notamment pour son roman "Bel-Ami" (1885) et ses nouvelles telles que "Boule de suif" (1880) et "Contes de la bécasse" (1883). Né en Normandie et mort à Paris, il était un contemporain de Gustave Flaubert et d’Émile Zola. Son œuvre est empreinte de la veine réaliste du milieu du 19e siècle, mais elle possède aussi des touches fantastiques et est pleine du pessimisme qui affectait Maupassant. Dès 1891, il est victime d’hallucinations, puis tente de suicider, est interné, et meurt finalement en juillet 1893 à l’âge de 43 ans.

Við höldum áfram að fylgjast með skyttunum þrem, þeim Athos, Portos og Aramis, ásamt hingum unga og bráða d‘Artagnan. En í þessu öðru bindi neyðist d‘Artagnan að halda til Englands, sem reynist honum nokkuð snúið, því Frakkar og Englendingar eiga í stríði hvor við aðra.Strax frá fyrstu útgáfu árið 1844 naut sagan af skyttunum þrem gríðarlegrar hylli og vinsælda. Vinsældir sem virðast engan endi ætla að taka en enn er verið að gefa út verk Dumas tæpum 200 árum síðar í formi bóka, leikrita, sjónvarpsefnis, teiknimynda og kvikmynda svo eitthvað sé nefnt.Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) er einn víðlesnasti rithöfundur Frakka og er hann þekktastur fyrir skrif sín um ævintýrin af skyttunum þrem og greifanum af Monte Cristo. Flest verka hans eru sögulegar skáldsögur en einnig skrifaði hann leikrit, ferðabækur, æviminningar og matreiðslubækur. Verk Dumas hafa verið kvikmynduð yfir 200 sinnum frá upphafi 20. aldarinnar. �

Upphaf hinna margrómuðu og geysivinsælu ævintýra af skyttunum þrem. Skyttulið konungs er hnyttin söguleg spennusaga er gerist á árunum 1625-1628.Sagan segir frá hinum unga D‘Artagnan sem yfirgefur heimahagana og heldur til Parísar með þá von að ganga í raðið hirðs konungs. Og þrátt fyrir að hann sé ekki í hóp hinna útvöldu í fyrstu vingast hann við færustu skyttur landsins; skytturnar þrjár.Sagan er skrifuð á miklum umrótar árum og er Dumas óvæginn við að benda á það mikla óréttlæti sem alþýðan leið gagnvart stjórnvöldum sínum. Sagan birtist fyrst árið 1844, fjórum árum síðar fellur ríkisstjórnin í blóðugri byltingu.Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) er einn víðlesnasti rithöfundur Frakka og er hann þekktastur fyrir skrif sín um ævintýrin af skyttunum þrem og greifanum af Monte Cristo. Flest verka hans eru sögulegar skáldsögur en einnig skrifaði hann leikrit, ferðabækur, æviminningar og matreiðslubækur. Verk Dumas hafa verið kvikmynduð yfir 200 sinnum frá upphafi 20. aldarinnar. �

Una sofisticada familia estadounidense, los Otis, adquiere el añejo castillo inglés de los Canterville. El dueño de castillo les advierte que en el mismo habita el colérico fantasma de sir Simon de Canterville desde hace trescientos años, luego de haber asesinado a su esposa. Lejos de amedrentarse, el Sr. Otis desoye sus advertencias y se muda al castillo junto a su familia, su esposa Lucrecia, y sus hijos, Washington, Virginia, y los traviesos gemelos.En este divertido relato, los Otis se burlan constantemente del fantasma anacrónico; éste no sólo no logra asustarlos sino que se convierte en el juguete y en la víctima de las bromas de los terribles gemelos, y en el pragmatismo de la familia en general. Así es que el fantasma de Canterville cae en depresión y enojo, hasta que finalmente, con ayuda de Virginia (quien se apena por el fantasma), logra alcanzar la paz de la muerte.El fantasma de Canterville es la novela más conocida y celebrada de Oscar Wilde, y es una de las obras inolvidables y fundamentales de la literatura universal.Oscar Wilde (1854 – 1900) fue un dramaturgo, poeta, ensayista y novelista irlandés. Fue exitoso desde el comienzo gracias a su fino espíritu crítico, ardiente imaginación y aguda sensibilidad, y sus textos están determinados por la ironía y por la estética por el arte, la crítica a la alta sociedad y la superficialidad que la envolvía, despreciando la moral burguesa y busca provocar al lector mediante el humor y la ironía. A pesar de gozar de un éxito admirable, los sectores conservadores siempre lo criticaron, y se acentuó cuando fue acusado y condenado a dos años de prisión por su homosexualidad, lo que originó el declive de su carrera literaria y de su vida personal. Cuando quedó en libertad se marchó a París, donde murió en noviembre de 1900, pobre y olvidado del gran público.

Il falegname toscano Geppetto crea un burattino vivente a partire da un ceppo di legno parlante e lo chiama Pinocchio. Il ragazzo non si comporta bene: non ascolta mai il padre, non mantiene mai le promesse e continua a mettersi nei guai. Insegue solo piacere e deve imparare a pensare agli altri, se vuole diventare una persona in carne e ossa. "Le avventure di Pinocchio" sono, ad oggi, il romanzo italiano più venduto di sempre. L'italiano Carlo Collodi (pseudonimo di Carlo Lorenzini, 1826-1890) fu un giornalista e scrittore di libri per bambini, che divenne famoso in tutto il mondo per il suo libro "Le avventure di Pinocchio" (1883). Collodi iniziò a scrivere testi di satira politica e in seguito passò alle fiabe. I suoi scritti si discostano dalla letteratura per bambini dell'epoca in quanto trattavano dei valori morali e furono apprezzati da adulti e bambini. Collodi non perse mai il suo tono satirico, queste storie quindi possono essere lette come allegorie. Nella versione originale di Pinocchio, il burattino di legno è impiccato per le sue azioni.

"Il Burlone" è un racconto-scontro. I personaggi hanno le stesse identiche origini. Uno, dopo aver abbandonato gli studi fa l’operaio compositore, compone con le lettere di piombo gli articoli di un giornale, l’altro fa il giornalista. Uno è invisibile, l’altro è famoso. Uno vuole che venga riconosciuta la sua esistenza, e per farlo mette in piedi burle a volte atroci, l’altro è indifferente. L’ultima beffa del primo è clamorosa, lede ogni principio dell’etica giornalistica. Però non lede la verità. Per un attimo i due mondi vengono a contatto. Sapranno riconoscersi, sapranno rinvigorire le radici comuni? Oppure si allontaneranno per sempre lungo la loro orbita?Maksim Gorkij, pseudonimo di Aleksej Maksimovic Peškov, è stato uno scrittore e autore teatrale russo. Nato a Nižnij Novgorod nel 1868 in una famiglia povera, rimane orfano all’età di dieci anni. Autodidatta, gira per anni la Russia e svolge una serie di lavori umili che saranno successivamente fonte di ispirazione per i suoi primi scritti, incentrati sulle figure dei vagabondi russi. Dopo un periodo di propaganda e celebrazione del comunismo, Gorkij raggiunge il successo nel 1898, quando pubblica la raccolta in due volumi delle sue novelle. Nel 1905, coinvolto nei moti rivoluzionari, viene arrestato. È in questo periodo di vicinanza agli ambienti rivoluzionari che i suoi scritti assumono un risvolto sociale, inziando la corrente del "realismo socialista". Dopo il rilascio, si trasferisce a Capri, dove organizza una scuola di propaganda. Rientrato a Mosca dopo la vittoria bolscevica, fonda la casa editrice "Letteratura universale".

Este audiolibro está narrado en castellano. Ricardo es un caballero siciliano que está cautivo en Turquía y que cuenta a su amigo, el renegado Mahamut, la causa de su cautiverio.En Trápani vivía una doncella que se llamaba Leonisa, a cuya gran hermosura los poetas cantaban que tenían los cabellos de oro, y que eran sus ojos dos resplandecientes soles y sus mejillas, purpúreas rosas; sus dientes, perlas; sus labios, rubíes; su garganta, alabastro; y que sus partes con el todo y el todo con sus partes hacían una maravillosa y concertada armoníaRicardo se enamora de ella pero no es correspondido, ya que al parecer ella sentía inclinación por Cornelio. Durante una reyerta entre Ricardo y Cornelio y sus parientes en un jardín de la costa, aparecen los turcos y se llevan cautivos a Ricardo y a Leonisa, mientras que Cornelio puede huir a tiempo.Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (1547-1616) fue un novelista, poeta y dramaturgo, considerado como el más grande escritor español de todos los tiempos, universalmente reconocido por ser autor de El ingenioso Hidalgo don Quijote de la Mancha, obra conocida como la primera novela moderna y una de las mejores obras de la literatura universal.