James Joyce's first published book, which he wrote when he was still in his twenties, Dubliners is far removed from the bold experimentalism of his later work, but is essential for understanding the author's development as a writer... Zobraziť viac
Great Expectations depicts the growth and personal development of an orphan named Pip. Pip is born poor, but one day his life mysteriously changes. He is sent to London to learn to... Zobraziť viac
Which race between two English universities is so famous to be known simply as ‘The Boat Race’?... Zobraziť viac
Everybody knows that it is true that any rich, single man must definitely want a wife. And, of course, all mothers think... Zobraziť viac
“Does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?” Meet Tom Sawyer, a boy with a good heart who’s always in... Zobraziť viac
“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” Oscar Wilde; One of Oscar Wilde’s funniest plays, The Importance of Being Earnest was described by the dramatist as being ‘a trivial comedy for... Zobraziť viac
In exploring everyday life and its intersections with death, this enduring collection of stories offers a naturalistic depiction of the working class in early twentieth-century Dublin. Joyce masterfully portrays frustrations and aborted desires to... Zobraziť viac
Denis, postrach okolí, přes prázdniny nesplnil domácí úkol a nepsal si deník, a tak si ho za trest musí psát celý školní rok. Štve ho to ovšem jen chvíli - potom ho napadne... Zobraziť viac
Ve třetím dílu deníku známého rošťáka Denise se dočteme, že městečko Bugrburg čeká v létě náramná událost: v zábavním parku se otevře největší, nejklikatější a nejrychlejší... Zobraziť viac
Druhá časť príbehov nášho známeho pokračuje rovnako napínavými a vtipnými príbehmi ako predošlá. Postrach Denis sa dozvedel tú najhoršiu správu na svete! Ten nudný... Zobraziť viac
Edited By Hans Walter Gabler With Introduction By Scarlet Baron And John Banvillei. In this powerfully influential series of short stories, James Joyce captures uneasy souls, shabby lives, and innocent minds in the dark streets and... Zobraziť viac
“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” In this reader you will find nine of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous stories of mystery and suspense... Zobraziť viac
First published in 1914, Dubliners depicts middle-class Catholic life in Dublin at the start of the twentieth century. Themes within the stories include the disappointments of childhood, the frustrations of adolescence, and the importance ... Zobraziť viac
Romeo Montague was in love with Juliet Capulet. He went over to her. â??I don't know who you are' he said. â??But I know... Zobraziť viac
Jonathan Swift’s best known full-length work, and a classic of English literature. In this Reader you will find: information about Jonathan Swift’s life; CLIL History: European Exploration... Zobraziť viac
Postrach Denis si nesplnil prázdninovú domácu úlohu a za trest si celý rok musí písať denník. Mrzí ho to iba chvíľku. A to presne dovtedy, kým mu v hlave neskrsne... Zobraziť viac
Edgar Allan Poe’s only novel is an exciting and unmissable story and a classic of American literature... Zobraziť viac
Klasická detská kniha podľa slávnej filmovej a seriálovej predlohy. Tretia časť príbehov najobľúbenejšej Žúrkovskej postavy, napísané vlastnými slovami Denisa, ktorého všetci volajú... Zobraziť viac
‘After I had accepted the position and agreed to his condition, I had two or three very bad days. I was full of doubts, sure I had made a terrible mistake. I was in this state of mind as I sat in the... Zobraziť viac
Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern form. In this Reader you will find: Information about Bram Stoker’s life... Zobraziť viac
