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Life on the Mississippi (Pt.1) Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) Life on the Mississippi is a memoir by Mark Twain detailing his days as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War. (Summary from Wikipedia) Genre(s): Nature, Memoirs Language: English Keyword(s): literature , nature , biography , twain , river , mississippi
Life on the Mississippi (Pt.2) Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) Life on the Mississippi is a memoir by Mark Twain detailing his days as a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War. (Summary from Wikipedia) Genre(s): Nature, Memoirs Language: English Keyword(s): literature , nature , biography , twain , river , mississippi
The Book of Lieh-Tzu Liezi ( - ca. 400 BC) Translated by Lionel Giles (1875 - 1958) Although Lieh Tzu's work has evidently passed through the hands of many editors and gathered numerous accretions, there remains a considerable nucleus which in all probability was committed to writing by Lieh Tzu's immediate disciples, and is therefore older than the genuine parts of Chuang Tzu. There are some obvious analogies between the two authors, and indeed a certain amount of matter common to both; but on the whole Lieh Tzu's book bears an unmistakable impress of its own. The geniality of its tone contrasts with the somewhat hard brilliancy of Chuang Tzu, and a certain kindly sympathy with the aged, the poor and the humble of this life, not excluding the brute creation, makes itself felt throughout. - From Lionel Giles Introduction Genre(s): Ancient Language: English Keyword(s): literature , history , Lieh-Tzü
Les Misérables, Vol 5 (Pt.1) Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885) Translated by Isabel Florence Hapgood (1851 - 1928) This is book 5 of 5. An ex-convict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Along the way, the ex-convict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats people up. Hooray. (Summary by smileyman457) Genre(s): Literary Fiction, Romance Language: English Keyword(s): fiction , romance novel Group: Les Misérables (English Version)
Les Misérables, Vol 5 (Pt.2) Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885) Translated by Isabel Florence Hapgood (1851 - 1928) This is book 5 of 5. An ex-convict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Along the way, the ex-convict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats people up. Hooray. (Summary by smileyman457) Genre(s): Literary Fiction, Romance Language: English Keyword(s): fiction (1620), romance (1120), novel (163) Group: Les Misérables (English Version)
Les Misérables, Vol 4 (Pt.1) Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885) Translated by Isabel Florence Hapgood (1851 - 1928) This is book 4 of 5. An ex-convict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Along the way, the ex-convict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats people up. Hooray. (Summary by smileyman457) Genre(s): Literary Fiction, Romance Language: English Keyword(s): fiction , romance , novel Group: Les Misérables (English Version)
Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885) Translated by Isabel Florence Hapgood (1851 - 1928) This is book 4 of 5. An ex-convict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Along the way, the ex-convict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats people up. Hooray. (Summary by smileyman457) Genre(s): Literary Fiction, Romance Language: English Keyword(s): fiction , romance , novel Group: Les Misérables (English Version)
This is book 3 of 5. An ex-convict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Along the way, the ex-convict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats people up. Hooray. (Summary by smileyman457) Genre(s): Literary Fiction, Romance Language: English Keyword(s): romance , french revolution , ex-convict Group: Les Misérables (English Version)
Les Misérables, Vol 2(Pt.1) Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885) Translated by Isabel Florence Hapgood (1851 - 1928) This is book 2 of 5. An ex-convict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Along the way, the ex-convict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats people up. Hooray. (Summary by smileyman457) Genre(s): Literary Fiction, Romance Language: English Keyword(s): romance (1120), french revolution (67), theft (19), ex-convict (5) Group: Les Misérables (English Version)
Les Misérables, Vol 2(Pt.2) Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885) Translated by Isabel Florence Hapgood (1851 - 1928) This is book 2 of 5. An ex-convict breaks parole and starts a new life as a righteous man, but is pursued by a police inspector. Along the way, the ex-convict joins a revolution, adopts a daughter, and beats people up. Hooray. (Summary by smileyman457) Genre(s): Literary Fiction, Romance Language: English Keyword(s): romance , french revolution , theft , ex-convict Group: Les Misérables (English Version)
Le Morte d'Arthur - Vol. 2 Sir Thomas Malory (1405 - 1471) Le Morte d’Arthur (spelled Le Morte Darthur in the first printing and also in some modern editions, Middle French for la mort d’Arthur, “the death of Arthur”) is Sir Thomas Malory’s compilation of some French and English Arthurian romances. The book contains some of Malory’s own original material (the Gareth story) and retells the older stories in light of Malory’s own views and interpretations. First published in 1485 by William Caxton, Le Morte d’Arthur is perhaps the best-known work of English-language Arthurian literature today. Many modern Arthurian writers have used Malory as their source, including T. H. White for his popular The Once and Future King. (Summary from Wikipedia) Genre(s): Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales Language: English Keyword(s): Legend, Britain , Knights , chivalry , Arthur ), Round Table
Le Morte d'Arthur - Vol. 2 (Pt.1) Sir Thomas Malory (1405 - 1471) Le Morte d’Arthur (spelled Le Morte Darthur in the first printing and also in some modern editions, Middle French for la mort d’Arthur, “the death of Arthur”) is Sir Thomas Malory’s compilation of some French and English Arthurian romances. The book contains some of Malory’s own original material (the Gareth story) and retells the older stories in light of Malory’s own views and interpretations. First published in 1485 by William Caxton, Le Morte d’Arthur is perhaps the best-known work of English-language Arthurian literature today. Many modern Arthurian writers have used Malory as their source, including T. H. White for his popular The Once and Future King. (Summary from Wikipedia) Genre(s): Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales Language: English Keyword(s): Legend (39), Britain (32), Knights (23), chivalry (18), Arthur (15), Round Table (9)
The Last Man (Pt.2) Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797 - 1851) The Last Man is an early post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Mary Shelley, which was first published in 1826. The book tells of a future world that has been ravaged by a plague. The plague gradually kills off all people. Lionel Verney, central character, son of a nobleman who gambled himself into poverty, finds himself immune after being attacked by an infected "negro," and copes with a civilization that is gradually dying out around him. (Summary from Wikipedia) Genre(s): Science Fiction Language: English Keyword(s): literature (1964), sci-fi (208), apocalypse (13)
The Last Man (Pt.1) Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797 - 1851) The Last Man is an early post-apocalyptic science fiction novel by Mary Shelley, which was first published in 1826. The book tells of a future world that has been ravaged by a plague. The plague gradually kills off all people. Lionel Verney, central character, son of a nobleman who gambled himself into poverty, finds himself immune after being attacked by an infected "negro," and copes with a civilization that is gradually dying out around him. (Summary from Wikipedia) Genre(s): Science Fiction Language: English Keyword(s): literature (1964), sci-fi (208), apocalypse (13)
Dear children: Do you like Elephants? Do you believe in Giants? And do you love all the jolly people of the Wonderful Land of Oz? Well then you'll want to hear about the latest happenings in that delightful Kingdom. All are set forth in true Oz fashion in "Kabumpo in Oz," the sixteenth Oz book. Kabumpo is an Elegant Elephant. He is very old and wise, and has a kindly heart, as have all the Oz folks. In the new book you'll meet Prince Pompa, and Peg Amy, a charming Wooden Doll. There are new countries, strange adventures and the most surprising Box of Magic you have ever heard of. Ruggedo , the wicked old Gnome King, does a lot of mischief with this before Princess Ozma can stop him. Of course Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Scraps, Glinda the Good, Tik-Tok, and other old friends all are alive and busy in the new book. I am just back from the Emerald City with the best of Oz wishes for everybody, but especially you. Philadelphia Spring of 1922 Ruth Plumly Thompson (Summary by Ruth Plumly Thompson) Genre(s): Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales Language: English Group: Oz books
William is a mischievous eleven year old who is puzzled by the adult world, which is no less puzzled by him. The humor is gentle and pleasing. The series of books is better known in the United Kingdom than in the U.S. (Summary by David Wales) Genre(s): Children's Fiction, General Fiction, Humorous Fiction Language: English
Just So Stories (version 2) Rudyard Kipling (1865 - 1936) The stories, first published in 1902, are fantastic accounts of how various natural phenomena came about. The original editions of Just So Stories were illustrated with woodcuts by Kipling himself. Read along online and see the illustrations at mainlesson.com. Each story is accompanied by a poem, in a somewhat ballad style. Many of the stories are addressed to "Best Beloved" (they were first written for Kipling's eldest daughter, Josephine, who had died during an outbreak of influenza in 1899), and throughout they use a comically elevated style inspired by the formal speech of India, full of long and improbable-sounding words, some of them made up. As a result, it is a delight to read them aloud, and easy to memorise passages from them. (Summary from Wikipedia) Genre(s): Animals & Nature Language: English Keyword(s): children , animals , Kipling , just-so stories
Julius Caesar William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, based on true events, concerns the conspiracy against Julius Caesar, his assassination in 44 BC, and its immediate aftermath. Probably written in 1599 and among the first of Shakespeare's plays to be performed at the Globe Theater, Julius Caesar is one of his best-known dramas and has received innumerable performances throughout the centuries. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden after Wikipedia) Cast: Julius Caesar – Kim Stich Octavius Caesar – Glenn Simonsen Antony – Barry Eads Lepidus and Cicero – David Lawrence Publius, Poet, and Pindarus – Nathan Miller Popilius Lena and First Commoner – Andrew Brutus – Denny Sayers Cassius – Christopher Sanner Casca – mb Trebonius and First Soldier – Mark I. Smith Ligarius and Second Soldier – om123 Decius Brutus – Kalynda Metellus Cimber and Dardanius – Chris Caron Cinna, Young Cato, Second Commoner, Claudius, and Messenger – Sonja Flavius and Clitus – Mark Penfold Marullus and Messala – Arielle Lipshaw Artemidorus – Aspergine Soothsayer – Availle Cinna the Poet – Elli Lucilius – Christian Al-Kadi Tintinius – Chris Sellers Volumnius and Servant – Laurie Anne Walden Varro and Third Soldier- Lucy Perry Strato – Philippa Lucius – MGVestal Calpurnia – Miriam Esther Goldman Portia – Abigail Bartels First Citizen – Bellona Times Second Citizen – Mark Paar Third Citizen – David Cole Fourth Citizen – wimberprincess Stage directions – Elizabeth Klett Audio edited by David Lawrence Genre(s): Historical Fiction, Tragedy Language: English Keyword(s): history , rome , theater
A Journal of the Plague Year (Pt.1) Daniel Defoe (c.1660 - 1731) The novel is a fictionalized account of one man's experiences of the year 1665, in which the Great Plague struck the city of London. The book is told roughly chronologically, though without sections or chapter headings. Genre(s): Historical Fiction Language: English Keyword(s): literature , London , historical
A Journal of the Plague Year (Pt. 2) Daniel Defoe (c.1660 - 1731) The novel is a fictionalized account of one man's experiences of the year 1665, in which the Great Plague struck the city of London. The book is told roughly chronologically, though without sections or chapter headings. Genre(s): Historical Fiction Language: English Keyword(s): literature , London , historical