Anne of Green Gables

Anne of Green Gables

On the northern shore of Canada’s Prince Edward Island, a skinny, red-haired, and freckled orphan girl is inadvertently sent to live with a reclusive, elderly bachelor and his spinster sister; the elderly siblings had requested to adopt a young boy who could work on the family farm, but the imaginative and rambunctious Anne Shirley arrives … Read more

Tess of the d’Urbervilles

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

“Tess” is an exemplification of all the horrors of malignant destiny. By nature its heroine is incarnate goodness: every fibre of her being is pure; and yet, under the stress of circumstances, the compulsion of force and the beguilement of fraud, partly through ignorance, partly through delirium and desperation, she is harassed, degraded, despoiled, plunged … Read more

Beowulf

Beowulf

Translated by Gummere. “Beowulf” is an epic poem that transports readers to a world of heroism, bravery, and mythical creatures. Through active storytelling and vivid imagery, the anonymous poet narrates the heroic exploits of Beowulf, a courageous warrior who battles monstrous foes to protect his people. With the use of transition words, readers are effortlessly … Read more

Aesop’s Fables

Aesop's Fables

  Translated by George Fyler Townsend.   “Aesop’s Fables” is a timeless collection of short stories that holds valuable life lessons for readers of all ages. Through active storytelling and vivid imagery, Aesop weaves moral tales featuring animals as characters, making the fables both entertaining and instructive. With the use of transition words, readers are … Read more

Don Quijote

Don Quijote

  Don Quijote de la Mancha (ortografía y título original -1605-, El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha) es una de las obras cumbre de la literatura española y la literatura universal, el libro más traducido después de la Biblia, escrito por Miguel de Cervantes.   “Don Quijote” by Miguel de Cervantes is a … Read more

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

“The story of the orphan Pip, writing his life from his early days of childhood until adulthood and trying to be a gentleman along the way. The story can also be considered semi-autobiographical of Dickens, like much of his work, drawing on his experiences of life and people.”–Wikipedia   “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens is … Read more

H. R.

H. R.

In the midst of the bustling office, a remarkable scene unfolded, catching George G. Goodchild, Esq., completely off guard. His expression revealed intense astonishment as he demanded, “Get out!” The president echoed the command with unwavering authority.   Reacting swiftly, Hendrik Rutgers turned to the cashier, his voice sharp as he questioned, “Didn’t you hear? … Read more

The Republic

The Republic

Translated by Benjamin Jowett. “The Republic” by Plato is a foundational philosophical work that explores the nature of justice, governance, and the ideal society. Divided into ten books, Plato’s dialogue guides beginners through Socrates’ conversations with various interlocutors, unraveling profound insights into the human condition.   Beginning with a discussion on the nature of justice, … Read more