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Billy Budd, a handsome sailor working on a British naval ship in the eighteenth century, is falsely accused of mutiny against the ship’s captain by the master-at-arms, John Claggart. Billy, who unfortunately obtains a speech impediment, is overcome by the accusation and unable to verbally defend himself against Claggart’s unfounded hate for him. Instead, he lashes out at Claggart, much to his own demise. An instant classic once published, Billy Budd is a tragic tale that has been adapted into film, plays and even an opera. This audiobook edition is narrated by the talented Christopher Ragland.

Más allá de su apariencia como novela de aventuras, Viaje al centro de la Tierra de Julio Verne es una profunda metáfora del crecimiento personal y el descubrimiento interior. El descenso hacia las profundidades simboliza la valentía de enfrentarse a lo desconocido, tanto en el mundo físico como en el alma.

Dix ans après ses premières aventures, Don Quichotte reprend la route, toujours convaincu d'être un chevalier errant chargé de défendre l'honneur et la justice. Accompagné de son fidèle écuyer Sancho Panza, il traverse une Espagne désormais peuplée de lecteurs… qui connaissent déjà ses exploits. Manipulé par des nobles moqueurs, défié par de faux chevaliers, et confronté à un monde qui se rit de ses marquants, "le chevalier de la Triste Figure" poursuit sa quête avec une noblesse d'âme touchante, au bord du tragique.

Phileas Fogg, un hombre metódico y aparentemente frío, se embarca en un viaje alrededor del mundo movido por una apuesta. Pero más allá del juego, su travesía se convierte en un ejemplo de cómo enfrentar la vida con determinación, resiliencia y visión clara. Cada obstáculo —ya sea un tren detenido, un barco perdido, un camino cortado o una persecución policial injusta— es afrontado con calma, enfoque y creatividad. Fogg no se queja ni se rinde: actúa.

Although still today the author of this novel is unknown, it is not doubt that is one of the most popular and famous Spanish books. The adventures of a young man, Lazaro, who serves different masters and the situations he is involve with them. The master work of the Spanish "picaresca".

Charismatic and roguish, gentleman thief Arsène Lupin returns once again in a quest to locate the ‘Hollow Needle’, a centuries-old legend said to contain the gold and precious jewels belonging to generations of French aristocracy. Isidore Beautrelet, a precocious young detective, is hot on Lupin’s heels as he attempts to crack the mystery of the Hollow Needle and swindle its fortune. Despite Lupin’s cunning tricks and disguises, Beautrelet gets closer and closer to the truth in what becomes a thrilling battle of intellect and wit.

This book, Wall Street Robbery, tells the story of one such child, a boy from a poor family in the United Kingdom, whose dreams of owning a simple toy car and other modest pleasures were overshadowed by the harsh realities of his upbringing. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, his journey from the streets of London to the skyscrapers of Wall Street is a tale of resilience, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of success.

Step into a whimsical, prehistoric England where myths come alive and bravery is a matter of perspective. The Dreadful Dragon of Hay Hill by Max Beerbohm is a delightful satirical fable that blends gentle humor with timeless themes of courage, self-discovery, and community.

El corazón de las tinieblas es una novela corta, intensa y perturbadora escrita por Joseph Conrad. Aunque en la superficie relata un viaje fluvial por el Congo durante la era del colonialismo europeo, en su fondo más profundo es un viaje al alma humana. Esta obra se convierte, leída desde la óptica del desarrollo personal, en una parábola sobre la confrontación con nuestras sombras, la fragilidad de la moral y la importancia de cultivar la conciencia interior.

The Blackguard by Roger Pocock is a thrilling tale of adventure, betrayal, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of a dangerous and ever-changing world, the story follows a rugged and enigmatic protagonist who is labeled a villain but carries a personal code of honor. As he navigates a world of deceit, shifting allegiances, and unexpected twists, he must decide whether to embrace his reputation or fight for redemption.