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Jean Valjean a convict who has spent 19 years in prison arrives in Digne where he is met by Bishop Myriel. During the night he steals some silverware and escapes. He is caught by the police and taken back to the bishop who says the stolen items were…
The classic tale of 18 year old d'Artagnan who travels to Paris to become a Musketeer. Topics covered: adventure; history; love.
Paris, 1880: a legendary figure haunts the famous Opera House. There are all sorts of rumours about the Phantom of the Opera, a sinister figure whose face remains hidden behind a grotesque mask... Themes covered: mystery; feelings; fantasy.
When Georges Duroy wanders into the capital without a penny in his pocket, he meets a former regimental comrade, who suggests he becomes a journalist at La Vie française ... Thus begins Bel-Ami, the story of a ambition satiated through money and women…
A Tokyoite known only as Botchan thinks teaching a bunch of high-school yokels in the sticks will be simple-after all, they're essentially living yesteryear. But our narrator soon learns that he is surrounded by schemers and tricksters and that the teaching…
Cyrano likes Roxane, his cousin. But she is in love with a young soldier, Christian de Neuvilette. One is a poet and has a lot of wit, the other is very beautiful but does not know how to address women. The two men become friends and Cyrano helps Christian…
Three humorous short tales from one of the great classics of Italian literature. Themes: Society, Daily life "Frate Cipolla e la penna dell'Arcangelo Gabriele" - A dishonest monk lies to the people, convincing them that a parrot's feather is actually…
'After many more days and nights of study, I discovered exactly how life was created. With this knowledge I became the first man in history to have the power to create life from death.' Victor Frankenstein is a young, ambitious scientist who wants to…
‘Suddenly, in the darkness, there was a terrible, low howl and it came from the moor. ‘The hound!’ cried Holmes.’ Tag Mystery In this Reader you will find: - information about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s life - a section focusing on background and context…
The story begins with a father sending his so-called good-for-nothing son out into the world to make his own living. He sets off, travelling around, playing his violin and singing. Finding work in a castle he falls in love, has his heart broken and continues…
When Sherlock Holmes gets a letter from the police, he and his new friend, Dr Watson, have a difficult problem. Who is the rich man in the empty house? Why did he die? And, most important of all, will Holmes and Watson find the man who did it? Or will…
Argan, wealthy bourgeois, is a hypocondriac: he only talks about his illness and the numerous treatments given by his doctor. His daughter Angélique is in love with a young man, Cléante, but Argan wants to marry her with a young doctor. The maid and…
A novel of gripping suspense and an informative work about the world at the end of the 19th century. Phileas Fogg, a prominent member of the Reform Club bets 20,000 pounds with the members of his club that he will manage to carry out a tour of the world…
Who wants to go on a trip to London? You? Then join us on our A-Z journey through this ancient and modern city. It's a city which is full of surprises and there's always something to see and do in this exciting capital. If you like art or nature, sport…
One of the most widely-read books worldwide. Moby Dick is the saga of Captain Ahab and his continuous pursuit of Moby Dick, the great white whale who maimed him during their last encounter. Ismael, a young sailor, tells this classic American tale of…
Adaptation of this classic for learners od Spanish. Themes covered: Adventures, madness, love, magic, humour and moreeeLevel B2
Adaptation of this classic title for learners of Spanish.Includes documents about the author, activities and comprehension exercises, a test and a CD with the story recorded.
Till Eulenspiegel a 14. század első felében élt. Paraszti családból származott. Kneitlingenben született, és feltehetően Mölln bei Lübeckben halt meg. Két jelképét neve is őrzi, a baglyot (Eulen) és a tükröt (Spiegel). A társadalmat a szegény néprétegek…
Trisztán és Izolda legendája egy középkori romantikus tragédia, a lovagi irodalom egyik leghíresebb alkotása. Számos változata ismert, de mindegyik középpontjában Trisztán cornwalli lovag és Izolda ír hercegnő tiltott szerelme áll. A mű első, XII. századi…
The world renowned story of Heidi, a young girl who lives with her grandfather in the beautiful Swiss Alps but who is later sent away to the city. Although she misses her mountain-top home, while away Heidi learns a great deal about the world. But it's…
This novel tells the story of a family of fishermen and of all the other residents in the small village of Aci Trezza, in Sicily. They are unified in their culture and way of thinking, however they are different in their interests. Through false freindships,…
Sandokan the pirate is injured during a battle against the English. Taken in by Lord Guillonk, he meets the beautiful Marianna. A seemingly impossible love grows between the pair but for Sandokan nothing is ever impossible.
Edmond Dantes arrives at the port of Marseille after a long voyageP>at sea. He has every reason to be happy: he is going to marry the beautiful Mercedes and be named captain of the ship Le Pharaon. But a horrible plot will compromise this beautiful future:…
Julien Sorel, a carpenters' son is hirer as a private tutor by Monsieur de Renal. He quickly becomes friendly with Mme de Renal. Forced to leave the home of the Renal's, he enters the seminary with the help of l'Abbé Pirard, where he spends some time…
Adapted edition of this classic for learners of Spanish.Themes covered: History of the Century XIX, literature
PB3 and Robin are happily doing their Earth homework! Little do they suspect that the evil OOs are chasing them! It looks like the end of our ET friends but.. a band of Earth children come to the rescue. Will they be able to save them? Vocabulary areas:…
Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern form. Transylvania to meet Count Dracula, he soon realises that he has made a big mistake. What is happening in the lonely castle? Where does Count Dracula go during the day? Why are there…
An ambitious mother, a boy in love, a lonely older man, a cynical intellectual and a girl who dreams of a life in another country are just a few of Joyce's Dubliners. In these realistic tales, Joyce reveals the hopes, fears and disappointments of his…
Unworldly young Effi Briest is married off to Baron von Innstetten, an austere and ambitious civil servant twice her age, who has little time for his new wife. Isolated and bored, Effi finds comfort and distraction in a brief liaison with Major Crampas,…
Adapted version of this classic. Level A2