We of the Never Never is a classic of Australian literature by Jeannie Gunn, depicting the enduring hardships of life in the Australian outback and exploring Australian themes relating to the love of the land, enduring comradeship and the fight against prejudice. The novel provides symbols of what made the country different from anywhere else, ......
The War in Gaul by Julius Caesar is a firsthand account of Caesar's military campaigns in Gaul from 58 to 50 BCE. Detailing battles, strategies, and political intricacies, it provides valuable insights into ancient warfare and Caesar's leadership. The narrative showcases his writing prowess, offering a compelling historical perspective on one of ......
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twelve short stories offering insights into the crime scene of Victorian London in a time of trains, gaslight and paper mail.
Seven Little Australians is a classic Australian tale by Ethel Turner. Set in the late 19th century, the novel relates the adventures of the Woolcot family and their mischievous children. Outside of being a beloved tale in children’s literature, the work offers a profound reflection on the meaning of education and how rules and regulations are ......
Paris, 1482. In the vaulted towers of Notre-Dame, dark passions haunt the tortured priest Frollo, whose hidden love for young Esmeralda corrupts a pious soul with forbidden remorse. And in the shadows of the bell towers, the broken figure of Quasimodo watches love turns to hatred as the fate of Notre-Dame is drawn into a tale of lust and vengeance.
The Old Ones were, the Old Ones are, the Old Ones shall be. With a unique fusion of supernatural horror and visionary science fiction, Lovecraft’s Mythos is one of the greatest contributions to supernatural literature, presenting a series of interconnected fictions.
A fiercely intelligent young woman refuses the limits placed on her in rural colonial Australia, choosing independence over convention. Miles Franklin’s classic debut is sharp, funny and defiant, a landmark of Australian literature and an enduring portrait of ambition, freedom and self-determination.
Recently widowed, the beautiful and flirtatious Lady Susan Vernon seeks a new marriage to make her way into high society. Jane Austen’s first novella presents a delightful journey of Regency manners through the author’s timeless expression of elegance, charm and wittiness.
The first written accounts of the voyage that brought the First Fleet to Australia, this volume records the journey to Botany Bay, the arrival at Port Jackson, early encounters, and the beginnings of the colony. A foundational document of Australian history.
