The Metamorphoses by Ovid is a masterpiece of classical mythology, a poetic narrative weaving tales of transformation, gods, and heroes. Through 15 books, it explores the evolution of the world, blending love, tragedy, and fantastical elements. Ovid's eloquent verses bring to life timeless stories, from the creation of the universe to the exploits ......
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.
Call of the Wild marks a turning point in the in naturalist litterature dealing with the exploration of heredity versus environmental influences. Set during the Klondike Gold Rush, the story tells the journey of Buck as a sled dog in Alaska as he becomes progressively feral in the harsh environment, where he is forced to fight to survive.
Oh, no! Baby Koala had a bad fall and has to go to the hospital! But with the help of friends and family, he soon finds out that love and care are everywhere around him. Published in partnership with the Starlight Foundation.
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.
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.
Poems on the go, a travel-sized, daily source of inspiration on themes of experience, nature, passion and spirit, including the selected work of celebrated classic poets as well as collaborations with Australian contemporary authors in partnership with Red Room Poetry.
