Ballantyne R The Coral Island = Коралловый Остров: рассказ на англ.яз

Edward Bulwer-Lytton (1803—1873) was an English novelist, poet, playwright and politician. A lot of his works contributed to the early growth of the science fiction genre. "The Last of the Barons" is a historical novel first published in 1843. Its plot revolves around the power struggle between the English King Edward IV and his powerful minister Earl of Warwick, known as "Warwick the kingmaker." The novel also explores the themes of romance and science in the Middle Ages

Little Nell Trent lives in the quiet gloom of the old curiosity shop with her ailing grandfather, for whom she cares with selfl ess devotion. But when they are unable to pay their debts to the lecherous and demonic money-lender Daniel Quilp, the shop is • seized and they are forced to fl ee, thrown into a shadowy world in which there seems to be no safe haven. The Old Curiosity Shop an • instant bestseller that captured the hearts of the nation

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Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. His works also include fantasy and science fiction, as well as plays, romances, non-fiction and historical novels. This book includes two detective short stories: "The Bravoes of Market Drayton" and "The Debatable Case of Mrs. Emsley." The cases dealt with in the stories are studies from the actual history of crime, though occasionally names have been changed

"Старое Рождество" - это прекрасный сборник из пяти рождественских рассказов от автора "Легенды о Сонной лощине". Теплые, семейные и восхитительно праздничные, эти классические истории были вдохновлены "Рождественской песнью" Чарльза Диккенса. Великолепные ужины и деревенские богослужения, веселые танцы и дух добросердечия погружают читателя в волшебную атмосферу белой магии Рождества. Читайте зарубежную литературу в оригинале!

Sherlock Holmes Short Story Collection • Его прощальный поклон: сборник рассказов на английском языке • Серия English Fiction Collection состоит из лучших произведений английских и американских авторов. Читая книгу на языке оригинала, вы не только обогатите собственную лексику и научитесь чувствовать грамматический строй, но также сможете насладиться настоящим языком великих писателей и поэтов • Серия предназначена для тех, кто учит английский всерьез, кто действительно хочет знать этот красивый и многогранный язык

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850—1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. He was a celebrity during his lifetime for works like "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and "Treasure Island." Now he is one of the most translated authors in the world. Set during the Jacobite Rebellion, "The Master of Ballantrae" tells the story of James Durie, Master of Ballantrae and his brother Henry. Their family is torn apart by the events of this Jacobite rising. James abandons his home to support the Scottish rebellion, while Henry, being faithful to the English crown, inherits the title of Lord Durrisdeer. But years later James returns to demand his inheritance

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850—1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. He was a celebrity during his lifetime for works like "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and "Treasure Island." Now he is one of the most translated authors in the world. "In the South Seas" is another Stevenson's traveling memoir, which extensively describes his journey to the Pacific. It includes travels to Hawaii, the Marquesas, Tuamotu Islands and many more places

Howard Lovecraft (1890—1937) was an American writer who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. Despite the fact that he was virtually unknown before he died, today he is known as the most influential author in his genre. "The Alchemist and Other Stories" is a collection of wonderful short stories such as "The Beast in the Cave", "The Alchemist", "Polaris" and others. These stories, full of mystery and fantastic creatures, have captured the minds of readers all over the world

Howard Lovecraft (1890—1937) was an American writer who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. Despite the fact that he was virtually unknown before he died, today he is known as the most influential author in his genre. "The Outsider and Other Stories" is a collection of wonderful short stories such as "The Book", "He, What the Moon Brings", "Hypnos" and others. These stories, full of mystery and fantastic creatures, have captured the minds of readers all over the world

Кто из нас не слышал о Шерлоке Холмсе? "Лучшие рассказы о Шерлоке Холмсе" - это сборник, включающий самые известные рассказы о приключениях детектива с Бейкер-стрит, составленный на основе читательских рейтингов и списка предпочтений самого А. Конан Дойла. Вместе с легендарным сыщиком читатель раскроет тайну пяти апельсиновых косточек, узнает о скандале в Богемии и станет участником многих других приключений • Читайте зарубежную литературу в оригинале!