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Night and Day
by Virginia WoolfKatherine Hilbery and Woolf have illustrious literary ancestors: in Katherine's case, her poet grandfather, and in Woolf's, her father Leslie Stephen, writer, philosopher, and editor. Both desire to break away from the demands of the previous generation without disowning it altogether. Katherine must decide whether or not she loves the iconoclastic Ralph Denham; Woolf seeks a way of experimenting with the novel for that still allows her to express her affection for the literature of the past. This is the most traditional of Woolf's novels, yet even here we can see her beginning to break free; in this, her second novel, with its strange mixture of comedy and high seriousness, Woolf had already found her own characteristic voice.
Mujercitas
by Louisa May AlcottAlcott Empezó escribiendo cuentos muy joven, en 1867, acepta redactar un periódico para los niños y a componer una historia para jóvenes lectoras, "Little Women" o Mujercitas, retrato de la vida americana, en la segunda mitad del siglo XIX, con el que tuvo tanto éxito que publica la continuación en 1869. Sus modelos son sus padres, sus hermanas, sus amigos de Nueva-Inglaterra y de Europa. Se dibujó fielmente, según dicen, a las características de Jo March. Mag, Jo, Beth, Amy, cuatro hermanas americanas muy diferentes pero unidas a una madre que consideran como ideal, el padre se arruinó por generosidad hacia los demás, y está lejos, en el campo de batalla. Jo, el marimacho, se encierra a menudo en el desván para escribir. Sus hermanas leerán una de sus cortas novelas publicada más tarde. Así pasan los días y las aventuras que hacen reír y algunas veces incluso llorar, pero la historia tiene su desenlace feliz.
David Copperfield
by Charles DickensBook Description David Copperfield is the story of a young man's adventures on his journey from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist.
What Katy Did At School (Katy #2)
by Susan CoolidgeKaty's aunt believes she and her younger sister, Clover, should go to boarding school to learn the social graces. Their father is skeptical, but agrees to send them for a year. This book tells the story of their adventures, and what Katy did at school.
Girl Of Kosovo
by Alice MeadEleven-year-old Zana enjoys her village life in Kosovo, even though she never feels entirely safe. Her family of Kosovo-born Albanians are ruled by the Serbian police and army. They want to destroy anyone fighting for an independent Kosovo. When bombs explode around Zana's village, her life fills with terror and tragedy. Still she remembers her father's words: "Don't let them fill your heart with hate. " But that's hard when those that were her friends are now her enemies.
In the High Valley (Katy #5)
by Susan CoolidgeThe final book in the Katy series focuses on Clover and Elsie as they make their homes in the High valley in the beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Follow their simple life that brings joy to all who visit! This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's finesse to Oscar Wilde's wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim's Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library.