Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was an English novelist of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. «Nina Balatka» is a romance about a Christian girl from Prague who falls in love with a Jewish merchant. It is one of the few novels published anonymously by Trollope, who was to disguise his style.

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811—1863) was a British author and novelist mostly known for his satirical works such as «Vanity Fair» that showed an ironic representation of the British society of those times. «The Virginians» is a historical novel, a sequel to «The History of Henry Esmond, Esq» loosely linked to «The History of Pendennis.» It tells the story of Henry Esmond’s twin grandsons, George and Henry Warrington. Henry’s romantic connection with an older woman makes him join the British army and fight under the command of General Wolfe during the capture of Quebec. During the American War of Independence, he takes the revolutionary side. This event forces George, who is also a British officer, to resign rather than go into battle against his brother.

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797—1851) was an English novelist, dramatist, and short story writer, universally known for her Gothic novel «Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus». «The Fortunes of Perkin Warbeck» is a historical novel about the life of Perkin Warbeck, claimed to be Richard of Shrewsbury, the second son of King Edward IV. The book takes a point of view that Perkin Warbeck died in childhood and the supposed impostor was Richard indeed. The book also contains the message that an ideal political system is impossible without significant changes in human nature.

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. «The Silverado Squatters» is Robert’s sweet traveling memoir about a two-month honeymoon trip with his wife, Fanny, and her son Lloyd. It extensively describes their travel to Napa Valley, California in 1880.

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, dramatist, and short story writer, universally known for her Gothic novel «Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus». This volume consists of two wonderful works: intriguing but tragic «The Evil Eye» and gothic «The Heir of Mondolfo».

Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set mostly in Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre. Colonel Quaritch is a story of an impoverished nobleman, who is looking for the family jewels of his bride — the «treasure de la Moley». He moves to the house of his late aunt in the village of Honhem and soon becomes involved in an adventure.

Аннотация к книге «Юмор — слово английское» Джером Дж. К.:В первый том избранных произведений Джерома К. Джерома вошли роман и две повести. «Дневник паломника» — повесть, остроумно высмеивающая особенности немецкого быта и мировосприятия. Джером во всём умел видеть смешное, комическое, но при этом никогда не скатывался в злобную пародию, не оскорбляя — всегда искренне любя тех, над кем смеялся. «Энтони Джон» — последний роман Джерома К. Джерома. Энтони Джон, выбившись с самых низов в элиту общества, сделал умопомрачительную карьеру благодаря своим достоинствам. Роман особенно примечателен тем, что это, наверное, единственное не юмористическое произведение английского сатирика и наряду со своей художественной ценностью он весьма точно передает атмосферу и нравы современной автору Великобритании. «Трое на четырех колесах». В этой книге, знакомые нам по повести «Трое в одной лодке, не считая собаки», герои, спустя10 лет, правда, уже семейных, решают на месяц сбежать от своих чад и жён. В этот раз — на велосипедах в Европу. Читать дальше…

David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) was an English novelist, poet, playwright and literary critic, one of the key writers of the early twentieth century, most famous for his criticism of rationalism and industrialization. «The Boy in the Bush» is a novel made in collaboration with an Australian writer Mollie Skinner. Set in Western Australia, the book covers a few years in the life of Jack Grant, who has been sent by his parents to make a new life in the pioneering colony. The book also masterfully covers the topic of juvenility and relationships with women.

Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set mostly in Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre. Cleopatra is set in the Ptolemaic era of ancient Egyptian history and revolves around the survival of a dynasty bloodline protected by the Priesthood of Isis. The main character Harmachis is charged by the Priesthood to overthrow the supposed impostor Cleopatra, drive out the Romans, and restore Egypt to its golden era. As is the case with the majority of Haggard’s works, the story draws heavily upon adventure and exotic concepts.

Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set mostly in Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre. Cetywayo and His White Neighbours is a 1882 non-fiction book by Henry Rider Haggard. It is based on his time working in South Africa.

Автор: Киплинг Редьярд, «Свет погас: роман»: Это первый роман Киплинга, но здесь уже вполне обозначен характерный авторский стиль и писателя к приключенческому жанру. Непростая история талантливого художника, который неожиданно многое приобрел и спустя некоторое время потерял все из-за роковой случайности, связанной с трудной его любовью. Начинается история Дика Хелдара издалека — с детских лет. В детстве же он встретил и полюбил Мейзи. Затем действие переносится в Судан. Капризная публика и переменчивая судьба вознесли героя на вершину славы, и он стал известным художником, изображая экзотические страны и ужасы войны на потеху благородных читателей и зрителей. Он во второй раз встречает Мейзи, которая тоже занимается живописью. И наконец после ряда драматических и трагических происшествий герой возвращается в Судан. Это грустная история сильного человека.

Автор: Куприн А.И., «Болото»: В нашем новом проекте вы найдете как книги из «золотого фонда» классической русской литературы, так и редкие, почти забытые, произведения авторов, оставшихся в тени своих великих современников. Эти книги не утратили самобытной актуальности, сегодня, как и сто лет назад, они определяют пути русской культуры, ищут ответы на «проклятые вопросы». Без этих книг невозможно понять кто мы, кем мы были, куда движемся. Мы отобрали для вас самые важные тексты русских классиков, представили их в наиболее полных редакциях, без каких либо сокращений и цензурных изъятий, и составили серию RUGRAM-КЛАССИКА. Вашему вниманию представляется книга Александра Ивановича Куприна «Болото».

Edith Wharton (1862—1937) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works show the lives of people of the late nineteenth century, the times of decline in American history. She was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. Wharton also was familiar with many famous people of the time, including President Theodore Roosevelt. «The House of Mirth» is a novel that tells the story of Lily Bart, an impoverished woman from the high society of New York City. While raised with expensive tastes, is reaching thirty, an age when her youthful appearance is almost gone, and her finances are limited. Now she needs to find a husband who can keep her in luxury to which she is accustomed.

Автор: Бернарден де Сен-Пьер Ж.А., «Поль и Виргиния. Индийская хижина: роман, повесть»: В настоящем издании представлены наиболее известные произведения французского писателя Бернардена де Сен-Пьера (1737–1814). Роман «Поль и Виргиния» (1787) — идиллия, повествующая о счастье жить по законам «природы и добродетели». Две женщины волею судеб (обедневшая вдова и бывшая любовница) воспитывают сына и дочь. С ними вместе негритянская пара. Дети растут вместе, взрослеют, переживают приключения, занимаются сельским хозяйством. И всё это на фоне экзотической природы и сказочных пейзажей. В сатирико-философской повести «Индийская хижина» (1791) представителям учёной схоластики и религиозной нетерпимости противостоит мудрый и добродетельный «пария» (отверженный). Иллюстрации Тони Жоанно, Мейссонье, Гюэ, Изабэ и др.

William Makepeace Thackeray (1811—1863) was a British author and novelist mostly known for his satirical works such as «Vanity Fair» that showed an ironic representation of the British society of those times. «The History of Pendennis» is a novel set in nineteenth-century England, mostly in London. The book tells the story of a young gentleman Arthur Pendennis from a countryside, who travels to London to find his place in society. In line with other Thackeray’s works, the novel is a satiric picture of the English aristocratic society, which includes all sorts of snobbish and sometimes detestable characters.

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, dramatist, and short story writer, universally known for her Gothic novel «Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus». «Lodore» is the novel focused on the theme of power and responsibility for the family. The story follows the wife and daughter of Lord Lodore, who is killed in a duel at the end of the first volume, leaving a trail of legal, financial, and familial obstacles for the remaining family to solve.

Автор: Панаев И.И., «Барыня, барышня»: В нашем новом проекте вы найдете как книги из «золотого фонда» классической русской литературы, так и редкие, почти забытые, произведения авторов, оставшихся в тени своих великих современников. Эти книги не утратили самобытной актуальности, сегодня, как и сто лет назад, они определяют пути русской культуры, ищут ответы на «проклятые вопросы». Без этих книг невозможно понять кто мы, кем мы были, куда движемся. Мы отобрали для вас самые важные тексты русских классиков, представили их в наиболее полных редакциях, без каких либо сокращений и цензурных изъятий, и составили серию RUGRAM-КЛАССИКА. Вашему вниманию представляется книга Ивана Ивановича Панаева «Барыня», «Барышня».

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. His most famous works are «Treasure Island» and «The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.» Now he is one of the most translated authors in the world. This volume includes amazing short stories like «The Treasure of Franchard,» «Ollala,» and «Thrawn Janet.»

Edith Wharton (1862—1937) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works show the lives of people of the late nineteenth century, the times of decline in American history. She was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. Wharton also was familiar with many famous people of the time, including President Theodore Roosevelt. This book is a collection of classic short stories like «The Last Asset,» «The Pretext,» «The Verdict,» and «The Pot-Boiler.»

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, dramatist, and short story writer, universally known for her Gothic novel «Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus». The novel «Falkner» focuses on the character of Elizabeth Raby, raised under the infl uence of her foster-father Rupert Falkner. When he is acquitted of murdering her lover’s mother, Elizabeth tries to do all she can to reconcile the two men she loves. The book’s story and resolution propose the triumph of female values over violent masculinity.

Автор: Грин А.С., «Алые паруса»: В нашем новом проекте вы найдете как книги из «золотого фонда» классической русской литературы, так и редкие, почти забытые, произведения авторов, оставшихся в тени своих великих современников. Эти книги не утратили самобытной актуальности, сегодня, как и сто лет назад, они определяют пути русской культуры, ищут ответы на «проклятые вопросы». Без этих книг невозможно понять кто мы, кем мы были, куда движемся. Мы отобрали для вас самые важные тексты русских классиков, представили их в наиболее полных редакциях, без каких либо сокращений и цензурных изъятий, и составили серию RUGRAM-КЛАССИКА. Вашему вниманию представляется книга Александра Грина «Алые паруса».

Edith Wharton (1862—1937) was an American novelist and short story writer. Her works show the lives of people of the late nineteenth century, the times of decline in American history. She was the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Literature in 1921. Wharton also was familiar with many famous people of the time, including President Theodore Roosevelt. Set in a small town in New England, the plot of «Fruit of the Tree» revolves around the struggles of the working class. It follows John Amherst, an idealistic manager in a textile mill, who wants to improve the working conditions of the laborers. However, upper management suppresses all his attempts, caring only about the profit. When Amherst marries the widow of the former mill owner Bessy West-more, he begins to translate his ideas into reality.

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, dramatist, and short story writer, universally known for her Gothic novel «Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus». This volume consists of four wonderful stories of fiction: «The Dream», «The Mortal Immortal», «Transformation» and «The Invisible Girl».

Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set mostly in Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre. Allan and the Ice-Gods is the final volume of the Allan Quatermain saga. Once more Quatermain takes the hallucinogenic taduki drug, as he did in previous novels, and he finds himself reliving as Wi, an civilized man living in the barbaric ice age as part of a clan of cavemen. The novel has been noted as a treatment of the topics of eugenics and evolution in literature and culture.

Thomas Love Peacock was an English novelist, poet, and official of the East India Company. Peacock’s retelling of the legend of Robin Hood is as fresh today as it was when he penned it, nearly two hundred years ago. Here are all the heroes and villains we know and love, recast by a keen Victorian wit Robin Hood and Maid Marian; Friar Tuck, Little John, and Richard the Lionhearted; Prince John and the Sheriff of Nottingham.

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. «The Ebb-Tide» is a short novel co-written by Stevenson and his stepson Lloyd Osbourne. The plot revolves around three men down on their luck in Tahiti. All of them agree to ship out on a vessel whose officers died of smallpox, but on the way, they decide to steal the ship and its cargo. Naturally, this doesn’t end well.

Herman Melville (1819 — 1891) was an American poet and novelist of the American Renaissance, best known for his allusive adventure novel «Moby-Dick». The part fictional story, part autobiography, «White-Jacket» is a remarkable, epic travel novel of its time. It is also one of the most politically oriented H. Melville stories, revealing in-depth all of the relationships in the Navy, its rules, and customs.

Автор: Гра Ф., «Марсельцы»: Законодательное Собрание Франции издало в 1792 г. декрет о создании под Парижем вооруженного лагеря в двадцать тысяч федератов. Марсельская коммуна организовала отряд человек в пятьсот и отправила его в июле того же года в Париж, где отряд был торжественно принят населением. Военная песня, впервые разученная марсельскими федератами и исполнявшаяся их хором в Париже, от их имени получила название «Марсельезы». Четырнадцатилетний мальчик Паскаль, еще подростком, участвовал в марсельском батальоне 1792 года. В произведении изображается бедность и приниженность народа при королевской власти. Повесть Ф. Гра отличается удивительной силой и необыкновенными эффектами; выведенные им лица умно и прекрасно задуманы; среди блестящих картин поразительных перипетий французской революции развивается поэтический, нежный, роман Паскаля и Аделины. Ф. Гра первый показал в настоящем свете действия марсельского батальона, который состоял из пламенных патриотов.

Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American poet and novelist of the American Renaissance, best known for his allusive adventure novel «Moby-Dick». Mysterious and unpredictable, the «Pierre: or, The Ambiguities» contains all the good and intriguing features of the Gothic iction genre. «Typee» is one of the most famous and critically acclaimed traveling adventures of the nineteenth century. It is a semi-autobiographical story of the Melville’s Polynesian travels, an examination of nature, people and their relationships, and an extensive exploration of exotic rituals.

Mark Twain was an American writer, journalist, and publisher. Among his most famous novels are «The Adventures of Tom Sawyer» and its sequel, «The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.» His wit and satire, in prose and in speech, earned praise from critics and peers. «A Double-Barreled Detective Story» is a somewhat unusual short story. Twain takes Sherlock Holmes, world-famous detective, the creation of Sir Arthur Doyle, and puts him in an unusual setting, a small town in the American west, where our hero must solve a mystery.

Jack London (1876—1916) was an American novelist, journalist and social activist. Pioneering the genre of magazine fiction and prototyping science fiction, he became one of the first writers, who gained worldwide fame and a large fortune. «The Cruise of the Snark» is an autobiographical novel which describes London’s travels through the South Pacifiс on the ship called «Snark.» In this journey, his wife and a small crew accompany him. London describes the numerous difficulties during the construction of «Snark,» his training in navigation, the acquisition of doctoring experience far from civilization and other details of this adventure.

Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. His most famous works are «Treasure Island» and «Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.» Now he is one of the most translated authors in the world. The story of «The Beach of Falesa» is told from John Wiltshire’s point of view, a British copra trader on the fictional island of Falesa in the South Sea. There he meets a trader Case, who arranges a marriage for him and a local girl Uma. After that John discovers that Uma has a taboo which makes all the other natives refuse to trade with him. Soon Wiltshire finds out that Case may have arranged the deaths of his competitors.

В нашем новом проекте вы найдете как книги из «золотого фонда» классической русской литературы, так и редкие, почти забытые, произведения авторов, оставшихся в тени своих великих современников. Эти книги не утратили самобытной актуальности, сегодня, как и сто лет назад, они определяют пути русской культуры, ищут ответы на «проклятые вопросы». Без этих книг невозможно понять кто мы, кем мы были, куда движемся. Мы отобрали для вас самые важные тексты русских классиков, представили их в наиболее полных редакциях, без каких либо сокращений и цензурных изъятий, и составили Серию RUGRAM-КЛАССИКА. Вашему вниманию представляется книга Ивана Афанасьевича Кущевского «Николай Негорев, или благополучный россиянин. Часть третья».

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. This volume consists of two amazing stories: mysterious «The Body-Snatcher» and intriguing «The Story of a Lie.»

Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American poet and novelist of the American Renaissance, best known for his allusive adventure novel «Moby-Dick.» Partly based on the author’s experience, «Redburn» is a fascinating coming- of-age story of a young sailor Wellington Redburn, who decides to leave New York in search of a better life in Liverpool, England. It is a moving tale about losing an innocent outlook on life and obtaining life experience through overcoming adversity.