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Crimen y Castigo

Fiódor Dostoyevski • 1866

El joven Rodión Raskólnikov, antiguo estudiante, arrastra una existencia precaria en San Petersburgo. Cuando recibe una carta anunciándole la visita de su madre y su hermana en relación con los súbitos planes de boda de esta última, las fantasías de acabar con sus problemas a través del asesinato de la vieja prestamista a la cual suele recurrir van tomando cuerpo en su voluntad... Crimen y castigo (1866) es posiblemente la obra más lograda del autor. En ella, sirviéndose de una trama y de unos personajes que reúnen los mejores ingredientes de la novela del siglo XIX, se plantea el problema de la justificación o no de los actos, de la conciencia y de la culpa. Fiódor Dostoyevski (1821-1881) es, junto con Lev Tolstói, el gran novelista ruso del siglo XIX. Su vida y su creación literaria sufrieron un cambio radical después de que en 1849 fuera detenido y condenado a muerte, pena que se le conmutó en el último instante, por sus actividades contra el zar. Alianza Editorial tiene publicada prácticamente toda su obra. CENTENARIO DOSTOYEVSKI (1821-2021)

La Metamorfosis

Franz Kafka • 1915

Persuasion

Jane Austen · 2022

Sense and Sensibility

Jane Austen · 2017

Frankenstein

Mary Shelley · 2020

Great Expectations

Elaine Tyler May · 1983

Macbeth

William Shakespeare · 2021

Macbeth by William Shakespeare is the quintessential tragedy of ambition, betrayal, and guilt. Written in the early 1600s, this classic play is considered one of the most influential works in literature. In this timeless tale, Macbeth, a brave and loyal general, is consumed by ambition when he is prophesied to become king. Driven by his desires and the deceptive words of his wife, Macbeth embarks on a murderous journey to gain the throne. Despite his efforts, however, he is unable to outrun fate, and he is eventually faced with devastating consequences. A thought-provoking and captivating story, Macbeth is a must-read for those looking to explore the depths of the human soul and experience one of the most powerful works of literature. With its poetic language, complex characters, and profound themes, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression. Get this new pocket edition of Macbeth by William Shakespeare today and explore the timeless power of this classic tragedy This pocket edition is based on the original Cambridge editions, first published for the general public in the 1860s, and is designed for reading ease -- the size of a standard mass market paperback, it is convenient enough to fit in your pocket, briefcase, or purse, but it features font size large enough for easy reading in any setting, margins wide enough to be marked up by students of all ages, and paper durable enough for reading again and again. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England, Shakespeare attended King's New School in Stratford, where he learned Latin and a little Greek and read the Roman dramatists. He married Anne Hathaway, with whom he had three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Between 1585 and 1592, he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part-owner of a playing company called the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. He wrote many of his known plays between 1589 and 1613. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories and these works remain regarded as some of the best work produced in these genres. Shakespeare's later works included tragedies such as Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth and Antony and Cleopatra. He was a respected poet and playwright in his own day, but his reputation did not truly rise to the heights it is today until the 19th century. Today, his works are amongst the most widely performed and read in the world. Shakespeare's influence on theatre can be seen in the development of the English language, the use of soliloquies and asides, and the popularity of the romance genre. He is often credited with popularizing the sonnet form in English literature, and many of his works are still studied and performed today. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's preeminent dramatist.

The Great Gastby

F. Scott Fitzgerald · 2021

Little Women

Louisa May Alcott · 2019

A new, beautifully laid-out, non-illustrated edition of Louisa May Alcott's timeless classic, Little Women. This edition contains both the original Little Women and the second volume of the story, sometimes sold separately under the title Good Wives. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is a classic novel originally published in 1868. It tells the story of four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March, and their coming of age during the American Civil War. With the help of their beloved mother and their beloved neighbor, Mr. Laurence, the girls learn valuable lessons about love, family, and the importance of giving back to the community. Along the way, they learn the importance of resilience and self-determination, as they face various hardships and struggles. This timeless classic is an inspiring and heart-warming story about the power of family, friendship and the importance of chasing your dreams. Little Women remains one of the most widely-read and beloved novels in American literature. The story of the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—Little Women details their passage from childhood to womanhood. It is loosely based on the lives of the author, Louisa May Alcott, and her own three sisters. Little Women has been adapted to the screen and stage multiple times and is one of the bestselling novels of all time. Louisa May Alcott (November 29, 1832 – March 6, 1888) was an American novelist, poet, and short story writer, best known for her novel Little Women. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, Alcott wrote novels and short stories for both children and adults, and is remembered for her vivid descriptions of the lives of nineteenth-century American families. Alcott wrote her first novel, Flower Fables, at the age of 17. She then wrote a series of stories, including An Old-Fashioned Girl (1870), Little Women (1868), Little Men (1871), and Jo's Boys (1886). Her work was widely appreciated, and she was highly regarded for her vivid depictions of the everyday lives of ordinary people. She was also a committed feminist and a major influence on the women's suffrage movement. In addition to her novels and stories, Alcott wrote poems, plays, and essays. She was a prolific writer, and her works were highly influential in the late 19th century. She was a major force in advocating for the rights of women, including the right to vote, and her works continue to inspire readers today. Alcott died in Boston in 1888, leaving behind a legacy that has had a lasting impact on American literature and culture. Her works, including Little Women and An Old-Fashioned Girl, have been adapted for the stage and screen and continue to be popular with readers. Louisa May Alcott was a pioneering writer who inspired generations of readers and remains an important figure in American literature and culture.