Ruth Swan Libros

Are there ghosts at Bly, or is the governess going mad? A young woman starts her first job as a governess in charge of two young orphans, Miles and Flora, at a country house called Bly. The children are beautiful and well-behaved, but are they too good to be true? When the governess starts to experience strange visions, she suspects that the children are hiding a terrible secret. Sú tu v Bly duchovia, alebo sa opatrovateľka zbláznila? Mladá žena nastúpila prvýkrát do práce ako opatrovateľka, ktorá má na starosti dve malé siroty, Milesa a Floru, žijúce vo vidieckom dome zvanom Bly. Deti sú úžasné a vychované, ale nie je to príliš dobré, aby to bola pravda? Keď začne opatrovateľka vidieť zvláštne veci, začne tušiť, že deti majú desivé tajomstvo.

Una de las novelas más leídas, "Orgullo y prejuicio", publicada en 1813, nos transporta al pintoresco campo inglés a finales del siglo XVIII, donde se desarrolla la historia de la familia Bennet. La señora Bennet busca incansablemente los pretendientes ideales para sus cinco hijas. La trama comienza con la llegada del adinerado señor Bingley y su enigmático amigo, el reservado y poco simpático señor Darcy. Entre él y Elizabeth, la segunda hija Bennet, surge una relación peculiar que debe superar numerosos malentendidos, prejuicios y barreras sociales antes de transformarse en verdadero entendimiento y amor. "Orgullo y prejuicio" no es solo una historia de amor, sino también una exploración atemporal de las relaciones humanas. La autora retrata magistralmente la tensión entre la razón y el sentimiento, así como el conflicto entre la libertad individual y las convenciones sociales, todo ello con un humor inteligente, un ingenio sutil y una ironía inigualable.

Unabridged reader for learners of English: CEFR level C2In this reader you will find:The First World War in Facts and Figurespoems and verseBiographical notes about the poetsBackground pages: The Poppy, Women and War, The Unknown Soldier, The Lasting ImpactNotes on the poemsActivities to help C2 readers with technical vocabularywith extracts recorded on Audio CD and full text as Mp3 from elireaders.com

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Romeo and Juliet (1597) is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, inspired by an Italian tale adapted for an English audience in the 16th century. Written between 1591 and 1595, it is one of Shakespeare's most performed plays and has influenced countless film and television adaptations. The story begins with two noble families in Verona, the Montagues and the Capulets, whose ancient feud leads to new conflicts and bloodshed. Shakespeare's genius lies in his portrayal of complex human emotions and their impact on relationships, politics, culture, and religion. In this tale, a pair of star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, defy their families' enmity to pursue their love, risking everything for one another. Their passionate romance ultimately leads to a tragic and unforgettable conclusion, illustrating the power of love against the constraints of history and fate.

Which race between two English universities is so famous to be known simply as ‘The Boat Race’? The teams are getting ready. The Oxford – Cambridge Boat Race is only weeks away and Sam’s brother is on the team. But what’s happening at the boat house? Why are some people from the team ill? Was the fire at the boat house an accident? Sam and his…

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