"Ethan Frome" is a classic tale of wasted lives set in bleak New England, focusing on a lonely farmer, his sickly wife Zeena, and her cousin Mattie. Edith Wharton's celebrated work explores themes of thwarted love and tragic waste, showcasing deep psychological realism. Critic Elaine Showalter provides insight into its lasting impact.
Las aventuras de Tom Sawyer sigue siendo, a pesar del tiempo transcurrido desde su publicación en 1876, una de las lecturas más divertidas y entretenidas para el público juvenil. Este libro ofrece al lector una adaptación del texto de Mark Twain en español y en inglés, para que disfrute del gran clásico mientras practica la lectura en los dos idiomas. The classic adventures of Tom Sawyer remain one of the funniest and most entertaining books for young audiences since their publication in 1876. Children can enjoy this adaptation of Mark Twain's text in Spanish and English and practice reading in both languages.
Con Las aventuras de Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain (1835-1910) alcanzó su mayor logro literario. En ella, Huck Finn, el mejor amigo de Tom Sawyer, huye de su malvado padre y recorre el río Misisipi junto a un esclavo prófugo, Jim, quien también huye por el temor de ser vendido. Los dos jóvenes navegarán río abajo en busca de la libertad y en su viaje se darán de bruces con numerosas y arriesgadas aventuras.
This series offers six graded stages providing more than 130 stories at different levels of ability. The lower levels feature a wide choice of original stories, while the higher levels feature adaptations of well-known works originally published for native speakers. There are titles to suit all tastes: fantasy and horror; thriller and adventure; classics; true stories; crime and mystery; human interest. The Activities section at the back of each title has been extended to include extra activities before, while and after reading, helping students to interact with the text and get the most out of each story. Each title also has an introduction, a glossary of key topic words, and an About the Author section.
If you find a locked room in a lonely inn, don't try to open it, even on a bright sunny day. If you find a strange whistle hidden among the stones of an old church, don't blow it. If a mysterious man gives you a piece of paper with strange writing on it, give it back to him at once. And if you call a dead man from his grave, don't expect to sleep peacefully ever again. Read these five ghost stories by daylight, and make sure your door is locked.