Lord Byron: 140 books

Extrait : "Si j'avais commencé ce journal il y a dix ans, et que je l'eusse fidèlement tenu ! eh !... oh !... Il n'y a que trop de choses que je voudrais ne pas me rappeler. Après tout, j'ai eu ma part de ce qu'on appelle les plaisirs de cette vie, et j'ai vu du monde européen et asiatique, plus...

Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this volume we look through the eyes and minds of our most gifted poets to bring...

Byron's free-spirited lifestyle combined with his rare poetic gift to make him one of the foremost figures of the Romantic Era. This collection of his poems, richly varied in mood and content, captures the essence of his great achievement. Among the thirty-one poems included are convivial song-like...

Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at a particular theme through the eyes and minds of our most...

Who doesn't love a bit of surprise, danger, eerie atmosphere, and just the right hint of romance! So, here's presenting to you our best ever gothic collection, with all the well known classics, all the hidden gems, and lots of surprises for all the fans of chills, darkness and mystery out there. Also,...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

A Red, Red Rose by Robert Burns O my Luve's like a red, red rose That’s newly sprung in June; O my Luve's like the melodie That’s sweetly play'd in tune. As fair art thou, my bonnie lass, So deep in luve am I: And I will luve thee still, my dear, Till a’ the seas gang dry: Till...

Narration is conducted on behalf of the eldest of six brothers - a prisoner of the Chillon Castle, a terrible prison with intolerable conditions of detention. Five of his close relatives have already died. Two of them could not stand the conclusion in the cellars of the castle. The prisoner lost count...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Not in those climes where I have late been straying,    Though Beauty long hath there been matchless deemed,    Not in those visions to the heart displaying    Forms which it sighs but to have only dreamed,    Hath aught like thee in truth or fancy seemed:   ...

Extrait : "Les vents retiennent leur haleine ; le soir est calme et sombre ; aucun zéphyr n'erre dans le bocage ; et moi, je vais revoir la tombe de ma Marguerite, et répandre des fleurs sur la cendre que j'aime. Dans cette étroite cellule repose sa poussière, cette poussière que tant de vie animait...

BnF collection ebooks - "Me voilà donc rentré dans le monde fragile de l'homme. Je l'avais quitté depuis si longtemps que je l'avais oublié ; l'humaine argile pèse de nouveau sur moi ; – j'ai trop tôt perdu l'immortelle vision qui suspendait mes terrestres douleurs ; avec elle j'ai traversé...

Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at each calendar month through the eyes and minds of our most...

Collected here are twenty-two vampire stories by authors such as William Polidori, Arthur Conan Doyle, Robert E. Howard, Bram Stoker, and Warren Lapine. With more than 350 pages of vampires this anthology is a must have for any vampire enthusiast. The anthology ranges from classic stories such as...