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The narration delves on the living and values of a large family in New Zealand. With trivial details of characters such as personality gestures and attitudes Mansfield has managed to delve into the psychology of characters and produce individuals that instantly capture attention. A must-read.

Compiled in 4 volumes, "The Best 195 Classics Ever Written" brings together exceptional works by distinguished authors including renowned names like Charles Dickens, Henry James, Jane Austen and William Shakespeare. Aiming to provide the best compilation of classical works for its lovers, this amazing...

A classic translation by Butler of the magnum opus "The Odyssey". As Odysseus travels back home after bravely fighting the Trojan War, he realizes he has yet to face many difficulties. From gods to fate and magic, there are unprecedented hurdles. A clash between the will of gods and the obstinacy of human nature!

A beautiful collection of notes penned by Butler; it summarizes his thoughts, reflections, conversations, and incidents that come across his life. These pieces collected over time bring forth the intellectual genius he possessed and convey the profound truths which often go unnoticed. Though "One's thoughts fly so fast", he captured and expressed them quite eloquently. Amazing!

This work is a collection of excerpts from different books by Butler and also a critical analysis of George Romane's work on evolution. In addition to analyzing Romane's theories Butler compares it with his own work on evolution. It is a truly fascinating amalgamation of scientific revelations and personal ideologies which are still quite relevant. Engrossing!

Carrying the theme of religious intolerance racism and aggression Karl May narrates the story of a young apache chief who had to endure the deaths of his close ones. Propounding on how the trans-continental mingling affected the life-styles of Indians the book is set in 1800's and in the South-West of U.S. An enthralling and captivating tale of murder and revenge.

With ruthless criticism and dire satire on the authorities and state of affairs in the capital of Russia Leo Tolstoy has created another genius. Through the book he has succeeded in putting his ideas forward which awakened the nation from deep slumber. It is one of those very rare and thought-provoking books that stirred the nation and prepared them for the revolution.

The collection of works portrays the lust of man for wealth and power. The depths to which one can fall for achieving the basest aims of life are depicted in a precise manner. Tolstoy portrays an array of emotions in these stories and intellectual essays that instigate and inspire. The kaleidoscope of ideas leaves the readers enchanted.

A superb novel filled with excitement and thrill. First published in 1827 it follows the adventures of Natty Bumppo and Dr. Bat the latter of whom spends his time in discovering new animals and plants in the prairie. The book subtly highlights various issues of that era like the annihilation of nature...

Three Tales" is a remarkable collection of fictional tour de force presented by Flaubert. It portrays three different aspects of life simultaneously - contemporary religious and historical. These stories are a beautiful amalgamation of sentiments such as love solitude and passion for religion. Engrossing!

A spectacular book - it is based on Lowell's extensive study of Mars. It contains several of his interesting discoveries and theories including the one about intelligent life on Mars. A must-read, especially for readers fascinated by astronomy.

A translation of "Sans dessus dessous" this is an exceptionally brilliant work. The writer unfolds the North Polar Association's plan to purchase the uninhabitable territory for the search of coal. The work greatly reflects the investigative and analytical efforts put into it. A must-read scientific fiction for all!

With layers of meanings and comprehensively drawn characters once again Henry James captures the attention of the readers.

Selected Poems of Oscar Wilde (1911) is a collection of poetry Wilde wrote when he was twenty-six years old. It is combined with some later works, including The Ballad of Reading Gaol, which displays Wilde's sensuousness and precocity. Though never well-received, Wilde's poetry is quite unique and deserves more attention than critics have been willing to give it.