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In "Hauntings," Vernon Lee offers a sophisticated exploration of supernatural themes through a collection of essays and short stories that intertwine philosophy, aesthetics, and Gothic elements. This...

In "Limbo, and Other Essays; To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua," Vernon Lee explores the intricate interplay of art, aesthetics, and personal experience through a series of reflective essays that...

In "Limbo, and Other Essays; To which is now added Ariadne in Mantua," Vernon Lee intricately weaves together a tapestry of philosophical musings and aesthetic reflections that explore the intersections...

Vernon Lee'Äôs "The Countess of Albany" is a fascinating exploration of the life of the enigmatic figure, Princess Elizabeth Stuart, who became the Countess of Albany. The narrative blends historical...

In "The Spirit of Rome," Vernon Lee deftly weaves an enchanting tapestry of history, art, and atmosphere that captures the essence of the Eternal City. Through a series of evocative essays, Lee transcends...

In "Laurus Nobilis: Chapters on Art and Life," Vernon Lee embarks on an intellectual exploration that fuses aesthetics with autobiographical musings, revealing the integral relationship between art and...

Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful novels of Vernon Leewhich areA...

If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies,...

Welcome to the3 Books To Knowseries, our idea is to help readers learn about fascinating topics through three essential and relevant books. These carefully selected works can be fiction, non-fiction,...

If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies,...

If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies,...

If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies,...

If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies,...

The "Vampire Tales" is the biggest, hungriest, undeadliest collection of vampire stories ever assembled. Dark, stormy, and delicious, once it sinks its teeth into you there's no escape. Vampires! Whether...

If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies,...

Vernon Lee was the pseudonym of the Franco-British writer Violet Paget (1856-1935). For over 50 years, Paget churned out works of both fiction and nonfiction at the rate of nearly a book a year. Perhaps...

A Phantom Lover is a supernatural novella by Vernon Lee (pseudonym of Violet Paget) first published in 1886. Set in a Kentish manor house, the story concerns a portrait painter commissioned by a squire,...

He lusts and kills in equal measure. The brutal Don Juan – an unrepentant sinner – makes a pact with the Virgin of the Seven Daggers. He promises to forever proclaim her supreme beauty and asks that in...

In 'Ariadne in Mantua' by Vernon Lee, the reader is transported to Renaissance Italy through Lee's vivid and detailed descriptions of the city of Mantua. The book is a combination of historical fiction...

Vernon Lee's 'Penelope Brandling: A Tale of the Welsh coast in the Eighteenth Century' is a gripping historical novel that transports readers to the picturesque Welsh coast during the 1700s. Lee's richly...

Vernon Lee's 'Hauntings' is a collection of short stories that delve into the supernatural and the psychological, blending elements of horror and gothic fiction. Written in the late 19th century, Lee's...

Vernon Lee's 'A Phantom Lover' is a haunting novella that blends themes of gothic romance and supernatural horror. Set in the picturesque English countryside, the story follows the passionate and ill-fated...

In Vernon Lee's 'Vanitas: Polite Stories,' readers are transported into a world of elegant tales that explore themes of love, vanity, and human nature. Written in Lee's distinctive literary style, the...

In the thought-provoking book 'Hortus Vitae' by Vernon Lee, the author delves into the philosophical exploration of the nature of life and death through a series of poignant essays. Lee's literary style...

Vernon Lee's 'Renaissance Fancies and Studies' is a captivating exploration of the Renaissance era through the lens of art, literature, and cultural history. The book delves into the complexities of the...

Vernon Lee's 'Euphorion' is a seminal work that delves into the intricate web of influences between the antique, medieval, and Renaissance periods. Through a series of meticulous studies, Lee navigates...

Vernon Lee's 'Belcaro; Being Essays on Sundry Aesthetical Questions' is a collection of essays that delve deep into various aesthetic topics, showcasing the author's keen insights and exquisite literary...

In Vernon Lee's The Beautiful: An Introduction to Psychological Aesthetics, readers are taken on a thought-provoking journey into the realm of aesthetics and its intrinsic connection to psychology. Through...

In "The Beautiful: An Introduction to Psychological Aesthetics," Vernon Lee meticulously explores the intersection of beauty and psychology, offering an innovative perspective on aesthetic experience....

In 'Vanitas: Polite Stories', Vernon Lee weaves a tapestry of intricate narratives that explore the ephemeral nature of beauty, art, and existence. Through a collection of tales rich in emotional resonance...

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes. 'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica...

This ebook contains Oscar Wilde's complete works. This edition has been professionally formatted and contains several tables of contents. The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook)...

The most famous confidence-boosting book ever published; with sales of over 16 million copies worldwide Millions of people around the world have improved their lives based on the teachings of Dale Carnegie....

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...

When her former governess finds happiness as the bride of a local widower, the brilliant and beautiful Emma Woodhouse — one of Jane Austen’s immortal creations — flatters herself that she alone has secured...

In 1855, Walt Whitman published — at his own expense — the first edition of Leaves of Grass, a visionary volume of twelve poems. Showing the influence of a uniquely American form of mysticism known as...

"One of the strangest and most wonderful books in the world." —D. H. Lawrence "‘Moby-Dick’ is the book which I put down with the unqualified thought, 'I wish I had written that'…" —William Faulkner "What...

The Authorized King James Version of the Holy Bible is God’s providentially appointed Word for the whole world which reveals the name of the Father as “Jehovah”, and the name of His Son, “Jesus”, in whom...

The Wealth of Nations, is the magnum opus of the Scottish economist and moral philosopher Adam Smith. First published in 1776, the book offers one of the world's first collected descriptions of what builds...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT: 'Pure escapism - think Hunger Games meets Fifty Shades' The Sun'We weren't expecting to become obsessed . . . but we very...

An enchanting collection containing the first three novels in New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series set in Regency England—The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me,...

The Brothers Karamasov is a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of erotic rivalry in a series of triangular love affairs involving the “wicked and sentimental” Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov...

Wilde’s only novel, first published in 1890, is a brilliantly designed puzzle, intended to tease conventional minds with its exploration of the myriad interrelationships between art, life and consequence....

The books that inspired the Netflix crime series. Here you will find the following original works: - Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar - Arsène Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes - The Hollow Needle - 813 -...

Meg is the eldest and on the brink of love. Then there’s tomboy Jo who longs to be a writer. Sweet-natured Beth always puts others first, and finally there’s Amy, the youngest and most precocious. Together...

Fame. Fashion. Friendship. Hollie can't catch a break. She's broke, she's back living with her family, and her career prospects are precisely zero. So when the chance arises for her and her best friend...

Jonathan Harker, a young London solicitor travels to Transylvania to help a rich nobleman, Count Dracula, purchase an estate in England. Dracula is planning to immigrate to England, and wants Harker to...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan...

The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE... YOU LIEThe bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once explores the dangers of obsession in this #1 bestselling suspense thriller. Six years...

This volume collects the complete writings of Virginia Woolf: 8 novels, 3 'biographies,' 46 short stories, 606 essays, 1 play, her diary and some letters. Contents: THE NOVELS The Voyage Out Night...

In the vast expanse of the treacherous ocean, a legendary tale unfolds, gripping the hearts of readers for generations to come. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of "Moby Dick," a literary masterpiece...

As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws together a disparate group of people: Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually being...

"The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" will open a world of success, happiness, prosperity, and peace for you. It is one of the most brilliant and beloved spiritual self-help works of all time which can...

"Turning the envelope over, his hand trembling, Harry saw a purple wax seal bearing a coat of arms; a lion, an eagle, a badger and a snake surrounding a large letter 'H'."Harry Potter has never even heard...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

This collection gathers together the works by William Shakespeare in a single, convenient, high quality, and extremely low priced Kindle volume! The Comedies: A Midsummer Night's Dream All's Well That...

In exploring everyday life and its intersections with death, this enduring collection of stories offers a naturalistic depiction of the working class in early twentieth-century Dublin. Joyce masterfully...