This famous novel about a respectable doctor with a double life marks a milestone in modern horror fiction.
The book includes a history of horror stories, and looks at the medical profession in the 19th century.
Jekyll is a famous London doctor, but something unusual is happening in his house. Who is his strange young friend? Why does Jekyll like him? And why does noone else like him? Stevensons dark thriller is the story of one mans need to find himself in the dark, foggy London of Victorian times.
Macbeth is the bravest soldier of the king, but after meeting three strange witches, he becomes greedy for power... This text of Shakespeares Scottish tragedy is a reader as well as a playscript. The book also looks at the history of witches and at the Elizabethan Theatre.
Anglickočeský zrcadlový text pro mírně pokročilé. Hrůzostrašný, převyprávěný klasický příběh Roberta Louise Stevensona napne a vyděsí čtenáře stejně tak, jako když byl poprvé vydán před více než sto lety. Za zamčenými dveřmi laboratoře doktora Jekylla se skrývá záhada, kterou se rozhodl jeho právník odhalit. Proč tam doktor tráví tolik času? Jaká je souvislost mezi váženým doktorem Jekyllem a jeho hostem, odpudivě vyhlížejícím panem Hydem? Proč doktor Jekyll změnil svou závěť ve prospěch pana Hyda? A kd
Klasické povídky představují přitažlivý způsob výuky angličtiny. Výukový komplet knihy, pracovního sešitu, audiokazety nebo audio CD nabízí širokou škálu využití ve vyučování. Vhodné i pro samostudium. Kniha pro učitele obsahuje odpovědi ke cvičením v pracovním sešitu, dva závěrečné testy s klíčem a výukový plán.
Klasické povídky představují přitažlivý způsob výuky angličtiny. Výukový komplet knihy, pracovního sešitu, audiokazety nebo audio CD nabízí širokou škálu využití ve vyučování. Vhodné i pro samostudium. Kniha pro učitele obsahuje odpovědi ke cvičením v pracovním sešitu, dva závěrečné testy s klíčem a výukový plán.
This famous satire about human society and government surprisingly became a popular childrens story. The book also contains files on 16th17th century science and satire, as well as on real life explorers and pirates.
The famous story of a young American boy who prefers adventure to school he witnesses a crime in a graveyard, is a pirate for two days, gets lost in a cavern and even finds treasure. Among his friends are the wild Huckleberry Finn and the angel, Becky Thatcher.
In this magical comedy about the difficulties of love, the situation appears to get worse before the play finally moves towards a happy ending. This book also contains files on Greek mythology in the play and on magic in Shakespeares time.
This anonymous epic poem is one of the most important works of Old English literature. Apart from an introduction to the AngloSaxon period, the book also contains files on AngloSaxon monsters and magic, as well as on the influence of Beowulf in Tolkiens writings.
This is a famous Shakespeares comedy about young Bassanio, his his rich merchant friend, Antonio, and the Jewish moneylender, Shylock. This book also contains files on the economy and culture of 16th century Venice, as well as on Shakespeares passion for Italy.
When an American family buy Canterville Chase, they also buy a ghost. In this lively and comic portrayal of the meeting of two cultures modern American and traditional British Wilde uses his satire and humour to describe the attempts of the ghost, Sir Simon, to frighten away the new owners.
As Chaucers 14tH century pilgrims set off on a pilgrimage from London to Canterbury Cathedral, they all agree to tell a story. The five wellknown tales in this reader present, in a charming and often humorous style, many aspects of the human condition life, death, strength, weakness, good, evil, greed and, of course, love.
It was all so different from London. The strangest thing was the light that came into his room. It travelled across his ceiling and then it went, leaving his room dark. After a few seconds it was back, then it disappeared, again and again. One summer, city boy Sam stays with his uncle. Its all so different from London! Theres a river and boats, and a new friend, Rachel. But something strange happens One day Sam and Rachel find a strange bird with a long beak that looks like a spoon. It has thin f
We older generations never had to face what the young are facing. Americas wonderful liberty and abundance are slipping away. Autor : Richard J. Maybury
The Texas Longhon made more history than any other breed of cattle the world has ever known. The Longhorns were more than a breed - they were a race. Gaunt, wiry, intractable, they were themselves pioneers in a hard, strange land. Autor : J. Frank Dobie