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Publicada originalmente en 1897, El hombre invisible cuenta las contradicciones de un joven y ambicioso científico que, tras un largo y arduo trabajo, encuentra la fórmula de la invisibilidad. Pero lo que inicialmente parecía un logro brillante termina convirtiéndose en una pesadilla. En esta novela H. G. Wells expone los peligros del mal uso de la ciencia y nos invita a reflexionar sobre sus límites éticos. Originally published in 1897, The Invisible Man tells the contradictions of a young and ambitious scientist who, after long and arduous work, discovers how to become invisible. But what initially seemed like a brilliant achievement ends up turning into a nightmare. In this novel, H. G. Wells exposes the dangers of misuse of science and invites us to reflect on its ethical limits.

La Tierra ha sido invadida por alienígenas, y los marcianos, con su tecnología superior, arrasan Londres y sus alrededores, sembrando muerte y destrucción allí por donde pasan. La adaptación radiofónica que Orson Welles hizo de esta novela en 1938 provocó que el público, aún desconocedor de la ficción televisiva, creyera que realmente se estaba produciendo una invasión extra- terrestre y desató una gran alarma social. Este ejemplo temprano del poder de los medios de comunicación de masas fue la primera de un sinfín de adaptaciones y reinterpretaciones que han alimentado el imaginario de lo que hoy entendemos como ciencia ficción y han encumbrado a H. G. Wells como uno de los padres del género. The earth has been invaded by aliens, and the Martians, with their superior technology, devastate London and its surroundings, sowing death and destruction wherever they go. The radio adaptation that Orson Welles made of this novel in 1938 caused the public, still unaware of television fiction, to believe that an extraterrestrial invasion was really taking place and unleashed great social alarm. This early example of the power of mass media was the first of countless adaptations and reinterpretations that have fed the imagination of what we understand today as science fiction and have elevated H. G. Wells as one of the most well-known names of the genre.

El filósofo nos enseña a escuchar a los adversarios -hábiles detectores de nuestras debilidades- y a desconfiar de nuestro amor propio -el defecto más útil para los aduladores-, pues solo así sabremos distinguir la verdadera amistad: aquella en la que encontraremos virtud en la honestidad y deleite en el diálogo. Un bien exquisito que exige espacio, tiempo y cuidado In this book, philosopher Plutarco teaches us to listen to adversaries and to distrust our self-love because only then will we know how to distinguish true friendship: one in which we will find virtue in honesty.

El influjo de esta fascinante reflexión sobre el poder de la creatividad y el oficio de escribir ha sido inmenso. Jorge Luis Borges no dudó en considerarlo uno de los cuentos más memorables que había leído. Y no es para menos. Gracias a obras como esta, Rudyard Kipling ganó el Premio Nobel de Literatura de 1907 y se cuenta entre los mejores narradores británicos de todos los tiempos. Works like this fascinating reflection on the power of creativity and the craft of writing earned Rudyard Kipling the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. He's considered to be among the best British storytellers of all time.

This novel narrates the arrival of a widow and her son to an old mansion, a fact that unleashes all kinds of reactions among the neighborhood. Breaking free of a quarrelsome, alcoholic husband, Helen now faces an oppressive society, but manages to pull through. The protagonist's search for happiness and justice makes this novel a lucid portrait of human misery, a beautiful love story, a song of redemption and an illustrious precedent in feminist literature.

This novel begins with a retired Holmes in the English countryside, more interested in beekeeping than solving cases. Only the imminent war with Germany will bring Holmes out of his voluntary retirement, who will put all his ingenuity and skills at the service of his country. These seven stories show us how the brilliant tenant of 221B Baker Street adapts to a changing world, without losing the ability to delight readers.

This selection of stories covers different countries and cultures to address the figure of the ghost in literature. Authors of all literary genres come together in this anthology to show us their most ghostly side: Poe, Edith Wharton, Blasco Ibáñez, and many others contribute to these 18 stories full of horror.

Rimas y leyendas is one of Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer's best-known work. In it you'll find rhymes that show readers one of the most refined and memorable lyrical voices of the 19th century. It also includes 16 legends that demonstrate his masterful treatment of the fantastic in stories such as "Maese Pérez, The Organist", "The Mountain of the Souls", and "The Green Eyes", among others.

Ana de Avonlea es la segunda de las novelas que conforman la serie más célebre de Lucy Maud Montgomery. Ana es ahora una adolescente que debe asumir las responsabilidades que conlleva hacerse mayor. En esta ocasión, vemos el crecimiento personal y espiritual de Ana, que nos recuerda, una vez más, la importancia de la solidaridad, la amistad y el sentimiento de comunidad. Anne of Avonlea is the second of the novels that make up the most famous series by Lucy Maud Montgomery. Ana is now a teenager who must assume the responsibilities that come with growing up. On this occasion, we see Ana's personal and spiritual growth, which reminds us of the importance of solidarity, friendship and a sense of community.

The stories included in El hombre que sabía demasiado introduce us to Horne Fisher, an investigator who solves crimes not through his wits or deductive skills, but through his knowledge of the ins and outs of British politics and his intricate network of contacts. However, he is not the only peculiar character in this collection of stories that subvert the detective genre. This work is one of the best works by one of the great authors that English literature has produced.