Bryan Matthews

Martin Eden is a 1909 novel by Jack London that follows the story of a young, uneducated sailor named Martin Eden. When Martin saves a wealthy man named Arthur Morse from an assault, he is invited to the Morse family home, where he meets Arthur's...

Njáls saga, a towering masterpiece among Iceland's 13th-century sagas, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the tumultuous heroic age. This epic tale weaves a rich tapestry of complex characters against the backdrop of Icelandic life, exploring the...

"On Liberty" by John Stuart Mill is a classic text on the relationship between society, government, and individual liberty. It defends the importance of personal liberty and self-expression, claiming that social progress is dependent on the protection...

Charles Darwin's seminal work published in 1859, presents the theory of evolution through natural selection. The book outlines how species change over time, with variations in physical and behavioral characteristics allowing organisms better suited to...

A mischievous young boy named Tom Sawyer lives a carefree life filled with adventure in the small town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. From clever schemes to thrilling escapades, Tom navigates the complexities of childhood while encountering friendship,...

Buck, a pampered California pup, lived a life of naps and treats. But fate took a nasty turn when he was snatched and sold as a sled dog in Alaska. The cushy life vanished, replaced by bone-chilling nights and the sting of the whipBuck, though, was...

The Innocents Abroad is a humorous travelogue by Mark Twain chronicling his journey through Europe and the Holy Land with a group of American tourists. Twain offers a satirical and often critical perspective on foreign cultures and customs,...

As a deadly plague, the "Red Death", ravages the land, Prince Prospero seeks refuge in his luxurious abbey, sealing himself off with a thousand nobles for a decadent masquerade ball. The festivities unfold across seven vibrantly colored chambers, each...

Murders in the Rue MorgueA mysterious double homicide baffles the Paris police. Two women are found brutally murdered in their locked apartment, with no apparent entry or exit points. As the city is gripped by fear, the brilliant amateur detective, C....

An English gentleman, Rudolf Rassendyll, finds himself in the fictional kingdom of Ruritania. By sheer coincidence, he bears a striking resemblance to the country's king, Rudolf V. On the eve of the coronation, the king is drugged and kidnapped by his...