Set in 17th century Puritan Boston, Hester Prynne gives birth to an illegitimate child and is condemned to wear the scarlet letter 'A' as a sign of her adultery. Hester refuses to reveal the identity of her lover, and is forced to lead a life of humiliation. Meanwhile, Hester's husband settles in Boston and after making her swear to keep his identity secret, tries to discover who Hester's secret lover is.
A fascination with science and the aspiration to understand the mysteries of creation lead Victor Frankenstein to create life from death. But the results are not what he expects and his rejection of his monstrous creation causes dire consequences for himself and all the people he cares about.
When the attractive, wealthy Mr Bingley comes to live at Netherfield bringing his friend Mr Darcy with him, Mrs Bennet is delighted; she has five daughters to be married. However, things don't go as smoothly as he hoped: Mr Bingley abandons Jane, Mr Darcy clearly has no interest in Elizabeth and she refuses Mr Collin's proposal of marriage.
Washington Irving - Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. (level 1)Washington Irving
Rip Van Winkle sets off into Catskill mountains. There he falls into a deep sleep and when he awakes, twenty years have passed. In the legend of Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane view for the affection of Katrina Van Tassel. But his rival plays a trick on him and Ichabod runs away leaving behind him the legend of the Headless Horseman.
Oscar Wilde - The Happy Prince and The Selfish Giant. (level 1)Oscar Wilde
The Happy Prince is the unforgettable story of the touching friendship between the golden statue of the Happy Prince and a little swallow. The enchanted garden of The selfish Giant is the perfect place for children to play, until the Giant decides to keep it all for himself! Then something very strange happens to his garden……
