The Picture of Dorian Gray takes us to London at the end of the nineteenth century. A city underestimated by its inhabitants, who see Paris as the most prodigious city.
The book tells us the story of Dorian Gray, a young man whose portrait was painted by the artist Basil Hallward, a man that was amazed with his beauty the first moment he saw him. A close friend of the painter was also astonished with the young Dorian and included him in his social group. That picture painted by Hallward would turn out to be very special, by getting older instead of the young man who was the model, bearing all the adversities that Dorian might have expected.
In this book, which is one of the most well-known works of the peerless Oscar Wilde, we are given the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful writing skills and the genial creativity of this writer, and also a great picture of London society sometimes ironic and seldom sarcastic. Besides, we have Lord Henry, a wonderful character that will surely captivate anyone with his amazing theories and his unique sense of humour.
Cry Me a River • I Should Care • I'm in the Mood for Love • I'm Glad There Is You • Can't Help Lovin' That Man • I Love You • Say It Isn't So • It Never Entered My Mind • Easy Street • 'S Wonderful • No Moon at All • Laura • Gone With the Wind
Roald Dahl's most famous and magical story tells the wonderful tale of Charlie Bucket. Charlie can not believe his luck when he finds a Golden Ticket and wins the chance of a lifetime: a magical day witnessing the miraculous creation of the most delectable eatables ever made at the wonderful chocolate factory of WILLIE WONKA, along with the infamous characters of the Oompa-Loompas, Veronica Salt, Augustus Gloop and many more.
A cruel king marries beautiful young women, but always has their heads cut off in the morning. However, his new wife, Sheherezade, is clever. Every night, she starts to tell him a wonderful story. She tells him about a greedy man who finds a robbers' cave, full of treasure, but cannot remember the magic words to get out again. She tells him the story of Sinbad the sailor, of a genie in a bottle, of Aladdin and his magic lamp, and many more. Every morning, the king lets his new wife live, because he wants to hear the end of the story. Now you can read some of Sheherezade's wonderful stories — and find out what happens to the story-teller herself! Oxford Progressive Readers Stage 1 (1400 words)
