This is the book that Maria Montesorri wrote in response to requests from thousands of American parents and teachers.

The Phantom of the Opera is a gothic novel from 1910. It has been adapted numerous times for the theater and film. The work is inspired by real events and combines elements of romance, horror, drama, mystery, and tragedy.

Wilbur Whateley is the monstrous son of a reclusive family in Dunwich, who holds part of the secret of the Necronomicon, the forbidden book. The secret must not be revealed to men, as the forces of evil persist and can be invoked.

One of the most well-known works of German Romanticism. Explore the story of young Werther, whose love will lead him to reflect and commit unfortunate acts.

In The Metamorphosis, Gregor Samsa is a businessman who works to support his family. One morning, he wakes up to find that he has transformed into a giant insect. His condition forces him to stop working due to the terror he provokes.

Inspired by a medieval legend, this work tells the story of Faust, an old man who feels the need to make a drastic change in his life. To do so, he enters into a pact with Mephistopheles, to whom he trades his soul as currency.

The Sandman is E. T. A. Hoffmann's most famous story and is considered one of the texts of Gothic horror. The book was published in 1817. It tells the story of Nathanaël, a student traumatized by the death of his father.

A play that tells the story of Faust, a theologian who decides to sell his soul to the demon Mephistopheles in exchange for knowledge and power.

A tragedy that tells the story of the King of Great Britain, who decides to leave the fate of his kingdom in the hands of his daughters.

A play that tells the story of Prospero, the Duke of Milan, who through magic devises a plan for revenge.

Tell us the return of Odysseus, the Greek hero (also called Ulysses) from the Trojan War, as he faces adventures with deities and mythological monsters. It is important for readers to know that, although the original version is in verse, adaptations have been created for better comprehension, which is why we offer this version, categorized as a novel.

A play that presents the story of Bassanio and Antonio. A loan of money will lead them to face various situations, where one of them will be forced to repay the debt with his own flesh.