Classics from some of world literature’s most renowned authors are meticulously translated for young adult readers in this series of quality hardcovers. Each title includes vibrant illustrations and a full-color section about the author, the work, and the time period in which it was penned. Argan is sick and bedridden, and spends his days complaining about his pain, eagerly awaiting the remedies prescribed for him by doctors who are more interested in profiting from his malady than they are in determining its causes. Adding insult to Argan’s injury, his daughter Angelique has fallen in love with a wholly unsuitable suitor. Fortunately, though, the family’s faithful servant Toinette is on hand, and although she isn’t a doctor, she has a solution for every problem. Clasicos de algunos de los autores mas destacados de la literatura mundial son cuidadosamente traducidos para adolescentes en esta serie de ediciones de calidad de tapa dura. Cada titulo incluye ilustraciones vividas y una seccion a todo color sobre el autor, la obra y la epoca en la que fue escrito. Argan esta enfermo y encamado, y pasa los dias quejandose, pendiente de los remedios que le prescriben unos medicos mas deseos de ganar dinero a expensas de la enfermedad que de cortar de raiz sus causas. Y por si ese tormento fuera poco, su hija Angelique se ha enamorado del pretendiente equivocado. Por suerte ahi esta Toinette, la criada, que no es medico pero tiene remedio para todo.