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Arnold Bennett was born in 1867 in Hanley one of the six towns that formed the Potteries that later joined together to become Stoke on Trent; the area in which most of his works are located. At the turn of the century he turned full time to writing and shortly thereafter in 1903 he moved to Paris and in 1908 published to great acclaim The Old Wives Tale. With this his reputation was set. Clayhanger and The Old Wives Tale are perhaps his greatest and most lauded novels.

There is a troubled town nestled on the border of Shropshire and Powys. Steeped in folklore, domain of ghosts, it is witch haunted Wendlelow. Pity those who dwell there. Here is a collection of interconnected tales, ghostly, gothic and monstrous, so curl up by the fire, dim the lights, and prepare to be horrified.

Renowned Jewish vocalist and writer Elizabeth Schwartz’s first book of fiction “The Sweet Fragrance of Life & Other Stories” is a meditation on historic European Jewish Culture seen through the lens of a woman’s point of view. As if Sholem Ale­ichem and Angela Carter had a child, The Sweet Fra­grance of Life & Oth­er Hor­ror Sto­ries explores Euro­pean Jew­ish his­to­ry, cul­ture, and real world events through a fem­i­nist, shtetl perspective. This is an eerie collection of new Jewish-themed horror stories from a world that was.

Bola de Sebo de Guy de Maupassant es un cuento ambientado durante la guerra franco-prusiana. Explora las complejidades de la naturaleza humana y la hipocresía social cuando los pasajeros de un autocar enfrentan dilemas morales y prejuicios sociales.

I’ve often wondered at the meaning lurking behind the reported final words—moose, Indian—of Henry David Thoreau. For some reason, I’ve always imagined a somewhat dark, untold tale at their root. MOOSE. INDIAN. is just such a reimagining of Thoreau’s first trip to the Maine Woods—as he recalls the uncomfortably gruesome truth on his deathbed.

Josie and her ma were desperate to save their farm. George wanted their farm and Josie wanted to know why. Something wasn’t right. Praying for the Lord to guide and protect her, she impulsively buys a newspaper, secretly responding to an ad for a mail-order bride. While feeling at peace about her decision, George becomes forceful about their marriage. When disaster leaves them destitute, they escape from George, fleeing to Wyoming, where Josie’s future husband, Micah, awaits.

This series is a collection of mainly novellas and a select few shorts, written by a hand-picked mix of Chinese and other international writers; it artistically reincarnates the 60-year-old gruesome battle of Japan’s invasion of Communist Party-led China, dissecting this culturally important event from all levels and angles.

Svegliata di soprassalto da frastuoni di metallo, rombi di vampa, urla di ribelli. Bombardata dalle palandre del Re Sole. Conquistata dagli austriaci, con le teste rasate e le uniformi impeccabili. Terra di nobili e mercanti, di idealisti e faccendieri, di patrioti ed espatriati. Genova. Porta del Mediterraneo. È lei la città che presta le sue strade, le sue piazze, i suoi quartieri a questi nove racconti in cui le vicende della grande Storia – remota e recente, eroica e vergognosa – irrompono nella vita dei singoli e la stravolgono.

"Unspoken Bonds: A Tale of Compassion in Early 1900s New York City" is a captivating short novel that transports readers to the vibrant yet unforgiving streets of a city defined by stark contrasts. The story revolves around two individuals from vastly different backgrounds who form a deep and unspoken bond.

The extraordinary range of work gathered here is united by a fascination with how everyday interactions can transform our lives in unpredictable ways. These are stories of lonely people, outcasts and misfits, and the ghosts that inhabit our intimate spaces. The result is a compelling, arresting and, at times, devastating collection – not least in the title story, which was inspired by the tragic true events of the 1943 Cavan orphanage fire.

In this intriguing compilation of short stories, Tall Tales of Alaska: The Red Dog Saloon: Stories of the Gold Rush & More, listeners will embark on a thrilling journey through time, uncovering the captivating stories and historical moments that have made this iconic bar a magnet for curious travelers.

Northern Narratives is once again taking you back to Juneau, Alaska, the gateway to the Alaskan gold rush, in Book #2 of the series, Tall Tales of Alaska, Alaska: Juneau: A Quaint Alaska Town with a Gold Mining Problem. In this set of stories, you’ll be whisked away to the capital of Alaska when it was still an American territory.

As the events of our day unfold, all around the world, questions plague the minds of observers in all walks of life. The biggest question of all is, how will it all end? Are we headed for a Bible-styled Apocalypse and Armageddon? With these and similar concerns in mind, the purpose of this book is to provide a glimpse of what the future of our world looks like, from a biblical point of view. While fictitious on the one hand, it is no less Bible-based, and keyed to (more or less), or, rooted in 3 commentaries written by Mr. Alvin Mitchell

It’s 1865 and a band of renegade deserters left over from the American Civil War abduct newlywed Judith Johansen and head to the wilds of Rupert’s Land, soon to become Western Canada. They are about to find out that they have made a huge mistake. Judith is the granddaughter of Moses Munro, a wily old mountain man who survived as a trapper in the Rocky Mountains during the 1820s and ‘30s.

Оповідання Мати Миколи Хвильового є яскравим прикладом української літератури XX століття. У центрі сюжету знаходиться героїня, мати, яка намагається справитися з трагічною втратою свого сина в результаті політичних репресій.Автор досліджує глибокі емоційні переживання матері та показує, як вона впорядковує своє життя в умовах репресивного режиму. Через призму розповіді про одну жінку Хвильовий описує страх, біль та мучення, що переживають багато людей у подібних ситуаціях. Розповідь вразливо розкриває теми жертовності, втрати і боротьби з тоталітарним режимом.

Kafka Açlık Sanatçısı nı ilk olarak 1922 yılında Die neue Rundschau adlı Alman edebiyat dergisinde hikaye olarak yayımladı. Açlık Sanatçısı'nın da içinde olduğu bu grup, Kafka'nın bizzat yayına hazırladığı son hikayeleriydi. Açlık bir sanat olabilir mi? Sanatçının kendini 'sanatçı' hissetmesi ya da 'var olduğunu' düşünmesi tamamen insanların onun sanatına olan ilgileri ile doğru orantılı mıdır? Aynı kafesete bir insan mı yoksa bir panter mi daha çok ilgi çeker? Panterden zevk almak için hiçbir felsefeye gerek yoktur ve fizikselliği açlık sanatçısından çok daha etkileyicidir.

Contiene: La muerte de Iván Ilich, El diablo, Felicidad conyugal, El cafe de surat, De lo que vive el hombre.

Фавст — новела українського письменника Григорія Косинки, написана в 1923-му році й опублікована в журналі "Український засів". У ній головний герой проведений крізь тюремні випробування: муравйовські застінки і білогвардійську катівню.Розповідається про трагічну долю селянина з Поділля Прокопа Конюшини, який, не стерпівши наруги, створив загін і боровся проти нападників.

Ever worried that your golden years might be filled with moments of boredom? Picture yourself cozying up with stories so good they turn "another quiet evening" into "a walk down memory lane." From the 1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s, & 80s to today, each story captures the essence of a different era, celebrating love, friendship, family, and the simple joys that make life beautiful. Whether you're reminiscing about the past or discovering these moments for the first time, this book is the perfect companion for a cozy afternoon.

Esta breve, pero inteligente obra, describe de forma suspicaz el trato mediante cartas de los petersburgueses. Con este relato crítico, el escritor ruso transmite al lector de una forma irónica el funcionamiento burocrático de la importante capital rusa y el carácter de muchos de los ciudadanos de la misma.