Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780140185928
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 474

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This final classic collection reveals Somerset Maugham’s unique talent for exposing and exploring the bitter realities of human relationships in tales of love, infidelity, passion and prejudice. The stories range from “The Lotus Eater” where a man envisions a life of bliss in the Mediterranean, to the astringent tales of “The Outstation” and “The Back of Beyond” in Malaya and South East Asia. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Author: Louis L'Amour
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0553903071
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 820

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The fourth volume of Louis L’Amour’s collected short stories features more than forty of the master’s greatest adventure tales in a keepsake edition to cherish for generations. This unique collection gathers stories guaranteed to thrill and delight readers again and again, establishing why Louis L’Amour is truly America’s favorite storyteller. Louis L’Amour’s tales of adventure cannot be surpassed for sheer storytelling excitement, and they stand as a testament to his legendary appeal. Here are timeless stories of danger and daring, wanderlust and heroism, filled with ordinary men and women facing often insurmountable challenges with courage, dignity, honor–and heart. Perhaps never before has a single volume contained so many breathtaking thrills: from the down-on-his-luck fortune hunter who risks everything to save a diamond-hunting couple walking straight into a jungle massacre to the mystery “hero” aboard a downed commercial plane dangling six hundred feet above certain doom. You’ll trek across the harsh steppes of East Asia with an American widow and her young son among a fierce nomadic warrior people, and you’ll relive a harrowing tale of survival at sea against thirst, madness, and the elements as a common seaman redefines extraordinary courage as simply “doing his job.” Whether joining an American captain running a cargo ship through Japanese-controlled waters during World War II, only to find his vessel hijacked by traitorous pirates, or marveling at the resourcefulness of a young woman pushed to the limits of endurance as she flees a killer through a primeval forest, these adrenaline-laced tales of mystery, suspense, murder, and survival never let up and will keep your heart pounding long after the final page. From those numbering a few intense pages to novella-length works, the tales in this action-packed anthology bear all the trademarks of the master’s touch–the historical accuracy, memorable characters, and timeless themes that have earned Louis L’Amour his unique place among American writers.

Author: Louis L'Amour
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0804179751
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 540

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Unsurpassed for sheer storytelling excitement, Louis L’Amour’s tales of adventure continue in this new paperback series. Whether joining an American captain navigating a cargo ship through pirate-infested Japanese-controlled waters during World War II or marveling at the resourcefulness of a young woman pushed to the limits of endurance as she flees a killer through a primeval forest, these adrenaline-fueled tales of mystery, suspense, murder, and survival will keep your heart pounding long after their final pages. From stories numbering just a few intense pages to novella-length works, the tales in this action-packed anthology bear all the trademarks of the master’s touch: the historical accuracy, memorable characters, and timeless themes that have earned L’Amour his unique place among American authors.

Author: Louis L'Amour
Publisher: Bantam
ISBN: 0804179743
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338

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The Collected Short Stories of Louis L’Amour, Volume 4, Part 1 kicks off this collection of L’Amour’s classic adventures and includes his very first published short story. Here are timeless tales of danger and daring, wanderlust and heroism, filled with ordinary men and women facing often life-threatening challenges with courage, dignity, and honor. The first of two parts, this volume contains breathtaking thrills and dynamic characters: from the down-on-his-luck fortune hunter who risks everything to save a married couple in the wilds of Borneo to the mysterious hero aboard a downed airliner dangling six hundred feet above certain doom. This unique collection is guaranteed to delight readers again and again, proving why Louis L’Amour remains America’s favorite storyteller.

Author: Ann Heilmann
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040246133
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 460

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George Moore (1852-1933) was one of the most influential and versatile writers and journalists of the turn of the century. This five-volume, reset critical edition addresses scholarly interest in Moore, making available his generally neglected short story collections.

Author: Genalin Jimenez
Publisher: Genalin Jimenez
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 86

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Chills and Thrills, Volume IV, is a collection of 13 haunting short stories that will keep you turning the pages. The stories are all set in different locations, from the city to the countryside. The stories feature a variety of characters, from ordinary people to supernatural creatures. Whether you're looking for a good scare or a night of spine-tingling entertainment, Chills and Thrills is the perfect book for you. Here are the stories included in the collection: Story #1. The Haunting of Breckenridge Manor Story #2. A Dance with the Past Story #3. Unholy Pages Story #4. A Jackpot Twist: Love, Luck, and Lament Story #5. The Demon Watcher Story #6. A Serenade to Remember Story #7. Echoes of the Untimely Departures Story #8. The Inheritance Story #9. The Twin's Memento Story #10. An Intricate Affair Story #11. The Specter of Hollow’s Eve Story #12. The Halloween Ballad of Aunt Agnes Story #13. A Taste of the Past Chills and Thrills, Volume IV, is the perfect book for everyone. With 13 stories to choose from, there's sure to be something for everyone. So, curl up with this good book and let the thrill begin!

Author: W. Somerset Maugham
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9780140185898
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 452

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These 30 short stories, comprising Somerset Maugham's first collection, are set in locations ranging from England, France and Spain to the silver sands of the South Pacific. They include "Rain," "The Three Fat Women of Antibes," "The Voice of the Turtle," and "Before the Party." For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Author: James Joyce
Publisher: Tacet Books
ISBN: 8577770443
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1747

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This book contains 70 short stories from 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the critic August Nemo, in a collection that will please the literature lovers. For more exciting titles, be sure to check out our 7 Best Short Stories and Essential Novelists collections. This book contains: - Nikolai GogolThe Nose The Viy The Cloak Old-Fashioned Farmers The Overcoat Memoirs of a Madman The Mysterious Portrait - Anton Chekhov The Lady With The Little Dog Ward No. 6 A Joke The Darling Kashtanka The Black Monk In The Ravine - Joseph ConradThe Idiots An Outpost of Progress Amy Foster Youth An Anarchist The Secret Sharer The Return - Leonid AndreyevLazarus On The Day of Crucifixion The Crushed Flower The Serpent's Story JUdas Iscariot The Little Angel A Story Wich Will Never Be Finished - James Joyce The Sisters Eveline Araby A Painful Case The Dead Two Gallants After the Race - Fyodor Dostoevsky White Nights An Honest Thief The Christmas Tree and the Wedding Notes From Underground The Dream of a Ridiculous Man A Little Hero Mr. Prohartchin - Alexander PushkinThe Queen of Spades The Shot The Snowstorm The Postmaster The Coffin-maker Kirdjali Peter, The Great's Negro - Turgenev'sA Desperate Character Knock, Knock, Knock A Strange Story The Dog The District Doctor The Inn Mumu - Alexei PeshkovOne Autumn Night Twenty Six Men and a Girl The Dead Man Waiting for the Ferry The Billionaire The Birth of a Man - Leo Tolstoy God Sees the Truth, But Waits Papa Panov's Special Christmas Three Questions Work, Death and Sickness – A Legend How Much Land Does a Man Needs? The Death of Ivan Ilyich Alyosha the Pot

Author: Ann Heilmann
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040243487
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 482

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George Moore (1852-1933) was one of the most influential and versatile writers and journalists of the turn of the century. This five-volume, reset critical edition addresses scholarly interest in Moore, making available his generally neglected short story collections.

Author: Ann Heilmann
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1040289797
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 421

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George Moore (1852-1933) was one of the most influential and versatile writers and journalists of the turn of the century. This five-volume, reset critical edition addresses scholarly interest in Moore, making available his generally neglected short story collections.