Author: Jack London
Publisher: Tacet Books
ISBN: 8577772381
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 215
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Of all sports, boxing has been the writers' favorite. Maybe it's because of his need for persistence and resilience, perhaps for the narratives of victory and defeat, perhaps even for the relatable solitude of the boxer who faces his challenge in the ring; boxing has inspired large pieces of fiction that enchanted generations. Through the eyes of consecrated authors you will meet the passionate world of boxing, in this seven short stories selected by Augst Nemo: A Piece of Steak by Jack London The Mexican by Jack London The Croxley Master by Arthur Conan Doyle Champion by Ring Lardner Alleys of Peril by Robert E. Howard Blow the Chinks Down! by Robert E. Howard Breed of Battle by Robert E. Howard
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: Tacet Books
ISBN: 8577770133
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 213
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Seven of the greatest authors of all time present their great works in the short story genre. In this book you can travel through the minds of geniuses like Bram Stoker, Herman Melville and Oscar Wilde. The selection of August Nemo contains the following works for your appreciation: Dracula's Guest By Bram Stoker Bartleby, the Scrivener By Herman Melville The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde A Scandal In Bohemia By Arthur Conan Doyle The Sandman By E.T.A. Hoffman The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling
Author: Robert Louis Stevenson
Publisher: Tacet Books
ISBN: 3968589238
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
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The myth of the werewolf is ancient, dating back to medieval times or earlier. Like the vampire, it suffered several modifications over time. In this book the critic August Nemo brings the vision of different well known authors on the myth of the werewolf: - Olalla by Robert Louis Stevenson . - The Wolf Leader by Alexandre Dumas. - A Pastoral Horror by Arthur Conan Doyle. - The Mark of the Beast by Rudyard Kipling. - The Eyes of the Panther by Ambrose Bierce. - The She-Wolf by Saki. - Wolfshead by Robert E. Howard For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!
Author: Ring Lardner
Publisher: Tacet Books
ISBN: 8577772276
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 183
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Ring Lardner was an American sports columnist and short-story writer best known for his satirical writings on sports, marriage, and the theatre. His contemporaries Ernest Hemingway, Virginia Woolf, and F. Scott Fitzgerald all professed strong admiration for his writing. In this book you will find seven short stories specially selected by the critic August Nemo: - Haircut - The Golden Honey Moon - My Roomy - Horseshoes - Harmony - Alibi Ike - Champion
Author: Thomas Burke
Publisher: Tacet Books
ISBN: 8577771873
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
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Thomas Burke's writing blends several styles to create a dramatic portrait of London. Limehouse Nights and its various sequels classified Burke as a "purveyor of melodramatic stories of lust and murder among London's lower classes". Both his essays and fiction, focusing particularly on Limehouse Nights, are characterised, seemingly paradoxically, with harsh realities and more romanticised, poetic outlooks. This selection chosen by the critic August Nemo contains the following stories: - The Chink and the Child - The Father of Yoto - Gracie Goodnight - The Paw - The Cue - Beryl, the Croucher and the Rest of England - The Sign of the Lamp
Author: Arthur Morrison
Publisher: Tacet Books
ISBN: 857777189X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 71
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Arthur Morrison was noted for realist novels and short stories describing slum life in London's East End at the end of the Victorian era. This selection chosen by the critic August Nemo contains the following stories: - That Brute Simmos - A Poor Stick - Behind the Shade - To Bow Bridges - A Conversation - All That Messuage - Three Hounds
Author: Paul D. Staudohar
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1626365059
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 309
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Boxing has been a part of our history going back centuries. Whether it’s bare knuckle or the pay-per-view fights we see today, it has been a staple in our lives. In Classic Boxing Stories, Paul D. Staudohar has collected work from dozens of writers, telling stories about the sport that has been so important to them. With tales going back 100 years, you will be enthralled in the storytelling and moved by the characters who never quit. Included in this collection are stories from such famous writers as: O. Henry H. C. Winter Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Ring Lardner Jack London P. G. Wodehouse Octavus Roy Cohen And many more! Classic Boxing Stories shows the true grit of this tough and brutal sport. From knockouts to comebacks, these stories will show you why you fell in love with boxing and how this sport has lasted for so long. So tighten your gloves, put in your mouthpiece, and get ready to take on this # 1 contender!
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: Tacet Books
ISBN: 8577770079
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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This is a collection of the 7 best short stories of one of the most iconic writer ever to have been published, Arthur Conan Doyle. This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories: A Scandal In Bohemia The Five Orange Pips The Disintegration Machine When the World Screamed The Great Keinplatz Experiment The Horror of the Heights The Ring of Thoth
Author: Paul Staudohar
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780285635753
Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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What will the European retail banking landscape look like in 2010? The book describes the current picture, trends and drivers, analyses the industry along its value chain and searches for key success factors in each step. Additionally, the authors search for new paradigms by looking at benchmarks both within and outside the banking industry.
Author: Arnold Bennett
Publisher: Tacet Books
ISBN: 8577772861
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 156
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Arnold Bennett was a British novelist, playwright, critic, and essayist whose major works form an important link between the English novel and the mainstream of European realism. In this book the critic August Nemo brings seven specially selected short stories: - The Lion's Share - The Burglary - News of the Engagement - Beginning the New Year - From One Generation to Another - The Death of Simon Fuge - In a New Bottle
