Author: Katherine Vaz
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 0803217900
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
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The stories in this prize-winning collection evoke a complete world, one so richly imagined and finely realized that the stories themselves are not so much read as experienced. The world of these stories is Portuguese-American, redolent of incense and spices, resonant with ritual and prayer, immersed in the California culture of freeway and commerce. Packed with lyrical prose and vivid detail, acclaimed writer Katherine Vaz conjures a captivating blend of Old World heritage and New World culture to explore the links between families, friends, strangers, and their world. ø From the threat of a serial killer as the background for a young girl?s first brush with death to the fallout of a modern-day visitation from the Virgin Mary; from an AIDS-stricken squatter refusing to vacate an empty Lisbon home to a mother?s yearlong struggle with the death of her synesthetic daughter, these deft stories make their world ours.
Author: Richard Matheson
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9780765367617
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
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A new collection featuring the story that inspired Real Steel, a major motion picture starring Hugh Jackman.
Author: Maggie Osborne
Publisher: Thomas T. Beeler Publisher
ISBN: 9781574904758
Category : Farm life
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Haunted by the memories of life with an adoring husband, widowed Della Ward lives on a run-down farm near a small Texas town. Once a carefree soul, Della now only has memories for company--until lawman James Cameron rides across the prairie toward her house. It's taken him ten years to arrive at her door and his presence not only awakens Della's heart, but changes both their lives forever. Original.
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Languages : en
Pages : 1614
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Category : English imprints
Languages : en
Pages : 1742
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2082
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2576
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 1602
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Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: DigiCat
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Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14851
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The Greatest Classics for Children in One Volume is a treasure trove of literary diversity, showcasing an exceptional range of styles and themes from the fantastical voyages of Jules Verne to the whimsical realms of Lewis Carroll. This anthology unites the monumental works of storytelling that have shaped the contours of children's literature over centuries. Each piece, whether it be the adventures of Johanna Spyri's alpine landscapes or the morally charged narratives of Harriet Beecher Stowe, contributes to the fabric of this collection, highlighting the evolution of literary forms and the richness of imaginative storytelling. The anthology's breadth invites readers to explore the intersections of fantasy, morality, adventure, and wisdom across different cultural backgrounds and historical periods. The contributing authors and editors, from luminaries like Mark Twain and Oscar Wilde to the evocative tales of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, represent a wide spectrum of literary movements and cultural heritages. Their works collectively embody the spirit of their times, reflecting and influencing societal norms, educational values, and the child's place within both the literary and the larger world. This compilation captures the essence of age-old narrations while aligning with significant historical and cultural shifts, bringing to light how these narratives have served as both mirrors and molders of society. For anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the foundational stories of childhood literature, this volume offers an unparalleled opportunity. Not only does it encapsulate a wide range of human experiences and philosophies, but it also opens a dialogue between the enduring themes of the past and the inquisitive minds of the present. Readers are encouraged to delve into this collection, to uncover the layers of meaning within each story, and to appreciate the vast tapestry of voices that have contributed to the legacy of children's literature. This anthology is more than a reading experience—it is an educational journey through the heart of storytelling, inviting a new generation to discover these classics anew.
Author: J. M. Barrie
Publisher: e-artnow
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Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 14847
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This carefully edited collection of the most-beloved and enjoyed children's classics of all time has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Table of Contents: Dragon Tales: The Reluctant Dragon My Father's Dragon The Book of Dragons Animal Tales & Fables: The Tale of Peter Rabbit The Tale of Benjamin Bunny… Mother West Wind Series The Burgess Bird Book for Children The Burgess Animal Book for Children The Velveteen Rabbit Uncle Wiggily's Adventures & Other Tales Little Bun Rabbit Mother Goose in Prose Lulu's Library The Jungle Book… White Fang Black Beauty The Story of Doctor Dolittle… Aesop Fables The Panchatantra Russian Picture Fables for the Little Ones The Russian Garland: Folk Tales Fairy tales & Fantasies: Complete Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Complete Fairy Tales of Brothers Grimm Complete Fairy Books of Andrew Lang Five Children and It… Peter Pan Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Collection At the Back of the North Wind The Princess and the Goblin Tanglewood Tales… All the Way to Fairyland Friendly Fairies… Old Peter's Russian Tales Childhood Adventures: Robin Hood Pinocchio Gingerbread Man Little Women The Secret Garden A Little Princess The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Journey to the Centre of the Earth Treasure Island… Anne of Green Gables Collection… The Wind in the Willows The Box-Car Children The Railway Children Oliver Twist David Copperfield… Classics Retold: The Iliad of Homer Odysseus The Arabian Nights Entertainments Viking Tales Tales of King Arthur and the Round Table Chaucer for Children Tales from Shakespeare Don Quixote The Pilgrim's Progress Robinson Crusoe Voyage to Lilliput Little Goody Two-Shoes & Mrs Margery Two-Shoes Charles Dickens' Children Stories The Story of Hiawatha Uncle Tom's Cabin Pocahontas
