Author: Jerry White
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0375712461
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
London has the greatest literary tradition of any city in the world. Its roll call of storytellers includes cultural giants like Shakespeare, Defoe, and Dickens, and an innumerable host of writers of all sorts who sought to capture the essence of the place. Acclaimed historian Jerry White has collected some twenty-six stories to illustrate the extraordinary diversity of both London life and writing over the past four centuries, from Shakespeare’s day to the present. These are stories of fact and fiction and occasionally something in between, some from well-known voices and others practically unknown. Here are dramatic views of such iconic events as the plague, the Great Fire of London, and the Blitz, but also William Thackeray’s account of going to see a man hanged, Thomas De Quincey’s friendship with a teenaged prostitute, and Doris Lessing’s defense of the Underground. This literary London encompasses the famous Baker Street residence of Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and the bombed-out moonscape of Elizabeth Bowen’s wartime streets, Charles Dicken’s treacherous River Thames and Frederick Treves’s tragic Elephant Man. Graham Greene, Jean Rhys, Muriel Spark, and Hanif Kureishi are among the many great writers who give us their varied Londons here, revealing a city of boundless wealth and ragged squalor, of moving tragedy and riotous joy.
London Stories
Author: Jerry White
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0375712461
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
London has the greatest literary tradition of any city in the world. Its roll call of storytellers includes cultural giants like Shakespeare, Defoe, and Dickens, and an innumerable host of writers of all sorts who sought to capture the essence of the place. Acclaimed historian Jerry White has collected some twenty-six stories to illustrate the extraordinary diversity of both London life and writing over the past four centuries, from Shakespeare’s day to the present. These are stories of fact and fiction and occasionally something in between, some from well-known voices and others practically unknown. Here are dramatic views of such iconic events as the plague, the Great Fire of London, and the Blitz, but also William Thackeray’s account of going to see a man hanged, Thomas De Quincey’s friendship with a teenaged prostitute, and Doris Lessing’s defense of the Underground. This literary London encompasses the famous Baker Street residence of Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and the bombed-out moonscape of Elizabeth Bowen’s wartime streets, Charles Dicken’s treacherous River Thames and Frederick Treves’s tragic Elephant Man. Graham Greene, Jean Rhys, Muriel Spark, and Hanif Kureishi are among the many great writers who give us their varied Londons here, revealing a city of boundless wealth and ragged squalor, of moving tragedy and riotous joy.
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0375712461
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
London has the greatest literary tradition of any city in the world. Its roll call of storytellers includes cultural giants like Shakespeare, Defoe, and Dickens, and an innumerable host of writers of all sorts who sought to capture the essence of the place. Acclaimed historian Jerry White has collected some twenty-six stories to illustrate the extraordinary diversity of both London life and writing over the past four centuries, from Shakespeare’s day to the present. These are stories of fact and fiction and occasionally something in between, some from well-known voices and others practically unknown. Here are dramatic views of such iconic events as the plague, the Great Fire of London, and the Blitz, but also William Thackeray’s account of going to see a man hanged, Thomas De Quincey’s friendship with a teenaged prostitute, and Doris Lessing’s defense of the Underground. This literary London encompasses the famous Baker Street residence of Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes and the bombed-out moonscape of Elizabeth Bowen’s wartime streets, Charles Dicken’s treacherous River Thames and Frederick Treves’s tragic Elephant Man. Graham Greene, Jean Rhys, Muriel Spark, and Hanif Kureishi are among the many great writers who give us their varied Londons here, revealing a city of boundless wealth and ragged squalor, of moving tragedy and riotous joy.
London Stories
Author: Jim Eldridge
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407121956
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Twelve stories that transport the reader from the Londinium of two millennia past to the London of 2012, anticipating the Olympic games and a Diamond Jubilee.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407121956
Category : Children
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Twelve stories that transport the reader from the Londinium of two millennia past to the London of 2012, anticipating the Olympic games and a Diamond Jubilee.
Stories of adventure
Author: Jack London
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780890093474
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
47 dramatic short stories with original illustrations.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780890093474
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
47 dramatic short stories with original illustrations.
Apartment Stories
Author: Sharon Marcus
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520208520
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
"Apartment Stories works from the brilliant premise that urban culture and domestic architecture are indeed related in a number of unpredictable and mutually enlightening ways. Marcus's readings of Balzac and Zola novels in the context of the new urban architecture are absolutely superb, and she remains subtle and unexpected at every step."--Bruce Robbins, author of Feeling Global
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520208520
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
"Apartment Stories works from the brilliant premise that urban culture and domestic architecture are indeed related in a number of unpredictable and mutually enlightening ways. Marcus's readings of Balzac and Zola novels in the context of the new urban architecture are absolutely superb, and she remains subtle and unexpected at every step."--Bruce Robbins, author of Feeling Global
The Complete Short Stories of Jack London
Author: Jack London
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780804720588
Category : Short stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 2557
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780804720588
Category : Short stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 2557
Book Description
Short Stories of Jack London
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Free Press
ISBN: 9780020223719
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
A selection of London's short stories includes adventure, comedy, social satire, and tall tales
Publisher: Free Press
ISBN: 9780020223719
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
A selection of London's short stories includes adventure, comedy, social satire, and tall tales
The Time Out Book of London Short Stories
Author: Maria Lexton
Publisher: Penguin Group
ISBN:
Category : Cities and towns in literature
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Contains 25 short stories set in or about London, commissioned by Time Out magazine to celebrate their 25th aniversary in 1993.
Publisher: Penguin Group
ISBN:
Category : Cities and towns in literature
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Contains 25 short stories set in or about London, commissioned by Time Out magazine to celebrate their 25th aniversary in 1993.
The Science Fiction Stories of Jack London
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806514079
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
A collection of Jack London popular science fiction short stories, includes "The Star Rover", "Before Adam" and "The Shadow and the Flash"
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806514079
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
A collection of Jack London popular science fiction short stories, includes "The Star Rover", "Before Adam" and "The Shadow and the Flash"
Ghost Stories of London
Author: Edrick Thay
Publisher: Ghost House Pub
ISBN: 9781894877442
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Haunting tales from the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Savoy Hotel, Hampton Court and more.
Publisher: Ghost House Pub
ISBN: 9781894877442
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Haunting tales from the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Savoy Hotel, Hampton Court and more.
Jack London's Stories of the North - Complete Edition
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1295
Book Description
In Jack London's Stories of the North - Complete Edition, readers are transported to the rugged and unforgiving landscapes of the Arctic and Yukon. Known for his vivid and realistic portrayals of nature and the human spirit, London's writing style is both gripping and poignant. This collection includes iconic tales such as 'The Call of the Wild' and 'White Fang,' which showcase London's ability to explore themes of survival, adventure, and the primal instincts that drive us. Set against the backdrop of the Klondike Gold Rush, these stories provide a powerful commentary on the resilience and ferocity of the wild, while also delving into the complexities of human nature. London's use of naturalistic details and vivid imagery bring the harsh beauty of the North to life, making this collection a must-read for fans of adventure and literary fiction. Jack London's own experiences as a sailor, prospector, and journalist informed his storytelling, giving readers a glimpse into his own adventurous spirit and deep connection to the natural world. His firsthand knowledge of the North shines through in these tales, creating a sense of authenticity and depth that captivates readers of all ages. Whether you are a longtime fan of London's work or new to his writing, Jack London's Stories of the North - Complete Edition is sure to leave a lasting impact and inspire a sense of wonder and awe for the wilderness.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1295
Book Description
In Jack London's Stories of the North - Complete Edition, readers are transported to the rugged and unforgiving landscapes of the Arctic and Yukon. Known for his vivid and realistic portrayals of nature and the human spirit, London's writing style is both gripping and poignant. This collection includes iconic tales such as 'The Call of the Wild' and 'White Fang,' which showcase London's ability to explore themes of survival, adventure, and the primal instincts that drive us. Set against the backdrop of the Klondike Gold Rush, these stories provide a powerful commentary on the resilience and ferocity of the wild, while also delving into the complexities of human nature. London's use of naturalistic details and vivid imagery bring the harsh beauty of the North to life, making this collection a must-read for fans of adventure and literary fiction. Jack London's own experiences as a sailor, prospector, and journalist informed his storytelling, giving readers a glimpse into his own adventurous spirit and deep connection to the natural world. His firsthand knowledge of the North shines through in these tales, creating a sense of authenticity and depth that captivates readers of all ages. Whether you are a longtime fan of London's work or new to his writing, Jack London's Stories of the North - Complete Edition is sure to leave a lasting impact and inspire a sense of wonder and awe for the wilderness.