Author: Anonymous
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 223
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"The Black Troopers, and other stories" by anonymous is a collection of stories filled with action, adventure, and heart. Readers of all interests and backgrounds will find something to love about these stories and will be unable to put the book down from the first page until the last word.
Author: W. C. Scully
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 166
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The White Hecatomb, and Other Stories" by W. C. Scully. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author: Bhaasita Athani
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 104
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Bukpa had a layer of sweat on his face that he hadn’t wiped for a long time. He didn’t want to get distracted. There was a vague pain in his chest. The moment he paid attention to it, it increased. It was fear. He didn’t think it would be this frightening. He had imagined it very differently. He thought he would go there with immense bravery in his heart and they would all attack the elders’ huts of the Jandunga tribe and return with immense pride back to their own tribe. What he felt in his heart was anything but bravery and he couldn’t see pride anywhere in the distance. All he could see was doom. Chaos, pain, and death.
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Category : Short stories, Zimbabwean (English)
Languages : en
Pages : 386
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Author: N. V. M. Gonzalez
Publisher: University of Washington Press
ISBN: 0295800577
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 225
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Long considered the dean of modern Philippine literature, N. V. M. Gonzalez has influenced an entire generation of young Philippine writers and has also acquired a devoted international readership. His books, however, are not widely available in this country. The Bread of Salt and Other Stories provides a retrospective selection of sixteen of his short stories (all originally written in English), arranged in order of their writing, from the early 1950s to the present day. This is a powerful collection, both for the unity and universality of the author's subjects and themes and for the distinctive character of his prose style. As Gonzalez remarks in his Preface: "In tone and subject matter, [these stories] might suggest coming full circle - in the learning of one's craft, in finding a language and, finally, in discovering a country of one's own." Gonzalez has traveled widely and has taught the writer's craft in various countries. Nonetheless, his primary metaphor is his colonial island homeland, and his stories are peopled with the farmers and fishermen, the schoolteachers and small-town merchants, "the underclass who constitute the majority in all societies." He portrays, in the men, women, and children of the peasantry, an ordinary and enduring people who live lives of stark dignity against a backdrop of forgotten and unknown gods. A broad humanity suggests itself: "This feeling of having emerged out of a void, or something close to it, is not uncommon, and we face our respective futures predisposed, by an innocence, to prayer and hope." Colonization, Gonzalez feels, has created in Filipinos "a truly submerged people." The stories in The Bread of Salt explore this rich vein at several levels, from the river-crossed wilderness of the kaingin farmers, stoic in the hard face of nature; to the commercial centers of the town dwellers, cut off from the mythic animism of the land; to the America of the contemporary sojourner, exiled from the old ways without the guidance of new traditions. Gonzalez writes: "It was in America that I began to recognize my involvement in the process of becoming a new person . . . of trying to shed my skin as a colonial." Gonzalez's social commentary is implicit throughout his stories. His message is humane, moral, tellingly accurate, and gently ironic; he is neither sentimental nor doctrinaire. His narratives are presented without intrusive explanation, invoking instead the reader's own powers of contemplation and discovery. His strong prose style, spare yet lyrical suggests the cadences of Philippine oral narrative traditions. Each of these sixteen tales is a small masterpiece. The language and its imagery, the characters and their aspirations, all connect powerfully with the reader and serve to illuminate the dreams of exiles and colonials, suggesting what it was like, as a Filipino, to witness the endless interacting of cultures.
Author: William Charles Scully
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : South Africa
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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Author: Johanna Spyri
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's stories, Swiss (German)
Languages : en
Pages : 232
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Author: Rolf Boldrewood
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752401923
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
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Reproduction of the original: In Bad Coompany and Other Stories by Rolf Boldrewood
Author: Rolf Boldrewood
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 500
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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "In Bad Company, and other stories" by Rolf Boldrewood. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher: Namaskar Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161
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Prepare yourself for an exhilarating ride through the thrilling world of Arthur Conan Doyle with ""Danger! And Other Stories."" This collection is a treasure trove of suspense, adventure, and the unexpected twists that only Doyle can deliver. As you delve into these captivating tales, you'll encounter a range of characters—each facing peril in the most intriguing ways. Doyle’s masterful storytelling shines through, blending mystery with rich narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. But here's the burning question that will draw you in: What lengths will one go to confront danger? Can courage triumph over fear when the stakes are at their highest? From eerie encounters to heart-stopping suspense, each story is crafted to challenge your senses and provoke your imagination. Doyle’s deft hand weaves themes of bravery, morality, and the unpredictability of life into every page. Are you ready to face the unknown in ""Danger! And Other Stories""? This is your chance to embrace adventure and suspense. Will you take the plunge into the captivating world of danger and intrigue? Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of literary history. Purchase ""Danger! And Other Stories"" now, and let the excitement unfold!
