Author: Reza Mirzaei
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665711000
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
As a violent act concludes, a man tries to escape the horrifying scene with his victim’s blood on his hands. After he eventually falls on the concrete sidewalk with his heart beating rapidly in his throat, an ambulance siren shreaks in the distance. As its lights become larger, one of his pursuers shouts, “That’s him!” In a collection of compelling stories, Iranian dramatist and writer Reza Mirzaei offers a glimpse into the experiences of diverse characters as man encounters death and time that exposes him to the state of becoming or not becoming. As each character’s experiences lead him to make unthinkable decisions with unique consequences, he must battle and then attempt to overcome his fears, dread, and agony—all while surviving. The Man Whose Tongue Fell and Other Stories is a volume of tales that delve into the horrors and anxieties of contemporary man in the world.
The Man Whose Tongue Fell and Other Stories
Author: Reza Mirzaei
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665711000
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
As a violent act concludes, a man tries to escape the horrifying scene with his victim’s blood on his hands. After he eventually falls on the concrete sidewalk with his heart beating rapidly in his throat, an ambulance siren shreaks in the distance. As its lights become larger, one of his pursuers shouts, “That’s him!” In a collection of compelling stories, Iranian dramatist and writer Reza Mirzaei offers a glimpse into the experiences of diverse characters as man encounters death and time that exposes him to the state of becoming or not becoming. As each character’s experiences lead him to make unthinkable decisions with unique consequences, he must battle and then attempt to overcome his fears, dread, and agony—all while surviving. The Man Whose Tongue Fell and Other Stories is a volume of tales that delve into the horrors and anxieties of contemporary man in the world.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1665711000
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
As a violent act concludes, a man tries to escape the horrifying scene with his victim’s blood on his hands. After he eventually falls on the concrete sidewalk with his heart beating rapidly in his throat, an ambulance siren shreaks in the distance. As its lights become larger, one of his pursuers shouts, “That’s him!” In a collection of compelling stories, Iranian dramatist and writer Reza Mirzaei offers a glimpse into the experiences of diverse characters as man encounters death and time that exposes him to the state of becoming or not becoming. As each character’s experiences lead him to make unthinkable decisions with unique consequences, he must battle and then attempt to overcome his fears, dread, and agony—all while surviving. The Man Whose Tongue Fell and Other Stories is a volume of tales that delve into the horrors and anxieties of contemporary man in the world.
The Man Whose Tongue Fell and Other Stories
Author: Reza Mirzaei
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 9781665710992
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
As a violent act concludes, a man tries to escape the horrifying scene with his victim's blood on his hands. After he eventually falls on the concrete sidewalk with his heart beating rapidly in his throat, an ambulance siren shreaks in the distance. As its lights become larger, one of his pursuers shouts, "That's him!" In a collection of compelling stories, Iranian dramatist and writer Reza Mirzaei offers a glimpse into the experiences of diverse characters as man encounters death and time that exposes him to the state of becoming or not becoming. As each character's experiences lead him to make unthinkable decisions with unique consequences, he must battle and then attempt to overcome his fears, dread, and agony-all while surviving. The Man Whose Tongue Fell and Other Stories is a volume of tales that delve into the horrors and anxieties of contemporary man in the world.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 9781665710992
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
As a violent act concludes, a man tries to escape the horrifying scene with his victim's blood on his hands. After he eventually falls on the concrete sidewalk with his heart beating rapidly in his throat, an ambulance siren shreaks in the distance. As its lights become larger, one of his pursuers shouts, "That's him!" In a collection of compelling stories, Iranian dramatist and writer Reza Mirzaei offers a glimpse into the experiences of diverse characters as man encounters death and time that exposes him to the state of becoming or not becoming. As each character's experiences lead him to make unthinkable decisions with unique consequences, he must battle and then attempt to overcome his fears, dread, and agony-all while surviving. The Man Whose Tongue Fell and Other Stories is a volume of tales that delve into the horrors and anxieties of contemporary man in the world.
The Taker, and Other Stories
Author: Rubem Fonseca
Publisher: Open Letter Books
ISBN: 193482402X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
The first collection of Fonseca's short stories to appear in English, ranging across his oeuvre, exploring the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro. Fonseca's Rio is a city at war, where vast disparities, in wealth, social standing and prestige are untenable. Rich and poor live in an uneasy equilibrium, where only overwhelming force can maintain order and violence and deception are the essential tools of survival. From the tale of the businessman who rans over pedestrians to let off steam to a serial killer being pushed to kill more by his lover, this collection is a true gem.
Publisher: Open Letter Books
ISBN: 193482402X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
The first collection of Fonseca's short stories to appear in English, ranging across his oeuvre, exploring the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro. Fonseca's Rio is a city at war, where vast disparities, in wealth, social standing and prestige are untenable. Rich and poor live in an uneasy equilibrium, where only overwhelming force can maintain order and violence and deception are the essential tools of survival. From the tale of the businessman who rans over pedestrians to let off steam to a serial killer being pushed to kill more by his lover, this collection is a true gem.
The Man Upstairs And Other Stories By P.G. Wodehouse
Author: P.G. Wodehouse
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
There were three distinct stages in the evolution of Annette Brougham's attitude towards the knocking in the room above. In the beginning it had been merely a vague discomfort. Absorbed in the composition of her waltz she had heard it almost subconsciously.
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
There were three distinct stages in the evolution of Annette Brougham's attitude towards the knocking in the room above. In the beginning it had been merely a vague discomfort. Absorbed in the composition of her waltz she had heard it almost subconsciously.
The Call of the Wild, White Fang and Other Stories
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141909986
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
The biting cold and the aching silence of the far North become an unforgettable backdrop for Jack London's vivid, rousing, superbly realistic wilderness adventure stories featuring the author's unique knowledge of the Yukon and the behavior of humans and animals facing nature at its cruelest.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141909986
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
The biting cold and the aching silence of the far North become an unforgettable backdrop for Jack London's vivid, rousing, superbly realistic wilderness adventure stories featuring the author's unique knowledge of the Yukon and the behavior of humans and animals facing nature at its cruelest.
Roman the Boatsteerer and Other Stories
Author: Louis Becke
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752318341
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Roman the Boatsteerer and Other Stories by Louis Becke
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3752318341
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Roman the Boatsteerer and Other Stories by Louis Becke
Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories
Author: Arthur Christopher Benson
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 375231480X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories by Arthur Christopher Benson
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 375231480X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Paul the Minstrel and Other Stories by Arthur Christopher Benson
Rodman The Boatsteerer And Other Stories
Author: Louis Becke
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361154206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Rodman the Boatsteerer and Other Stories is a collection of stories written by Louise Becky in the late 19th and 20th centuries. The Australian author was well known for his work that often describes life in the South Pacific region. All the stories Described in the book typically revolve around themes of life adventure journey and interaction between indigenous people and European sailors. He also exemplifies the moral connections with the people of the Pacific island. The book Rodman the Boatsteerer and Other Stories, generally centres on the experience of a Boatsteerer a crew member whose duty is to steer a whaleboat. His writing style and narratives are often characterized by vast descriptions of the beautiful natural environment and challenges faced by individuals in navigating the unpredictable and control clashes inevitable in circumstance life of the South Pacific. However, the book provides readers with a gist of the culture and maritime complexities faced in the region during the time in which he wrote this particular book.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361154206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Rodman the Boatsteerer and Other Stories is a collection of stories written by Louise Becky in the late 19th and 20th centuries. The Australian author was well known for his work that often describes life in the South Pacific region. All the stories Described in the book typically revolve around themes of life adventure journey and interaction between indigenous people and European sailors. He also exemplifies the moral connections with the people of the Pacific island. The book Rodman the Boatsteerer and Other Stories, generally centres on the experience of a Boatsteerer a crew member whose duty is to steer a whaleboat. His writing style and narratives are often characterized by vast descriptions of the beautiful natural environment and challenges faced by individuals in navigating the unpredictable and control clashes inevitable in circumstance life of the South Pacific. However, the book provides readers with a gist of the culture and maritime complexities faced in the region during the time in which he wrote this particular book.
Zeph and Other Stories
Author: George Robert Sims
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
The cost of wings, and other stories
Author: Richard Dehan
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368941968
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Reproduction of the original.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368941968
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Reproduction of the original.