Author: Various
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
The World's Greatest Books Volume 06 Fiction is a collection of notable works of fiction from various authors, carefully curated to showcase the diversity and depth of storytelling. Each story is presented with detailed annotations and insights, making it an invaluable resource for literary enthusiasts and scholars alike. The literary style of the book varies depending on the individual works included, ranging from classic to modernist to postmodernist, providing a comprehensive view of the evolution of fiction throughout history. This volume serves as a window into different literary movements and techniques, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the art of storytelling. Various has expertly compiled this anthology to highlight the impact and significance of these timeless works on the world of literature, ensuring that readers gain a deeper appreciation for the power of fiction. With a diverse selection that includes both well-known and lesser-known works, this book offers a rich tapestry of storytelling that will captivate and inspire readers of all backgrounds.
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 06 — Fiction
Author: Various
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
The World's Greatest Books Volume 06 Fiction is a collection of notable works of fiction from various authors, carefully curated to showcase the diversity and depth of storytelling. Each story is presented with detailed annotations and insights, making it an invaluable resource for literary enthusiasts and scholars alike. The literary style of the book varies depending on the individual works included, ranging from classic to modernist to postmodernist, providing a comprehensive view of the evolution of fiction throughout history. This volume serves as a window into different literary movements and techniques, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the art of storytelling. Various has expertly compiled this anthology to highlight the impact and significance of these timeless works on the world of literature, ensuring that readers gain a deeper appreciation for the power of fiction. With a diverse selection that includes both well-known and lesser-known works, this book offers a rich tapestry of storytelling that will captivate and inspire readers of all backgrounds.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
The World's Greatest Books Volume 06 Fiction is a collection of notable works of fiction from various authors, carefully curated to showcase the diversity and depth of storytelling. Each story is presented with detailed annotations and insights, making it an invaluable resource for literary enthusiasts and scholars alike. The literary style of the book varies depending on the individual works included, ranging from classic to modernist to postmodernist, providing a comprehensive view of the evolution of fiction throughout history. This volume serves as a window into different literary movements and techniques, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the art of storytelling. Various has expertly compiled this anthology to highlight the impact and significance of these timeless works on the world of literature, ensuring that readers gain a deeper appreciation for the power of fiction. With a diverse selection that includes both well-known and lesser-known works, this book offers a rich tapestry of storytelling that will captivate and inspire readers of all backgrounds.
The World's Greatest Books Volume 06 Fiction
Author: Hammerton
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Dive into a treasure trove of literary masterpieces with "The World's Greatest Books - Volume 06 - Fiction" by Hammerton, a curated collection of timeless classics that have captivated readers for generations. Join Hammerton as he guides you through a rich tapestry of fiction, spanning a variety of genres and styles, each offering its own unique insights into the human experience. Embark on a journey through the annals of literature as you explore the pages of "The World's Greatest Books - Volume 06 - Fiction." From epic tales of adventure and romance to profound explorations of the human condition, this anthology showcases the breadth and depth of the literary canon, inviting readers to discover new worlds and perspectives with each turn of the page. As you delve into this curated collection, you'll encounter beloved classics such as "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky, "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville, and many more. Hammerton's thoughtful selection ensures that each work represents the pinnacle of its genre, offering readers a rich and rewarding reading experience. With its diverse range of authors, themes, and styles, "The World's Greatest Books - Volume 06 - Fiction" celebrates the power of storytelling to illuminate the human condition and transcend the boundaries of time and space. Whether you're a seasoned bibliophile or new to the world of literature, this anthology offers something for everyone, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of human experience through the lens of fiction. Since its publication, "The World's Greatest Books" series has been revered for its comprehensive coverage of classic literature and its thoughtful commentary on the enduring relevance of these timeless works. Hammerton's expertise as an editor and literary critic shines through in each volume, providing readers with valuable insights and context to enrich their reading experience. Whether you're seeking adventure, romance, mystery, or philosophical insight, "The World's Greatest Books - Volume 06 - Fiction" has something to offer every reader. With Hammerton as your guide, prepare to embark on a literary journey that will transport you to distant lands, ignite your imagination, and deepen your appreciation for the art of storytelling. In conclusion, "The World's Greatest Books - Volume 06 - Fiction" is more than just a collection of stories—it's a testament to the enduring power of literature to entertain, enlighten, and inspire. Order your copy today and discover why these timeless classics continue to enchant readers around the world. Don't miss your chance to explore the world of classic fiction with Hammerton's curated collection. Order your copy of "The World's Greatest Books - Volume 06 - Fiction" today and embark on an unforgettable literary journey!
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Dive into a treasure trove of literary masterpieces with "The World's Greatest Books - Volume 06 - Fiction" by Hammerton, a curated collection of timeless classics that have captivated readers for generations. Join Hammerton as he guides you through a rich tapestry of fiction, spanning a variety of genres and styles, each offering its own unique insights into the human experience. Embark on a journey through the annals of literature as you explore the pages of "The World's Greatest Books - Volume 06 - Fiction." From epic tales of adventure and romance to profound explorations of the human condition, this anthology showcases the breadth and depth of the literary canon, inviting readers to discover new worlds and perspectives with each turn of the page. As you delve into this curated collection, you'll encounter beloved classics such as "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky, "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville, and many more. Hammerton's thoughtful selection ensures that each work represents the pinnacle of its genre, offering readers a rich and rewarding reading experience. With its diverse range of authors, themes, and styles, "The World's Greatest Books - Volume 06 - Fiction" celebrates the power of storytelling to illuminate the human condition and transcend the boundaries of time and space. Whether you're a seasoned bibliophile or new to the world of literature, this anthology offers something for everyone, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of human experience through the lens of fiction. Since its publication, "The World's Greatest Books" series has been revered for its comprehensive coverage of classic literature and its thoughtful commentary on the enduring relevance of these timeless works. Hammerton's expertise as an editor and literary critic shines through in each volume, providing readers with valuable insights and context to enrich their reading experience. Whether you're seeking adventure, romance, mystery, or philosophical insight, "The World's Greatest Books - Volume 06 - Fiction" has something to offer every reader. With Hammerton as your guide, prepare to embark on a literary journey that will transport you to distant lands, ignite your imagination, and deepen your appreciation for the art of storytelling. In conclusion, "The World's Greatest Books - Volume 06 - Fiction" is more than just a collection of stories—it's a testament to the enduring power of literature to entertain, enlighten, and inspire. Order your copy today and discover why these timeless classics continue to enchant readers around the world. Don't miss your chance to explore the world of classic fiction with Hammerton's curated collection. Order your copy of "The World's Greatest Books - Volume 06 - Fiction" today and embark on an unforgettable literary journey!
The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year
Author: Jonathan Strahan
Publisher: Start Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1597804606
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
In print and on-line, science fiction and fantasy is thriving as never before. A multitude of astonishingly creative and gifted writers are boldly exploring the mythic past, the paranormal present, and the promises and perils of myriad alternate worlds and futures. There are almost too many new and intriguing stories published every year for any reader to be able to experience them all. So how to make sure you haven’t missed any future classics? Award-winning editor and anthologist Jonathan Strahan has surveyed the expanding universes of modern sf and fantasy to find the brightest stars in today’s dazzling literary firmament. From the latest masterworks by the acknowledged titans of the field to fresh visions from exciting new talents, this outstanding collection is a comprehensive showcase for the current state of the art in both science fiction and fantasy. Anyone who wants to know where the future of imaginative short fiction is going, and treat themselves to dozens of unforgettable stories, will find this year’s edition of Best Science Fiction and Fantasy to be just what they’re looking for!
Publisher: Start Publishing LLC
ISBN: 1597804606
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 758
Book Description
In print and on-line, science fiction and fantasy is thriving as never before. A multitude of astonishingly creative and gifted writers are boldly exploring the mythic past, the paranormal present, and the promises and perils of myriad alternate worlds and futures. There are almost too many new and intriguing stories published every year for any reader to be able to experience them all. So how to make sure you haven’t missed any future classics? Award-winning editor and anthologist Jonathan Strahan has surveyed the expanding universes of modern sf and fantasy to find the brightest stars in today’s dazzling literary firmament. From the latest masterworks by the acknowledged titans of the field to fresh visions from exciting new talents, this outstanding collection is a comprehensive showcase for the current state of the art in both science fiction and fantasy. Anyone who wants to know where the future of imaginative short fiction is going, and treat themselves to dozens of unforgettable stories, will find this year’s edition of Best Science Fiction and Fantasy to be just what they’re looking for!
The Best Science Fiction of the Year
Author: Neil Clarke
Publisher: Night Shade
ISBN: 9781949102536
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
From Hugo Award-Winning Editor Neil Clarke, the Best Science Fiction Stories of the Year Collected in a Single Paperback Volume Keeping up-to-date with the most buzzworthy and cutting-edge science fiction requires sifting through countless magazines, e-zines, websites, blogs, original anthologies, single-author collections, and more—a task that can be accomplished by only the most determined and voracious readers. For everyone else, Night Shade Books is proud to present the latest volume of The Best Science Fiction of the Year, a yearly anthology compiled by Hugo and World Fantasy Award–winning editor Neil Clarke, collecting the finest that the genre has to offer, from the biggest names in the field to the most exciting new writers. The best science fiction scrutinizes our culture and politics, examines the limits of the human condition, and zooms across galaxies at faster-than-light speeds, moving from the very near future to the far-flung worlds of tomorrow in the space of a single sentence. Clarke, publisher and editor-in-chief of the acclaimed and award-winning magazine Clarkesworld, has selected the short science fiction (and only science fiction) best representing the previous year’s writing, showcasing the talent, variety, and awesome “sensawunda” that the genre has to offer.
Publisher: Night Shade
ISBN: 9781949102536
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 624
Book Description
From Hugo Award-Winning Editor Neil Clarke, the Best Science Fiction Stories of the Year Collected in a Single Paperback Volume Keeping up-to-date with the most buzzworthy and cutting-edge science fiction requires sifting through countless magazines, e-zines, websites, blogs, original anthologies, single-author collections, and more—a task that can be accomplished by only the most determined and voracious readers. For everyone else, Night Shade Books is proud to present the latest volume of The Best Science Fiction of the Year, a yearly anthology compiled by Hugo and World Fantasy Award–winning editor Neil Clarke, collecting the finest that the genre has to offer, from the biggest names in the field to the most exciting new writers. The best science fiction scrutinizes our culture and politics, examines the limits of the human condition, and zooms across galaxies at faster-than-light speeds, moving from the very near future to the far-flung worlds of tomorrow in the space of a single sentence. Clarke, publisher and editor-in-chief of the acclaimed and award-winning magazine Clarkesworld, has selected the short science fiction (and only science fiction) best representing the previous year’s writing, showcasing the talent, variety, and awesome “sensawunda” that the genre has to offer.
The World's Greatest Books
Author: Alfred Harmsworth Northcliffe (Viscount)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literature
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
The Fortune of War
Author: Patrick O'Brian
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393037067
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Aubrey and Maturin are caught in the outbreak of the War of 1812.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393037067
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Aubrey and Maturin are caught in the outbreak of the War of 1812.
Spice and Wolf, Vol. 6 (light novel)
Author: Isuna Hasekura
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 0316559059
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
As Holo and Lawrence begin the final leg of their journey, Lawrence decides to accompany Holo to her ancient home of Yoitsu, if only to forestall their parting just a bit longer. Boarding a ship from the port of Lenos (much to the chagrin of the wisewolf, who is none too fond of water!), the pair's fate becomes entangled with that of a boy named Col, whose tale of his circumstances - combined with the gossip of the sailors - leads to a shocking revelation about Holo's homeland!
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 0316559059
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
As Holo and Lawrence begin the final leg of their journey, Lawrence decides to accompany Holo to her ancient home of Yoitsu, if only to forestall their parting just a bit longer. Boarding a ship from the port of Lenos (much to the chagrin of the wisewolf, who is none too fond of water!), the pair's fate becomes entangled with that of a boy named Col, whose tale of his circumstances - combined with the gossip of the sailors - leads to a shocking revelation about Holo's homeland!
The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 6
Author: Shungiku Nakamura
Publisher: SuBLime
ISBN: 9781421593500
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A fresh start turns sour after a manga editor's new boss turns out to be his ill-fated first love! When Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu's determined to leave all that in the past—but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future? Masamune Takano is the boss—and first love—of rookie shojo manga editor Ritsu Onodera. One day, sick of Takafumi Yokozawa’s relentless badgering about his feelings for Takano, Ritsu snaps back that he actually hates him, not realizing Takano is nearby! In reality—and unknown to Takano—Ritsu is finally coming to terms with how he feels about his old flame. Spurred on by Ritsu’s painful words, Takano makes a clear decision regarding his relationship with Yokozawa.
Publisher: SuBLime
ISBN: 9781421593500
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A fresh start turns sour after a manga editor's new boss turns out to be his ill-fated first love! When Ritsu Onodera changes jobs, looking for a fresh start, he's not exactly thrilled when his new boss turns out to be his old flame. Ritsu's determined to leave all that in the past—but how can he when his boss is just as determined that they have a future? Masamune Takano is the boss—and first love—of rookie shojo manga editor Ritsu Onodera. One day, sick of Takafumi Yokozawa’s relentless badgering about his feelings for Takano, Ritsu snaps back that he actually hates him, not realizing Takano is nearby! In reality—and unknown to Takano—Ritsu is finally coming to terms with how he feels about his old flame. Spurred on by Ritsu’s painful words, Takano makes a clear decision regarding his relationship with Yokozawa.
Twitterature
Author: Alexander Aciman
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141047712
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Perhaps you once asked yourself, 'What exactly is Hamlet trying to tell me? Why must he mince his words, muse in lyricism and, in short, whack about the shrub?' No doubt such questions would have been swiftly resolved were the Prince of Denmark a registered user on Twitter.com. This, in essence, is Twitterature . Here are over 60 of the greatest works of literature - from Beowulf to Bronte, Kafka to Kerouac, Dostoevsky to Dickens - distilled in the voice of Twitter to their pithiest essence, providing everything you need to master the literature of the civilised world, while relieving you of the task of reading it.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141047712
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Perhaps you once asked yourself, 'What exactly is Hamlet trying to tell me? Why must he mince his words, muse in lyricism and, in short, whack about the shrub?' No doubt such questions would have been swiftly resolved were the Prince of Denmark a registered user on Twitter.com. This, in essence, is Twitterature . Here are over 60 of the greatest works of literature - from Beowulf to Bronte, Kafka to Kerouac, Dostoevsky to Dickens - distilled in the voice of Twitter to their pithiest essence, providing everything you need to master the literature of the civilised world, while relieving you of the task of reading it.
Graphic Novels
Author: Michael Pawuk
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1113
Book Description
Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1113
Book Description
Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.