Author: John F. Deane
Publisher: Rajkamal Prakashan
ISBN: 9788190540100
Category : Short stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The Coffin Master
Author: John F. Deane
Publisher: Rajkamal Prakashan
ISBN: 9788190540100
Category : Short stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Publisher: Rajkamal Prakashan
ISBN: 9788190540100
Category : Short stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The German Lieutenant And Other Stories
Author: August Strindberg
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361422138
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
August Strindberg's "The German Lieutenant and Other Stories" is a set of intriguing testimonies that explore the intricacies of human nature, cultural standards, and the existential problems of individuals in late 19th-century Sweden. The stories in the anthology feature a broad forged of characters and locales, each exploring issues of affection, betrayal, identity, and the human situation. From the name tale "The German Lieutenant," which follows the tragic romance among a Swedish girl and a German officer stationed in Sweden, to stories of social critique and mental introspection, together with "The Admiral," "The Outlaw," and "The Painter," Strindberg weaves a rich tapestry of narratives that captivate and intrigue readers. Strindberg's descriptive fashion and evocative descriptions allow readers to explore the complexities of human relationships and society traditions, often thinking commonplace norms and expectancies. Whether analyzing the depths of human emotion or the ramifications of societal injustice, every story within the book gives insight into the complexity of the human experience.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9361422138
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
August Strindberg's "The German Lieutenant and Other Stories" is a set of intriguing testimonies that explore the intricacies of human nature, cultural standards, and the existential problems of individuals in late 19th-century Sweden. The stories in the anthology feature a broad forged of characters and locales, each exploring issues of affection, betrayal, identity, and the human situation. From the name tale "The German Lieutenant," which follows the tragic romance among a Swedish girl and a German officer stationed in Sweden, to stories of social critique and mental introspection, together with "The Admiral," "The Outlaw," and "The Painter," Strindberg weaves a rich tapestry of narratives that captivate and intrigue readers. Strindberg's descriptive fashion and evocative descriptions allow readers to explore the complexities of human relationships and society traditions, often thinking commonplace norms and expectancies. Whether analyzing the depths of human emotion or the ramifications of societal injustice, every story within the book gives insight into the complexity of the human experience.
The Queen of Spades and Other Stories
Author: Alexander Pushkin
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486114201
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Celebrated title story plus "The Shot," "The Snowstorm," "The Coffin-Maker," "An Amateur Peasant Girl," and "The Postmaster" — all fascinating portraits of life in Tsarist Russia by one of that country's greatest writers.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486114201
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
Celebrated title story plus "The Shot," "The Snowstorm," "The Coffin-Maker," "An Amateur Peasant Girl," and "The Postmaster" — all fascinating portraits of life in Tsarist Russia by one of that country's greatest writers.
Chelkash and Other Stories
Author: Maxim Gorky
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486159124
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Includes the title story, in which a thieving vagrant takes on a young apprentice; "Twenty-six Men and A Girl," in which wretched bakery workers destroy their only source of joy; and "Makar Chudra."
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486159124
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 62
Book Description
Includes the title story, in which a thieving vagrant takes on a young apprentice; "Twenty-six Men and A Girl," in which wretched bakery workers destroy their only source of joy; and "Makar Chudra."
Queen of Spades and Other Stories
Author: Alexander Pushkin
Publisher: Alma Books
ISBN: 0714545961
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
This collection of Pushkin's stories begins with 'The Queen of Spades', perhaps the most celebrated short story in Russian literature. The young Hermann, while watching some friends gambling, hears a rumour of how an officer's grandmother is always able to predict the three winning cards in a game. He becomes obsessed with the woman and her seemingly mystical powers, and seeks to extract the secret from her at any cost.This volume, part of a new series of the complete works of Pushkin in English, also includes 'Dubrovsky', the story of a man's desire to avenge himself after his land is unjustly taken from him by an aristocrat; 'The Negro of Peter the Great', a tale inspired by Pushkin's maternal grandfather; and the unfinished story 'Egyptian Nights', a meditation on poetry and the poet. Together, they represent some of the most striking and enduring pieces of Pushkin's prose fiction.
Publisher: Alma Books
ISBN: 0714545961
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
This collection of Pushkin's stories begins with 'The Queen of Spades', perhaps the most celebrated short story in Russian literature. The young Hermann, while watching some friends gambling, hears a rumour of how an officer's grandmother is always able to predict the three winning cards in a game. He becomes obsessed with the woman and her seemingly mystical powers, and seeks to extract the secret from her at any cost.This volume, part of a new series of the complete works of Pushkin in English, also includes 'Dubrovsky', the story of a man's desire to avenge himself after his land is unjustly taken from him by an aristocrat; 'The Negro of Peter the Great', a tale inspired by Pushkin's maternal grandfather; and the unfinished story 'Egyptian Nights', a meditation on poetry and the poet. Together, they represent some of the most striking and enduring pieces of Pushkin's prose fiction.
The Magic Ring and Other Stories
Author: Коллектив авторов
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5040842562
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5040842562
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
Book Description
The Duel and Other Stories
Author: Anton Chekhov
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486111091
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Six selections from the famed Russian showcase his natural aptitude for detail, dialogue, humor, and compassion. Includes "The Darling," "The Kiss," "Anna on the Neck," the title story, and more.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486111091
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Six selections from the famed Russian showcase his natural aptitude for detail, dialogue, humor, and compassion. Includes "The Darling," "The Kiss," "Anna on the Neck," the title story, and more.
The Magic Ring and Other Stories: From the Yellow and Crimson Fairy Books
Author: Various
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Magic Ring and Other Stories: From the Yellow and Crimson Fairy Books" by Various. 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.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Magic Ring and Other Stories: From the Yellow and Crimson Fairy Books" by Various. 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.
Face to Face
Author: Gabrielle Warnock
Publisher: Trident Press Ltd
ISBN: 1900724464
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Portraits of writers taken in Kennys Bookshop, Galway.
Publisher: Trident Press Ltd
ISBN: 1900724464
Category : Artists
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Portraits of writers taken in Kennys Bookshop, Galway.
A Capillary Crime, and Other Stories
Author: Francis Davis Millet
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368913573
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Reproduction of the original.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3368913573
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Reproduction of the original.