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  Contrairy Mary - From their pens...

  Edwin Pugh

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  The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors.  From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure.  Among them is Edwin Pugh.

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  Anne of the Island

  Lucy Maud Montgomery

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  "Anne of the Island" is the third book in the "Anne of Green Gables" series by Lucy Maud Montgomery. In this enchanting novel, Anne Shirley leaves her beloved Green Gables in Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, for the first time to attend Redmond College in Kingsport, Nova Scotia.New adventures lie ahead as Anne Shirley packs her bags, waves good-bye to childhood, and heads for Redmond College. With her old friend Prissy Grant waiting in the bustling city of Kingsport and her frivolous new friend Philippa Gordon at her side, Anne tucks her memories of rural Avonlea away and discovers life on her own terms, filled with surprises . . . including a marriage proposal from the worst fellow imaginable, the sale of her very first story, and a tragedy that teaches her a painful lesson.

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  The Lottery for English...

  Shirley Jackson

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  "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson is a timeless American short story, presented here in simple English for beginner English learners. Follow the intriguing events of a small town’s mysterious annual tradition. This special edition helps new readers improve their language skills while enjoying a classic piece of American literature.

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  The Odyssey

  Homer Homer

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  "The Odyssey" is an ancient Greek epic poem traditionally attributed to Homer, dating back to the 8th century BCE. It is the sequel to "The Iliad" and focuses on the hero Odysseus's long journey home to Ithaca after the fall of Troy. Along the way, he encounters mythical creatures, gods, and goddesses, and undergoes numerous trials and adventures. The epic also follows his wife Penelope and son Telemachus as they contend with suitors who have invaded their home during Odysseus's absence. "The Odyssey" explores themes of heroism, homecoming, loyalty, and the human condition.

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  The Oblong Box

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  The Oblong Box is a horror short story by Edgar Allan Poe that first appeared in the May 1844 edition of Godey's Lady's Book about a sea voyage and a mysterious box.

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  The Great God Pan

  Arthur Machen

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  "I saw the Great God Pan."
  
  In a remote house in the Welsh hills, a scientist named Dr. Raymond performs a radical brain surgery on a young woman named Mary. His goal: to open her mind's eye to the spiritual world—to see "the Great God Pan." The experiment succeeds, but at a catastrophic cost. Years later, a series of inexplicable suicides among the London elite begins to trace back to a mysterious, radiant, and terrifying woman named Helen Vaughan.
  
  The Dawn of Cosmic Horror: Long before Lovecraft, Arthur Machen explored the idea that our reality is merely a veil covering a vast, indifferent, and monstrous truth. The Great God Pan is a masterpiece of atmosphere and suggestion, utilizing a fragmented narrative of letters and chance encounters to build a sense of impending doom. It is a story where the ancient, pagan past bleeds into the sophisticated drawing rooms of Victorian London.
  
  A Landmark of Weird Fiction: This novella shocked Victorian audiences with its themes of forbidden knowledge and biological horror. Its influence can be felt in everything from The Exorcist to modern folk horror. Machen's prose is lush, decadent, and deeply unsettling, making it an essential read for anyone who believes that the most terrifying monsters are the ones we cannot fully perceive.
  
  Some secrets are meant to remain hidden. Purchase "The Great God Pan" today and experience the birth of modern horror.

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