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Galsworthy's sequel to The Forsyte Saga came in A Modern Comedy, written in the years 1924 to 1928. This comprises a novel, The White Monkey, an interlude, A Silent Wooing, a second novel, The Silver Spoon, a second interlude, Passers By, and a third novel, Swan Song.
In A Tramp Abroad, the ever adventurous Mark Twain brings his wit and creativity to his travels in Europe. Twain takes fictional liberty, turning his travels into an entertaining journey as he visits many of the countries of Central Europe. Listeners are sure to be delighted and humored as they enjoy what is considered by many to be one of Mark Twain's best works.An EChristian, Inc. production.Ver livro
Twas the Night Before Christmas has been called "arguably the best-known verses ever written by an American" and is largely responsible for some of the conceptions of Santa Claus from the mid-nineteenth century to today. It has had a massive effect on the history of Christmas gift-giving. Before the poem gained wide popularity, American ideas had varied considerably about Saint Nicholas and other Christmastide visitors. A Visit from St. Nicholas eventually was set to music and has been recorded by many artists.Produced by Macc KayProduction executive Avalon GiulianoICON Intern Eden Garret Giuliano©2021 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) 2021 Eden Garret GiulianoGeoffrey Giuliano is the author of over thirty internationally bestselling biographies, including the London Sunday Times bestseller 'Blackbird: The Life and Times of Paul McCartney' and 'Dark Horse: The Private Life of George Harrison'. He can be heard on the Westwood One Radio Network and has written and produced over seven hundred original spoken word albums and video documentaries on various aspects of popular culture. In addition, Giuliano is an occasional lecturer at Northwestern University. He is also a well-known movie actor in such films as 'Mechanic Resurrection and the 'Scorpion King' series, among many. Geoffrey is a near lifelong student of Bhakti (Devotional) Yoga and an ardent animal rights advocate. He makes his home with his son Eden in Bangkok and Vrndavana, and Jaipur IndiaVer livro
“Saturday Review of Literature called him the heir to Hemingway and Faulkner, while Raymond Chandler declared that Anderson was better than Steinbeck, and Thieves Like Us was ‘one of the best stories of thieves ever written…one of the forgotten novels of the 30’s.'” “Few wrote about the Depression with as much sympathy and insight as Edward Anderson, the author of Hungry Men and Thieves Like Us, yet he received little recognition or financial rewards. Part black-Irish and part-Cherokee, Anderson was born in Weatherford, Texas in 1905. He left school at an early age and took up his father’s trade, becoming a printer’s apprentice, but moved on to cub reporter for an Oklahoma newspaper. Within just a few years, he’d worked at more than ten newspapers in the Oklahoma-Texas area, but soon tired of journalism. He worked on a freighter for a time, seeking to fulfill his dream of joining the expatriate American writers in Europe, but arrived to find the Lost Generation heading home to America. He headed back to the US and tried prizefighting, and also had a bit of success as a musician playing trombone. Then the Great Depression hit and he took to the road, living the life of a hobo: riding the rails and roaming the roads, sleeping wherever he could, and asking for handouts or work as an itinerant odd-jobber.His experiences during the depression informed the subject matter of his two novels. His first novel, Hungry Men (1933), is structured as a series of short stories. His second novel, Thieves Like Us (1937), about the exploits of three desperate escaped convicts, was widely acclaimed. It has been adapted to film twice–Nicholas Ray in 1949 and Robert Altman in 1974–and included in the Library of America anthology Crime Novels: American Noir of the 1930s and 1940s.As the titles suggests, Thieves Like Us is about thieves: three bank robbers. At first successful, they buy nice clothes, guns, and faster cars and read about themselves in the newspapers. The central character of the three thieves, Bowie, was serving time for a murder he committed when only 16. Now on the run, he falls in love with Keechie, the cousin of one of his partners, who joins him.As with Hungry Men, Thieves Like Us was gritty realism. Prohibition may have been repealed, but the Great Depression unleashed an infamous crime spree. Notorious gangsters like Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy Floyd, and Bonnie and Clyde made headlines, while across America desperate men felt driven to crime. Anderson interviewed bank robbers in Huntsville prison, noting their speech patterns and recording their stories and perspectives. The result is rich characterizations like T-Dub, who provides the novel’s title when he refers to bankers, politicians and the like as “just thieves like us” and uses colourful idioms like “it’s raining cats and nigger babies.” This depiction of people drawn into illegal activities by a combination of circumstances and their own attitudes is what makes Thieves Like Us a classic hardboiled proletariat novel. Saturday Review of Literature called him the heir to Hemingway and Faulkner, while Raymond Chandler declared that Anderson was better than Steinbeck, and Thieves Like Us was “one of the best stories of thieves ever written…one of the forgotten novels of the 30’s.”Ver livro
The World's Greatest Detective Returns! After his apparent death at the Reichenbach Falls, Sherlock Holmes returns to London to solve a series of puzzling cases, including:The Adventure of the Dancing Men: Holmes must decipher a series of coded messages that have been left for a young woman.The Adventure of the Priory School: Holmes must rescue a young boy from a dangerous boarding school.The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton: Holmes must stop a blackmailer from ruining the lives of several innocent women.The Adventure of the Six Napoleons: Holmes must find the culprit who is smashing busts of Napoleon all over London.And much, much more! The Return of Sherlock Holmes is a classic collection of detective stories that will keep you guessing until the very end. Each character is brought to life by the vocal talent of Brady Smith, host of the Another World Audiobooks podcast. Listen to it today and experience the thrill of the chase with Sherlock Holmes!Want More Awesome Audiobooks in Your Life (for FREE)? Check out AnotherWorldAudiobooks.com! There's so much more to explore - tons of awesome content, a fun community of fellow audiobook lovers, cool merchandise, and more! Get in touch & tell us what you think - AnotherWorldAudiobooks@gmail.com Check out the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice - just search "Another World Audiobooks"! Support us on Patreon.com/anotherworldaudiobooks Another World merch https://shop.spreadshirt.com/another-world-audiobooks/Facebook.com/AnotherWorldAudiobooksTwitter @greenwoodtalesYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbvYB3MREZBKnxdK7HkgMlwVer livro
Montague Rhodes James (1862-1936), who wrote as M. R. James, was an English author, medieval scholar, and provost of King's College, Cambridge, and of Eton College. He is best known for his outstanding ghost stories. James reinvented the ghost story for the modern audience by moving away from Gothic elements and using realistic contemporary settings. His protagonists and plots often reflected his own antiquarian interests. Accordingly he is known as the originator of the "antiquarian ghost story". This collection features the following works:- Count Magnus- The Diary of Mr. Poynter- The Haunted Dolls' House- Rats- Wailing WellVer livro
"The Taming of the Shrew" is one of William Shakespeare's timeless comedies. In this classic play, the story revolves around the courtship of a headstrong woman named Katherina, often referred to as Kate, and the efforts of a suitor, Petruchio, to "tame" her. The play is set in the Italian city of Padua and is filled with humor, wit, and clever wordplay, which are hallmarks of Shakespearean comedy. The main plot of the play focuses on the hilarious and sometimes contentious relationship between Kate and Petruchio. Kate is known for her sharp tongue and independent spirit, while Petruchio is a bold and unconventional suitor. Their interactions provide a comedic exploration of gender roles and societal expectations in the Elizabethan era. Meanwhile, a secondary plot involves the romantic pursuits of Kate's younger sister, Bianca, who is sweet-tempered and much sought after by several suitors. However, their father, Baptista, has a rule that Kate must marry before Bianca can, leading to various schemes and misunderstandings. "The Taming of the Shrew" is a play that has sparked debates and discussions about its portrayal of gender dynamics and relationships. Some view it as a reflection of its time, while others interpret it more critically, considering it a commentary on power and control.Ver livro
