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It follows the experiences of the lovely and charming Delight Mainprize after her arrival in the town of Bracepeth. The women hate her because of her effects on the men. What will happen when the women seek their revenge?
Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. Invariably Jerome is most often remembered for his light-hearted and humourous works such as ‘Three Men in a Boat’. Here we have a number of his beautifully lyrical short stories and some from his forgotten, and rather darker side. 01 - The Top 10 - Jerome K Jerome - An Introduction 02 - Told After Supper - The Doctor's Story by Jerome K Jerome 03 - The Curate's Story - My Uncle's Story - My Own Story by Jerome K Jerome 04 - Told After Supper - The Wisdom Of Uncle Podger by Jerome K Jerome 05 - The Absent Minded Man by Jerome K Jerome 06 - The Man of Science by Jerome K Jerome 07 - The Man Who Went Wrong by Jerome K Jerome 08 - The Cost of Kindness by Jerome K Jerome 09 - The Man Who Did Not Believe in Luck by Jerome K Jerome 10 - The Minor Poets Story by Jerome J Jerome 11 - The Lesson by Jerome K JeromeVer livro
Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will immediately throw up the questions – Why that story? Why that author? The theme itself will form the boundaries for our stories which range from well-known classics, newly told, to stories that modern times have overlooked but perfectly exemplify the theme. Throughout the volume our authors whether of instant recognition or new to you are all leviathans of literature. Some you may disagree with but they will get you thinking; about our choices and about those you would have made. If this volume takes you on a path to discover more of these miniature masterpieces then we have all gained something. In this century of incredible chaos, the globe of Nations have undergone many changes. The world has become a very different place to former times. Its authors too have placed these tumultuous changes into stories which sparkle with purpose, with ambition and the ability to share. 1 - The Top 10 - The 20th Century - The American Men - An Introduction 2 - The Great Good Place by Henry James 3 - Bernice Bobs Her Hair by F Scott Fitzgerald 4 - The Gift of the Magi by O Henry 5 - The Color Out of Space by H P Lovecraft 6 - To Build a Fire by Jack London 7 - Eve's Diary by Mark Twain 8 - A Dark Brown Dog by Stephen Crane 9 - The Great Slave by Zane Grey 10 - Hands by Sherwood Anderson 11 - The Most Dangerous Game by Richard ConnellVer livro
The second book in Agatha Christie's famous detective series brings us to Detective Hercule Poirot's next case.Poirot and his friend Hastings receive an urgent call from France and immediately go to provide assistance only to find their would-be client brutally murdered and burried on a golf course. Stranger still, an identical body is uncovered shortly after. Between clashing with the local authorities and the victim's tumultous personal life, it will take all of Poirot's impeccable attention to detail, clever wit, and unshakeable confidence to solve this intriguing case . . . if he isn't already too late.Ver livro
A shipwrecked traveler. A world of tiny people. A journey that reveals how strange humans really are. Lemuel Gulliver sets sail expecting ordinary voyages—only to encounter miniature kingdoms, giants, flying islands, talking horses, and societies that turn his understanding of civilization upside down. With sharp wit and boundless imagination, Swift transforms each adventure into a clever, funny, and biting reflection on politics, pride, and human folly. Celebrated as "one of the greatest satires ever written," Gulliver's Travels blends humor, fantasy, and insight into a story that entertains as much as it challenges. Its bold ideas and unforgettable worlds have captivated readers for centuries. If you enjoy clever adventures, thought-provoking storytelling, and classics that reveal new meanings with every reading, this timeless novel is a must-have. Open the book—and follow Gulliver into lands where everything is strange, yet strangely familiar.Ver livro
Book 1: The Hunchback of Notre-Dame or Notre-Dame de Paris is a French Gothic novel by Victor Hugo, published in 1831. - The story is set in Paris in 1482 during the reign of Louis XI. The gypsy Esmeralda (born as Agnes) captures the hearts of many men, including those of Captain Phoebus and Pierre Gringoire, but especially Quasimodo and his guardian Archdeacon Claude Frollo. Frollo is torn between his obsessive lust for Esmeralda and the rules of Notre Dame Cathedral. He orders Quasimodo to kidnap her, but Quasimodo is captured by Phoebus and his guards, who save Esmeralda. Gringoire, who attempted to help Esmeralda but was knocked out by Quasimodo, is about to be hanged by beggars when Esmeralda saves him by agreeing to marry him for four years.Ver livro
