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Chambers (1865-1933) was an American artist who later carved out a successful career as a writer of fiction, with several of his novels achieving bestseller status. This work of romantic fiction was published in 1912.
seventy yards distant. The first bullet knocked up a cloud of dust about three feet to his right and a little ahead, the second was still worse, but at the third he turned sideways, staggered on several paces, and fell among some loose rocks in a way that must have been unpleasant. He tried to get up again, but I now had his range pretty well and hit him again with the sixth shot; after that he lay pretty quiet, although I thought I saw him move his arm once or twice. I reloaded, having plenty of cartridges in my belt, and began shooting at him again. This time I hit him three times out of six shots, and as he had not moved for some minutes I concluded that he was dead...FROM THE BOOKS.Mostra libro
The History and Power of Mind by Richard Ingalese is a fascinating examination of the mind's power to influence human life. Ingalese discusses how mental strength, perception, and thought processes impact personal success, decision-making, and relationships. The book provides a philosophical and psychological look at how individuals can harness the power of their minds to overcome obstacles, improve their circumstances, and achieve their goals. Through historical examples and practical insights, Ingalese illustrates the mind's central role in shaping the course of human experience.Mostra libro
"The Aspern Papers" by Henry James is a gripping novella centered around the literary intrigue of an ambitious American editor, who seeks to obtain the private papers of the esteemed poet Jeffrey Aspern. Traveling to Venice, the editor meets Aspern's elderly former lover, Juliana Bordereau, and her niece, Miss Tina. Obsessed with acquiring the papers, the editor navigates a web of secrecy and manipulation, as Juliana guards the precious documents jealously. He develops a peculiar relationship with Miss Tina, using her affection to gain access to the coveted papers.Mostra libro
One summer day. One village pageant. One world quietly holding its breath before everything changes. In her final novel, Virginia Woolf captures the fragile beauty of ordinary lives on the eve of World War II. As neighbors gather for a village play, their private fears, desires, and regrets shimmer beneath the surface. Moments of humor, longing, and reflection weave together as the pageant unfolds—revealing how art mirrors life, and how people seek meaning when the future feels uncertain. Celebrated as "a haunting, luminous farewell from one of literature's greatest voices," this novel blends poetry, introspection, and quiet emotional power. Readers treasure it for its atmosphere, depth, and Woolf's unmatched ability to illuminate the inner world. If you love lyrical writing, character-driven stories, and classics that linger in the mind, this masterpiece will speak to you long after the last line. Open the pages—and step into Woolf's delicate, unforgettable portrait of a world between moments.Mostra libro
Pierre-Félix Louÿs was a French poet and writer, most renowned for lesbian and classical themes in some of his writings. He is known as a writer who sought to "express pagan sensuality with stylistic perfection".Mostra libro
James Augustine Aloysius Joyce was born on the 2nd February 1882 in Dublin into a middle-class family, and the eldest of ten surviving siblings Admired as a brilliant student he briefly attended the Christian Brothers-run O'Connell School before excelling at the Jesuit schools of Clongowes and Belvedere. From there he went on to attend University College Dublin from 1898, studying English, French and Italian In 1902, Joyce was now in his early twenties, and went to Paris to study Medicine but soon abandoned his teachings. Back in Dublin to attend to his dying Mother he met Nora Barnacle. They bonded immediately into a life-long match. Together they decided to emigrate to Europe. The couple lived in Trieste, Rome, Paris, and finally Zürich where Joyce pursued a variety of jobs and ventures to supplement his literary pursuits but none of these paid off. After publishing a poetry volume, ‘Chamber Music’, in 1907, his short story collection ‘The Dubliners’, in 1914, helped establish his talent in the rapidly changing world. Although far from home Joyce’s literary heart and works were set in his recollections of Dublin. Characters are close resemblances of family and friends and indeed enemies. His landmark work ‘Ulysses’, published in 1922, is set in the streets and alleyways of the city as it parallels Homer’s Odyssey in a variety of styles including its famed stream of consciousness. His pen continued to produce classics of the order of ‘A Portrait of the Artist as A Young Man’ and ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ together with several volumes of poetry and a play ‘The Exiles, in 1918. On the 11th January 1941, Joyce underwent surgery in Zürich for a perforated duodenal ulcer. The next day he fell into a coma. On the 13th after a brief period of lucidity in which he called for his wife and son he passed. He was 58.Mostra libro
