Publisher: Booklassic
Vanina Vanini was written in the year 1839 by Stendhal. This book is one of the most popular novels of Stendhal, and has been translated into several other languages around the world. This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.
Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) wrote of the Russian period of depression and pessimism and is the acknowledged leader of the realistic school of the Russian short story. He has been compared to Guy de Maupassant for the masterful way in which he creates an atmosphere and narrates his stories to a climax. No other writer has the same ability to reveal the characters' souls in just two or three pages. Central themes in his works re mediocrity, the tragedy of pettiness, commonplaceness, the meaninglessness and emptiness of everyday life. In "The Encased Man" he describes the life of a schoolmaster whose existence is limited by petty rules, morals, inhibitions and unconscious fears. Despite these traits, the man finds himself on the verge of an unforeseen marriage to a boisterous, energetic, positive woman - in short, his complete opposite. But his character traits rear their heads and destiny rushes in upon him.Show book
Jerome Klapka Jerome (1859-1927) was an English writer and humourist.The Cost of Kindness is an ironic tale about a congregation desperate to see the back of their cantankerous and highly unpopular vicar. Fortunately the dreadful man has agreed to leave and is preparing a vituperative final sermon admonishing his ungrateful flock for ousting him.But then the churchwarden's wife decides it would be only Christian to show the horrid man some sympathy...an act of kindness which unleashes awful consequences.Show book
Faith is a wonderful thing. Whether its faith in each other or to a God, Gods, or whatever entity you believe in, it brings a familiar comfort and sustenance to heart, soul and mental well-being. Whilst faith can be practiced anywhere religious faith is usually at a church or temple. The stories in this volume are centered both in houses of worship and with those with a strong association to its calling. Of course, short story authors have a determined belief in their undoubted talents to make us look at this subject from different angles. In this volume they take us on literary journeys that are revealing and challenging yet always entertaining. 1 - The Church - A Short Story Collection - An Introduction 2 - The Altar of the Dead - Part 1 by Henry James 3 - The Altar of the Dead - Part 2 by Henry James 4 - A Fragment of Stained Glass by D H Lawrence 5 - Neccesity. An Eastern Tale by Vladimir Korolenko 6 - Let Loose by Mary Cholmondeley.wav 7 - The Haunted Church by Frederick Cowles 8 - Lucifer by Anatole France 9 - Anathema by Alexander Kuprin 10 - Lazarus by Leonid Andreyev 11 - The Black Crusader by Alicia Ramsay 12 - The Saint by Mary Butts 13 - Marsyas In Flanders by Vernon Lee 14 - The Ankardyne Pew by W F Harvey 15 - The Tomb of Sarah by F G Loring 16 - The Atheist's Mass by Honore de Balzac 17 - A Collector's Company by R H MaldenShow book
"Anirudh loves cricket! Unfortunately, he is not as good at mathematics as he is at cricket. If he fails his mathematics exam he will have to leave the school team. But his coach comes to his rescue with a great idea! This story is read by Rahul Dravid, one of India's greatest cricketers!"Show book
"These cowboys like the horses fast, and know exactly how to spur a woman toward her greatest pleasure..." Includes the following stories:"Saddled": After rescuing a beautiful woman when her car slides into an icy creek during a snowstorm, Bobby Blackhawk and Cale Yancey do the only thing two lonesome cowboys can — they take her to their isolated cabin and get naked."Unbridled": Justin Cruz has waited a long time for this moment. He knows his bad-boy reputation, but since he seduced Rowe Ayers, he’s been a one-man cowboy — waiting for pretty Dani Standifer to return and become the delicious fulfillment of his and Rowe’s needs. If she’s up to the challenge."Unforgiven": For Cutter Standifer, the pretty little redhead who opened a café in Two Mule, Texas was “the one”. Until he caught her in a compromising position with the town’s worst womanizer. A year later, he still can’t forgive Katie Grissom. And forget? Forget, hell. He’s ready to kick his code into the nearest manure pile and take what he never had from her — full satisfaction.Show book
If keeping secrets is integral to the human soul, so is the desire to uncover the secrets of others. The delicate balance between preserving, revealing, and discovering secrets breeds conflict and the power of knowledge. Yet, as we learn to harness this power and manage these conflicts, we develop trust and discretion. What secrets will you uncover in this anthology of 26 short mysteries, thrillers & memoirs? Written by members of The Ohio Writers' Association, in their 3rd collaboration for audiobook production with members of the Ohio Audiobook Narrators. Made possible in part by the Ohio Arts Council. - “Art House” by Marty Vian, narrated by Gary Smith - “Secret o' Life” by Ed Davis, narrated by Phillipa Miller - “In Memoriam” by Jim Hodnett, narrated by Angus Freathy - “The Distance Between Us” by Terri Sutton, narrated by Dinah Dawson - “A Thousand Words Denied” by Jerry Vandal, narrated by Angus Freathy - “Your Other Life” by Peter Gorman, narrated by Becky White - “Home” by Timothy Doyle, narrated by Phillipa Miller - “The Evil Twin” by George Pallas, narrated by Angus Freathy - “Reaper's Return” by Christina Moore, narrated by Becky White - “Leakproof” by Charles O'Donnell, narrated by Phillipa Miller - “Redemption” by Darin Miller, narrated by Phillipa Miller - “Finder's Fee” by Michael Whitfield, narrated by Grant Bunting - “Vacant” by Corrina Malek, narrated by Phillipa Miller - “Just a Touch” by Lois Spencer, narrated by Phillipa Miller - “Throwing Stones” by Stephen Kraynak, narrated by Phillipa Miller - “Secret Blood, Sacred Blood” by Jyotsna Sreenivasan, narrated by Becky White - “A Story You Have to Be Sober to Tell” by Chase Montana, narrated by Gary Smith - “Fifteen Minutes” by Robbi Bryant, narrated by Phillipa Miller - “The Dancing Queen” by Edward Gosnell, narrated by Gary Smith - “Catacombs” by Bill Vernon, narrated by Gary Smith - “Being Normal” by Steven Kenneth Smith, narrated by Gary Smith - “Who Wants Pie?” by Sandy Kachurek, narrated by Phillipa Miller - “Last of My Kind” by Maureen McGuirk, narrated by Phillipa Miller - “Salted Away” by Craig Webb, narrated by Gary Smith - “Fates Entwined” by Jerry Roth, narrated by Becky White - “Such Secrets as Starfish Keep” by Steve Kaczmarek, narrated by Gary SmithShow book
