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  Men Without Women

  Ernest Hemingway

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  Classic short stories exploring relationships, war, and sportsmanship from the master of American fiction. 
    
  First published in 1927, Men Without Women represents some of Hemingway's most important and compelling early writing. In these fourteen stories, Hemingway begins to examine the themes that would occupy his later works: the casualties of war, the often-uneasy relationship between men and women, sport and sportsmanship. In "Banal Story," Hemingway offers a lasting tribute to the famed matador Maera. "In Another Country" tells of an Italian major recovering from war wounds as he mourns the untimely death of his wife. "The Killers" is the hard-edged story about two Chicago gunmen and their potential victim. Nick Adams makes an appearance in "Ten Indians," in which he is presumably betrayed by his girlfriend, Prudence. And "Hills Like White Elephants" is a young couple's subtle, heart-wrenching discussion of abortion. Pared down, gritty, and subtly expressive, these stories show the young Hemingway emerging as America's finest writer.

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  The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes

  Arthur Conan Doyle

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  Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson invite readers for the last time into the world of criminal puzzles. The most famous detective duo gradually approaches the solution to the mysteries of the criminal underworld. This time, among other things, they explain the theft of a precious jewel, search for the "vampire" of Sussex, and solve the mystery of the disappearance of the young wife of a paint merchant. "The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes" is the ninth and final volume of stories about the adventures of the detectives from Baker Street.Included stories:- The Adventure Of The Illustrious Client- The Adventure Of The Blanched Soldier- The Adventure Of The Mazarin Stone- The Adventure Of The Three Gables- The Adventure Of The Sussex Vampire- The Adventure Of The Three Garridebs- The Problem Of Thor Bridge- The Adventure Of The Creeping Man- The Adventure Of The Lion's Mane- The Adventure Of The Veiled Lodger- The Adventure Of Shoscombe Old Place- The Adventure Of The Retired Colourman

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  Eben Holden - A Tale of the...

  Irving Bacheller

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  Eben Holden - A Tale of the North Country. Having lost both parents and his home in northern Vermont, orphan Willie Brower is taken in by Eben Holden, "Uncle Eb" who transports him westward to save him from being sent to an orphanage. Through the Adirondacks and into the St. Lawrence valley they travel. Eben is kind, happy, and loves to tell stories to the youngster, many of which were to shape the life and ideals of Willie during his life.This story follows Willie as a young orphan, later as a journalist, and finally as a soldier who enlists in the army at the outset of the American Civil War. The book was immensely popular when it was published in 1900 and the years to follow, as the characters were all drawn from people who the author had known himself. (Summary by Roger Melin)

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  Nigger of the Narcissus...

  Joseph Conrad

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  This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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  North & South

  Elizabeth Gaskell

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  North & South By Elizabeth Gaskell.  This classic book is brought to you with the following track listing 1, New Lives. A move to the country is followed by a surprising proposal. 2, A Change Of Circumstances; A crisis of conscience and a fait accompli for Margaret and her Mother. 3, North Versus South; A misunderstanding, family disgrace, and a grave illness. 4, Industrial unrest; A heroine falls foul of strikers as the boss’s pride is wounded. 5, Thwarted Hopes; A marriage proposal snubbed and a deathbed reunion. 6, False Conclusions; Frederick seeks justice to clear his name, and a jealous lover mistakes a stranger’s identity. 7, A Friend Indeed; A death leaves Elizabeth alone but help is at hand. 8, Happy At Last; A new found fortune and a just spirit unites north and south.  This production is read for you by Jenny Agutter, most famously known for her role in The Railway Children. Jenny is an accomplished and multi talented actress performing on screen, stage and TV.

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  Main Street

  Sinclair Lewis

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  This classic by Sinclair Lewis shattered the sentimental American myth of happy small-town life with its satire. Main Street attacks the conformity and dullness of early-twentieth-century midwestern village life in the story of Carol Milford, the city girl who marries the town doctor. Her efforts to bring culture to the prairie village are met by a wall of gossip, greed, and petty, small-minded bigotry. The first popular bestseller to attack conventional ideas about marriage, gender roles, and small town life, Main Street established Lewis as a major American novelist.

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