What a wonderful collection of World Class mysteries. Love the stories, love the authors: <p> Table of Contents <p> HENRI RENE ALBERT GUY DE MAUPASSANT (1850-93). <p> The Necklace, The Man with the Pale Eyes, An Uncomfortable Bed, Ghosts, Fear, The Confession, The Horla <p> PIERRE MILLE. <p> The Miracle of Zobeide <p> VILLIERS DE LISLE ADAM. <p> The Torture by Hope <p> ERCKMANN-CHAT ...
This is a high quality book of the original classic edition. <p> This is a freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you. <p> Enjoy this classic work. These few paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside: <p> Why, drawled a lank, middle-aged gentleman with a generally unsophisticated look that increased the efficiency of his talents for t ...
Having read this book 7 times over the past 15 years, I find that the story and characters just get better and better! As much as I idolize Jane Eyre, this story of the oft depressed and melancholy Lucy Snowe sparks the imagination. <p> Lucy is a Jane Eyre without the chutzpah, and with loads less self-esteem; but shares Janes strict code of conduct, and forces you to value her. In a way, I believe Lucy finds an even worthier match than ...
This is a high quality book of the original classic edition. <p> This is a freshly published edition of this culturally important work, which is now, at last, again available to you. <p> Enjoy this classic work. These few paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside: <p> As the blood flows from the heart, through the arteries, it gives nourishment to every part of the body, and carries away the impur ...
The only translation that is a pleasure to read for both its language and its profundity. Legge buries the stodgy old Confucius and introduce us to a vibrant thinker–the kind of intellectual magnet that attracted hundreds of followers in his own time and millions throughout history. <p> Since the standard translations, there have been great strides in understanding the philosophy of Confucius time. Legge is not only expert in the langua ...
Many screenwriting gurus say Everything you need to know about how to write good drama is in Aristotles Poetics, but then they never explain whats actually in that work! Ive tried reading Aristotles original text, but it is really tough going. Tiernos book is a real find – it boils down a rambling, classics text into concise concepts, tips and techniques that I could understand and use. Tierno provides examples of how all this stuff really works ...
Upon finishing Dombey and Son this morning, I thought back to the first Dickens work I ever read, which was David Copperfield, as a freshman in high school. Since then I have read many others, all with the same extensive cast of characters, side plots, etc..... <p> Except this one....which makes me question why it is not used as an introduction to the works of Dickens in school curriculums. <p> Dombey and Son, as a title, refers ...
These are James Cooks actual log books and contain lengthy passages of sextant readings, weather, currents, and so on. It picks up when the Endeavour makes land and Cook has to deal with colonial bureaucrats, establish relations with natives, or discipline misbehaving crew. Cooks personality slowly reveals itself through his dry, veddy British comments on events throughout the voyage. Its also fun to pull up Google Earth and follow along using t ...
Youll laugh and cry: This is truly one of the two best books I have ever read. (The other off course is Little Women). <p> Little men is a book that can make you both laugh and cry. The morals inside are more useful than any of the ten commandments. Louisa May Alcott has definetly done it again. <p> Without giving away everything, these are some of the reasons why you will enjoy the book: <p> 1) You see Jo grow up. She is ...
