White Nights - Fyodor Dostoyevsky A Million-Copy Bestseller A Timeless Story of Love, Longing & Solitude
White Nights is the classic novella by Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky.A young, lonely man strolls the streets of St. Petersburg contemplating his solitude when he happens upon a young woman in tears. While escorting her home, the two strike up a conversation and soon become friends, meeting up at night to share their stories. When the young woman, Nastenka, explains that she was crying because she had been waiting for her fianc矇 who promised he would be back to marry her, the young man, despite his growing feelings toward her, promises to help her locate her beloved.
No Scythes in the Tea Tent & Other Stories
Hazel Leventhal trained as an attachment-based psychoanalytic psychotherapist at The Bowlby Centre, where she chaired the Clinical Forum for several years. She has worked as a Samaritan and is a member of The Alzheimer's Society for whom she has done some publicity work. She co-edited the book Dementia - An Attachment Approach published in 2018. This book of short stories is a selection of vignettes illustrating a particular time, place, person or event.
Almost Perfect, but Mostly Not
Life isn't flawless--it's a patchwork of glittering highs, messy lows and the mundane in between, where even the best-laid plans can veer off course. Almost Perfect, but Mostly Not is a collection of poignant and witty short stories that uncover the cracks beneath seemingly perfect lives--and the truths that emerge from them. A man on the brink of marriage spots the love of his life on the streets of London. A successful man contemplates his date with death. A struggling artist does not want to part with the only painting that could transform his fortunes. A young woman who has it all finds her world crumbling. A gay man finds that his love is forbidden. A former banker, once uber-wealthy, is now a driver and has a life-changing encounter during his first week on the job. From picture-perfect relationships gone wrong to careers derailed by a misstep, these stories delve into the universal struggles with identity, love, fear and belonging. With heart and a touch of irony, Vasudha Sahgal celebrates life's imperfections in their chaotic, bittersweet charm. ​If you've ever laughed at your own mistakes or found joy in life's curveballs, this book is for you. After all, who needs perfect when you can have perfectly imperfect!
Mosses from an Old Manse
Nathaniel Hawthorne's Mosses from an Old Manse is a rich collection of short stories that delve into the human soul's deepest recesses, exploring themes of sin, guilt, and redemption. Written during Hawthorne's residence at the Old Manse in Concord, Massachusetts, these tales reflect the author's mastery of symbolism and his keen insight into the complexities of human nature. From the haunting tale of ""The Birthmark,"" which examines the dangers of obsession, to ""Rappaccini's Daughter,"" a story of love, science, and moral ambiguity, each story in this collection is a gem of American literature. Hawthorne's prose is characterized by its elegance and depth, drawing readers into the shadowy worlds he creates. The stories in Mosses from an Old Manse are not merely tales of the supernatural but are also profound meditations on the human condition, making them timeless in their relevance and power. This collection is a must read for anyone interested in the darker side of the human experience, as seen through the eyes of one of America's greatest writers.
