The Collected Stories of Moacyr Scliar
From Brazil's most distinguished and important Jewish writer comes this anthology comprised of six collections: in The Carnival of the Animals, Scliar uses political allegory to convey what was normally censored during the height of repression under Brazil's military regime. These tragicomic stories reveal Scliar's interest in issues of oppression, persecution, holocaust, mutability, and the interplay between good and evil. The Ballad of the False Messiah develops the theme of postponement in the sense that for Jews redemption is always postponed in a vain wait for the Messiah. In The Tremulous Earth Scliar explores cruelty and violence in the tenuous lives of his characters, but his experience as a medical doctor informs his compassion for human frailty. Scliar expands his use of fantasy and magical realism in The Dwarf in the Television Set in topics that range from Jewish prophets to marital revenge. The Enigmatic Eye has been described as a masterpiece evoking the enigmas of art and life, and in Van Gogh's Ear, Scliar uses dark and subtle humor in a collection of biblical parables. Here witchcraft, magic, conundrums, and labyrinths are shown to be part of everyday life. A final autobiographical piece ties the collections together in which Scliar discusses his membership in Jewish, medical, gaucho, and Brazilian "tribes."These powerful stories, individually humorous, bleak, or haunting, together bring a compelling voice of the Jewish Diaspora to the wide readership it deserves.
Nickel and Dime
"I'm outta here! I got a future!" crows Roberto Silva when he is down-sized out of his job as a security guard at a bank in Oakland. But Roberto's future isn't the one he was looking forward to. This is the 1990s, and upward mobility in the city requires resources that Roberto is short of. Before he knows it, he is living in an abandoned quonset hut and then on the street, where he crosses paths with poet Silver Mendez, a survivor of the 1960s whose luck has run out, and Gus Hernandez, a compadre from his days at the bank. The ups and downs of the lives of men who are always looking for a way to earn a cup of coffee with plenty of sugar and cream, their desperate ingenuity, their hunger, their dauntless optimism have never been brought to life as vividly as in this sweet, sad, funny trio of interlocking stories by one of America's most original writers."An utterly distinct literary experience. No one writes like Gary Soto. Rather than falling into the trap of politicizing his subjects--blaming Anglos, blaming the church, blaming anyone at all--he simply presents the lives of these three men with emphasis on the minute details, the micro-decisions, the often-perverse impulses that actually comprise so much of human existence. By doing so, he achieves universality."--Gerald Haslam
Sun Inventions and Perfumes of Carthage
Teresa Porzecanski brings a fresh new voice to the Jewish Latin America series. She writes from Uruguay about the multicultural experience of Jewish immigrants in Montevideo. Her exotic characters from Europe, Africa, and the New World bring together and struggle with the mixture of Sephardic, Ashkenazic, and Latin American cultures. Porzecanski is herself the daughter of immigrants who came to Montevideo in 1926 from the Baltics and Syria. Sun Inventions, her first novel, published in 1982, is a semiautobiographical story of an immigrant family from the multifaceted perspective of a woman who is an academic, a mother, a writer searching for meaning in the universe. Perfumes of Carthage (1994) tells the stories of Lunita Mualdeb and her Sephardic family and Angela Tejera [Weaver], whose name was given to her African grandfather by a Brazilian slave owner.
One Hell of a Holiday
Eight otherwordly short stories of love, loss, deities and demons. Follow Death as he gets lost in the Scottish highlands, where his next victim has gone missing. Go on holiday with a demon who can't seem to get away from an irritating human. Debate the ethics of possession with a doctor. Spread some much needed love with two deities. Prepare for a royal wedding that goes wrong in just the way the King wished for. Freeze time for a discussion between immortal frenemies at sea. Mourn the loss of a lover who is still, technically, here. Join two siblings as they discover an ancient artefact that isn't what it seems.
Someone Saved My Life Tonight - A Justice Security Short Story
They're called the "grunts" - the uniformed officers of Justice Security. They don't have the cushy, highly publicized jobs held by the plainclothes members of the company - they're the people that appear in the background every day at banks, office buildings, and retail establishments, providing a secure environment for customers and workers.Gus Brazzle is one of those grunts. His assignment is a store that deals in used books, music, and movies. Gus has become quite close to the employees of the store, and thinks of them as his family. He's even been nicknamed "Sugar Bear" by the five-year-old daughter of one of the store's employees.But, when a disgruntled customer decides to take revenge for a perceived slight, things turn deadly. Gus has a choice to make...but will he make it in time? Find out in this short story inspired by the classic Elton John song, "Someone Saved My Life Tonight"!
The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald - A Short Story
David Rudolph and Jacky Baker are a couple of the best commercial fishermen around the Oregon coast. The two men get lucky and sign aboard the two-hundred-twenty-foot fishing vessel, the Edmund Fitzgerald II. Sailing with a crew of ten, the ship sails through radioactive waters in the Pacific that had been carried by currents from the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan. Using the latest and most sensitive Geiger counters available for underwater use, the captain of the Fitzgerald II is determined that his catch will be safe for human consumption. After a day full of good catches, however, the good ship and crew encounter something they didn't expect. Something in the water. Something big. Inspired by the hit Gordon Lightfoot song, the short story by T. M. Bilderback, The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald is full of great sci-fi excitement!
Something to Look Forward to
A tapestry of joyful and startling interconnected stories that celebrate how people from all across America cope with adversity and unexpected changes in a confusing world--from the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe Fannie Flagg once said that what the world needs now is a good laugh. And that is what she gives us in these warmhearted, always surprising stories about people who are finding clever ways to deal with the curveballs life sometimes throws at us. Velma in Kansas, a loving great-grandmother, struggles to bridge generational gaps with her family. We cheer for Helen, in Ithaca, New York, who takes an audacious course of action when her husband leaves her for a younger woman. In Bent Fork, Wyoming; in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; in Tucson, Arizona; and in towns and cities all across America, people figure out inventive ways to overcome obstacles to happiness. And in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Special Agent Frawley is studying the mysteries of being human from an original perspective. With her imagination, humor, and great understanding of the human heart, Fannie Flagg holds a mirror up to the foibles, ingenuity, and imagination of people, inspiring us to laugh at the sometimes eccentric, sometimes brilliant ways people cope with, and ultimately prevail over, the challenges of modern life.
Never Too Late
A man gets more than he bargained for on a holiday to Sydney, thanks to a crafty seagull; one woman discovers it's not just meals she's delivering on the first day of her new job; in 1965, music, friendship and love collide; she is Ray of Sunshine by name and ray of sunshine by nature for the residents at the nursing home on Evergreen Road; one little girl's life is changed forever when her teacher alters the marks on a report card ...In this wonderful collection of short stories, Ruth Philbrick shows us why it's never too late to find love, make friends or take on a new lease of life where anything is possible. Never Too Late is a charming mix of humour, heartache and endearment. Filled with heart, the characters and their stories will be remembered long after the last page is turned.
A Thousand Miles of Road
A Thousand Miles of Road is a collection of eight stories, including three novelettes, which take us through the lives of everyday people whose journey is upended by the existence of another.Melanie, who after enduring years of domestic brutality, escapes her ruthless husband the only definitive way possible, and from behind the counter of a jewelry store years later, she helps a man take the same dark path out of his own prison.Maggie has a disease growing inside her, but when even the doctors won't believe her, she is forced to search through the abuse of her childhood to find her own escape from what is killing her.When Mary comes to, a hundred miles from where she was the night before, in the apartment of the last person she'd ever want to wake up next to, she must find her way back to where she started, if that place even exists anymore.In these and other stories, Joseph Kraus explores the duress of being alive through characters whose struggles feel like a thousand miles of hard road.
Big Idea
Much of life's adventures are lost as we grow into a life ruled by deadlines, gadgets and other indulgences. Big Idea is a lightbulb moment that hit me years back that I needed to creatively tell the untold stories of rural and urban living in Africa. These short stories are a brilliant way to teach you and your child how to write their stories, not others' creatively. I remember a time when teachers would ask us to write about our school holidays and I would battle to create an alternative story in the city with all sorts of wonderful treats and visits to theme parks. What I lost then was a chance to tell the beauty of my holidays which had actually been spent at my parents rural village home. I hope we never lose these stories again and learn to write. If you have a story to share, check the contact details provided and you may just be part of the next in the series.
The Monster Menagerie
In the Monster Menagerie, all bets are off and everything is on the table.This anthology features six original short stories by Lyonne Riley, author of the Trollkin Lovers and Tales of Monstrous Romance series. Some are pure spice, while others spin a tale of love and romance around these fearsome monsters and their human mates. The anthology features creatures of all sorts, including mermen, orcs, and even dryads. There will be group encounters, twice-the-fun-in-one, wild rutting, and plenty of steam to suit the tastes of any monster-lover.
Just Fishin'
This is a compendium of short stories, most shared from the author's youth and some that stem from his life of adventure and exploration of the natural world. They all have to do, in some way, with fishing. It is about a piece of Americana that has ceased to exist in modern times: waters lost, fishing lost, and parts of the natural world and life that have been lost forever - mostly to simple greed.
For Your Eyes Only
A STUNNING COLLECTION OF STORIES THAT SENDS BOND TO BERMUDA, THE BAHAMAS, AND BEYOND "From a View to a Kill" whisks Bond to the French countryside where he must go undercover to expose a deadly secret-intelligence plot, and in "For Your Eyes Only," 007 is absorbed into a private vendetta of M's, blurring the lines between the personal and professional. In "Quantum of Solace," Bond attends a dinner party in the Bahamas and learns how passion can soon twist into cruelty, while "Risico" forces the secret agent to fight for the lesser of two evils in a smuggling war set amid the Mediterranean. Finally, "The Hildebrand Rarity" lands 007 in an old-fashioned murder mystery at sea, where even he has a secret to keep. A collection of both classic intrigue and intrepid self-examination, For Your Eyes Only packs full, vibrant worlds into five classic tales.
Tales from Ichirouganaim
Tales from Ichirouganaim is a collection of superbly crafted short stories steeped in the essence of Barbados. These tales of universal appeal give us deep insight into the paradoxical Barbadian character. The stories are sometimes delightfully humorous, sometimes tinged with sadness and, tragedy, but always with a redemptive note. Enjoy!
The Plan of Chicago
An Irish painting contractor in a changing neighborhood struggles with the complications of befriending a Black worker. The edgy enclave he fled haunts a South Side exile, upending his life. A boy who helps his father fake accidents for insurance claims reaches a turning point. A woman from a rough patch of South Shore remembers her first girlfriend. And a Census taker learns empathy as she counts people. Their lives weave through colorful, gritty streets in The Plan of Chicago, Barry Pearce's absorbing debut of heartbreaking division, unexpected intersections, and dim but possible dreams.
Like Human
A suburban teenage girl, needy for love, wakes up one morning to find that a secret admirer has left something on her windshield. An adult daughter, trying to cure her father's MS, flies into Florida with a secret stash of bees, hoping to sting her father into remission; A woman, hiking with her husband on an isolated trail in Death Valley, encounters another hiker, a lone man who seems to want more than company. Janet Goldberg's mesmeric stories pit people against their loved ones, their landscapes, the fluid boundaries of safety, and ultimately, the vagaries of love.
The Forgotten Pages
The Forgotten Pages is a heartfelt collection of short fiction, drawn from over 30 years of writing, some penned in the wide-eyed wonder of youth, while others are shaped by the hard-won wisdom of adulthood. Blending genres, moods, and moments in time, this patchwork of stories reflects a writer's journey across decades of imagination, growth, and rediscovery. Inside, you'll find stories that are funny, strange, tender, dark, and deeply human. Some were nearly lost forever, buried in old notebooks, dusty folders, and half-finished files. Now, they finally get their chance to breathe. Whether you're drawn to nostalgia, curious about the evolution of a writer's voice, or just looking for an unpredictable ride through fiction, this collection offers something unique: a glimpse into what survives when we finally clean out the drawer.
Tartini's Rest
"Without Contraries is no progression." - William BlakeBertram and Eustace are brothers. Bertram is extroverted, practical, a celebrity and a social success. Eustace is introverted, scholarly and shyly oblique. They understand neither themselves nor one another. Instead, they tell one another stories.Only two people see through their defences: their cousin Mimi, a retired violinist who lives in 'Tartini's Rest', and Kariba, a literary genius from Africa, Bertram's nemesis and Eustace's fraternal friend...
Pax Kashmir
Foreword by: Dr KARAN SINGH 'Pax Kashmir' is a welcome addition to the humungous quantity of literature available on Kashmir. It is a unique book that covers Kashmir in all its hues in a very condensed form. Presented as a simple narrative of first-hand experiences, conversations and insightful reflection, the author, in his inimitable humorous manner, captures the essence of Kashmir, Kashmiris and the evolving story of India's most interesting region. Having been exposed to tumultuous periods in the valley, the author captures the peaceful transition and development centric narrative currently playing out to present 360-degree view of the valley. Through his travels to remotest parts of the UT and frank interactions with people from all the strata of this closed society, the author has created an unassuming book of tremendous value to understand contemporary Kashmir. Besides describing the various undercurrents in the society, he has not felt shy of exposing the elephant in the room. The book is full of vignettes of information. It is a wonderful cocktail of humour, history, politics, social science, geography, economics and in fact anything Kashmiri. It's a must read for anyone having genuine interest in Kashmir or looking for a meaningfully entertaining book.
Guardians & Saints
We're born unfinished, in need of everything-love, food, attention, care. The linked stories in Guardians & Saints explore the ways in which modern orphans fail to thrive. A girl loses her mother only to re-find her, in altered form, in a grim institutional afterlife. A group of friends spins helplessly around the death of a beloved teacher when his selfless pedagogy is called into question. Faced with the incapacity of those they depend on, Diane Josefowicz's characters appeal, with varying degrees of success, to stand-ins: teachers, mentors, therapists, guardians, and, occasionally, saints.
The Squimbop Condition
The Brothers Squimbop are everywhere-and nowhere.Leaping across time, slipping between realities, and reshaping history in their wake, the enigmatic duo weaves a saga as bizarre as it is relentless. Sometimes slapstick comedians, sometimes ruthless tricksters, sometimes reluctant prophets, the Brothers shift identities, betray and resurrect each other, and leave a trail of chaos in their pursuit of an impossible mission: to bring about the Golden Age-over and over again.Set in a world that thrives on spectacle, where mountain retreats and flickering cinemas hold the echoes of history, The Squimbop Condition is a wild, mind-bending journey through myth, madness, and the nature of storytelling itself.Advanced Praise for 'The Squimbop Condition'A majestic and strange force of a book, a work of wild pleasures for our unsettled, damaged times. - William Boyle, author of Saint of the Narrows StreetDavid Leo Rice writes fiction with a seething ferocity, brilliance, and arcane imagination; the Squimbop Condition is a surreal and profound leap into the timeless art of storytelling. David Leo Rice is a writer I greatly admire. - Brandon Hobson, finalist for the National Book Award for Fiction, and author of The Devil is a SouthpawI've always been a DLR super fan, and The Squimbop Condition is a new pinnacle. It has a joyful rhythm, a cadence that pervades the psyche until our concepts of self, other, relation, and identity tumble out topsy-turvy. I cherish the hours I spent with this book. - Charlene Elsby, author of The Devil Thinks I'm Pretty and Violent FacultiesA prescient lesson plan outlining a new golden age of American fiction. - Joshua Chaplinsky, author of Letters to the Purple Satin Killer
A West Point Wooing, and Other Stories
A West Point Wooing, and Other Stories is a collection of charming short stories by Clara Louise Burnham, originally published in 1899. These stories offer glimpses into the social life and romantic entanglements of characters in late 19th-century America. The title story, "A West Point Wooing," explores themes of love and duty within the context of the prestigious military academy. Burnham's writing captures the nuances of human relationships with warmth and wit. This collection provides a delightful escape to a bygone era, appealing to readers who enjoy historical fiction and heartwarming narratives. The stories showcase Burnham's talent for creating relatable characters and engaging plots, making this collection a timeless read.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories
Dive into a collection of captivating short stories by A. B. 璽€~Banjo' Paterson, the celebrated Australian poet and author, in "Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories." Originally published in 1917, this anthology showcases Paterson's skill in crafting vivid narratives that capture the spirit of adventure and the essence of Australian life. From humorous anecdotes to poignant reflections, these stories offer a delightful glimpse into a bygone era. Experience the charm and wit of a master storyteller as you explore the diverse landscapes and characters that populate Paterson's world. "Three Elephant Power" is a testament to Paterson's enduring legacy and a treasure trove for lovers of classic short fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories
Dive into a collection of captivating short stories by A. B. 璽€~Banjo' Paterson, the celebrated Australian poet and author, in "Three Elephant Power, and Other Stories." Originally published in 1917, this anthology showcases Paterson's skill in crafting vivid narratives that capture the spirit of adventure and the essence of Australian life. From humorous anecdotes to poignant reflections, these stories offer a delightful glimpse into a bygone era. Experience the charm and wit of a master storyteller as you explore the diverse landscapes and characters that populate Paterson's world. "Three Elephant Power" is a testament to Paterson's enduring legacy and a treasure trove for lovers of classic short fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Burner
Katrina Denza writes women in conflict: attempting to woo a man via a burner phone, discovering the best friendships are those grounded in reality, subscribing to a hologram service to speak to a deceased husband, reclaiming power only to realize power is an illusion, discovering there is no safe haven, confronting the frustrations of being an artist, and reckoning with mistakes made as a mother. Wrestling with connections and disconnections, highs and lows, and the vagaries of modernity, Burner and Other Stories shows us how we live today.
Champagne and Sour Grapes
Marriage: bliss or blitz? Champagne and Sour Grapes is a collection of short stories sharing the lows and highs, sorrows and joys, sobs and guffaws of holy and holey matrimony. Sometimes poignant, often hilarious, Buslik's tales hit close to home, spouse-wise. We're sure to recognize something of our giddy selves or screaming-bloody-murder neighbors in these face-smooching and head-biting gems. So pour yourself a flute of Dom P. or paper cup of dimestore boxed wine, relax in your leather lounger or rickety chaise lounge in front of your fireplace or ice-fishing hole, and have a bubbly and briny time knowing you're not alone.
Old Man Evil
Old Man Evil is a collection of 12 stories, six of which take place in contemporary America while the other five transpire abroad. The flagship story, in which a suburban refugee finds himself in a New Mexican shantytown among derelicts and eccentrics, examines the quiet damage inflicted by social conventions. Backlighting the action is the millennia-distant afterglow of Sodom and Gomorrah. Set to Rebetika music, " Pub Blues" is an exploration of marriage and middle age that takes place in urban New Jersey. " Chele Kula" dramatizes the struggle against imperialism during the Serbian uprising against the Ottoman Empire in 1809. " Straightsville" tests the depth of a suburban heterosexual's acceptance of gay men. " Hamlet's Ghost Sighted in Frontenac, KS," in which a mixed-blood Hopi wonders whether his uncle killed his father, takes place in a single hallucinogenic night fueled by cocaine. " Tolstoy's Kunak" revolves around the friendship that formed between the Russian author and a young Chechen during the Russo-Caucasian Wars. " Mengele's Gypsy," is based on the documented relationship between Josef Mengele and a four-year-old Gypsy boy imprisoned in Auschwitz.
The Ocean Is Everyone's But It Is Not Yours
The sixth short novella or long short story in Dave Eggers's The Forgetters series. Aurora Mahoney runs one of three whale-watching businesses on the Monterey coast. It's a life of great beauty, wonder and camaraderie, but after one of her fellow captains retires, a new, and decidedly different, sort of captain takes his place. What had been a simple and charmed life is clouded by a sinister, and yet aloof, new force on the waterfront. This is a page-turning examination of what makes a paradise, and how easily one human can destroy it.
Echoes of the Invisible
What happens in the spaces between words, between people, between moments we barely notice? Echoes of the Invisible is a collection of hauntingly beautiful stories that explore these hidden dimensions-where memory whispers, love flickers and fades, and silence reveals more than speech. Set in places touched by exile, loss, and quiet rebellion, each story invites readers to see what usually goes unseen. With lyrical clarity and emotional force, this collection lingers long after the final page. These are stories for those who have felt the pause in conversation-or the ache behind a smile-and wondered what lives there.
The Winged One
'Danaola Manush' by Binod Ghosal won the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar in 2011. 'Danaola Manush', christened in English as 'The Winged One', takes readers on a quiet journey through the intricacies of human experience. In a series of fifteen deeply layered stories, Ghosal weaves a tapestry of emotions, showing how understanding others' lives can help us come to terms with our own. With subtle yet powerful insights, the book invites us to reflect on the complexities of identity, empathy, and acceptance, revealing the delicate threads that bind us all.
Buffalo Plot Holes - Short Stories Thrown Out of Alignment
Welcome to Buffalo Plot Holes: Short Stories Thrown Out of Alignment-a wildly original collection of short fiction where the ordinary takes a coffee break and the bizarre clocks in. From a cautionary tale about a sleep-deprived author, to an awkward Metro bus romance, these stories zig when you expect them to zag-and then pirouette for good measure.Blending humor, heart, and just the right amount of "What the heck did I just read?"-these stories move seamlessly between the absurd and the really absurd. So go ahead. Crack the spine. Take the plunge. Just don't blame me if you start seeing our great city a little differently afterward.
Western Terminus
Heartbroken Chloe is obsessed with a lion escaped from the Portland Zoo. A man revisits an old flame, a nemesis, and the granite quarry where he played dangerous games in his youth. A boy witnesses the disintegration of his parents' marriage at a motel in the California desert. Zane takes his girlfriend's son to a drug house in the Northwest woodlands. Kate follows a poet into remote 1980s Tijuana in pursuit of a rumored tunnel beneath the international border. And Doug returns to the Southern California farm where he was raised and must now grapple with the ghosts of the past. In tales tinged with magical realism, Michael Keefe's characters find themselves caught in the limbo between self-discovery and self-destruction.
Maoriland Stories
Title: Maoriland Stories.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research libraries holding over 150 million items in all known languages and formats: books, journals, newspapers, sound recordings, patents, maps, stamps, prints and much more. Its collections include around 14 million books, along with substantial additional collections of manuscripts and historical items dating back as far as 300 BC.The FICTION & PROSE LITERATURE collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. The collection provides readers with a perspective of the world from some of the 18th and 19th century's most talented writers. Written for a range of audiences, these works are a treasure for any curious reader looking to see the world through the eyes of ages past. Beyond the main body of works the collection also includes song-books, comedy, and works of satire. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++ British Library Grace, Alfred A.; 1895. 205 p.; 8?簞. 012630.l.17.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Selected Stories / Guy De Maupassant
Selected Stories presents a collection of Guy de Maupassant's most compelling short fiction. Celebrated for his concise prose and keen observations of human nature, Maupassant crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of French society during the late 19th century. This volume offers a range of tales, from poignant dramas to ironic comedies, showcasing Maupassant's skill in capturing the nuances of everyday life. Readers will find themselves immersed in stories of love, loss, ambition, and the quiet desperation of ordinary individuals. Maupassant's work remains relevant for its unflinching portrayal of the human condition and its enduring literary value.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Blindman's World
The Blindman's World and Other Stories is a collection of short fiction by Edward Bellamy, the acclaimed author of the utopian novel Looking Backward. This collection showcases Bellamy's talent for crafting thought-provoking narratives that blend social commentary with elements of science fiction and psychological realism. The titular story, "The Blindman's World," explores a society where blindness is the norm, challenging readers to consider the nature of perception and societal norms. Other stories in the collection delve into themes of social inequality, technological advancement, and the human condition. Bellamy's insightful prose and imaginative storytelling make this collection a compelling read for those interested in 19th-century literature and speculative fiction. A must-read for fans of Edward Bellamy and short fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Dive into the sharp wit and keen observations of Edith Wharton with "Xingu: And Other Stories." This collection showcases Wharton's mastery of the short story form, offering a glimpse into the lives and social dynamics of early 20th-century America. With a foreword by T. S. Wentworth, readers gain additional insight into the context and significance of Wharton's work. From the satirical skewering of intellectual pretensions in the title story, "Xingu," to poignant explorations of love, loss, and societal expectations, Wharton's stories resonate with timeless themes. Her incisive prose and compelling characters make this collection a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and the intricacies of human relationships. Discover why Edith Wharton remains one of the most important voices in American fiction.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Life Is Worth Living
"Life Is Worth Living" presents a selection of thought-provoking short stories by Leo Tolstoy, one of the world's greatest writers. These stories explore profound themes of faith, morality, and the search for meaning in life. Tolstoy's simple yet powerful prose resonates deeply, offering insights into the human condition that remain relevant today. This collection showcases Tolstoy's masterful storytelling and his enduring influence on literature and philosophy. Readers will find themselves captivated by the depth and sincerity of these tales, each a testament to the complexities and beauty of life. Discover why Tolstoy's work continues to inspire and challenge readers across generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Life Is Worth Living
"Life Is Worth Living" presents a selection of thought-provoking short stories by Leo Tolstoy, one of the world's greatest writers. These stories explore profound themes of faith, morality, and the search for meaning in life. Tolstoy's simple yet powerful prose resonates deeply, offering insights into the human condition that remain relevant today. This collection showcases Tolstoy's masterful storytelling and his enduring influence on literature and philosophy. Readers will find themselves captivated by the depth and sincerity of these tales, each a testament to the complexities and beauty of life. Discover why Tolstoy's work continues to inspire and challenge readers across generations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Big Light
A collection of short stories. Beginning with Sam, an intellectual who is board of theory, infiltrates a crime gang headed by Swan, a man burdened by guilt over the death of his younger brother. And with an estranged father re-entering his life and a wedding approaching, he seeks redemption and peace. Instead, finds an oddly comforting solace in chaos.Ben, a struggling writer working at a car parts store doubling as a drug front, is suddenly kidnapped-mistaken for someone else-by none other than Swan. The strange encounter sparks something in him: a new angle for his writing. A chance meeting with Sam and housemate Bee, deepens this shift- Unbeknownst to him, Sam's father could be his long-awaited path for recognition.Meanwhile, private investigator Dale Lander, haunted by the unsolved murder of his daughter, begins seeing a pattern in missing child cases. However, Tabby Yenta hires him elsewhere to investigate a media CEO, whom she suspects is involved in the theft of a VHS tape and research documents belonging to the disgraced Professor Zeigler-the scientist responsible for resurrecting her and five others. A second chance, but with a catch. As Zeigler faces extortion and threat of criminal prosecution, he begins manipulating the experiment's outcome, knowing the only escape is the Killswitch at the chime of a city clock. Meanwhile, the cost of living is affecting Jerry Fenn. An ex-con living in a cold inner-city flat. Sorting through documents left by his partner Zoe's deceased father, David Lewin, he finds a strange diagram: a tin can, a cigarette, scattered jargon, and cryptic equations. Zoe had brushed it off as one of her father's science class experiments. But when Jerry notices the same business card-taped to page 38-is the same he had seen in jail, he decides to investigate the company. A shadowy investment firm, funding bizarre concepts. This inspires a disturbing idea: put criminals into a furnace, use their energy to heat low-income housing and care homes. Crime goes down; communities benefit. In another corner of the city, journalist Frankie Lowe investigates the "afterlife venture"-a costly swindle promising paradise after death, run by the elusive con artist Clive Henderson. Frankie discovers his associate's dad, John Holland, a once-respected lawyer, has fallen for the scheme. Meanwhile, investor Simon Pickard is losing sleep-and grip on reality. The only option he has left. Murder. So, as he awaits his associate, who is always late, Frankie is watching the elderly man opposite, unaware it is the deceased John Holland, yet somehow very much alive, and with a story to tell. Now, the bright light flashes once again at random into the eyes of the 'man in a shed' as he lies in a coma. Found crumpled in a ditch by a dog walker-mistaken for someone else-he now spends his days in a hospital bed, listening to reruns on the TV in the corner as well as having regular earworm. His desire for most things fading fast, and as he drifts through memories of chestnut hair, tinned curry, stolen toilet paper, and cheap weed, there is little left to look forward to. Except the regular and welcoming injection given by the quiet nurse. Opening his mind-to visions, ideas, so vivid, surreal, and absurd, but never too far-fetched.Gangsters named after birds, a P.I. haunted by the past, the 'man in a shed' is putting the world to rights, one that is strangely justified.
Worsted
". . . Lutz displays an innate understanding of the grim compromises of modern life but heightens and glorifies these with [her] dizzying language. [She] refuses to let the dreary world force [her] to write a dreary sentence."- The Paris Review"Worsted feels illicit, begging to be discussed in hushed tones even amongst hip company. The book's quiet ravishments of lives brushing up together isn't incriminating; it's the style that'll get you blitzed. Lutz reminds us that sentences themselves can be pleasurable."-The Rumpus"Lutz is the new sad man of contemporary fiction. [Her] first collection turns the official notion of gender inside out, supplying a new kind of creature-call it a Lutz-which is neither man nor woman."-Interview magazine"Garielle Lutz's sentences are among the most original in modern English, their linguistic specificity making them virtually untranslatable."-Hyperallergic"[Garielle] Lutz is a sentence writer from another planet, deploying language with unmatched invention. [She] is not just an original literary artist, but maybe the only one to so strenuously reject the training wheels limiting American narrative practice. What results are stories nearly too good to read: crushingly sad, odd, and awe-inspiring."-Ben Marcus"Get ready for awe, for envy, for love. [Garielle] Lutz is as funny and original a writer as we have in the language. Consider this, as Lutz would say, a 'household fact.'"-Sam Lipsyte"It should be enough to say that every sentence briefly brings something true to new expression: some black shape moving underwater."-David Winters/3: AM Magazine"The Lutz narrator sticks its slippery-gendered fingers into the sorest spots on its psyche. Stories in the Worst Way is lugubrious mischief, archaeology into inconsolable though jauntily endurable melancholy."-The Village VoiceOriginally published in 2021 by SF/LD Books, this is the 2nd edition.
Sarah the Purple Cowboy Princess
Sarah was feeling frazzled. Between her corporate meetings and traffic, she's missing out on family fun nights! That won't do! Sarah decides to move her family to the country and a ranch that she has bought. Here, they will work together as a family doing chores and teaching city folks how to relax and have fun.
Convergent Euphony
A collection that brings together the voices of young writers from Manitoulin Island, blending poetry, prose, harmony, and the diverse experiences of youth.
Riffing Through the Eighties
Ten unforgettable stories. One legendary decade. From Smoky bars to midnight highways, from jukebox confessions to arena lights - Riffing Through the Eighties is a gritty, heartfelt, and electrifying collection of short stories inspired by the era's most iconic rock anthems. Whether it's a runaway bride at a desert dive, a bounty hunter haunted by a friend, or a father's last dance with his daughter - these ten tales channel the soul of the 1980's in all its heartbreak, hope, and headbanging glory.
Vernacular Dreams
"Loukakis writes in a style that might be described as chromatic realism ... The stories are very finely crafted indeed."-Paul Salzman, Australian Book Review A shopkeeper's son rails at his ailing father. A radio announcer's daughter returns to her country hometown. A trouser salesman joins a small rebellion. And a metaphysical explorer struggles with the nature of islands and their islands ... These are stories of velodromes and mixed businesses, of cultures old and new, and of ordinary aspirations and their devastating consequences.Vernacular Dreams builds on the themes of Angelo Loukakis's award-winning collection For the Patriarch with its stories of identity and alienation, hope and nostalgia, longing and belonging.
Small Worlds
Expansive Stories On Small CanvasesIn Small Worlds, Gail Vida Hamburg delivers a collection of flash fiction and microfiction that captures the messy, often absurd architecture of human lives-compressed into moments of sharp beauty, sly humor, and unsettling truth.

From slow dances that never end, to customer service calls that turn into romances, to rebellious seniors plotting a great escape, these stories chronicle the intimate and the epic in miniature. Here, love is both a balm and a weapon. Loneliness births imaginary friends. Deviants justify cruelty with high-minded philosophy. And in the end, everyone is seeking-connection, redemption, or simply a way out.

With razor-sharp wit and unsparing insight, Small Worlds invites readers to peer into the condensed universes we each inhabit-worlds where longing, compulsion, invention, and self-rationale collide.

What's the sum of a life? A moment. A sentence. A breath.

This collection of flash fiction and microfiction is a meditation on the art of compression and the expansive truths that reside in the smallest spaces.Stories as Mughal Miniature Art and Rice Grain Paintings
The Scrolls of Bishop Eubulus, and Other Stories
What would you sacrifice to uncover the truth? What price would you pay to survive its revelation?In The Scrolls of Bishop Eubulus, and Other Stories, Rebecca Bradley invites you to explore thirteen chilling realms where the extraordinary lurks just beneath the surface. From the harrowing depths of zombie apocalypses to cryptids hiding in plain sight, and the restless dead who refuse to stay silent, each tale promises a unique journey into the unknown.Join an inspector as he unravels mysteries among the ruins of a shattered humanity, and encounter a cursed Egyptian relic that twists fate in unimaginable ways. Each story masterfully weaves together dark fantasy, archaeology, and the complexities of human frailty, challenging your perceptions and igniting your imagination.Will you find yourself laughing defiantly in the face of danger, or trembling with fear at the turn of each page?Fans of Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected and H.P. Lovecraft will delight in this unsettling collection, where every ending is merely a new beginning - if you dare to turn the page.Dare to uncover what lies beneath.
The Scrolls of Bishop Eubulus, and Other Stories
What would you sacrifice to uncover the truth? What price would you pay to survive its revelation?In The Scrolls of Bishop Eubulus, and Other Stories, Rebecca Bradley invites you to explore thirteen chilling realms where the extraordinary lurks just beneath the surface. From the harrowing depths of zombie apocalypses to cryptids hiding in plain sight, and the restless dead who refuse to stay silent, each tale promises a unique journey into the unknown.Join an inspector as he unravels mysteries among the ruins of a shattered humanity, and encounter a cursed Egyptian relic that twists fate in unimaginable ways. Each story masterfully weaves together dark fantasy, archaeology, and the complexities of human frailty, challenging your perceptions and igniting your imagination.Will you find yourself laughing defiantly in the face of danger, or trembling with fear at the turn of each page?Fans of Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected and H.P. Lovecraft will delight in this unsettling collection, where every ending is merely a new beginning - if you dare to turn the page.Dare to uncover what lies beneath.
