Best Short Stories
Title | Best Short Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Guy de Maupassant |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 271 |
Release | 1996-03-27 |
Genre | Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | 0486289184 |
New edition features 7 of the most popular tales of one of the greatest of all short-story writers. Included are "La Parure," "Mademoiselle Fifi," "La Maison Tellier," "La Ficelle," "Miss Harriet," "Boule de Suif" and "Le Horla," all reflecting Maupassant's intimate familiarity with Paris and the universality of his creations.
7 Best Short Stories by Alexander Pushkin
Title | 7 Best Short Stories by Alexander Pushkin PDF eBook |
Author | Alexander Pushkin |
Publisher | Tacet Books |
Pages | 149 |
Release | 2019-01-10 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 8577770419 |
Alexander Pushkin was a Russian poet and writer who is considered the father of the modern Russian novel. The so-called Golden Age of Russian Literature was inspired by the themes and aesthetics of Pushkin - we are talking about names like Ivan Turgenev, Ivan Goncharov, Leo Tolstoy, Mikhail Lermontov, Nikolai Gogol. This selection of short stories brings you the best of Pushkin selected by August Nemo: The Queen of Spades The Shot The Snowstorm The Postmaster The Coffin-maker Kirdjali Peter, The Great's Negro
7 best short stories by Sherwood Anderson
Title | 7 best short stories by Sherwood Anderson PDF eBook |
Author | Sherwood Anderson |
Publisher | Tacet Books |
Pages | 63 |
Release | 2019-02-28 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 8577770966 |
Sherwood Anderson's prose style was based on everyday speech. Anderson was also one of the first American authors to introduce new insights from psychology, based on Freudian Analysis. His writing had an impact on such notable writers as Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner, both of whom owe the first publication of their books to his efforts. A Man of Ideas An Awakening An Apology for Crudity Hands The Egg The Man In The Brown Coat The Other Woman
American Housewife
Title | American Housewife PDF eBook |
Author | Helen Ellis |
Publisher | Anchor |
Pages | 126 |
Release | 2016-01-12 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 038554104X |
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “A raucous, whip-smart collection of stories featuring retro-feminist ladies who lunch.” —Elle Meet the women of American Housewife. They wear lipstick, pearls, and sunscreen, even when it’s cloudy. They casserole. They pinwheel. And then they kill a party crasher, carefully stepping around the body to pull cookies from the oven. Taking us from a haunted pre-war Manhattan apartment building to the unique initiation ritual of a book club, these twelve delightfully demented stories are a refreshing and wicked answer to the question: “What do housewives do all day?”
The Best American Short Stories of the Century
Title | The Best American Short Stories of the Century PDF eBook |
Author | John Updike |
Publisher | |
Pages | 810 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN |
The incomparable John Updike selects the 55 finest short stories from America's bestselling anthology, published since 1915.
7 Best Short Stories
Title | 7 Best Short Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Arthur Conan Doyle |
Publisher | Tacet Books |
Pages | 213 |
Release | 2019-01-09 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 8577770133 |
Seven of the greatest authors of all time present their great works in the short story genre. In this book you can travel through the minds of geniuses like Bram Stoker, Herman Melville and Oscar Wilde. The selection of August Nemo contains the following works for your appreciation: Dracula's Guest By Bram Stoker Bartleby, the Scrivener By Herman Melville The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde A Scandal In Bohemia By Arthur Conan Doyle The Sandman By E.T.A. Hoffman The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling
7 best short stories by Ring Lardner
Title | 7 best short stories by Ring Lardner PDF eBook |
Author | Ring Lardner |
Publisher | Tacet Books |
Pages | 167 |
Release | 2020-05-15 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 3967240495 |
Discover the literary genius of Ring Lardner in "7 Best Short Stories". This book presents a superb selection of the best stories by the renowned American writer, known for his sharp humor and keen observations on everyday life and the world of sports. With unforgettable characters and engaging plots, Lardner captures the complexities and nuances of human relationships and daily experiences. His ability to combine humor and depth offers the reader a unique literary experience, provoking both laughter and reflection. An essential collection for lovers of fine literature, revealing the unparalleled talent of one of the masters of the short story. Check out the stories in this book: - Haircut: a small town's stories are revealed by a barber as he chats with a customer about past events and local characters. - The Golden Honeymoon: a couple celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Florida, facing challenges and rediscovering their connection. - My Roomy: a baseball player recounts the difficulties of sharing a room with a peculiar roommate who interferes with his game performance. - Horseshoes: rivalries and intense competition emerge during a game of horseshoes, reflecting the competitive life and camaraderie among baseball players. - Harmony: amid the tension of the baseball season, the lack of harmony in the team challenges players and coaches to find a balance to win. - Alibi Ike: Frank Farrell, nicknamed "Alibi Ike", is a baseball player famous for his excuses and justifications for every play, good or bad. - Champion: Midge Kelly, a young boxer, faces challenges and personal struggles as he seeks to establish himself as a champion in the boxing world. If you like short stories, check other books of our collection 7 best short stories and get to know amazing writers of all styles.