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First published in 1981. A Concordance to the Poems of John Keats intended to provide the user with a volume suitable to the varying and increasingly specialised interests of scholarship. This title offers a high degree of inclusiveness that attends to the poems and plays, the emended and authoritative headings, and virtually all of the variant readings considered substantive in the riches of the Keats manuscript materials. This title will be of interest to students of literature.

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The Whodunit Collection: British Murder Mysteries presents an exquisite anthology that traverses the rich and variegated landscape of early 20th-century British mystery writing. Comprised of novels by distinguished authors Frank Froest, Isabel Ostrander, Charles Norris Williamson, and Alice Muriel Williamson, this collection celebrates the diversities and complexities of the genre. Through an array of literary styles, from the suspenseful to the analytical, the anthology encapsulates the eras burgeoning fascination with the mystery novel, showcasing seminal works that have shaped and influenced the genres development. The collective expertise of the authors, rooted in their multifaceted experiences and backgrounds, lends this anthology a unique depth and breadth. Frank Froest, a former police official, brings authenticity and gritty realism, whereas Isabel Ostranders narrative techniques offer innovative twists and psychological insights. The Williamson duo, known for their collaborative writing approach, contributes a rich tapestry of intrigue and characterization. Together, their works not only reflect the literary zeitgeist of their time but also engage with broader societal themes and the human condition, embodying the essence of the golden age of detective fiction. This anthology is an indispensable treasure for enthusiasts of classic British mystery literature. It offers a panoramic view of the genres evolution, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the thrill of deduction and analysis. Engaging with this collection is not merely an exercise in entertainment but a journey through the intellectual and cultural landscape of early 20th-century Britain, where each story unfolds as a piece of the larger puzzle of the human psyche and societal intricacies. The Whodunit Collection is a must-read for those keen to explore the depth and diversity of British murder mysteries, offering a unique opportunity to experience the confluence of historical contexts, literary brilliance, and compelling storytelling.

The source of the narrative energy that creates such absorbing stories. Allende's very popular novels have attracted both critical approval and opprobrium, often at the expense of genuine analysis. This sophisticated study explores the narrative architecture of Allende's House of the Spirits [1982], Daughter of Fortune [1999], and Portrait in Sepia [2000] as a trilogy, proposing that the places created in these novels subvert the patriarchal norms that have governed politics, sexuality, and ethnicity. Rooted in the Foucauldian premise that the history of space is essentially the history of power, and supported by Susan Stanford Friedman's cultural geographies of encounter as well as Gloria Anzaldúa's study of borderlands, this study shows that, by rejecting traditional spatial hierarchies, Allende's trilogy systematically deterritorializes the elite while shifting the previously marginalized to the physical and thematic centers of her works. This movement provides the narrative energy which draws the reader into Allende's universe, and sustains the 'good story' for which she has been universally acclaimed. KAREN WOOLEY MARTIN is Associate Professor of Spanish at Union University, Jackson, Tennessee.

This carefully crafted ebook: "THE WHODUNIT COLLECTION - 15 British Mystery Novels in One Volume" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Frank Froest: The Maelstrom The Grell Mystery C. N. Williamson & A. M. Williamson: The Motor Maid The Girl Who Had Nothing The Second Latchkey The Castle of Shadows The House by the Lock The Guests of Hercules The Port of Adventure The Brightener The Lion's Mouse The Powers and Maxine Isabel Ostander: One Thirty The Crevice Island of Intrigue Superintendent Frank Castle Froest (1858-1930) was a British detective and crime writer. As one of the country's top detectives, he was involved in famous cases like Jameson Raid, arresting the jewel-thief 'Harry the Valet' and Dr. Crippen. Charles Norris Williamson (1859–1920) and Alice Muriel Williamson (1869-1933) were British novelists who jointly wrote a number of novels which cover the early days of motoring and can also be read as travelogues. Isabel Egenton Ostrander (1883–1924) was a British mystery writer of the early twentieth century who used, besides her own name, the pseudonyms Robert Orr Chipperfield, David Fox, and Douglas Grant. In 1920s she was notable enough to be parodied by Agatha Christie in Partners in Crime, a Tommy and Tuppence mystery that parodies many of Christie's idols.