Download or read book Even Grimmer Tales written by Valerie Volk and published by Interactive Publications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adult fairy tales OCo not for the faint-hearted, indeed! Valerie Volk has transported and adapted many of the classic Brothers Grimm tales into a modern context, demonstrating that the real can sometimes be more bizarre and horrific than the imaginary."

Download or read book Even Grimmer written by Azrael Dade Burton and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-02-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing "Even Grimmer: A Collection of Darkly Humorous Stories, Poems, Fables, and Rhymes." Delve into a world where the whimsical meets the macabre, where innocence is stripped away to reveal the sinister truths lurking beneath the surface. In this eclectic anthology, readers will find themselves drawn into a tapestry of short stories, poems, fables, and rhymes that defy convention and challenge the boundaries of darkness and humor. From twisted retellings of beloved fairy tales like "The True Story of Hansel and Gretel," where the woods hold secrets far more chilling than gingerbread houses, to dark parodies of cherished nursery rhymes like "The Old Lady Who Lived in a Shoe," where the rhyme takes a sinister turn into the depths of despair, each piece in this collection invites readers to explore the shadows of the familiar. Prepare to be unsettled as you encounter tales of whimsical darkness, where laughter mingles with unease, and the boundaries between comedy and horror blur. These are not stories to be shared with children before bedtime-or perhaps ever. Instead, they are tales meant to be savored by those who dare to journey into the depths of the human psyche, where darkness and humor intertwine in unexpected ways. With its blend of dark wit, twisted narratives, and unsettling imagery, "Twisted Tales and Morbid Rhymes" is a must-read for those who revel in the macabre and delight in the unexpected. Enter its pages if you dare, but beware-once you venture into this realm of dark humor, there may be no turning back.

Download or read book Red as Blood or Tales from the Sisters Grimmer written by Tanith Lee and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 2014-09-22 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if Snow White were the real villain and the "wicked queen" just a sadly maligned innocent? What if awakening Sleeping Beauty would be the mistake of a lifetime -- of several lifetimes? What if the famous folk tales were retold with an eye to more horrific possibilities? Only Tanith Lee -- "Goddess-Empress of the Hot Read" (Village Voice) could retell the world-famous tales of the Brothers Grimm (and others) as they might have been told by the Sisters Grimmer! This special edition, put together for the 30th anniversary of the original edition, adds a new Grimmer fairy tale written especially for this volume!

Download or read book The Grimm Conclusion written by Adam Gidwitz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Newbery Honor-winning, New York Times bestselling author Adam Gidwitz Cover may vary Did you know that Cinderella’s stepsisters got their eyes pecked out by birds? Really. And that Rumpelstiltskin ripped himself in half? And that in “The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage,” a mouse, a bird, and a sausage all talk to each other? (Okay, I guess that one’s not that grim.) Those are the real fairy tales. But they have nothing on the fairy tales in this book. For more twisted tales look for A Tale Dark and Grimm and In a Glass Grimmly. * “Underneath the gore, the wit, and the trips to Hell and back, this book makes it clearer than ever that Gidwitz truly cares about the kids he writes for.” —Publishers Weekly starred review “Entertaining story-mongering, with traditional and original tropes artfully intertwined.”—Kirkus Reviews “As innovative as they are traditional, the stories maintain clear connections with traditional Grimm tales while creatively connecting to the narrative, and all the while keeping the proceedings undeniably grisly and lurid. . . .Readers will rejoice.”—School Library Journal

Download or read book A Tale Dark Grimm written by Adam Gidwitz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-10-28 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this mischievous and utterly original debut, Hansel and Gretel walk out of their own story and into eight other classic Grimm-inspired tales. As readers follow the siblings through a forest brimming with menacing foes, they learn the true story behind (and beyond) the bread crumbs, edible houses, and outwitted witches. Fairy tales have never been more irreverent or subversive as Hansel and Gretel learn to take charge of their destinies and become the clever architects of their own happily ever after.

Download or read book Darker Seuss Extra Grim Fairy Tales of Even Grimmer Existence written by Matthew McKeague and published by . This book was released on 2016-11-24 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Darker Seuss: Extra Grim Fairy Tales of Even Grimmer Existence" will bombard your brain with thoughts of depression, death, and inescapable insignificance. But it rhymes, so it's funny. With over 40 full-page illustrations and nearly 100 pages, this witty comedy book contains the following hilariously tragic tales: (1) Dave vs. Existence - A tale about a father dealing with bouts of hopelessness and existentialism. (2) Advice from Gramps - A tale about a terminally ill grandpa writing morbid tips to his grandkids. (3) Clean Up Aisle Jen - A tale about a severe germaphobe losing her mind at the grocery store. (4) Solitary Refinement - A tale about an introvert teen stuck in a crushing rut. And (5) The Greasy Spoon Conspiracy - A tale about a conspiracy theorist who falls down a rabbit hole deeper than he could ever imagine. All five tales take place in the same universe, connecting to one another and overlapping in fun ways. Matching with the Seuss-like structure and wordplay, each illustration is packed with jokes, some hidden for only the most observant readers. So take the plunge into "Darker Seuss Extra Grim Fairy Tales of Even Grimmer Existence" because, sometimes, everyone could use a little help making light of the dark.

Download or read book The Annotated Brothers Grimm written by Jacob Grimm and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing 40 stories in new translations by Tatar this celebration of the richness and dramatic power of the legendary fables also features 150 illustrations, many of them in color, by legendary painters.

Download or read book Fisheries in the Great War Being the Report on Sea Fisheries for the Years 1915 1916 1917 and 1918 of the Board of Agriculture and Fisheries written by Great Britain. Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Annual Report on Sea Fisheries written by Great Britain. Board of Agriculture and Fisheries and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Fairy Tale Girl written by Ann Major and published by Major Press LLC. This book was released on 2019-11-18 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fairy Tale Girl is the exciting second book in USA Today bestselling Texas romance author Ann Major’s ANN MAJOR CLASSICS: Men of the West series. “Ann Major’s name on the cover instantly identifies the book as a good read.” –New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown “Want it all? Read Ann Major.” –New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts “No one provides hotter emotional fireworks than the fiery Ann Major.” RT Reviews She’s on the run from her dangerous past... The last thing recently divorced Amber Johnson wanted when she fled the Bahamas for Colorado was to fall for handsome rancher, Jake Kassidy, her next-door neighbor. He’s a poor boy made good; a cowboy with a wounded heart... Jake had his own reasons for not wanting to fall in love. From his first tempestuous encounter with Amber, he’s too fiercely drawn to walk away. But will shocking secrets from their pasts destroy their second chance at love? The MEN OF THE WEST series of romance novels includes: Wild Lady The Fairy Tale Girl Meant to Be Golden Man Review THE FAIRY TALE GIRL Ms. Major really creates great emotional intensity… RT Reviews

Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Greek Mythology written by Roger D. Woodard and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2007-11-12 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Roger Woodard brings together a group of the world's most authoritative scholars of classical myth to present a thorough treatment of all aspects of Greek mythology. Sixteen original articles guide the reader through all aspects of the ancient mythic tradition and its influence around the world and in later years. The articles examine the forms and uses of myth in Greek oral and written literature, from the epic poetry of 8th century BC to the mythographic catalogues of the early centuries AD. They examine the relationship between myth, art, religion and politics among the ancient Greeks and its reception and influence on later society from the Middle Ages to present day literature, feminism and cinema. This Companion volume's comprehensive coverage makes it ideal reading for students of Greek mythology and for anyone interested in the myths of the ancient Greeks and their impact on western tradition.

Download or read book The Lost Wolves of Japan written by Brett L. Walker and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2009-11-23 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many Japanese once revered the wolf as Oguchi no Magami, or Large-Mouthed Pure God, but as Japan began its modern transformation wolves lost their otherworldly status and became noxious animals that needed to be killed. By 1905 they had disappeared from the country. In this spirited and absorbing narrative, Brett Walker takes a deep look at the scientific, cultural, and environmental dimensions of wolf extinction in Japan and tracks changing attitudes toward nature through Japan's long history. Grain farmers once worshiped wolves at shrines and left food offerings near their dens, beseeching the elusive canine to protect their crops from the sharp hooves and voracious appetites of wild boars and deer. Talismans and charms adorned with images of wolves protected against fire, disease, and other calamities and brought fertility to agrarian communities and to couples hoping to have children. The Ainu people believed that they were born from the union of a wolflike creature and a goddess. In the eighteenth century, wolves were seen as rabid man-killers in many parts of Japan. Highly ritualized wolf hunts were instigated to cleanse the landscape of what many considered as demons. By the nineteenth century, however, the destruction of wolves had become decidedly unceremonious, as seen on the island of Hokkaido. Through poisoning, hired hunters, and a bounty system, one of the archipelago's largest carnivores was systematically erased. The story of wolf extinction exposes the underside of Japan's modernization. Certain wolf scientists still camp out in Japan to listen for any trace of the elusive canines. The quiet they experience reminds us of the profound silence that awaits all humanity when, as the Japanese priest Kenko taught almost seven centuries ago, we "look on fellow sentient creatures without feeling compassion."

Download or read book The Borderlands of the American and Canadian Wests written by Sterling Evans and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Borderlands of the American and Canadian Wests is the first collection of interdisciplinary essays bringing together scholars from both sides of the forty-ninth parallel to examine life in a transboundary region. The result is a text that reveals the diversity, difficulties, and fortunes of this increasingly powerful but little-understood part of the North American West. Contributions by historians, geographers, anthropologists, and scholars of criminal justice and environmental studies provide a comprehensive picture of the history of the borderlands region of the western United States and Canada. The Borderlands of the American and Canadian Wests is divided into six parts: Defining the Region, Colonizing the Frontier, Farming and Other Labor Interactions, the Borderlands as a Refuge in the Nineteenth Century, the Borderlands as a Refuge in the Twentieth Century, and Natural Resources and Conservation along the Border. Topics include the borderlands environment; its aboriginal and gender history; frontier interactions and comparisons; agricultural and labor relations; tourism; the region as a refuge for Mormons, far-right groups, and Vietnam War resisters; and conservation and natural resources. These areas show how the history and geography of the borderlands region has been transboundary, multidimensional, and unique within North America.

Download or read book Spirits Creatures Series Collection written by Ronesa Aveela and published by Bendideia Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 997 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Spirits and Creatures series takes an in-depth look at spirits and creatures across Eastern Europe. Author Ronesa Aveela grew up in Bulgaria where many of these entities were part of the tales and beliefs her grandmother told to her. This series will look at the origins of these beings, and popular ways people believed you could appease or defeat them. Illustrations, stories, music, and videos add to the details of these fascinating beings. This collection contains the first three books of the series, plus a book of additional dragon tales: *A Study of Household Spirits of Eastern Europe *A Study of Rusalki – Slavic Mermaids of Eastern Europe *A Study of Dragons of Eastern Europe *Dragon Tales from Eastern Europe Although the books have extensive research, they are meant for a non-academic audience.

Download or read book Frightmares written by Ian Cooper and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2016-11-08 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth analysis of the home-grown horror film, each chapter anchored by close studies of key titles, consisting of textual analysis, production history, marketing and reception

Download or read book The Real History of Tom Jones written by J. Stevenson and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-12-05 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Real History of Tom Jones revivifies historical materials from which Henry Fielding constructed the greatest comic novel of the eighteenth century. This study recovers and explores the contexts necessary to understand Fielding's subtle art, such as the bloody conflict for the throne between Stuarts and Hanoverians, a contradictory class system, game laws that both protected and flouted individual property rights, and a justice system that proclaimed hanging for many crimes but let most criminals go. Drawing on evidence such as the peculiar appearance of eighteenth-century money, the fraudulent autobiography of a gypsy king, and a magical prayer book illustration, the book offers new readings of both Tom Jones and the political and legal landscape of Georgian England.

Download or read book Said and Rubiyah A Tale of War Ambition Love in Javanese History written by A.N. Satrio and published by A.N. Satrio. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the epic story of a man who defied all odds and rose to become the founder of the mighty Mangkunegaran dynasty - a kingdom whose power rivaled that of the largest kingdoms in all of Java. Raden Mas Said was a boy born into political intrigue, as an outcast in the Palace of Kartosuro in 1728. But he was not one to be held down by his circumstances. With the unwavering support of his grandmother and uncle, he fought to carry on his father's legacy and prove to the world that he was destined for greatness. However, greatness would not come easily. With his small force of army, Said had to face three archenemies at once: the powerful kingdoms of Yogyakarta and Surakarta, as well as the formidable Dutch trading company, VOC. With each victory, his might more undeniable that his enemy named him pangeran samber nyawa, the prince of soul snatcher. And then there was the matter of Rubiyah - the wife who held the “light” to Said's path to become the king of Java. Their union was anything but simple. Twisted between lust and political interests, he made her entangled in a battle for his love and attention where she had to go against the Javanese woman expected to be. This historical novel draws on the transcription of the Babad Lelampahan written by Raden Mas Said, as well as the insights of influential Javanese historians, to vividly bring to life the epic story of this legendary figure.