Download or read book Mortal Coils Serapis Classics written by Aldous Huxley and published by Serapis Classics. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mortal Coils is a collection of five short fictional pieces written by Aldous Huxley in 1921. The title uses a phrase from Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1: ... To die, to sleep, To sleep, perchance to dream; aye, there's the rub, For in that sleep of death, what dreams may come, When we have shuffled off this mortal coil, Must give us pause ... The stories all concern themselves with some sort of trouble, normally of an amorous nature, and often ending with disappointment.
Download or read book Mortal Coils written by Aldous Huxley and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-03-08 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Photographs of Greek statuary, photographs of the Roman Forum, coloured prints of Italian masterpieces, all very safe and well known. Poor, dear Janet, what a prig—what an intellectual snob! Her real taste was illustrated in that water-colour by the pavement artist, the one she had paid half a crown for (and thirty-five shillings for the frame). How often his had heard her tell the story, how often expatiate on the beauties of that skilful imitation of an oleograph! "A real Artist in the streets," and you could hear the capital A in Artist as she spoke the words. She made you feel that part of his glory had entered into Janet Spence when she tendered him that half-crown for the copy of the oleograph. She was implying a compliment to her own taste and penetration. A genuine Old Master for half a crown. Poor, dear Janet!
Download or read book This Mortal Coil written by Grant Allen and published by . This book was released on 1892 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Solomon Kane Serapis Classics written by Robert E. Howard and published by Serapis Classics. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Solomon Kane is a fictional character created by the pulp-era writer Robert E. Howard. A late 16th–early 17th century Puritan, Solomon Kane is a somber-looking man who wanders the world with no apparent goal other than to vanquish evil in all its forms. His adventures, published mostly in the pulp magazine Weird Tales, often take him from Europe to the jungles of Africa and back. Howard described him as a tall, sombre and gloomy man of pale skin, gaunt face and cold eyes, all of it shadowed by a slouch hat. He is dressed entirely in black and his weaponry usually consists of a rapier, a dirk, and a brace of flintlock pistols. During one of his later adventures his friend N'Longa, an African shaman, gave him a juju staff that served as a protection against evil but could easily be wielded as a weapon. It is revealed in another story, "The Footfalls Within", that this is the mythical Staff of Solomon, a talisman older than the Earth and unimaginably powerful, much more so than even N'Longa knew. In the same adventure with N'Longa, Kane is seen using a musket as well. When Weird Tales published the story "Red Nails", featuring Conan the Barbarian, the editors introduced it as a tale of "a barbarian adventurer named Conan, remarkable for his sheer force of valor and brute strength. Its author, Robert E. Howard, is already a favorite with the readers of this magazine for his stories of Solomon Kane, the dour English Puritan and redresser of wrongs".
Download or read book Round the Fire Stories Serapis Classics written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Serapis Classics. This book was released on 2017-11-12 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1908 and out of print for more than half a century, this collection of stories, complete with a Preface by the author, presents Sir Arthur Conan Doyle at his finest. These 17 tales of suspense and adventure are meant to be read "round the fire" on a cold winter's night and include murder, madness, ghosts, unsolved crimes, mysterious disappearances, and more.
Download or read book The Science Fiction Omnibus 2 Serapis Classics written by Mark Clifton and published by Serapis Classics. This book was released on 2017-10-27 with total page 782 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second volume of the Science Fiction Omnibus! Featuring the following masterpieces of sci-fi: WE'RE CIVILIZED!, by Mark Clifton & Alex Apostolides WITH THESE HANDS, by C.M. Kornbluth WHERE THERE'S HOPE, by Jerome Bixby WEAK ON SQUARE ROOTS, by Russell Burton VIGORISH, by Walter Bupp THE MEMORY OF MARS, by Raymond Jones THE MATHEMATICIANS, by Arthur Feldman THE INVADERS, by Murray Leinster THE GREAT NEBRASKA SEA, by Allan Danzig THE DAY TIME STOPPED MOVING, by Bradner Buckner I AM A NUCLEUS, by Stephen Barr GUN FOR HIRE, by Mack Reynolds THE GRAVEYARD OF SPACE, by Milton Lesser THE GREAT DROUGHT, by Sterner Meek HANDYMAN, by Frank Banta NAUDSONCE, by H. Beam Piper THE FEELING, by Roger Dee MY FAIR PLANET, by Evelyn E. Smith FRIEND ISLAND, by Francis Stevens THE CARNIVORE, by G.A. Morris A GIFT FROM EARTH, by Manly Banister LET THERE BE LIGHT, by Horace Fyfe RIYA'S FOUNDLING, by Algis Budrys SPACE STATION 1, by Frank Long BULLET WITH HIS NAME, by Fritz Leiber I'M A STRANGER HERE MYSELF, by Mack Reynolds THE AMBASSADOR, by Sam Merwin, Jr. GONE FISHING, by James Schmitz JUNIOR, by Robert Abernathy HALL OF MIRRORS, by Frederic Brown GRAVEYARD OF DREAMS, by H. Beam Piper OPERATION HAYSTACK, by Frank Herbert
Download or read book This Mortal Coil written by Allen Grant 1848-1899 and published by Hardpress Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Download or read book This Mortal Coil Tales Few Ms Alterations written by Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn ASQUITH and published by . This book was released on 1947 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Persuasions of the Witch s Craft written by T. M. Luhrmann and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To find out why reasonable people are drawn to the seemingly bizarre practices of magic and witchcraft, Luhrmann immersed herself in the arcane world of Londoners who call themselves magicians. Her report is as fascinating as the esoteric world itself. Illustrated.
Download or read book Rambles of an arch ologist among old books and in old places written by Frederick William Fairholt and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book HERMAN MELVILLE Ultimate Collection 50 Adventure Classics Philosophical Novels Short Stories written by Herman Melville and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 5539 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HERMAN MELVILLE Ultimate Collection: 50+ Adventure Classics, Philosophical Novels & Short Stories is truly a treasure trove for lovers of Melville's work. This comprehensive collection includes iconic titles such as Moby-Dick, Typee, Billy Budd, and Bartleby, the Scrivener, showcasing Melville's mastery of both adventure narratives and deep philosophical themes. Readers will be captivated by Melville's intricate storytelling, rich character development, and exploration of existential questions that continue to resonate today. Each work in this collection offers a unique perspective on the human condition and the complexities of life, making it a must-read for any literature enthusiast. Melville's blend of adventure and introspection creates a compelling literary experience that is both timeless and thought-provoking. The collection also includes lesser-known gems that are sure to delight readers with their profound insights and engaging narratives. HERMAN MELVILLE Ultimate Collection is a priceless addition to any bookshelf, offering a glimpse into the brilliant mind of one of America's greatest literary figures.
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Download or read book Greek Gold from Hellenistic Egypt written by Michael Pfrommer and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2001 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although much is left to the imagination, the basic facts do come to light, and the facets and surfaces of the Getty's golden treasure enrich us with new understanding."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Ape and Essence written by Aldous Huxley and published by Ivan R. Dee. This book was released on 1992-08-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Aldous Huxley's Brave New World first appeared in 1932, it presented in terms of purest fantasy a society bent on self-destruction. Few of its outraged critics anticipated the onset of another world war with its Holocaust and atomic ruin. In 1948, seeing that the probable shape of his anti-utopia had been altered inevitably by the facts of history, Huxley wrote Ape and Essence. In this savage novel, using the form of a film scenario, he transports us to the year 2108. The setting is Los Angeles where a "rediscovery expedition" from New Zealand is trying to make sense of what is left. From chief botanist Alfred Poole we learn, to our dismay, about the twenty-second-century way of life. "It was inevitable that Mr. Huxley should have written this book: one could almost have seen it since Hiroshima is the necessary sequel to Brave New World."—Alfred Kazin. "The book has a certain awesome impressiveness; its sheer intractable bitterness cannot but affect the reader."—Time.
Download or read book The Tales of the Sea written by Herman Melville and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 3267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique and meticulously edited collection of sea adventure novels includes: White-Jacket; or, The World in a Man-of-War is a memoir of a year spent on a U.S. man-of-war, the 54-gun frigate USS "Neversink" in a voyage from Chile to Norfolk._x000D_ Redburn: His First Voyage recounts the adventures of a refined young man among coarse and brutal sailors and the seedier areas of Liverpool._x000D_ Mardi, and a Voyage Thither details the traveling of an American sailor who abandons his whaling vessel to explore the South Pacific._x000D_ Moby-Dick; or, The Whale – Sailor Ishmael tells the story of the obsessive quest of captain Ahab for revenge on Moby Dick, the white whale that on the previous whaling voyage bit off his leg at the knee._x000D_ Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile – After hearing a rousing speech by General George Washington, Israel Potter leaves his plow to fight in the American Revolution._x000D_ Billy Budd, Sailor: (An Inside Narrative) – A tale about seaman impressed into service in the year 1797, when the British Royal Navy was reeling from two major mutinies._x000D_ Benito Cereno is a story about the revolt on a Spanish slavery ship captained by Don Benito Cereno._x000D_ The Encantadas, or Enchanted Isles consists of ten "Sketches" on the Galápagos Islands._x000D_ Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life describes the narrator's four month stay on the island Nuku Hiva in the South Pacific Marquesas Islands. It is a story of capture, escape and romance._x000D_ Omoo: A Narrative of Adventures in the South Seas – After leaving the island of Nuku Hiva, the narrator ships aboard a whaling vessel that makes its way to Tahiti._x000D_ Herman Melville (1819-1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. His writing draws on his experience at sea as a common sailor, exploration of literature and philosophy, and engagement in the contradictions of American society in a period of rapid change.
Download or read book THE ESSENTIAL MELVILLE 160 Titles in One Edition written by Herman Melville and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-10-16 with total page 5188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you this carefully created volume of "THE ESSENTIAL MELVILLE - 160+ Titles in One Edition". This ebook has been designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Herman Melville is one of the greatest American novelists, short story writer and a poet. His writing draws on his experience at sea as a common sailor, exploration of literature and philosophy, and engagement in the contradictions of American society in a period of rapid change. Content: Introduction Herman Melville by Virginia Woolf Novels Typee Omoo Mardi Redburn White-Jacket Moby-Dick Pierre Israel Potter The Confidence-Man Short Stories The Piazza Tales: The Piazza Bartleby, the Scrivener Benito Cereno The Lightning-Rod Man The Encantadas, or Enchanted Isles The Bell-Tower The Apple-Tree Table and Other Sketches: The Apple-Tree Table Jimmy Rose I and My Chimney The Paradise of Bachelors and The Tartarus of Maids Cock-a-Doodle-Doo! The Fiddler Poor Man's Pudding and Rich Man's Crumbs The Happy Failure The 'Gees Poetry Collections: Clarel – A Poem and Pilgrimage in the Holy Land Battle-Pieces and Aspects of the War Timoleon and Other Ventures in Minor Verse John Marr and Other Sailors: Bridgeroom Dick Tom Deadlight Jack Roy The Haglets The Aeolian Harp To the Master of the "Meteor" Far off Shore The Man-of-War Hawk The Figure-Head The Good Craft "Snow Bird" Old Counsel The Tuft of Kelp The Maldive Shark To Ned Crossing the Tropics The Berg The Enviable Isles Pebbles Poems from Mardi: We Fish Invocation Dirge Marlena Pipe Song Song of Yoomy Gold The Land of Love Essays Fragments from a Writing Desk Etchings of a Whaling Cruise Authentic Anecdotes of "Old Zack" Mr. Parkman's Tour Cooper's New Novel A Thought on Book-Binding Hawthorne and His Mosses
