Download or read book The Christmas Present and other stories written by Grazia Deledda and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A native of Sardinia, Grazia Deledda’s novels are mostly set in the rugged hills around her home town of Nuoro. Her characters reflect the difficult lives of people still constrained by ancient customs and practices. Her voice is powerful, her tone often sombre. But her wide-ranging talent had a sunnier side, revealed in many of her later works. The Christmas Present, first published in 1930, brings together a collection of folk tales, children’s stories and personal reminiscences that portray with humour and affection the lighter side of Sardinian life. This is a book that will charm and delight, opening a window on to the Sardinia of old and the formative influences on a Nobel laureate.

Download or read book The Christmas Present written by Mark S. Reardon and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Christmas Gift and Other Stories written by Ruth Youngdahl Nelson and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dotty Dilver s Christmas Present and Other Stories written by Carrie Wheeler Shillaber and published by . This book was released on 1881 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Christmas Present and Other Quick Reads for Young Readers written by Gordy Myers and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-21 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost ten years old, Bobby lives with his mother on a small cattle ranch. His Christmas present from his Uncle Butch gets him into a life threatening situation. "The Christmas Present" and 5 other short stories provide young readers with lighthearted entertainment while conveying positive social values; Honesty, Respectfulness, Work Ethic, Cooperation, Helpfulness, Compassion and Mutual Support. - Alfonso, a white squirrel who lives in the middle of the city, tries to get home after being accidentally moved to the suburbs. - The day after his father's funeral, a young boy visits his grandparents farm. - When his older brother gets very sick, an eight year old boy steps up to the plate to help. A story of the love and admiration between two brothers. - Pretending to be pirates may lead to discovery of unsuspected treasure. - Two dogs and a cat help their humans solve a mystery.

Download or read book The Christmas Gift and Other Stories written by Edward Gordon and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Queen of Darkness and other stories written by Grazia Deledda and published by SCB Distributors. This book was released on 2023-03-24 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ancient traditions of Sardinia feature heavily in this early collection. The stories collected in The Queen of Darkness, published in 1902 shortly after Deledda’s marriage and move to Rome, reflect her transformation from little-known regional writer to an increasingly fêted and successful mainstream author. The two miniature psycho-dramas that open the collection are followed by stories of Sardinian life in the remote hills around her home town of Nuoro. The stark but beautiful countryside is a backdrop to the passions, misadventures and injustices which shape the lives of its rugged but all too human inhabitants. Graham Andersopn's translation was longlisted for The Women in Translation Prize.

Download or read book Three Christmas Presents written by Harriet Loveday and published by Harriet Loveday Romance. This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Beautiful Collection of Heart-Warming Christmas Stories You won't be able to put this book down. This collection of short stories combines the themes of romance, Christmas, love and a touch of magic. Perfect for those Christmas tinsel-tingles. Preface From the Author The title story 'Three Christmas Presents' is loosely based on A Christmas Carol. I like the normality of the supernatural in Dickens's work, I like the message of goodness and charity (charity can also be translated from the Greek word agape as love), and I like the idea that we're all redeemable. We all get a second chance if our heart is truly in it. In this story Fiona meets her three ghosts of Christmas: present (death of love), past (uncharitable behaviour) and future (righting her wrongs), and it is only by showing agape that she can unlock her future and access her second chance. I have made so many mistakes in my relationships that I hope, in these stories, you can sympathise with the themes I've brought forward and, as I am ever the romantic, you will hope with me for the characters to face a future of love as the stories unfold. True love is rare; it is heart-stoppingly beautiful. In these stories, I gift it to you. Happy Christmas. HL x (December 2023) Overview This anthology is a collection of Christmas-themed short stories, centred around romance, love and the charity of Christmas. These stories will touch your heart, some will make you shed a tear and some will have you laughing out loud! These short stories are perfect if you only have five or ten minutes over this busy festive season. The style is heart-warming, sweet and funny, with a romantic twist. At the heart of these stories is a message of love and the spirit of Christmas.

Download or read book The Laughing Mill and Other Stories written by Julian Hawthorne and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2018-05-24 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Laughing Mill, and Other Stories by Julian Hawthorne: Enter the world of the mysterious and the supernatural with Julian Hawthorne's collection of short stories. From tales of eerie laughter to encounters with the unexplained, these stories will send shivers down your spine and ignite your imagination. Key Aspects of the Book "The Laughing Mill, and Other Stories": Supernatural Intrigue: Julian Hawthorne weaves a web of paranormal events and unexplained phenomena that will leave readers enthralled and curious. Intriguing Characters: The characters in these stories navigate the thin line between reality and the supernatural, adding depth and mystery to each narrative. Gothic Atmosphere: Hawthorne's storytelling evokes a sense of Gothic horror and suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Julian Hawthorne, born in 1846, was an American writer known for his contributions to the mystery and supernatural genres. His unique storytelling style and fascination with the unexplained make "The Laughing Mill, and Other Stories" a must-read for fans of the eerie and mysterious.

Download or read book Paris for One and Other Stories written by Jojo Moyes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-10-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Giver of Stars, Paris for One and Other Stories is an irresistibly romantic collection filled with humor and heart. “A vicarious jolt of Parisian romance. . . Delightful.” –People Magazine "An old-fashioned, feel-good love story. . . It’s as if Moyes has booked a vacation and is taking us along. To Paris. Amour!” –USA Today “Dreamy escapism, a book you can curl up with and easily finish over a weekend, with or without a glass of wine.” –Miami Herald Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She's never even been on a romantic weekend away—to anywhere—before. Traveling abroad isn't really her thing. But when Nell's boyfriend fails to show up for their mini-vacation, she has the opportunity to prove everyone—including herself—wrong. Alone in Paris, Nell finds a version of herself she never knew existed: independent and intrepid. Could this turn out to be the most adventurous weekend of her life? Funny, charming, and irresistible, "Paris for One" is quintessential Jojo Moyes—as are the other stories that round out the collection.

Download or read book A Republic Without a President and Other Stories written by Herbert Dickinson Ward and published by Library of Alexandria. This book was released on 1891-01-01 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Singularity and Other Stories written by Melanie Tem and published by Crossroad Press. This book was released on 2018-02-28 with total page 982 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Singularity gathers award-winning writer Melanie Tem’s most important short fiction, highlighting her diversity and mastery of her art. The sixty stories collected here range from "Sitting with the Driver," a western with a dark woman at its center, to "Little Shit," a contemporary tale of a woman who uses her deceptive appearance and psychic power to trap those who prey on the helpless. The child in "Corn teeth" longs not only to become a part of an alien family, but also to become an alien. And in the title tale, a man studies singularities and strin theory to both understand and blind himself to the truth about the woman he loves. Although the story is not science fiction, its exploration of physics is as rigorous as that found in the best sf. Here you will find no triumphant warriors, no powerful and beautiful protagonists, no monsters from beyond the dark cold void or madmen bent on conquest. Tem's characters are mothers and siblings, orphans and lonely seniors. Her stories are often about family, and always about relationships. Even though Kelly is the only character in "Iced in," the bitter truth that lies at the story's heart is that she is doomed by her failure to maintain relationships. Melanie Tem's stories are often haunted by ghosts and monsters, ghosts and monsters revealed as all too human. In Singularity, she explores the love and terror that lie deep within all of us.

Download or read book Cheese and Other Stories written by Deryck Whittaker and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2013-11-01 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cheese! The smiley face we accept as a universal sign of happiness belies the twists and downturns of not-quite-everyday life. Through these witty, visceral short stories, Deryck Whittaker takes us on a bittersweet journey across the globe, introducing a set of characters at odds with themselves and the times. In locations as disparate as Norway, Mali and Argentina, the jungle of the art world, the good are generally rewarded, while the boorish and greedy receive their comeuppance. Sometimes cautionary, often hilarious, the stories may end (or begin) with murder, indulge in love and lust, or describe in exquisite detail moments of apparent ordinariness. Throughout Cheese and Other Stories Whittaker’s elegant wordplay and acute observations of the human condition are superb.

Download or read book Greetings of the Season and Other Stories written by Barbara Metzger and published by Untreed Reads. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with a little Regency romance! Originally published in separate anthologies, and out-of-print for many years, these Christmas-themed novellas by legendary Regency romance author Barbara Metzger are in one volume for the first time ever! This collection includes the following stories: Greetings of the Season The Proof Is in the Pudding Three Good Deeds Christmas Wish List Little Miracles

Download or read book Still Life and Other Stories written by Junzo Shono and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-10-29 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 13 stories in this collection by Japanese writer Junzo Shono are linked by the daily life of a husband and wife and their children. The stories are like the back of a tapestry where threads seem to cross randomly. Births, weddings, school activities, a suicide attempt - all occur out of view. Readers understand crucial events through ordinary days. But these quiet tales have a cumulative power. Toys, birds, and playing cards relate to human lives as portents, parallels, parodies. The mother, with her secret sorrows, and the puzzled, bemused father savor reveries and survive unexplained misfortunes. Shono's vivid snapshot technique, the layering of images, events, and conversations, creates an effect Western readers may find more akin to an Ozu film crossed with haiku than to traditional short stories.