Download or read book The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Haunted House written by Dickens C. and published by Рипол Классик. This book was released on with total page 541 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charles Dickens was an English writer and social critic. This volume contains two novels, including The Mystery of Edwin Drood, the final unfinished novel by Charles Dickens. Edwin Drood is contracted to marry orphan Rosa Bud when he comes of age, but when they find that duty has gradually replaced affection, they agree to break off the engagement. Shortly afterwards, in the middle of a storm on Christmas Eve, Edwin disappears, leaving nothing behind but some personal belongings. The Haunted House is a collection of ghost tales by Dickens, who wrote the opening and closing stories, framing them, and five other authors: Hesba Stretton, George Augustus Sala, Adelaide Anne Procter, Wilkie Collins and Elizabeth Gaskell.
Download or read book The Haunted House written by Charles Dickens and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2008-06-26 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The popularity of A Christmas Carol excited demand for more tales of ghostly visitation, and the great Victorian storyteller happily obliged. A Yuletide gathering in an eerie country retreat provides the backdrop for Dickens and his friends -- including acclaimed authors Elizabeth Gaskell and Wilkie Collins -- who take turns spinning supernatural yarns.
Download or read book The Mystery of Edwin Drood Illustrated written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-20 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Mystery of Edwin Drood is the final novel by Charles Dickens, The novel begins as John Jasper leaves a London opium den. The next evening, Edwin Drood visits Jasper, who is the choirmaster at Cloisterham Cathedral. Edwin confides that he has misgivings about his betrothal to Rosa Bud. The next day, Edwin visits Rosa at the Nuns' House, the boarding school where she lives. They quarrel good-naturedly, which they apparently do frequently during his visits. Meanwhile, Jasper, having an interest in the cathedral crypt, seeks the company of Durdles, a man who knows more about the crypt than anyone else.
Download or read book The Haunted House Illustrated written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Haunted House" is a story published in 1859 for the weekly periodical All the Year Round. It was "Conducted by Charles Dickens", with contributions from others. It is a "portmanteau" story, with Dickens writing the opening and closing stories, framing stories by Dickens himself and five other authors
Download or read book The Haunted House written by Charles Dickens and published by United Holdings Group. This book was released on 1869 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Haunted House Illustrated Edition written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-29 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Haunted House" is a story published in 1859 for the weekly periodical All the Year Round. It was "Conducted by Charles Dickens", with contributions from others. It is a "portmanteau" story, with Dickens writing the opening and closing stories, framing stories by Dickens himself and five other authors
Download or read book The Haunted House Illustrated written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Haunted House" is a story published in 1859 for the weekly periodical All the Year Round. It was "Conducted by Charles Dickens", with contributions from others. It is a "portmanteau" story, with Dickens writing the opening and closing stories, framing stories by Dickens himself and five other authors
Download or read book The Haunted House Illustrated written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Haunted House" is a story published in 1859 for the weekly periodical All the Year Round. It was "Conducted by Charles Dickens", with contributions from others. It is a "portmanteau" story, with Dickens writing the opening and closing stories, framing stories by Dickens himself and five other authors
Download or read book The Haunted House written by Charles Dickens and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-05 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Haunted House" is a story published in 1859 for the weekly periodical All the Year Round. It was "Conducted by Charles Dickens", with contributions from others. It is a "portmanteau" story, with Dickens writing the opening and closing stories, framing stories by Dickens himself and five other authors
Download or read book H P LOVECRAFT Ultimate Collection 120 Works ALL in One Volume Complete Novellas Short Stories Juvenilia Poetry Essays Collaborations written by H. P. Lovecraft and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 1481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "H. P. LOVECRAFT – Ultimate Collection: 120+ Works ALL in One Volume: Complete Novellas & Short Stories, Juvenilia, Poetry, Essays & Collaborations" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novel: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward Short Stories and Novellas: The Tomb Dagon A Reminiscence of Dr. Samuel Johnson Polaris Beyond the Wall of Sleep Memory Old Bugs The Transition of Juan Romero The White Ship The Doom that Came to Sarnath The Statement of Randolph Carter The Street The Terrible Old Man The Cats of Ulthar The Tree Celephaïs From Beyond The Temple Nyarlathotep The Picture in the House Facts concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family The Nameless City The Quest of Iranon The Moon-Bog Ex Oblivione The Other Gods The Outsider The Music of Erich Zann Sweet Ermengarde Hypnos What the Moon Brings Azathoth Herbert West-Reanimator The Hound The Lurking Fear The Rats in the Walls The Unnamable The Festival The Shunned House The Horror at Red Hook He In the Vault Cool Air The Call of Cthulhu Pickman's Model The Strange High House in the Mist The Silver Key The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath The Colour Out of Space The Descendant The Very Old Folk History of the Necronomicon The Dunwich Horror Ibid The Whisperer in Darkness At The Mountains Of Madness The Shadow Over Innsmouth The Dreams in the Witch House The Thing On The Doorstep The Book The Evil Clergyman The Shadow Out of Time The Haunter of The Dark Juvenilia: The Alchemist The Beast in the Cave The Little Glass Bottle The Mysterious Ship The Mystery of the Grave-yard The Secret Cave ... Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. He is now regarded as one of the most significant 20th-century authors in his genre. Some of Lovecraft's work was inspired by his own nightmares. His interest started from his childhood days when his grandfather would
Download or read book HEARTS OF THREE Action Thriller written by Jack London and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Francis Morgan is a son of wealthy New York industrialist caught up in his father's business. One day he finds out that he is a descendant of the notorious pirate Henry Morgan who left a rich heritage behind him, that no-one ever found. Eager to locate the treasure of his ancestor, Francis takes a trip to Central America, and on the way he meets his distant cousin, also Henry Morgan. Together, they will find dangerous adventures, unknown lands, and love. Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. His amazing life experience also includes being an oyster pirate, railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, war correspondent and much more. He wrote adventure novels & sea tales, stories of the Gold Rush, tales of the South Pacific and the San Francisco Bay area - most of which were based on or inspired by his own life experiences.
Download or read book The Worshipper of the Image written by Richard Le Gallienne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-08-12 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Richard Le Gallienne's 'The Worshipper of the Image,' the reader is taken on a mesmerizing journey through the psyche of a man who becomes obsessed with a statue of a beautiful woman. The book's lyrical prose and introspective tone capture the essence of late 19th-century Aestheticism, emphasizing the pursuit of beauty and the importance of art in one's life. Le Gallienne's exploration of love, art, and obsession is reminiscent of the works of Oscar Wilde and symbolizes the decadence and decadent culture of the era. The novel's themes of unattainable beauty and the blurring of reality and imagination will resonate with readers who appreciate symbolism and psychological depth in literature. Richard Le Gallienne, a British author and poet, championed the Aesthetic movement and wrote extensively on art and beauty. 'The Worshipper of the Image' reflects his own fascination with the power of art to inspire and enthrall individuals. Le Gallienne's poetic sensibility and philosophical insights shine through in this work, making it a must-read for those interested in the intersection of art and emotional experience. I highly recommend 'The Worshipper of the Image' to readers who enjoy introspective and symbolist literature. Le Gallienne's eloquent writing and profound exploration of the human psyche make this novel a captivating and thought-provoking read that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who delves into its pages.
Download or read book Rienzi Last of the Roman Tribunes written by Edward Bulwer-Lytton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Rienzi, Last of the Roman Tribunes" – Bulwer-Lytton has created a true masterpiece that inspired none other than the great Wagner to create his opera titled "Rienzi." Set during the Italian Renaissance period, in the 14th century, the story depicts the rise and fall of Rienzi, the beloved last Tribune of Rome and his lovely wife Nina. Intrigue dog this great man at every stage and backstabbers are always around the corner, but Reinzi towers above them all. However, his formidable nemesis, Walter de Montreal, will not let him go that easily...
Download or read book The Collected Works of Stanley G Weinbaum written by Stanley G. Weinbaum and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-18 with total page 963 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This meticulously edited Stanley G. Weinbaum collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Novels: The Black Flame The Dark Other The New Adam Short Stories: A Martian Odyssey Valley of Dreams Flight on Titan Parasite Planet The Lotus Eaters Pygmalion's Spectacles The Worlds of If The Ideal The Planet of Doubt The Adaptive Ultimate The Red Peri The Mad Moon The Point of View Redemption Cairn The Circle of Zero Proteus Island Graph The Brink of Infinity Shifting Seas Dawn of Flame Green Glow of Death Poems The Last Martian Autobiography
Download or read book Uncle Silas written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maud Ruthyn is an heiress who lives with her somber, reclusive father Austin Ruthyn in their mansion at Knowl. Through her father and her worldly, cheerful cousin, Lady Monica Knollys, she gradually learns more regarding her uncle, Silas Ruthyn, a black sheep of the family whom she has never met. Once an infamous rake and gambler, he is now apparently a fervently reformed Christian. His reputation has been tainted by the suspicious suicide of a man to whom Silas owed an enormous gambling debt, which took place within a locked, apparently impenetrable room in Silas's mansion at Bartram-Haugh.
Download or read book CARMILLA Gothic Classic written by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-15 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "CARMILLA (Gothic Classic)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Carmilla is narrated by a young woman preyed upon by a female vampire named Carmilla, later revealed to be Mircalla, Countess Karnstein (Carmilla is an anagram of Mircalla). Le Fanu presents the story as part of the casebook of Dr. Hesselius, whose departures from medical orthodoxy rank him as the first occult doctor in literature. The story is often anthologized and has been adapted many times in film and other media. It is a one of the earliest works of vampire fiction, predating Bram Stoker's Dracula (1897) by 26 years. Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814-1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic tales and mystery novels. He was a leading ghost-story writer of the nineteenth century and was central to the development of the genre in the Victorian era. M. R. James described Le Fanu as "absolutely in the first rank as a writer of ghost stories".
Download or read book HALLOWEEN Boxed Set written by Wilhelm Hauff and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 13367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good Press presents to you this unique collection, designed and formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Content: H. P. Lovecraft: The Dunwich Horror. From Beyond... Washington Irving: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Rip Van Winkle The Spectre Bridegroom James Malcolm Rymer & Thomas Peckett Prest: Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street Edgar Allan Poe: The Fall of the House of Usher The Cask of Amontillado The Pit and the Pendulum... Algernon Blackwood: The Willows The Wendigo Ancient Sorceries... Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Heir of Mondolfo The Invisible Girl... Henry James: The Turn of the Screw The Ghostly Rental... John William Polidori: The Vampyre Bram Stoker: Dracula The Lair of the White Worm... Robert Louis Stevenson: Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Gaston Leroux: The Phantom of the Opera Marjorie Bowen: Black Magic Charles Dickens: The Mystery of Edwin Drood The Haunted House To Be Read At Dusk... Oscar Wilde: The Picture of Dorian Gray Théophile Gautier: Clarimonde The Mummy's Foot Richard Marsh: The Beetle Arthur Conan Doyle: The Hound of the Baskervilles The Silver Hatchet... Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu: Carmilla Uncle Silas... Matthew Gregory Lewis: The Monk Ann Radcliffe: The Mysteries of Udolpho Jane Austen: Northanger Abbey Charlotte Brontë: Jane Eyre Emily Brontë: Wuthering Heights Wilkie Collins: The Woman in White The Devil's Spectacles Rudyard Kipling: The Phantom Rickshaw Guy de Maupassant: The Horla M. R. James: Ghost Stories of an Antiquary A Thin Ghost and Others Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Birth Mark The House of the Seven Gables... Ambrose Bie...
