Download or read book Original Short Stories Volume 13 written by Ги де Мопассан and published by Litres. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Oxford Book of American Short Stories written by Joyce Carol Oates and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1992 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume offers a survey of American short fiction in 59 tales that combine classic works with 'different, unexpected gems', which invite readers to explore a wealth of important pieces by women and minority writers. Authors include: Amy Tan, Alice Adams, David Leavitt and Tim O'Brien.

Download or read book Original Short Stories Volume 3 written by Guy de Maupassant and published by Double 9 Books. This book was released on 2024-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Original Short Stories Volume 3 by Guy de Maupassant continues the exploration of naturalism and realism that defines his work. This collection presents a series of short stories that delve deeply into human nature and offer rich psychological depth. Set within the framework of French society, the stories explore themes of class disparities and moral ambiguity, providing a sharp social critique of the era. Maupassant's narratives frequently address dark themes and use irony to highlight the complexities and contradictions inherent in human behavior. Through character exploration, the stories reveal the struggles and internal conflicts faced by individuals, shedding light on their everyday struggles. Each story is designed to end with a surprise, adding a layer of depth and impact to Maupassant's observations. Overall, Original Short Stories Volume 3 extends Maupassant's tradition of combining realistic and naturalistic elements to offer a profound examination of societal norms and the human condition. The collection is marked by its engaging narratives that provoke thought and reflect on the nature of existence and social dynamics.

Download or read book Very Short Stories written by Sean Hill and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-12-13 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by an experiment on Twitter, these 300 moving stories are no bigger than a sentence or two, on themes like love, death, and family. In this one-of-a-kind collection, author Sean Hill has crafted hundreds of engaging stories that conjure an entire novel in just a sentence or two. Sometimes sad, often humorous and always creative, these tales touch on a wide range of life experiences from romance and family to death and sex. Nana rocked in her old wooden rocking chair. “Timmy, you have always been my favorite,” she said. He looked at her. “Nana, I’m Bobby.” Read your diary, discovered your secret. I thought I loved you, but now I’m not sure. Don’t know what to do, you look so human. Clowning was Daryl’s profession, cooking was his passion. Stella thought he was perfect. She liked to laugh and never learned to cook. Alex bought Sharon a ring for Valentine’s Day, which she sold to buy the gun that stopped him from loving her. In 2009, Sean Hill combined his love of writing and technology by creating @VeryShortStory, a Twitter feed where he interacts with his readers and shares his 140-character stories. Praise for Very Short Stories “Some are touching, some ring true, but most are laugh-out-loud funny.” —Seattle Times “The book is a treasure-trove of fascinating exploration into the craft of language and storytelling.” —Summit Daily “Story telling is his bag, pure and simple.” —Austin American Statesman “The best of the stories might rival Hemingway's classic six word story in their descriptive brevity and their ability to tell a complete and affecting tale.” —Short and Sweet NYC “Witty, well-crafted and always thought-provoking.” —Salt Lake Tribune

Download or read book Big Book of Best Short Stories Volume 13 written by Fitz James O'Brien and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2020-04-10 with total page 2176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains70 short storiesfrom 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the criticAugust Nemo, in a collection that will please theliterature lovers. For more exciting titles, be sure to check out our 7 Best Short Stories and Essential Novelists collections. This book contains: Fitz-James O'Brien: - The Diamond Lens. - The Lost Room. - What Was it? A Mystery. - My Wife's Tempter. - The Golden Ingot. - The Child Who Loved a Grave. - The Wondersmith.Francis Marion Crawford: - The Dead Smile. - The Screaming Skull. - Man Overboard! - For The Blood Is The Life. - The Upper Berth. - By The Waters of Paradise. - The Doll's Ghost.Francis Stevens: - Behind the Curtain. - Unseen Unfeared. - Elf Trap. - Serapion. - Friend Island. - Citadel of Fear. - Nightmare!Barry Pain: - Aunt Martha. - The Bet. - The Boy in the Book. - The Discovery of Nesting. - Eliza and the Special. - The Kindness of the Celestial. - The Victim of Apparatus.Frank L. Packard: - Corporal Bob. - The Guardian of the Devil's Slide. - Where's Haggerty? - McQueen's Hobby. - Munford. - "If a Man Die" - The Blood of Kings.Paul Laurence Dunbar: - The Scapegoat. - One Christmas At Shiloh. - The Mission Of Mr. Scatters. - A Matter Of Doctrine. - Old Abe's Conversion. - The Race Question. - A Defender Of The Faith.Otis Adelbert Kline: - The Corpse on the Third Slab. - The Man from the Moon. - The Cup of Blood. - Mignight Madness. - The Malignant Entity. - The Bird-People. - The Thing of a Thousand Shapes.John Ulrich Giesy: - The Occult Detector. - The Purple Light. - The Significance of the High "D". - The Wistaria Scarf. - The Master Mind. - Rubies of Doom. - The House of Invisible Bondage.Valery Bryusov: - The Republic of the Southern Cross. - The Marble Bust. - For Herself or for Another. - In the Mirror. - Protection. - The "Bemol" Shop of Stationery. - Rhea Silvia.Eleanor H. Porter: - A Delayed Heritage. - The Folly of Wisdom. - The Letter. - The Elephant's Board and Keep. - Crumbs. - The Lady in Black. - That Angel Boy.

Download or read book Short Stories of Jack London written by Jack London and published by Free Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of London's short stories includes adventure, comedy, social satire, and tall tales

Download or read book Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Maupassant written by Guy de Maupassant and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-09-21 with total page 1482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Maupassant, where the master of short fiction showcases his unparalleled skill. Maupassant’s stories delve into the complexities of human nature with his signature blend of wit, irony, and psychological insight. As you explore these meticulously crafted tales, you’ll encounter a diverse range of characters and settings, each story reflecting Maupassant’s keen observations of society and the human condition. From tragic romances to dark comedies, his narratives offer a rich tapestry of emotions and experiences. But what hidden truths about humanity will these stories reveal? Can you decipher the deeper meanings behind Maupassant’s seemingly simple plots and characters? Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Maupassant is a treasure trove of literary brilliance, offering a comprehensive collection of the author’s most memorable works. This collection invites readers to experience the full breadth of Maupassant’s storytelling prowess. Are you ready to dive into the world of Guy De Maupassant?Discover the intricacies of human nature through Maupassant’s exceptional short stories, each one a window into a different facet of life. Don’t miss the chance to own this remarkable collection. Purchase Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Maupassant today and immerse yourself in the timeless tales of one of literature’s greatest short story writers.Get your copy of Complete Original Short Stories of Guy De Maupassant now and experience the brilliance of Maupassant’s storytelling.

Download or read book 13 written by James Howe and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2006-10-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "If thirteen is supposed to be an unlucky number...you would think a civilized society could come up with a way for us to skip it." -- from "What's the Worst That Could Happen?" by Bruce Coville No one will want to skip any of the twelve short stories and one poem that make up this collection by some of the most celebrated contemporary writers of teen fiction. The big bar mitzvah that goes suddenly, wildly, hilariously out of control. A first kiss -- and a realization about one's sexual orientation. A crush on a girl that ends up putting the boy who likes her in the hospital. A pair of sneakers a kid has to have. By turns funny and sad, wrenching and poignant, the moments large and small described in these stories capture perfectly the agony and ecstasy of being thirteen.

Download or read book Mexican Short Stories Cuentos mexicanos written by Stanley Appelbaum and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection offers a rich sampling of the finest Mexican prose published from 1843 to 1918. Nine short stories appear in their original Spanish text, with expert English translations on each facing page.

Download or read book Moonbeams and Heartstrings Time Travel Romance Short Stories written by Kathryn Kaleigh and published by KST Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-07 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five enchanting tales of love that defy the boundaries of time itself. A heart-pounding blend of romance and suspense! JAZZY As a new member of the family, a cat named Jasmine informed Sabrina of her real name – Jazzy. While worrying about her sister's health, Sabrina finds herself helping another young family member. A family member whose health put the whole family's lineage at risk. Sabrina finds herself out of her element. But will she find a way to save the girl and her family? SAPPHIRE SECONDS Bella waited at the rendezvous point in New Orleans. Waiting for something unknown to happen. With only fuzzy memories of the past, she focused only on her assignment. If only she understood the purpose of the assignment. And the purpose of the silver bracelet on her wrist. After everything explodes around her, she learns the reason for her absence of memories. And confronts the fuzziness of time itself. CRESCENT MOON Trish Weston's busy life kept her from so much as looking up to take a breath. But when the bright crescent moon brought an unexpected visitor, she started remembering. Remembering things best not forgotten. FLOWER MOON Margo needed to take some time away. Time to figure out what to do next. After her stepmother suggested the family cabin the woods, Margo found herself knee deep in weeds. Literally. And lost. The cabin inhabited by someone other than the family she knew. HARVEST MOON Maisie's dreams haunted her. Dreams that felt as real as life. Almost two hundred years earlier, Theodore also dreams during the Harvest Moon. Had Maisie started sleepwalking? Or had the Harvest Moon made time permeable? If you like time travel, read this chilling tale of dreams that may not be dreams.

Download or read book Moonbeams and Time Whispers Time Travel Romance Short Stories written by Kathryn Kaleigh and published by KST Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-06-23 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two intertwined stories that defy the boundaries of time itself. A heart-pounding blend of romance and suspense! Two standalone stories linked together by a brother who disappears from a moving train and the sister who sets off to retrace his steps. SOUTH CAROLINA TIME WHISPERS For years, the train's schedule punctuated Sophia's evenings. But with the war, everything changed. Left at home with her brother, broken from the war, Sophia changed as well. But during a thunderstorm, on a dark and stormy night, the train…. An enchanting tale of love that overcomes the boundaries of time. THE PHANTOM TRAIN When Hannah set off to retrace her missing brother's footsteps, she found herself on a train. With nothing but his last cryptic message to guide her, she put her own life on hold. Charlie stayed up most nights. Watching for the train that sometimes came with the thunder. Others may say he suffered. Broken. From the war. But Charlie knew what he saw. Would destiny bring Hannah to her brother? And would she also find a love greater than any she had known before? If so, would it be real? A heart-pounding blend of romance and suspense!

Download or read book The Life Work of Henri Ren Guy de Maupassant written by Guy de Maupassant and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Blue Stone Princess A Time Travel Romance Short Story written by Kathryn Kaleigh and published by KST Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-05-14 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A circle of stones where time is fluid. Haydn had known Jack her whole life. He tilted her emotions off balance. Now that he was back, would a buried spark ignite? Or would stepping inside the circle of stones separate them forever? Twenty-seven minutes. Just twenty-seven fluid minutes. Then no turning back. A heartwarming short story of love that defies the boundaries of time.

Download or read book Moon Stone Princess A Time Travel Romance Short Story written by Kathryn Kaleigh and published by KST Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A circle of stones where time is fluid. Edward Mitchell would prefer to leave well enough alone. But he has enough magic running through his blood to question things that do not add up. Would a mere mortal turn his life upside down? Twenty-seven minutes. Just twenty-seven fluid minutes. Then no turning back. A heartwarming original short story of love that defies the boundaries of time.

Download or read book The Oxford Book of French Short Stories written by Elizabeth Fallaize and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2010-03-18 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of French short stories in translation expands our idea of French writing by including new stories by women writers and by authors of Francophone origin. Spanning the centuries from the late eighteenth to the late twentieth, the collection opens with a rumbustious tale from the Marquis de Sade, takes in the masters of the nineteenth century, from Stendhal and Balzac to Maupassant, and reaches to Quebec, Africa, and the French Caribbean in the twentieth century. Women writers include relatively well known figures such as Renee Vivien, Colette, and Beauvoir, and newer writers such as Assia Djebar, Christiane Baroche, and Annie Saumont. The French short story is a rich and diverse medium, but all the stories selected share a common characteristic: they make exciting reading.

Download or read book The Classic Short Story 1870 1925 written by Florence Goyet and published by Open Book Publishers. This book was released on 2014-01-13 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to construct a nuanced narrative or complex character in the constrained form of the short story has sometimes been seen as the ultimate test of an author's creativity. Yet during the time when the short story was at its most popular - the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries - even the greatest writers followed strict generic conventions that were far from subtle. This expanded and updated translation of Florence Goyet's influential La Nouvelle, 1870-1925: Description d'un genre à son apogée (Paris, 1993) is the only study to focus exclusively on this classic period across different continents. Ranging through French, English, Italian, Russian and Japanese writing - particularly the stories of Guy de Maupassant, Henry James, Giovanni Verga, Anton Chekhov and Akutagawa Ry?nosuke - Goyet shows that these authors were able to create brilliant and successful short stories using the very simple 'tools of brevity' of that period. In this challenging and far-reaching study, Goyet looks at classic short stories in the context in which they were read at the time: cheap newspapers and higher-end periodicals. She demonstrates that, despite the apparent intention of these stories to question bourgeois ideals, they mostly affirmed the prejudices of their readers. In doing so, her book forces us to re-think our preconceptions about this 'forgotten' genre.

Download or read book Thirteen Stories written by Eudora Welty and published by HMH. This book was released on 1965-03-17 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “I’ve read her Thirteen Stories many times, and I’m always awed by how much comedy, pathos, satire and lyricism she manages to squeeze into her stories.” —Sue Monk Kidd A strong sense of place—in this case Mississippi—along with often larger-than-life characterizations of ordinary folk with all their glorious eccentricities and foibles, and above all a completely distinctive voice, come together in Eudora Welty’s fiction to offer us a world that is sometimes sad, sometimes comic, often petty, and always compassionate. Here is a baker’s dozen of Welty’s very best, including: “The Wide Net,” in which a pregnant wife threatens to drown herself, despite fear of the water, and a communal dragging of the river turns into a celebratory fish-fry; “Petrified Man,” revealing the savagery of small-town gossip; “Powerhouse,” Welty’s prose answer to jazz improvisation and the emotional heart of the blues; and “Why I Live at the P.O.”, the hilariously one-sided testimony of a postmistress who believes herself wronged by her family. With her highly tuned ear and sharp insight into human behavior, Eudora Welty has crafted stories as vital and unpredictable as they are artful and enduring. “Miss Welty has written some of the finest short stories of modern times.” —The New York Times “Eudora Welty is one of our purest, finest, gentlest voices.” —Anne Tyler