Download or read book Vintage Murder Mysteries Ultimate Anthology written by Charles Dickens and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-11 with total page 8609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat presents to you this meticulously edited mystery collection: Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Edgar Allan Poe: The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Mystery of Marie Rogêt The Purloined Letter Charles Dickens: Hunted Down Wilkie Collins: The Moonstone The Woman in White The Haunted Hotel Robert Barr: The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont Jennie Baxter, Journalist The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs The Adventure of the Second Swag E. W. Hornung: The Amateur Cracksman The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures A Thief in the Night Mr. Justice Raffles John Kendrick Bangs: Mrs. Raffles R. Holmes & Co Melville Davisson Post: The Sleuth of St. James's Square Edgar Wallace: The Four Just Men The Clue of the Twisted Candle Victor L. Whitechurch: The Canon in Residence Anna Katharine Green: The Leavenworth Case A Strange Disappearance The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow That Affair Next Door Lost Man's Lane The Circular Study G. K. Chesterton: The Innocence of Father Brown The Wisdom of Father Brown The Donnington Affair Ellis Parker Butler: Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective Maurice Leblanc: Arsene Lupin The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin R. Austin Freeman: Dr. Thorndyke's Cases The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke Dr. Thorndyke's Casebook A. E. W. Mason: At the Villa Rose The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel Mary Roberts Rinehart: The Circular Staircase The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carberry Tish – The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions More Tish Agatha Christie: The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Murder on the Links The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Secret Adversary

Download or read book The Ultimate Collection of Dective Stories Murder Mysteries for the Holidays written by Charles Dickens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-15 with total page 9594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Collection of Detective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays is a riveting anthology that showcases the brilliance and diversity of detective fiction across the ages. With a wide range of literary styles, from the suspenseful whodunits of Arthur Conan Doyle to the intricate puzzles crafted by Agatha Christie, this collection traverses the literary landscape of mystery and intrigue, offering readers a splendid variety of storytelling. Each piece, carefully selected for its unique contribution to the genre, underscores the complexity and evocative power of detective narratives, making this anthology a treasure trove for enthusiasts of mysteries and detective stories. The ensemble of authors represented in this anthology reflects a storied tapestry of literary geniuses, each having left an indelible mark on the genre of detective fiction. From the gothic allure of Edgar Allan Poe to the clever plots of G.K. Chesterton, these authors collectively contribute to the evolving narrative of crime and detection. The anthology not only showcases the individual talents of these writers but also illuminates the broader historical and cultural movements that shaped detective fiction, offering readers a nuanced appreciation of the genre. This collection is an indispensable volume for anyone fascinated by the art of the mystery and the thrill of detection. It invites readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of stories that have captivated audiences for generations. For scholars and casual readers alike, The Ultimate Collection of Detective Stories & Murder Mysteries for the Holidays offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide spectrum of detective narratives, celebrating the genres capacity to challenge, entertain, and provoke thought. This anthology serves as a testament to the enduring appeal of detective fiction and its significance in literary history.

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Download or read book Twin Peaks FAQ written by David Bushman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twin Peaks, the infamously strange, seductive, and confounding murder mystery that made network television safe for surrealism, is returning to the small screen after 25 years. Created by David Lynch and Mark Frost, the series enjoys a hallowed standing in popular culture and remains a touchstone in the evolution of TV as an artistic medium. For its many intensely devoted fans, Twin Peaks continues to beguile and disturb and delight; it's a bottomless well of allusions, symbols, conundrums to ponder and images to unpack, an endlessly engrossing puzzle box, an obsessive's dream. Twin Peaks FAQ will guide longtime fans and the newly initiated through the origins of the series, take them behind the scenes during its production, and transport readers deep into the rich mythology that made Twin Peaks a cultural phenomenon. The book features detailed episode guides, character breakdowns, and explorations of the show's distinctive music, fashion, and locations. With a sometimes snarky, always thoughtful (but never dry or academic) analysis of Twin Peaks' myriad oddities, mysteries, references, and delicious insanity, Twin Peaks FAQ is a comprehensive, immersive, and irresistible reference for experts and newbies alike.

Download or read book Warlock s Play 550 Supernatural Mysteries Macabre Horror Classics written by Wilhelm Hauff and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 13373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warlock's Play: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics is an epic anthology that stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the supernatural and horror genres. This voluminous collection interweaves a diverse tapestry of styles and narratives, ranging from gothic horror and romantic supernaturalism to psychological thrillers and eerie folk tales. Each story, carefully selected for its unique contribution to the genre, showcases the evolution of horror and macabre literature through centuries. Highlighted within this compendium are seminal works that have shaped the genre, alongside lesser-known gems that offer fresh perspectives and deepen the thematic exploration of the supernatural. The anthology not only celebrates the diversity of literary styles but also the richness of thematic content, making it an unparalleled collection in the realm of horror and supernatural literature. The authors represented in Warlock's Play are pioneers who have defined and redefined the boundaries of horror and supernatural fiction. From the psychological depth of Henry James to the dark romanticism of Edgar Allan Poe, and the unsettling realism of Algernon Blackwood, these authors collectively represent a wide array of cultural backgrounds and historical contexts. Together, they embody the literary movements of their times, drawing upon their personal experiences, societal anxieties, and the universal human fascination with fear and the unknown. This anthology aligns with movements such as Romanticism, Victorian Gothic, and Modernism, showcasing how supernatural themes have been used to explore deeper psychological, societal, and existential questions. It is this convergence of diverse voices that enriches the readers understanding of the genre, providing a comprehensive survey of its evolution and thematic preoccupations. Warlock's Play is an indispensable resource for anyone drawn to the allure of the supernatural and the macabre. It presents readers with the unique opportunity to explore a myriad of voices, styles, and themes, all unified by their exploration of the mysterious and the terrifying. This collection is not only an educational journey through the history of supernatural literature but also a celebration of the genres capacity to explore the darker aspects of human nature, society, and the universe. It invites readers to delve into the depths of fear and fascination, promising a richly rewarding experience for both the aficionado and the curious newcomer to the genre. Through its sweeping range and depth, Warlock's Play fosters a dialogue between the works of different authors, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the complexity and diversity of horror and supernatural literature.

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Download or read book Fantastic Cinema Subject Guide written by Bryan Senn and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-10-16 with total page 699 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About 2,500 genre films are entered under more than 100 subject headings, ranging from abominable snowmen through dreamkillers, rats, and time travel, to zombies, with a brief essay on each topic: development, highlights, and trends. Each film entry shows year of release, distribution company, country of origin, director, producer, screenwriter, cinematographer, cast credits, plot synopsis and critical commentary.

Download or read book Nineties to Now written by Matthew McKeever and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2021-09-23 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it actually like to live today? It's an era where world politics play out on Twitter, and where the gig economy has made the nine-to-five job an object of aspiration rather than dread. Rates of mental illness are soaring, inequality predominates everything and much of life is contained in our phones. The core idea of this book is that we can only understand what life is like now by comparing it to previous times to see what has changed, what is genuinely new, and what is a continuation of existing trends. Providing original analyses of a range of seminal works of 90s pop culture, this book extracts a core set of concepts--such as irony, branding, and media--that defined the 90s. It demonstrates how these concepts are expressed in both those works and in the art of today. Presenting close history in a new light, this book helps us understand today by framing it in terms of yesterday.

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Download or read book Storytelling in Film and Television written by Kristin Thompson and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Derided as simple, dismissed as inferior to film, famously characterized as a vast wasteland, television nonetheless exerts an undeniable, apparently inescapable power in our culture. The secret of television's success may well lie in the remarkable narrative complexities underlying its seeming simplicity, complexities Kristin Thompson unmasks in this engaging analysis of the narrative workings of television and film. After first looking at the narrative techniques the two media share, Thompson focuses on the specific challenges that series television presents and the tactics writers have devised to meet them--tactics that sustain interest and maintain sense across multiple plots and subplots and in spite of frequent interruptions as well as weeklong and seasonal breaks. Beyond adapting the techniques of film, Thompson argues, television has wrought its own changes in traditional narrative form. Drawing on classics of film and television, as well as recent and current series like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Sopranos, and The Simpsons, she shows how adaptations, sequels, series, and sagas have altered long-standing notions of closure and single authorship. And in a comparison of David Lynch's Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks, she asks whether there can be an "art television" comparable to the more familiar "art cinema."

Download or read book THE SPELL HAS BEGUN 550 Supernatural Mysteries Macabre Horror Classics written by Wilhelm Hauff and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 13372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE SPELL HAS BEGUN: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics' is a meticulously curated anthology that spans a vast literary landscape of the supernatural, horror, and mystery genres. This expansive collection showcases the diversity and depth of literary styles, from the gothic horror of the 19th century to the psychological thrills of the early 20th century, capturing the evolving nature of fear and the supernatural within the human psyche. The anthology is a testament to the thematic richness and stylistic variety of its contents, featuring seminal works that have defined and transcended their time, influencing countless readers and writers alike. The inclusion of masterpieces by a broad spectrum of authors underlines the anthology's significance as a comprehensive compendium of supernatural literature. The backgrounds of the contributors to 'THE SPELL HAS BEGUN' read like a whos who of literary greatness, encompassing a range of nations, time periods, and personal histories. This collection brings together the likes of Poe's macabre genius, Wilde's piercing wit, Stoker's unparalleled knack for tension, and Lovecraft's cosmic dread, among others. These authors, through their inventive narratives and unique perspectives, contribute to a collective exploration of humanity's darkest fears and unexplained phenomena. The anthology aligns with and contributes to various historical, cultural, and literary movements, offering a panoramic view of the evolution of supernatural and horror literature. Their collective works enrich the anthology, providing a multifaceted exploration of themes such as the human condition, existential dread, and the supernatural, each author adding layers of complexity and depth to the overarching narrative of horror and mystery literature. 'THE SPELL HAS BEGUN' is more than just an anthology; it is an invitation to traverse the shadowy paths of fear, suspense, and the supernatural. Readers eager to explore the breadth of human imagination, to delve into tales that have haunted minds for centuries, and to engage with the minds of some of literature's greatest will find this collection invaluable. It presents a unique opportunity to understand the themes of horror and the supernatural from varied cultural and individual perspectives, making it essential reading for enthusiasts of the genre, scholars, and anyone captivated by the exploration of the human psyche through literary craft.

Download or read book Directory of World Cinema China 2 written by Gary Bettinson and published by Intellect Books. This book was released on 2015-05-29 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the publication of the first volume of Directory of World Cinema: China, the Chinese film industry has intensified its efforts to make inroads into the American market. The 2012 acquisition of US theatre chain AMC and visual effects house Digital Domain by Chinese firms testifies to the global ambitions of China’s powerhouse film industry. Yet Chinese cinema has had few crossover hits in recent years to match the success of such earlier films as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; House of Flying Daggers and Kung Fu Hustle. Yet even overseas revenue for Chinese movies has dwindled, domestic market growth has surged year after year. Indeed, annual production output remains healthy, and the daily expansion of screens in second-or third-tier cities attracts audiences whose tastes favour domestic films over foreign imports.

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Download or read book Farm Story written by Eddie Casson and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2019-06-28 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eddie Casson grew up on a farm in a small Indiana town where Church, family, and identity were the unchanging signposts of an acceptable life. Conventionality was more than just expected--it was the highest form of success. Art, music, and movies might have their place here and there, but bonus was for boys to excel at traditional masculine pursuits. Despite always feeling somehow different and apart from most of everyone else around him, he worked hard to be the perfect image of a son, brother, and friend. Reared in a household where perfection and faith were the two pillars of the family, he struggled to understand his own identity as well as the currents of unhappiness--and change--that were beginning to swirl around him and the outside world. Finding his way out of the straight jacket of his past into a different kind of future was a long rock-covered road. He would find that his choices would hurt people he loved along the way, but he also knew that living his true life would be the only thing that would make it all worth it. And with a loving and forgiving heart, he would be able to find his way back to people he loved while stumbling forward into his own happier future. This book is a memoir about growing up in Indiana in the '60s and '70s as a gay kid and young man. It is a series of linked portraits and moments that weave the story through. Eddie worked to really create a sense of what it was like in these particular places in the particular time. The Midwest in those days had barely entered the modern era and his youth and life had a truly gothic, otherworldly cast to it. It conveys not just the struggles of his experience, but the poetry and soulfulness of it as well.

Download or read book Thomistic Existentialism and Cosmological Reasoning written by John F. X. Knasas and published by Catholic University of America Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cosmological reasoning is an important facet of classical arguments for the existence of God, but these arguments have been subject to many criticisms. The thesis of this book is that Thomas Aquinas can dodge many of the classic objections brought against cosmological reasoning. These objections criticize cosmological reasoning for its use of the Principle of Sufficient Reason; its notion of existence as a predicate; its use of ontological reasoning; its reliance on sense realism; its ignoring of the problem of evil; and its susceptibility to the critique of "ontotheology" as famously put forward by Heidegger. Secondly, the book proposes that the kind of reasoning found in Aquinas's De Ente can be formulated in a more robust version. Prompted by Aquinas’s admissions that philosophical knowledge of God is the prerogative of metaphysics, the second main portion of the book extensively illustrates how the more robust version of the De Ente is the interpretive key for Aquinas’s many arguments for God. Hence, the book should be of interest both to philosophers engaged in cosmological reasoning discussion and to Thomists interested in understanding Aquinas’s viae to God. Finally, the deep purpose of the book is to reawaken interest in Thomistic Existentialism, an interpretation of Aquinas that flourished in the 1950's in the works of Etienne Gilson, Jacques Maritain, and Joseph Owens. In this interpretation, a particular thing’s existence is the actuality of the thing in the sense of a distinctive actus not translatable into something else, for example, the fact of the thing or the thing having form. This book clearly explains how this interpretation looks at Thomas's metaphysics, and why it helps illuminate metaphysical realities.