A Summer's Reckoning and Other Stories
Author | : Rex Eugene Worthington |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 1959 |
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Author | : Rex Eugene Worthington |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 1959 |
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Author | : Khushwant Singh |
Publisher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 163 |
Release | : 2010-09-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 8184750498 |
‘Balzac could not have done better’ —The Financial Express In this sparkling collection of stories, India’s best-known writer addresses some pertinent questions: Why do we believe in miracles? Can a horoscope guarantee the perfect wife? Is the Kamasutra a useful manual for newlyweds? Margaret Bloom arrives in Haridwar from New York to save her soul. But she soon discovers that there are temptations even on the banks of the holy Ganga. Madan Mohan Pandey, amateur astrologer and scholar of ancient Hindu texts, finds to his horror that his doe-like bride is not quite what he had expected. Pious Zora Singh, Pride of the Nation, rumoured to be a chaar sau bees and a womanizer, silences his detractors by earning the Bharat Ratna. Devi Lal makes his peace with a fickle God when his daughter-in-law delivers a son, following secret visits to the Peer Sahib’s tomb. And Vijay Lall, emboldened by his miraculous escape from death, decides to act upon his silent obsession with Karuna Chaudhury, which takes him to a shifty soothsayer behind the Khan Market loo. Khushwant Singh returns to the short story after decades to deliver a truly memorable collection—humorous, provocative, tongue-in-cheek, ribald and even, at times, tender.
Author | : Anastasia C. Hoffmann |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 450 |
Release | : |
Genre | : Short stories, American |
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Author | : Mary McCarthy |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
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Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1418 |
Release | : 1959-10 |
Genre | : Dissertations, Academic |
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Abstracts of dissertations and monographs in microform.
Author | : Anton Pavlovich Chekhov |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2024-01-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9360464740 |
"The Darling and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a captivating collection that showcases the masterful storytelling and eager observations of certainly one of Russia's best literary figures. Originally published between the past due nineteenth and early 20th centuries, those short tales delve into the complexities of human relationships, societal norms, and the nuances of regular life. At the coronary heart of the collection is the titular story, "The Darling," which follows the life of Olga Semyonovna, a lady whose identity turns into deeply entwined with those around her. The narrative unfolds with Chekhov's signature mixture of humor and pathos, providing a poignant remark on the character of love and dependence. The other tales within the collection provide a rich tapestry of characters and eventualities, a microcosm of the human enjoy. Chekhov's sharp wit and profound insights into the human psyche are evident in memories consisting of "The Kiss," "The Grasshopper," and "The Man in a Case." Through his exploration of diverse characters and situations, Chekhov captures the essence of the human condition, revealing the comedy and tragedy inherent in our normal lives. "The Darling and Other Stories" stays a timeless series, reflecting Chekhov's enduring legacy as a master storyteller and a perceptive chronicler of the human soul.
Author | : Laurence F. McNamee |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 1148 |
Release | : 1968 |
Genre | : Education |
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Author | : Janet Beer |
Publisher | : Northcote House Pub Limited |
Total Pages | : 112 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 0746308981 |
Professor Beer's study provides an introduction to the whole range of Edith Wharton's work in the novel, short story, novella, travel writing, criticism and autobiography. The opening chapter provides an overview of recent scholarship in Wharton studies including an appraisal of biographical texts, and subsequent chapters treat recurrent themes and ideas in her fiction and non-fiction, and the American and European context of her work. The major novels, as well as those less well-known, are discussed as are: contemporary reception of her work, American responses to her expatriation, her friendships with the leading artists of her day, and the influence of the First World War on her work.
Author | : Bret Harte |
Publisher | : The Floating Press |
Total Pages | : 207 |
Release | : 2016-10-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1776672976 |
This collection of longer stories from Bret Harte highlights the author's unparalleled skill at creating unforgettable characters. In the title tale, a once fun-loving Southern girl who has had her spirit broken by the Civil War struggles to navigate the post-war reality and fend off her multitude of suitors.
Author | : Shouhua Qi |
Publisher | : Stone Bridge Press |
Total Pages | : 349 |
Release | : 2008-03-01 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1933330627 |
China's hottest literary genre brings together the traditional, the experimental, and the avant-garde.