Clare West (Author), Robert Louis Stevenson (Author), Tricia Hedge (Author)
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'I ran to the side of the ship. "Help, help! Murder!" I screamed, and my uncle slowly turned to look at me. I did not see any more. Already strong hands were pulling me away. Then something hit my head; I saw a great flash of fire, and fell to the ground . . .'
Fourteenth-century author, poet, and civil servant Geoffrey Chaucer has delighted readers through the ages with his colorful tales filled with humanity, grace, and strength. He is best known for The Canterbury Tales, a vibrant account of life in England during his own day. That canonical work, along with some of Chaucer's lesser-known works, is thoughtfully presented in this invaluable reference resource. This new volume in the Bloom's How to Write about Literature series assists students in developing paper topics about this frequently studied English author.
Most readers know Truman Capote as the author of Breakfast at Tiffany's and In Cold Blood; or they remember his notorious social life and wild and witty public appearances. But he was also the author of superb short tales that were as elegant as they were heartfelt, as grotesque as they were compassionate. Now, on the occasion of what would have been his eightieth birthday, the Modern Library presents the first collection that includes all of Capote's short fiction--a volume that confirms his status as one of the masters of this form.
Four of beloved author Neil Gaiman's delightfully scary, strange, and hilarious children's tales read by the author, now available unabridged. This collection includes: The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish, The Wolves in the Walls, Cinnamon and Crazy Hair.
It also includes an interview of the author by his daughter.
Douglas Hurt - Flight to Eden Очередная аудиокига от aline. Rнига большая, сегодня 1-2 части. Douglas Hirtis the author of 34 novels, a book of non-fiction and numerous short stories. He won the 1991 Top Hand award and has been nominated twice for the Western Writers of America's Spur Award. In addition to publishing under the name Doug Hirt, he is also published under the names Jason Elder and Doug Hawkins.
Delve deeper into the Cradleland and explore author Doug Hirt's facinating world as he cuts through the mist of history and myth, creating a poignant tale of pre-Flood culture.
