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by Elizabeth Bishop ...

Elizabeth Bishop's prose is not nearly as well known as her poetry, but she was a dazzling and compelling prose writer too, as the publication of her letters has shown. Her stories are often on the borderline of memoir, and vice versa. From her college days, she could find the most astonishing yet thoroughly apt metaphors to illuminate her ideas. This volume—edited by the poet, Pulitzer Prize ... Read more

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Elizabeth Bishop's prose is not nearly as well known as her poetry, but she was a dazzling and compelling prose writer too, as the publication of her letters has shown. Her stories are often on the borderline of memoir, and vice versa. From her college days, she could find the most astonishing yet thoroughly apt metaphors to illuminate her ideas. This volume—edited by the poet, Pulitzer Prize
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The Count of Monte Cristo

by Alexandre Dumas ...

Set against the turbulent years of the Napoleonic era, Alexandre Dumas’s thrilling adventure story is one of the most widely read romantic novels of all time. In it the dashing young hero, Edmond Dantès, is betrayed by his enemies and thrown into a secret dungeon in the Chateau d’If — doomed to spend his life in a dank prison cell. The story of his long, intolerable years in captivity, his ... Read more

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Set against the turbulent years of the Napoleonic era, Alexandre Dumas’s thrilling adventure story is one of the most widely read romantic novels of all time. In it the dashing young hero, Edmond Dantès, is betrayed by his enemies and thrown into a secret dungeon in the Chateau d’If — doomed to spend his life in a dank prison cell. The story of his long, intolerable years in captivity, his
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The Grapes of Wrath

by John Steinbeck ...

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a powerful novel set during the Great Depression. It follows the Joad family, tenant farmers displaced from Oklahoma due to drought, economic hardship, and changes in agricultural practices. Seeking a better life, they travel west to California, lured by the promise of jobs and prosperity. The journey is arduous and fraught with challenges, including the ... Read more

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The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a powerful novel set during the Great Depression. It follows the Joad family, tenant farmers displaced from Oklahoma due to drought, economic hardship, and changes in agricultural practices. Seeking a better life, they travel west to California, lured by the promise of jobs and prosperity. The journey is arduous and fraught with challenges, including the
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Demon Copperhead

A Novel

by Barbara Kingsolver ...

WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONNew York Times Readers’ Pick: Top 100 Books of the 21**st** Century • An Oprah’s Book Club Selection • An Instant New York Times Bestseller • An Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller • A #1 Washington Post Bestseller • A New York Times "Ten Best Books of the Year""Demo... ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • WINNER OF THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONNew York Times Readers’ Pick: Top 100 Books of the 21**st** Century • An Oprah’s Book Club Selection • An Instant New York Times Bestseller • An Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller • A #1 Washington Post Bestseller • A New York Times "Ten Best Books of the Year""Demo...
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The Penguin Book of the Modern American Short Story

by Ted Chiang, Percival Everett, George Saunders, Lauren Groff, Stephen King, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ...

A selection of the best and most representative contemporary American short fiction from 1970 to 2020, including such authors as Ursula K. LeGuin, Toni Cade Bambara, Jhumpa Lahiri, Sandra Cisneros, and Ted Chiang, hand-selected by celebrated editor and anthologist John FreemanIn the past fifty years, the American short story has changed dramatically. New voices, forms, and mixtures of styles have ... Read more

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A selection of the best and most representative contemporary American short fiction from 1970 to 2020, including such authors as Ursula K. LeGuin, Toni Cade Bambara, Jhumpa Lahiri, Sandra Cisneros, and Ted Chiang, hand-selected by celebrated editor and anthologist John FreemanIn the past fifty years, the American short story has changed dramatically. New voices, forms, and mixtures of styles have
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How To Write An Autobiographical Novel

Essays

by Alexander Chee ...

Named a Best Book of 2018 by New York Magazine, the Washington Post, Publisher’s Weekly, NPR, and Time, among many others, this essay collection from the author of The Queen of the Night explores how we form identities in life and in art.**As a novelist, Alexander Chee has been described as “masterful” by Roxane Gay, “incendiary” by the New York Times, and "brilliant" by the Washington Post. With ... Read more

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Named a Best Book of 2018 by New York Magazine, the Washington Post, Publisher’s Weekly, NPR, and Time, among many others, this essay collection from the author of The Queen of the Night explores how we form identities in life and in art.**As a novelist, Alexander Chee has been described as “masterful” by Roxane Gay, “incendiary” by the New York Times, and "brilliant" by the Washington Post. With
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Two Trains Running

by August Wilson ...

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Fences and The Piano Lesson comes a “vivid and uplifting” (Time) play about unsung men and women who are anything but ordinary.August Wilson established himself as one of our most distinguished playwrights with his insightful, probing, and evocative portraits of Black America and the African American experience in the twentieth century. With the ... Read more

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From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Fences and The Piano Lesson comes a “vivid and uplifting” (Time) play about unsung men and women who are anything but ordinary.August Wilson established himself as one of our most distinguished playwrights with his insightful, probing, and evocative portraits of Black America and the African American experience in the twentieth century. With the
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Scottish Psalter and Paraphrases

by Anonymous ...

This contains the Scottish Psalter and Scripture Paraphrases, the primary hymnal of the Church of Scotland up through the 19th century. The Church of Scotland is a Presbyterian church, decisively shaped by the Scottish Reformation. ... Read more

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This contains the Scottish Psalter and Scripture Paraphrases, the primary hymnal of the Church of Scotland up through the 19th century. The Church of Scotland is a Presbyterian church, decisively shaped by the Scottish Reformation.
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Edgar Allan Poe: The Complete Tales and Poems

by Edgar Allan Poe ...

This book contains the complete Edgar Allan Poe’s tales and poems —over 135 works— in the chronological order of their original publication. Some of the most notable are: Tales: • "The Fall of the House of Usher" • "The Masque of the Red Death" • "The Pit and the Pendulum" • "The Premature Burial" • "The Purloined Letter" • "The Tell-Tale Heart" Poems: • "Annabel Lee" • "The Bells" • "The City in ... Read more

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This book contains the complete Edgar Allan Poe’s tales and poems —over 135 works— in the chronological order of their original publication. Some of the most notable are: Tales: • "The Fall of the House of Usher" • "The Masque of the Red Death" • "The Pit and the Pendulum" • "The Premature Burial" • "The Purloined Letter" • "The Tell-Tale Heart" Poems: • "Annabel Lee" • "The Bells" • "The City in
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A Comprehensive Compendium of 42 Books on Social Pathology

Classic Investigations of Poverty, Crime, Slums, Vagrancy, Vice, and Social Reform

by Harry Best, Jacob A. Riis, W. T. Stead, Eugene S. Talbot, Lillian William Betts, John E. Gunckel, Mrs. Sophie Van Elkan Lyons Burke, Guy Thorne, Bernard Mandeville, Samuel Merwin, Arthur Lawrence Hayward, James Harold Romain, Clifton R. Wooldridge, William Booth, L. O. Curon, Mary Higgs, George M. White, Sigmund Engel, Margaret Wynne Nevinson, John Josiah Munro, Caroline H. Woods, Nels Anderson, Charles Kingston, Josiah Flynt, Charles Gustavus Mutzenberg, V. M. Masten, Hans Kurella, R. M. Algie, A-No. 1, Louis Albert Banks, Samuel Paynter Wilson, W. A. Chapple, Roland Burnham Molineux, Carlo de Fornaro, John Thomas Smith, Roy K. Anderson, Jacobus X, Wellington Scott ...

A Comprehensive Compendium of 42 Books on Social Pathology gathers a far-reaching body of writing on poverty, homelessness, crime, vice, institutional life, urban reform, and the social consequences of industrial modernity. Its materials span investigative reportage, sociological observation, reformist argument, case study, memoir, moral commentary, and popular exposé. The collection's breadth is ... Read more

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A Comprehensive Compendium of 42 Books on Social Pathology gathers a far-reaching body of writing on poverty, homelessness, crime, vice, institutional life, urban reform, and the social consequences of industrial modernity. Its materials span investigative reportage, sociological observation, reformist argument, case study, memoir, moral commentary, and popular exposé. The collection's breadth is
... Read more
The Old Man and the Sea

by Ernest Hemingway ...

The Old Man and the Sea was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953, and the year after, the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Ernest Hemingway in 1954. It was the last major work of fiction written by Hemingway that was published during his lifetime. One of his most famous works, this short novel is already a modern classic. It is the superbly told, tragic story of Santiago, an ... Read more

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The Old Man and the Sea was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1953, and the year after, the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Ernest Hemingway in 1954. It was the last major work of fiction written by Hemingway that was published during his lifetime. One of his most famous works, this short novel is already a modern classic. It is the superbly told, tragic story of Santiago, an
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The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien

Revised and Expanded Edition

by J.R.R. Tolkien ...

The comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life of one of the world’s greatest storytellers, now revised and expanded to include more than 150 previously unseen letters, with revealing new insights into The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of the languages and history of Middle-earth as recorded in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The ... Read more

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The comprehensive collection of letters spanning the adult life of one of the world’s greatest storytellers, now revised and expanded to include more than 150 previously unseen letters, with revealing new insights into The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of the languages and history of Middle-earth as recorded in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The
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London

A Biography

by Peter Ackroyd ...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKHere are two thousand years of London’s history and folklore, its chroniclers and criminals and plain citizens, its food and drink and countless pleasures. Blackfriar’s and Charing Cross, Paddington and Bedlam. Westminster Abbey and St. Martin in the Fields. Cockneys and vagrants. Immigrants, peasants, and punks. The Plague, the Great Fire, the Blitz. London at all ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKHere are two thousand years of London’s history and folklore, its chroniclers and criminals and plain citizens, its food and drink and countless pleasures. Blackfriar’s and Charing Cross, Paddington and Bedlam. Westminster Abbey and St. Martin in the Fields. Cockneys and vagrants. Immigrants, peasants, and punks. The Plague, the Great Fire, the Blitz. London at all
... Read more
H. P. Lovecraft: The Complete Collection

by H.P. Lovecraft ...

Howard Phillips Lovecraft was an American author who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. Virtually unknown and only published in pulp magazines before he died in poverty, he is now regarded as one of the most significant 20th-century authors in his genre. Lovecraft was born in Providence, Rhode Island, where he spent most of his life. Among his most celebrated ... Read more

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Howard Phillips Lovecraft was an American author who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. Virtually unknown and only published in pulp magazines before he died in poverty, he is now regarded as one of the most significant 20th-century authors in his genre. Lovecraft was born in Providence, Rhode Island, where he spent most of his life. Among his most celebrated
... Read more
The Complete Works of Ernest Bramah

by Ernest Bramah ...

The Complete Works of Ernest BramahErnest Bramah, whose name was recorded after his birth as Ernest Brammah Smith, was an English author. He published 21 books and numerous short stories and features. His humorous works were ranked with Jerome K. Jerome and W. W.This collection includes the following:The Wallet of Kai LungThe Mirror of Kong HoKai Lung's Golden HoursThe Secret of the LeagueMax ... Read more

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The Complete Works of Ernest BramahErnest Bramah, whose name was recorded after his birth as Ernest Brammah Smith, was an English author. He published 21 books and numerous short stories and features. His humorous works were ranked with Jerome K. Jerome and W. W.This collection includes the following:The Wallet of Kai LungThe Mirror of Kong HoKai Lung's Golden HoursThe Secret of the LeagueMax
... Read more
Fences

by August Wilson ...

From legendary playwright August Wilson comes the powerful, stunning dramatic bestseller that won him critical acclaim, including the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize.Troy Maxson is a strong man, a hard man. He has had to be to survive. Troy Maxson has gone through life in an America where to be proud and black is to face pressures that could crush a man, body and soul. But the ... Read more

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From legendary playwright August Wilson comes the powerful, stunning dramatic bestseller that won him critical acclaim, including the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize.Troy Maxson is a strong man, a hard man. He has had to be to survive. Troy Maxson has gone through life in an America where to be proud and black is to face pressures that could crush a man, body and soul. But the
... Read more
Whiskey Tender

A Memoir

by Deborah Taffa ...

Finalist for the National Book AwardLonglisted for a Carnegie Medal for ExcellenceWinner of the Southwest Book AwardWinner of the ASAIL Electa Quinney Award for Published StoriesA Best Book of the Year: Washington Post, Esquire, Time, The Atlantic, NPR, and Publishers WeeklyAn Oprah Daily "Best New Book" an... ... Read more

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Finalist for the National Book AwardLonglisted for a Carnegie Medal for ExcellenceWinner of the Southwest Book AwardWinner of the ASAIL Electa Quinney Award for Published StoriesA Best Book of the Year: Washington Post, Esquire, Time, The Atlantic, NPR, and Publishers WeeklyAn Oprah Daily "Best New Book" an...
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American Flash Fiction: An Anthology

Edited by David L. Ulin ...

**The biggest and best collection of American flash fiction ever assembled reveals the very big imaginative possibilities of very short storiesFeaturing 100 genre-spanning and form-bending stories, spanning 160+years; includes literary fiction, speculative fiction, noir, satire, surrealism, humor, horror, parables, fables, and more.**This landmark Library of America anthology presents the best of ... Read more

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**The biggest and best collection of American flash fiction ever assembled reveals the very big imaginative possibilities of very short storiesFeaturing 100 genre-spanning and form-bending stories, spanning 160+years; includes literary fiction, speculative fiction, noir, satire, surrealism, humor, horror, parables, fables, and more.**This landmark Library of America anthology presents the best of
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The Actor's Book of Monologues for Women

by Various ...

A diverse collection of monologues featuring the voices of women through the agesDrawn from poetry, fiction, diaries, journals, and documents of public record, these selections, although not originally intended for theatrical or cinematic performances, offer unique dramatic opportunities for actors, speakers, students, or anyone interested in women’s studies.Stefan Rudnicki has brought together ... Read more

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A diverse collection of monologues featuring the voices of women through the agesDrawn from poetry, fiction, diaries, journals, and documents of public record, these selections, although not originally intended for theatrical or cinematic performances, offer unique dramatic opportunities for actors, speakers, students, or anyone interested in women’s studies.Stefan Rudnicki has brought together
... Read more
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (The Hercule Poirot Mysteries Book 4)

by Agatha Christie ...

In what is considered to be one of her most controversial mysteries, Agatha Christie breaks all the rules of traditional mystery writing. The eminent Belgian detective Hercule Poirot has lost a friend to an unfortunate stabbing incident, and now, despite his retirement in a previously peaceful English village, he must return to work and find out who killed Roger Ackroyd—and how his demise may be ... Read more

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In what is considered to be one of her most controversial mysteries, Agatha Christie breaks all the rules of traditional mystery writing. The eminent Belgian detective Hercule Poirot has lost a friend to an unfortunate stabbing incident, and now, despite his retirement in a previously peaceful English village, he must return to work and find out who killed Roger Ackroyd—and how his demise may be
... Read more
The Unexpected Consequences of Love

by Jill Mansell ...

Sophie has no interest in finding love. But what happens when love finds her?Sophie Wells is a successful photographer with a focus on putting the past firmly behind her. When Josh Strachan returns to the seaside town of Cornwall from the States to run his family's hotel, he can't understand why the fun, sexy girl has zero interest in letting him—or any man for that matter—into her life. He also ... Read more

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Sophie has no interest in finding love. But what happens when love finds her?Sophie Wells is a successful photographer with a focus on putting the past firmly behind her. When Josh Strachan returns to the seaside town of Cornwall from the States to run his family's hotel, he can't understand why the fun, sexy girl has zero interest in letting him—or any man for that matter—into her life. He also
... Read more
El conde de Montecristo

La Venganza Épica que Cambió la Literatura

by Alexandre Dumas ...

¡Descubre la obra maestra que revolucionó el mundo de la literatura! "Una historia de traición, amor y venganza que te mantendrá en vilo hasta la última página" - La Vanguardia Sumérgete en el fascinante mundo de Edmundo Dantés, un joven marinero cuya vida da un giro inesperado cuando es traicionado y encarcelado injustamente. Desde las sombrías celdas del Castillo de If hasta los opulentos ... Read more

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¡Descubre la obra maestra que revolucionó el mundo de la literatura! "Una historia de traición, amor y venganza que te mantendrá en vilo hasta la última página" - La Vanguardia Sumérgete en el fascinante mundo de Edmundo Dantés, un joven marinero cuya vida da un giro inesperado cuando es traicionado y encarcelado injustamente. Desde las sombrías celdas del Castillo de If hasta los opulentos
... Read more
The Collected Short Plays of Thornton Wilder, Volume I

by Thornton Wilder ...

Series Book 1 - The Collected Short Plays of Thornton Wilder
Thornton Wilder, author of such landmark works for the stage as Our Town and The Skin of Our Teeth as well as the classic novel The Bridges of San Luis Rey is considered one of America's greatest man of letters. This two volume publication collects the complete short works for the stage, including a never-before-published one act play. ... Read more

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Thornton Wilder, author of such landmark works for the stage as Our Town and The Skin of Our Teeth as well as the classic novel The Bridges of San Luis Rey is considered one of America's greatest man of letters. This two volume publication collects the complete short works for the stage, including a never-before-published one act play.
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The One You Really Want

by Jill Mansell ...

"Mansell scores again with a multilayered contemporary story of loves lost and found...." —Publishers WeeklyA funny, heartfelt novel about second chances at love from international bestselling author Jill MansellWhen it comes to love, never say neverWhen Nancy discovers the expensive jewelry her husband's been buying isn't for her, she decamps from the Scottish countryside to her best friend ... Read more

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"Mansell scores again with a multilayered contemporary story of loves lost and found...." —Publishers WeeklyA funny, heartfelt novel about second chances at love from international bestselling author Jill MansellWhen it comes to love, never say neverWhen Nancy discovers the expensive jewelry her husband's been buying isn't for her, she decamps from the Scottish countryside to her best friend
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