Living Underneath Tables And Other Modern Fables
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Author | : Gunnar Jensen |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 165 |
Release | : 2012-08-23 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1300109432 |
I always wanted to write a book where I call the general populace a bunch of limp dicks and desiccated pussies; however, my editor refused to publish anything so honest. Luckily, I am the master of work-arounds. So, in the guise of modeling hard-dickitude and wet-pussiness, I managed to trick my editor into publishing this memoir by concealing my recriminations inside stories. Follow me as I take Kerouac's On the Road beneath a table. Oddly enough, there were nearly as many drug dealers, sexpots, and weirdoes in an "empty" room at a reception hall as there were if you had hitchhiked across America in the late 1940s. While hiding from both management and low-lifes alike, I secreted myself behind the white shroud of a skirted table. Beneath this table, I found friendship, love and a workable philosophy on how to live life. Lying prone beneath a rectangular skirted table, I learned, ironically enough, how to think outside the box. Also, I've never actually had an editor.
Author | : George Ade |
Publisher | : BoD - Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 115 |
Release | : 2023-08-23 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
"Forty Modern Fables" by George Ade presents readers with a collection of contemporary fables that offer witty and insightful commentary on human behavior and society. The stories, written in a satirical and humorous style, provide modern twists on traditional fables, using animals and characters to convey moral lessons and social observations. George Ade's fables delve into a range of themes, such as ambition, greed, vanity, and the follies of human nature. Through clever storytelling and relatable scenarios, the author offers readers a lighthearted yet thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of life in the modern world. In each fable, Ade presents characters and situations that mirror real-life scenarios, often exposing the absurdities and contradictions of contemporary society. The stories encourage readers to reflect on their own actions and choices, while simultaneously entertaining them with clever wordplay and humor. "Forty Modern Fables" serves as a creative and engaging platform for readers to consider timeless moral lessons in the context of modern life. George Ade's collection invites readers to laugh, ponder, and gain insights into human behavior through the lens of these satirical and imaginative tales.
Author | : Chris Danta |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 227 |
Release | : 2018-07-19 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1108664571 |
The ancient form of the animal fable, in which the characteristics of humans and animals are playfully and educationally intertwined, took on a wholly new meaning after Darwin's theory of evolution changed forever the relationship between humans and animals. In this original study, Chris Danta provides an important and original account of how the fable was adopted and re-adapted by nineteenth- and twentieth-century authors to challenge traditional views of species hierarchy. The rise of the biological sciences in the second half of the nineteenth century provided literary writers such as Robert Louis Stevenson, H. G. Wells, Franz Kafka, Angela Carter and J. M. Coetzee with new material for the fable. By interrogating the form of the fable, and through it the idea of human exceptionalism, writers asked new questions about the place of the human in relation to its biological milieu.
Author | : Hanya Yanagihara |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 833 |
Release | : 2016-01-26 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0804172706 |
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.
Author | : Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 1900 |
Genre | : Children |
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Author | : Malcolm McLennan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 380 |
Release | : 1891 |
Genre | : English fiction |
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Author | : Sambalikagwa Mvona |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Malawi |
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Author | : Mark Twain |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 1078 |
Release | : 2023-11-19 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : |
Tingling Treats for Halloween: Detective Yarns, Supernatural Mysteries & Ghost Stories gathers an enigmatic collection that spans across various literary horizons, inviting readers into the shadowy realms of the unknown and the unexplained. This anthology juxtaposes the logical deduction of detective tales with the ethereal ambiguity of ghost stories, creating a tapestry rich in psychological depth and narrative complexity. The inclusion of renowned works by luminaries such as Edgar Allan Poe and Arthur Conan Doyle alongside hidden gems from lesser-known authors offers a diverse exploration of fear, curiosity, and the supernatural, highlighting the evolution of these genres from their origins to the early 20th century. The contributors to this anthology are not just storytellers but pioneers who have significantly shaped the course of literary history. From Mark Twain's satirical twist to the gothic eeriness of M.R. James and the pioneering adventures of Mary E. Hanshew, each author brings their unique voice to this collective narrative. The anthology serves as a microcosm of the larger historical, cultural, and literary movements of their time, reflecting the Victorian fascination with the occult, the Gothic revival, and the birth of detective fiction, binding these disparate threads into a coherent whole that transcends the sum of its parts. This anthology is not merely a collection of stories; it is a gateway to the crossroads of human emotion, logic, and the supernatural. It presents an unparalleled opportunity for readers to engage with the minds of some of the most influential writers in Western literature, offering a journey through the macabre, the mysterious, and the profound. For scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, Tingling Treats for Halloween promises a rich educational experience, providing not only entertainment but also a deeper understanding of the different era-specific perspectives on mystery and the supernatural. Delve into this meticulous curation of tales to ignite your imagination and perhaps, uncover hidden truths veiled within the shadows of the past.
Author | : Robin Sharma |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2010-03-23 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 1439109125 |
From the author of "The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari" comes an inspiring parableabout the skills needed to excel in career and life.
Author | : Natalie Portman |
Publisher | : Feiwel & Friends |
Total Pages | : 37 |
Release | : 2020-10-20 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1250804620 |
Academy Award-winning actress, director, producer, and activist Natalie Portman retells three classic fables and imbues them with wit and wisdom in this New York Times bestselling book. From realizing that there is no “right” way to live to respecting our planet and learning what really makes someone a winner, the messages at the heart of Natalie Portman’s Fables are modern takes on timeless life lessons. Told with a playful, kid-friendly voice and perfectly paired with Janna Mattia’s charming artwork, Portman’s insightful retellings of The Tortoise and the Hare, The Three Little Pigs, and Country Mouse and City Mouse are ideal for reading aloud and are sure to become beloved additions to family libraries. An instant New York Times bestseller!