The Magnificent Masquerade

The Magnificent Masquerade
Author: Elizabeth Mansfield
Publisher:
Total Pages: 373
Release: 1987
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781560540090

Kitty's father arranges for her to marry the Earl of Edgerton's younger brother, but on the way to their first meeting, Kitty and her maid decide to trade places

Judgment and Mercy

Judgment and Mercy
Author: Martin J. Siegel
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 477
Release: 2023-03-15
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1501768549

In Judgment and Mercy, Martin J. Siegel offers an insightful and compelling biography of Irving Robert Kaufman, the judge infamous for condemning Julius and Ethel Rosenberg to death for atomic espionage. In 1951, world attention fixed on Kaufman's courtroom as its ambitious young occupant stridently blamed the Rosenbergs for the Korean War. To many, the harsh sentences and their preening author left an enduring stain on American justice. But then the judge from Cold War central casting became something unexpected: one of the most illustrious progressive jurists of his day. Upending the simplistic portrait of Judge Kaufman as a McCarthyite villain, Siegel shows how his pathbreaking decisions desegregated a Northern school for the first time, liberalized the insanity defense, reformed Attica-era prisons, spared John Lennon from politically motivated deportation, expanded free speech, brought foreign torturers to justice, and more. Still, the Rosenberg controversy lingered. Decades later, changing times and revelations of judicial misconduct put Kaufman back under siege. Picketers dogged his footsteps as critics demanded impeachment. And tragedy stalked his family, attributed in part to the long ordeal. Instead of propelling him to the Supreme Court, as Kaufman once hoped, the case haunted him to the end. Absorbingly told, Judgment and Mercy brings to life a complex man by turns tyrannical and warm, paranoid and altruistic, while revealing intramural Jewish battles over assimilation, class, and patriotism. Siegel, who served as Kaufman's last law clerk, traces the evolution of American law and politics in the twentieth century and shows how a judge unable to summon mercy for the Rosenbergs nonetheless helped expand freedom for all.

The Treasury of the Fantastic

The Treasury of the Fantastic
Author: David Sandner
Publisher: Tachyon Publications
Total Pages: 721
Release: 2013-05-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1616961562

The fantastic, the supernatural, the poetic, and the macabre entwine in this incomparable culmination of storytelling. Imaginative stories of wit and intelligence weave through vivid landscapes that are alternately wondrous and terrifying. As major literary figures from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries—from Alfred, Lord Tennyson and Edith Wharton to Edgar Allan Poe and Oscar Wilde—these masters of English and American literature created unforgettable tales where goblins and imps comingle with humans from all walks of life. This deftly curated assemblage of notable classics and unexpected gems from the pre-Tolkien era will captivate and enchant readers. Forerunners of today’s speculative fiction, these are the authors that changed the fantasy genre forever.

Best Short Stories Omnibus - Volume 3

Best Short Stories Omnibus - Volume 3
Author: H. and E. Heron
Publisher: Tacet Books
Total Pages: 5269
Release: 2020-04-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3968583116

This book contains 350 short stories from 50 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. Wisely chosen by the literary critic August Nemo for the book series 7 Best Short Stories, this omnibus contains the stories of the following writers: - Sheridan Le Fanu - H. and E. Heron - Charlotte Riddell - Flora Annie Steel - Amelia B. Edwards - Margaret Oliphant - Edward Bellamy - Arnold Bennett - S. Baring-Gould - Daniil Kharms - E.F. Benson - John Buchan - Ella D'Arcy - Jacques Futrelle - Frank Richard Stockton - John Kendrick Bangs - Kenneth Grahame - Julian Hawthorne - A. E. W. Mason - Richard Middleton - Pierre Louÿs - Sir Hugh Seymour Walpole - Ethel Richardson - Gertrude Stein - E. Phillips Oppenheim - Arthur Quiller-Couch - Mór Jókai - Andy Adams - Bertha Sinclair - Fitz James O'Brien - Eleanor H. Porter - Valery Bryusov - John Ulrich Giesy - Otis Adelbert Kline - Paul Laurence Dunbar - Frank Lucius Packard - Barry Pain - Gertrude Bennett - Francis Marion Crawford - William Pett Ridge - Gilbert Parker - Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford - Elizabeth Garver Jordan - Richard Austin Freeman - Alice Duer Miller - Leonard Merrick - Anthony Hope - Ethel Watts Mumford - Anne O'Hagan Shinn - B. M. Bower

Vampires vs. Werewolves Boxed-Set

Vampires vs. Werewolves Boxed-Set
Author: Bram Stoker
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 4319
Release: 2021-05-07
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN:

Musaicum Books presents to you a selection of the greatest horror classics,the greatest Vampire and Werewolf tales: Contents: Vampires: The Vampyre (John William Polidori) Dracula (Bram Stoker) Dracula's Guest (Bram Stoker) Clarimonde (Théophile Gautier) Carmilla (Sheridan Le Fanu) Vikram and the Vampire (Sir Richard Francis Burton) The Vampire (Jan Neruda) Varney the Vampire, or, the Feast of Blood (Thomas PeckettPrest and James Malcolm Rymer) The Vampire of Croglin Grange (Augustus Hare) Aylmer Vance and the Vampire (Alice and Claude Askew) The Vampire Maid (Hume Nisbet) The Room in the Tower (E. F. Benson) Mrs.Amworth (E. F. Benson) Vampires and Vampirism (Dudley Wright) I, the Vampire (Henry Kuttner) The House of the Vampire (George Sylvester Viereck) Vampires of Venus (Anthony Pelcher) Doom of the House of Duryea (Earl Peirce) Isle of the Undead (Lloyd Arthur Eshbach) Four Wooden Stakes (Victor Rowan) Each Man Kills (Victoria Glad) Werewolves: The Lay of the Were-Wolf (Marie de France) The Wolf Leader (Alexandre Dumas Père) Wagner the Wehr-wolf (George W. M. Reynolds) The Werewolf (Eugene Field) The Man-Wolf (ÉmileErckmann&AlexandreChatrian) The Mark of the Beast (Rudyard Kipling) The Horror-Horn (E. F. Benson) In the Forest of Villefére (Robert E. Howard) Wolfshead (Robert E. Howard) Werewolf of the Sahara (Gladys Gordon Trenery) The Werewolf Howls (Clifford Ball) The Were-Wolf (Clemence Housman) The Book of Were-Wolves (Sabine Baring-Gould) The Origin of the Werewolf Superstition (Caroline Taylor Stewart)

Vampires vs. Werewolves – Ultimate Collection

Vampires vs. Werewolves – Ultimate Collection
Author: Bram Stoker
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 4110
Release: 2023-12-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

In 'Vampires vs. Werewolves Ultimate Collection,' readers are invited into a gothic realm where the eternal struggle between the nights most iconic creatures unfolds across an array of literary styles, from romantic to horrific, poetic to prosaic. This anthology not only captures the historical essence and evolution of these mythical beings but also showcases the diversity and depth of storytelling through its breadth. The collection stands out for its inclusion of seminal works that have defined and redefined the vampire and werewolf genres, offering readers a comprehensive look into the thematic complexities and the variance in depiction of these creatures across different cultural contexts. The selection of stories and poems traces a lineage of fear and fascination that has persisted through the ages, highlighting especially compelling narratives that have left an indelible mark on the gothic literary landscape. The contributing authors, ranging from the well-known Bram Stoker and Rudyard Kipling to less mainstream but significantly influential figures like Clemence Housman and Eugene Field, bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds to the anthology. Their collective works, grounded in varied epochs and societies, not only underscore the lasting appeal of vampire and werewolf legends but also their ability to reflect and critique contemporary social mores and anxieties. These authors, through their exploration of the supernatural, contribute nuanced perspectives on human nature, morality, and the eternal battle between good and evil, aligning with and diverging from various historical, cultural, and literary movements. 'Vampires vs. Werewolves Ultimate Collection' is a must-read for aficionados of gothic literature and newcomers alike, offering a unique lens through which to explore the darkest corners of human imagination. This anthology, with its rich array of voices and tales, presents an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the myths of vampires and werewolves in a manner that is both intellectually stimulating and immensely entertaining. The diversity of narrative forms and thematic exploration makes it an educational journey through the landscape of horror and fantasy literature. Readers are encouraged to delve deep into this collection, discovering in its pages the profound impact that these mythical entities have had on our collective storytelling traditions and confronting the timeless question of what lurks in the shadowy boundary between man and monster.

60 Gothic Classics

60 Gothic Classics
Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 9766
Release: 2023-12-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

60 Gothic Classics' anthology is a meticulously curated collection that spans the breadth and depth of the Gothic literature landscape, embodying the genre's rich traditions and its evolution over time. From the hauntingly beautiful to the macabre, this compilation showcases an array of literary styles, ranging from the romantic to the horrific, and framed within the historical and cultural contexts that gave rise to them. Notable for including seminal pieces from legendary authors, this anthology reflects the thematic diversity of human emotion, psychological depth, and the supernatural that Gothic literature is renowned for, offering readers a comprehensive journey through its most compelling narratives. The contributing authors, including literary giants such as Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, and Mary Shelley, among others, represent a cross-section of the era's greatest minds whose works collectively define the Gothic genre. Their backgrounds, from the haunted moors of England to the foreboding landscapes of the continental imagination, provide a rich tapestry of cultural and historical perspectives. The anthology aligns with critical movements that have shaped literature itself, with each author's unique contribution reflecting their personal engagement with the societal, philosophical, and aesthetic themes of their time. Through their collective works, the anthology offers a panoramic view of the Gothic traditions evolution, echoing the universal and timeless explorations of fear, love, death, and redemption. '60 Gothic Classics' is an essential volume for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the world of Gothic literature. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the multifaceted expressions of this genre, from its darkest recesses to its most enlightening revelations. This collection not only serves as an academic resource but also as a gateway to the diverse and profound narratives that have shaped our understanding of the macabre, the mysterious, and the transcendent in literature. It is a testament to the enduring allure of the Gothic imagination and a compelling invitation to delve into the worlds crafted by some of literatures most influential voices.