Stories By Foreign Authors
Download Stories By Foreign Authors full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online free Stories By Foreign Authors ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
I Will Die in a Foreign Land
Author | : Kalani Pickhart |
Publisher | : Two Dollar Radio |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 2021-10-19 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1953387098 |
* 2022 Young Lions Fiction Award, Winner. * A BookBrowse "20 Best Books of 2022" * VCU Cabell First Novelist Award, Longlist. * An ABA "Indie Next List" pick for November 2021. * "A Best Book of 2021" —New York Public Library, Cosmopolitan, Independent Book Review * "October 2021 Must-Reads" —Debutiful, The Chicago Review of Books, The Millions In 1913, a Russian ballet incited a riot in Paris at the new Théâtre de Champs-Elysées. “Only a Russian could do that," says Aleksandr Ivanovich. “Only a Russian could make the whole world go mad.” A century later, in November 2013, thousands of Ukrainian citizens gathered at Independence Square in Kyiv to protest then-President Yanukovych’s failure to sign a referendum with the European Union, opting instead to forge a closer alliance with President Vladimir Putin and Russia. The peaceful protests turned violent when military police shot live ammunition into the crowd, killing over a hundred civilians. I Will Die in a Foreign Land follows four individuals over the course of a volatile Ukrainian winter, as their lives are forever changed by the Euromaidan protests. Katya is an Ukrainian-American doctor stationed at a makeshift medical clinic in St. Michael’s Monastery; Misha is an engineer originally from Pripyat, who has lived in Kyiv since his wife’s death; Slava is a fiery young activist whose past hardships steel her determination in the face of persecution; and Aleksandr Ivanovich, a former KGB agent, who climbs atop a burned-out police bus at Independence Square and plays the piano. As Katya, Misha, Slava, and Aleksandr’s lives become intertwined, they each seek their own solace during an especially tumultuous and violent period. The story is also told by a chorus of voices that incorporates folklore and narrates a turbulent Slavic history. While unfolding an especially moving story of quiet beauty and love in a time of terror, I Will Die in a Foreign Land is an ambitious, intimate, and haunting portrait of human perseverance and empathy. "Kalani Pickhart's timely debut novel, I Will Die In a Foreign Land, is about the 2014 Ukrainian revolution which provided a pretense for Russia to annex Crimea. The story follows the experiences of several characters whose lives intersect as the country's political situation deteriorates. There's a Ukrainian-American doctor, an old KGB spy, a former mine worker, and others, and these episodes are interspersed with folk songs, news reports and historical notes. The effect—kaleidoscopic but never confusing—provides an intimate sense of a country convulsing, mourning, and somehow surviving." —CBS News, "The Book Report: Recommendations from Washington Post critic Ron Charles" (Watch the full video on CBS News, February 6, 2022).
Stories by Foreign Authors
Author | : Scribner's, Charles, and Sons Staff |
Publisher | : Prabhat Prakashan |
Total Pages | : 98 |
Release | : 2023-10-01 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : |
Stories by Foreign Authors by Scribner's, Charles, and Sons Staff: Stories by Foreign Authors is a compelling anthology edited by the staff of Scribner's, Charles, and Sons. This collection brings together an array of captivating short stories from acclaimed international authors. From tales of love and heartbreak to stories exploring cultural traditions and societal issues, these narratives offer a rich tapestry of perspectives from around the world. Through diverse settings and engaging characters, the anthology celebrates the universal power of storytelling and invites readers to embark on literary journeys across different cultures. Key Points: International Short Stories: The anthology features stories from various renowned international authors, presenting a diverse range of literary styles and cultural perspectives. Exploration of Human Experience: Through the narratives, readers are exposed to different facets of the human experience, including love, loss, identity, and social dynamics, fostering cross-cultural understanding. Literary Diversity: Stories by Foreign Authors showcases the richness and depth of global literature, providing readers with a glimpse into the literary traditions and storytelling techniques of different countries and cultures.
Stories by Foreign Authors
Author | : |
Publisher | : Ardent Media |
Total Pages | : 412 |
Release | : 1901 |
Genre | : English fiction |
ISBN | : |
Interpreter of Maladies
Author | : Jhumpa Lahiri |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 039592720X |
Navigating between the Indian traditions they've inherited and a baffling new world, the characters in Lahiri's elegant, touching stories seek love beyond the barriers of culture and generations.
Writing Fiction
Author | : Janet Burroway |
Publisher | : Little Brown |
Total Pages | : 428 |
Release | : 1987 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : |
The most widely used and respected book on writing fiction, Writing Fiction guides the writer from first inspiration to final revision. Supported by an abundance exercises, this guide/anthology explores and integrates the elements of fiction while offering practical techniques and concrete examples. A focus on the writing process in its entirety provides a comprehensive guide to writing fiction, approaching distinct elements in separate chapters while building on what has been covered earlier. Topics include free-writing to revision, plot, style, characterization, dialogue, atmosphere, imagery, and point of view. An anthology of diverse and contemporary short stories followed by suggestions for discussion and writing exercises, illustrates concepts while offering variety in pacing and exposure to this increasingly popular form. The book also discusses key issues including writing workshops, using autobiography as a basis for fiction, using action in stories, using dialogue, and maintaining point of view. The sixth edition also features more short short stories than any previous edition and includes quotation boxes that offer advice and inspirational words from established writers on a wide range of topics--such as writing from experience, story structure, openings and endings, and revision. For those interested in developing their creative writing skills.
Stories by Foreign Authors: German
Author | : Various Author |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 2023-09-10 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 3387042973 |
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Us Against You
Author | : Fredrik Backman |
Publisher | : Simon & Schuster |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2020-08-04 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1982157518 |
From Fredrik Backman, New York Times bestselling author of Beartown, comes a heart-wrenching story of the ways loyalty, friendship, and love carry a small community through its darkest days. After everything that the citizens of Beartown have gone through, they are struck yet another blow when they hear that their beloved local junior hockey team will soon be disbanded. What makes it worse is the obvious satisfaction that all the former Beartown players, who now play for a rival team in Hed, take in that fact. As the tension between the two towns simmers, a surprising newcomer is handpicked to try to save the Beartown club. Soon a new team starts to take shape around Amat, the fastest player you’ll ever see; Benji, the intense lone wolf; and Vidar, a born-to-be-bad troublemaker. But bringing this team together proves to be a challenge as old bonds are broken, new ones are formed, and the enmity with Hed grows more and more heated. As the big game between Beartown and Hed approaches, the not-so-innocent pranks and incidents between the communities pile up. By the time the last game is finally played, a resident of Beartown will be dead, and the people of both towns will be forced to wonder if, after all they’ve been through, the game they love can ever return to something simple and innocent. Us Against You is a declaration of love for all the big and small, bright and dark stories that form and colour our communities. Compelling and heartbreaking, it’s a roller-coaster ride of emotions and a showcase for “Fredrik Backman’s pitch-perfect dialogue and unparalleled understanding of human nature” (Shelf Awareness).
Nemesis
Author | : Jo Nesbo |
Publisher | : Vintage Canada |
Total Pages | : 482 |
Release | : 2010-12-17 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0307370739 |
Grainy CCTV footage shows a man walking into a bank and putting a gun to a cashier's head. He tells her to count to twenty-five. When he doesn't get his money in time, she is executed. Detective Harry Hole is assigned to the case. While Harry's girlfriend is away in Russia, an old flame gets in touch. He goes to dinner at her house and wakes up at home with no memory of the past twelve hours. The same morning the girl is found shot dead in her bed. Harry begins to receive threatening e-mails. Is someone trying to frame him for this unexplained death? Meanwhile the bank robberies continue with unparalleled savagery. Gripping and surprising, Nemesis is the new thriller by one of the biggest stars of Scandinavian crime fiction.