Monthly Bulletin

Monthly Bulletin
Author: St. Louis Public Library
Publisher:
Total Pages: 414
Release: 1928
Genre:
ISBN:

"Teachers' bulletin", vol. 4- issued as part of v. 23, no. 9-

Boycotted, and Other Stories

Boycotted, and Other Stories
Author: Talbot Baines Reed
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2021-01-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Boycotted, and Other Stories by Talbot Baines Reed: A collection of short stories set in Victorian-era England, this book explores themes of social injustice, class conflict, and the power of the human spirit. From the story of a factory worker fighting for justice to the tale of a young boy standing up to a bully, these stories are both thought-provoking and entertaining. Key Aspects of the Book "Boycotted, and Other Stories": Social Justice: The book examines issues of inequality, discrimination, and the fight for social justice in Victorian England. Diverse Characters: The stories feature characters from all walks of life, from factory workers to wealthy aristocrats, providing a broad perspective on Victorian society. Inspiration and Resilience: The book celebrates the power of the human spirit, showing how ordinary people can overcome adversity and make a difference in the world. Talbot Baines Reed was an English author and journalist known for his popular novels and short stories. Born in London in 1852, he worked as a journalist before pursuing a career in writing. His books, including Boycotted, and Other Stories, were bestsellers in their time and remain popular classics of Victorian literature.

The Midland

The Midland
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 676
Release: 1927
Genre: American literature
ISBN:

Westward

Westward
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 580
Release: 1927
Genre: Poetry
ISBN:

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Stories

The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Stories
Author: Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8727127869

The chilling classic that inspired the new Netflix horror drama, "The Fall of the House of Usher". Venture, if you dare, into the House of Usher... The narrator visits his friend, Roderick Usher in his decaying mansion, only to witness the harrowing unravellings of Usher's mind and the dark family secrets lurking beneath the crumbling ancestral home. A classic tale of gothic horror that has haunted readers for generations. This collection includes "The Raven", "The Tell-Tale Heart", “The Cask of Amontillado”, "The Masque of the Red Death", "The Purloined Letter", "The Pit and the Pendulum", "Berenice", "The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether", "The Fall of the House of Usher", and "MS. found in a Bottle". Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer renowned for his macabre and horror-themed tales. His poetic and mysterious style explored themes of death, love, and madness, leaving a lasting impact on gothic literature. Poe's notable works include 'The Raven,' 'The Tell-Tale Heart,' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher.'

The Fascinating Stranger, and Other Stories

The Fascinating Stranger, and Other Stories
Author: Booth Tarkington
Publisher: DigiCat
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2022-08-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"The Fascinating Stranger and Other Stories" is a collection of 13 stories by the American novelist and dramatist Booth Tarkington. The stories are light and pleasant, bringing a reader to the everyday life of America in the 1920s. The characters are simple, witty, intelligent, and adventurous. The same characters repeat in different stories, although they don't follow the same subject line. On the contrary: Tarkington masterfully sets his protagonists in different life situations to show us all the versatility of life.