Dover: The Collected Short Stories

Dover: The Collected Short Stories
Author: Joyce Porter
Publisher: Prelude Books
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2020-06-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788422031

Detective Chief Inspector Wilfred Dover is the most idle and avaricious hero in all of crime fiction. Honestly, why should he even be bothered to solve the case? Collected here are eleven unforgettable short stories in the Dover series, from the 1969 story ‘Dover Pulls a Rabbit’, to ‘A Souvenir for Dover’. Editorial reviews: “Something quite out of the ordinary.” Daily Telegraph “Joyce Porter is a joy... Dover is unquestionably the most entertaining detective in fiction.” Guardian “Plotted with the technique of a virtuoso.” New York Times “Wonderfully funny.” Spectator “Dover is wildly, joyously unbelievable; and may he remain so for our comic delight.” Sun “You will be fascinated by his sheer dazzling incompetence. Porter has a keen eye, a wicked sense of comedy, and a delightfully low mind.” Harper’s

Dover: The Collected Short Stories

Dover: The Collected Short Stories
Author: Joyce Porter
Publisher: Prelude Books
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2020-06-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1788422031

Detective Chief Inspector Wilfred Dover is the most idle and avaricious hero in all of crime fiction. Honestly, why should he even be bothered to solve the case? Collected here are eleven unforgettable short stories in the Dover series, from the 1969 story ‘Dover Pulls a Rabbit’, to ‘A Souvenir for Dover’. Editorial reviews: “Something quite out of the ordinary.” Daily Telegraph “Joyce Porter is a joy... Dover is unquestionably the most entertaining detective in fiction.” Guardian “Plotted with the technique of a virtuoso.” New York Times “Wonderfully funny.” Spectator “Dover is wildly, joyously unbelievable; and may he remain so for our comic delight.” Sun “You will be fascinated by his sheer dazzling incompetence. Porter has a keen eye, a wicked sense of comedy, and a delightfully low mind.” Harper’s

In A Twisted Mind A Collection of Short Stories

In A Twisted Mind A Collection of Short Stories
Author: Larry R. Liberty
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2015-05-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1634177975

A farm family in northern New Jersey is constantly shaken by a new airport. Supernatural activity, noise, and fear forces the family to relocate their farm to rural Northeastern Pennsylvania. An ironic and twisted ending. People in northern Montana are disappearing, especially when those lights appear in the "Big Sky." An investigative reporter discovers it's happening in every state. He then discovers a government conspiracy and a secret ancient society. The rest is yummy, but not for him. An archeologist in Tibet discovers a new species of terrestrial worm averaging 20 feet in length and 2 feet in diameter. He collects some eggs and returns to his home on the Palisades in Alpine New Jersey. He buries the eggs along the Palisades and is soon overrun with these giant worms, so he harvests them for a fishermen's bait and becomes very wealthy with a chain of bait stores. Later his worms are found to be very intelligent and have an agenda. In a humorous twist, the worm meat is found to cure insanity and Washington D.C. has an epiphany. What's with the cartons of Pall Mall cigarettes piled high? The children in ancient Egypt are stricken with a flue like virus. The following generations of boys started wearing skirts and have no interest in girls. Soon the great dynasty went into decline as the population decreased. Other empires suffered the same fate until modern science explained the reason, and embraced the virus for population control. A humorous and outrageous take on homosexuality. A glitch in software at a dictionary publisher turns out a prototype copy with half the words given the wrong definitions. The one defective copy is accidentally placed in a child's backpack. While on vacation in the South Pacific the editor and his young sons are marooned on an uncharted island when their high speed boat crashes into a rocky beach. The editor suffers a head injury and his young sons must fend for themselves. The only source of education is the defective dictionary in the child's backpack. They are rescued after 10 years and return to the United States, the boys are teens, and dad lost most of his marbles. They become wards of their uncle, and when they enter society, their scrambled words make for a hilarious chain of events. Unending, with a twist.

The Complete Short Stories of Oscar Wilde

The Complete Short Stories of Oscar Wilde
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2012-04-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0486121860

Complete texts of "The Happy Prince and Other Tales," "A House of Pomegranates," "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories," "Poems in Prose," and "The Portrait of Mr. W. H."

G. K. Chesterton The Dover Reader

G. K. Chesterton The Dover Reader
Author: G.K. Chesterton
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 579
Release: 2014-11-05
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0486791149

Contents include unabridged texts of "The Man Who Was Thursday "and" The Club of Queer Trades"; the classic study of Christian morality, " Orthodoxy"; a selection of Father Brown stories; and several essays.

Short Stories

Short Stories
Author: Theodore Dreiser
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2012-07-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0486158071

Five powerful stories: "Free," the story of a man trying, as his wife lies dying, to understand why he never found happiness in marriage plus "The Second Choice," "Married," "Nigger Jeff," and "The Lost Phœbe."

EDITH NESBIT Ultimate Collection: 20 Novels & 200+ Short Stories, Tales for Children & Poems (Illustrated)

EDITH NESBIT Ultimate Collection: 20 Novels & 200+ Short Stories, Tales for Children & Poems (Illustrated)
Author: Edith Nesbit
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 4349
Release: 2024-01-14
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Edith Nesbit's Ultimate Collection showcases her prolific talent through 20 novels, 200+ short stories, tales for children, and poems, all beautifully illustrated. Nesbit's exquisite writing style blends fantasy, adventure, and whimsy, captivating readers of all ages. Known for her imaginative storytelling and relatable characters, Nesbit's works have stood the test of time, influencing countless authors in children's literature. Her ability to seamlessly weave moral lessons into enchanting narratives makes her a timeless storyteller for generations to come. Edith Nesbit, a trailblazer in children's literature, drew inspiration from her own experiences and the magical essence of childhood. Her unconventional upbringing and deep understanding of youthful minds allowed her to craft stories that resonate with readers on a personal level. Nesbit's dedication to writing stories that both entertain and educate showcases her keen insight into the human experience, making her a beloved author among literary enthusiasts. I highly recommend Edith Nesbit's Ultimate Collection to anyone seeking enchanting tales that transport the imagination to distant lands. Whether you are a fan of children's literature or a scholar of classic fiction, this collection is a treasure trove of Nesbit's finest works that are sure to delight and inspire readers of all ages.

Eleven Short Stories

Eleven Short Stories
Author: Luigi Pirandello
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 223
Release: 2012-12-11
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0486120333

DIVMasterly stories include "Little Hut," "With Other Eyes," "A Voice," "Citrons from Sicily," "A Character’s Tragedy," six more. English translations. /div

The Cambridge Companion to the American Short Story

The Cambridge Companion to the American Short Story
Author: Michael J. Collins
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2023-04-30
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 1009292811

Comprising new work by leading scholars, this book traces the history of American short fiction and provides original avenues for research.

Jane Austen The Dover Reader

Jane Austen The Dover Reader
Author: Jane Austen
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2016-02-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0486801780

Selections from the ever-popular English author's works include the complete text of two of her novels, Pride and Prejudice and Persuasion, in addition to excerpts from her letters and Juvenilia.