The Life and Times of Algernon Swift (Fixed Format)

The Life and Times of Algernon Swift (Fixed Format)
Author: Bill Jones
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2017-02-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1784979880

Our young and earnest hero, Algernon Swift, returns from his travels abroad and must once more face the trials of life, love and the English language. Back at home, Algernon tries to cope with the exorbitant passion of the exquisite Mavis (a woman with X on her mind) and his elderly uncle, Reverend Hawker, and his exasperating inability to mean one thing at a time. Well-meaning in a world of double meanings, can Algernon avoid becoming another of Mavis's Xs or, at least, plunging into an existential crisis of his own? Amidst perpetual solicitude, can Algernon find both solace and solitude? Punning on subjects as diverse as Henry VIII's wives, Pre-Raphaelite painters, mathematics and fairy tales, we are taken on a hilarious and punishing journey of jokes – both high-brow and homespun – as Algernon attempts to make sense of, and even delight in, the world of word-play. Written and illustrated by Bill Jones, The Life and Times of Algernon Swift contains some of the best – or indeed worst – puns and jokes you will ever read.

The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood

The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood
Author: Algernon Blackwood
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 3982
Release: 2023-11-20
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood showcases the incredible range of this influential author, known for his mastery of the supernatural genre. Blackwood's writing style, characterized by vivid descriptions and a keen sense of atmosphere, immerses readers in a world where the boundary between the natural and the supernatural is blurred. His stories often delve into themes of cosmic horror, the unknown, and the hidden forces that shape our reality. With an impressive body of work spanning multiple genres, this collection offers a glimpse into the mind of a master storyteller whose legacy continues to captivate readers today. Algernon Blackwood, a prolific writer of the early 20th century, drew inspiration from his own spiritual beliefs and experiences to create works that explore the mysteries of the universe. His background in the occult and interest in psychology contributed to the depth and complexity of his narratives, setting him apart from his contemporaries. The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood is a must-read for fans of supernatural fiction, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of the natural and supernatural realms. For readers seeking thrilling tales that challenge conventional notions of reality, The Collected Works of Algernon Blackwood is a literary treasure that promises to enthrall and unsettle in equal measure. Dive into the hauntingly beautiful world of Blackwood's imagination and prepare to be transported to realms beyond the ordinary.

Delphi Complete Works of Algernon Charles Swinburne (Illustrated)

Delphi Complete Works of Algernon Charles Swinburne (Illustrated)
Author: Algernon Charles Swinburne
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Total Pages: 5191
Release: 2013-11-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1909496693

A gifted poet, playwright, novelist, and critic, Algernon Charles Swinburne created late Victorian works that were controversial and groundbreaking, establishing his name as an imaginative innovator of his very own poetic forms, whilst achieving notoriety due to his scandalous lifestyle. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works and plays of Swinburne, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Swinburne's life and works * Concise introductions to the poetry and other texts * Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the poems * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Features rare posthumous poems available nowhere else * the complete verse dramas, with individual contents tables * Includes Swinburne's only complete novel, LOVE’S CROSS-CURRENTS - appearing here for the first time on eReaders * Features Gosse’s seminal 1917 biography on the great poet, available in no other collection - discover Swinburne's literary life * A selection of non-fiction * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Poetry Collections ATALANTA IN CALYDON POEMS AND BALLADS (FIRST SERIES) SONGS OF TWO NATIONS SONGS BEFORE SUNRISE ERECHTHEUS POEMS AND BALLADS (SECOND SERIES) POEMS AND BALLADS. (THIRD SERIES) SONGS OF THE SPRINGTIDES STUDIES IN SONG TRISTRAM OF LYONESSE SONNETS SONNETS ON ENGLISH DRAMATIC POETS (1590-1650) A MIDSUMMER HOLIDAY AND OTHER POEMS A CENTURY OF ROUNDELS ASTROPHEL AND OTHER POEMS THE HEPTALOGIA THE TALE OF BALEN A CHANNEL PASSAGE AND OTHER POEMS POSTHUMOUS AND UNCOLLECTED POEMS The Poems LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The Verse Dramas THE QUEEN MOTHER ROSAMOND CHASTELARD BOTHWELL MARY STUART MARINO FALIERO LOCRINE THE SISTERS ROSAMUND, QUEEN OF THE LOMBARDS THE DUKE OF GANDIA The Novel LOVE’S CROSS-CURRENTS Selected Non-Fiction WILLIAM BLAKE: A CRITICAL ESSAY THE AGE OF SHAKESPEARE The Biography THE LIFE OF ALGERNON CHARLES SWINBURNE by Edmund Gosse Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

The Complete John Silence Stories

The Complete John Silence Stories
Author: Algernon Blackwood
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 276
Release: 1997-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0486299422

Six tales of horror from a master craftsman: "A Psychical Invasion," "Ancient Sorceries," "Secret Worship," "The Nemesis of Fire," "The Camp of God," and "A Victim of Higher Space."