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Book Synopsis 7 best short stories - Spain by : Pedro Antonio de Alarcón
Download or read book 7 best short stories - Spain written by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2020-05-12 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spanish literature generally refers to literature written in the Spanish language within the territory that presently constitutes the state of Spain. Its development coincides and frequently intersects with that of other literary traditions from regions within the same territory, particularly Catalan literature, Galician intersects as well with Latin, Jewish, and Arabic literary traditions of the Iberian peninsula. In this book, the critic August Nemo brings to readers a rich selection of seven short stories by Spanish authors. - The Tall Woman by Pedro Antonio De Alarcon. - The White Butterfly by Jose Selgas. - Maese Perez, The Organist by Gustavo Adolfo Becquer. - Moors And Christians by Pedro Antonio De Alarcon. - Bread Cast Upon The Waters by Fernan Caballero. - First Love by Emilia Pardo-Bazan. - An Andalusian Duel by Serafin Estebanez Calderon. For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!
Book Synopsis 7 best short stories by Hugh Walpole by : Hugh Walpole
Download or read book 7 best short stories by Hugh Walpole written by Hugh Walpole and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hugh Walpole's skill at scene-setting and vivid plots, as well as his high profile as a lecturer, brought him a large readership in the United Kingdom and North America. Walpole sought critical as well as financial success, and longed to write works that equalled those of Trollope, Thomas Hardy and Henry James. He was a good friend of Virginia Woolf, and rated her as an influence; she praised his gift for seizing on telling detail: "it is no disparagement to a writer to say that his gift is for the small things rather than for the large ... If you are faithful with the details the large effects will grow inevitably out of those very details". Joseph Conrad said of him, "We see Mr. Walpole grappling with the truth of things spiritual and material with his characteristic earnestness, and we can discern the characteristics of this acute and sympathetic explorer of human nature." Check out this seven short stories by this author carefully selected by critic August Nemo: - The Whistle. - The Silver Mask - The Staircase. - A carnation for an old man. - Tarnhelm - Mr. Oddy. - Seashore Macabre.
Book Synopsis 7 best short stories by Nikolai Gogol by : Nikolai Gogol
Download or read book 7 best short stories by Nikolai Gogol written by Nikolai Gogol and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the 7 Best Short Stories book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. This edition is dedicated to the uruguayan author Nikolai Gogol. Nikolai Gogol was a Russian novelist, short story writer and playwright of Ukrainian origin. All his work is founded on realism, but a realism of his own, with traces of what would become surrealism. Works selected for this book: - The Nose; - The Viy; - The Cloak; - Old-Fashioned Farmers; - The Overcoat; - Memoirs of a Madman; - The Mysterious Portrait. This book also contains biographical comments by William Ralston Shedden-Ralston and William Lyon Phelps. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!
Book Synopsis Short Stories in English for Beginners by : Olly Richards
Download or read book Short Stories in English for Beginners written by Olly Richards and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in English for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when listening. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making learning fun, while you gain a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying listening in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories will entertain you, while at the same time allowing you to benefit from an improved range of vocabulary and a better grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in English for Beginners will make learning English easy and enjoyable.
Book Synopsis Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners by : Olly Richards
Download or read book Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners written by Olly Richards and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Spanish for Beginners will make learning Spanish easy and enjoyable.
Book Synopsis 7 best short stories by Ring Lardner by : Ring Lardner
Download or read book 7 best short stories by Ring Lardner written by Ring Lardner and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the literary genius of Ring Lardner in "7 Best Short Stories". This book presents a superb selection of the best stories by the renowned American writer, known for his sharp humor and keen observations on everyday life and the world of sports. With unforgettable characters and engaging plots, Lardner captures the complexities and nuances of human relationships and daily experiences. His ability to combine humor and depth offers the reader a unique literary experience, provoking both laughter and reflection. An essential collection for lovers of fine literature, revealing the unparalleled talent of one of the masters of the short story. Check out the stories in this book: - Haircut: a small town's stories are revealed by a barber as he chats with a customer about past events and local characters. - The Golden Honeymoon: a couple celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Florida, facing challenges and rediscovering their connection. - My Roomy: a baseball player recounts the difficulties of sharing a room with a peculiar roommate who interferes with his game performance. - Horseshoes: rivalries and intense competition emerge during a game of horseshoes, reflecting the competitive life and camaraderie among baseball players. - Harmony: amid the tension of the baseball season, the lack of harmony in the team challenges players and coaches to find a balance to win. - Alibi Ike: Frank Farrell, nicknamed "Alibi Ike", is a baseball player famous for his excuses and justifications for every play, good or bad. - Champion: Midge Kelly, a young boxer, faces challenges and personal struggles as he seeks to establish himself as a champion in the boxing world. If you like short stories, check other books of our collection 7 best short stories and get to know amazing writers of all styles.
Book Synopsis Spanish short stories by : Richard Hubbell Olmsted
Download or read book Spanish short stories written by Richard Hubbell Olmsted and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis 7 best short stories by Herman Melville by : Herman Melville
Download or read book 7 best short stories by Herman Melville written by Herman Melville and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2020-05-10 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet. His first two books gained much attention, though they were not bestsellers, and his popularity declined precipitously only a few years later. By the time of his death he had been almost completely forgotten, but his longest novel, Moby-Dick largely considered a failure during his lifetime, and most responsible for Melville's fall from favor with the reading public was rediscovered in the 20th century as one of the chief literary masterpieces of both American and world literature.This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories:Bartleby, the ScrivenerBenito CerenoThe EncantadasThe ChaseCock-A-Doodle-Doo!I and My ChimneyThe Lightning-Rod Man
Book Synopsis 7 best short stories by Honoré de Balzac by : Honoré de Balzac
Download or read book 7 best short stories by Honoré de Balzac written by Honoré de Balzac and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One thing is essential about the characters of Balzac: they are multi-faceted. Even the simplest ones are morally ambiguous, complex, completely human. In his profound observation of the human soul, Balzac mirrors human character in inanimate objects and the city of Paris itself becomes a character full of life.Through the seven short stories selected here you can know a little more about this author and a little more about yourself:The Red InnEl VerdugoThe Atheist's MassLa Grande BretècheThe Elixir of LifeStudy of a WomanDomestic Peace
Book Synopsis 7 Best Short Stories by Washington Irving by : Washington Irving
Download or read book 7 Best Short Stories by Washington Irving written by Washington Irving and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2019-01-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He was the greatest American writer of his time: mentor to Poe, Dickens, and Hawthorne, his country's first professional author, and a writer of uniqely American ghost stories about growth, change, and identity. This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories: - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Rip Van Winkle - The Devil and Tom Walker - Christmas - Guest from Gibbet Island - The Legend of the Engulphed Convent - The Adventure of my Uncle
Book Synopsis Spanish Short Stories for Beginners by : Lingo Lingo Mastery
Download or read book Spanish Short Stories for Beginners written by Lingo Lingo Mastery and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know what the hardest thing for a Spanish learner is? Finding PROPER reading material that they can handle...which is precisely the reason we've written this book! Teachers love giving out tough, expert-level literature to their students, books that present many new problems to the reader and force them to search for words in a dictionary every five minutes -- it's not entertaining, useful or motivating for the student at all, and many soon give up on learning at all! In this book we have compiled 20 easy-to-read, compelling and fun stories that will allow you to expand your vocabulary and give you the tools to improve your grasp of the wonderful Spanish tongue. How Spanish Short Stories for Beginners works: Each story will involve an important lesson of the tools in the Spanish language (Verbs, Adjectives, Past Tense, Giving Directions, and more), involving an interesting and entertaining story with realistic dialogues and day-to-day situations. The summaries follow: a synopsis in Spanish and in English of what you just read, both to review the lesson and for you to see if you understood what the tale was about. At the end of those summaries, you'll be provided with a list of the most relevant vocabulary involved in the lesson, as well as slang and sayings that you may not have understood at first glance! Finally, you'll be provided with a set of tricky questions in Spanish, providing you with the chance to prove that you learned something in the story. Don't worry if you don't know the answer to any -- we will provide them immediately after, but no cheating! So look no further! Pick up your copy of Spanish Short Stories for Beginners and start learning Spanish right now!
Book Synopsis Short Stories by the Generation of 1898/Cuentos de la Generación de 1898 by : Miguel de Unamuno
Download or read book Short Stories by the Generation of 1898/Cuentos de la Generación de 1898 written by Miguel de Unamuno and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These 13 short stories by 5 authors of the era include 4 tales by Miguel de Unamuno along with the works of Valle-Inclán, Blasco Ibánez, Baroja, and "Azorín" (José Martínez Ruiz).
Book Synopsis 7 Best Short Stories by Pierre Louÿs by : Pierre Louÿs
Download or read book 7 Best Short Stories by Pierre Louÿs written by Pierre Louÿs and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pierre Louÿs was a French poet and writer, most renowned for lesbian and classical themes in some of his writings. He is known as a writer who sought to "express pagan sensuality with stylistic perfection". Check out this seven short stories by this author carefully selected by critic August Nemo: - Woman and Puppy. - The New Pleasure. - Byblis. - Leda. - Immortal Love. - The Artist Triumphant. - The Hill Of Horsel.
Book Synopsis Spanish Short Stories for Beginners Book 1 by : Learn Like A Native
Download or read book Spanish Short Stories for Beginners Book 1 written by Learn Like A Native and published by Learn Like a Native. This book was released on 2021-06-03 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Immerse Yourself in Learning Spanish with Short Stories that Make the Language Come Alive & Easy to Learn! Want to learn Spanish the easiest and most exciting way possible? You came to the right place! Learning a second language is a great mental exercise if you want to create new neural pathways in your brain, so you can stay quick and sharp. Plus, learning a widely spoken language - Spanish in particular - can open up a myriad of new opportunities for you in both life and work. One great obstacle that English speakers face when learning Spanish is that they are in an environment where they can't fully immerse themselves in the language learning process. And that's why "Spanish Short Stories for Beginners" by Learn Like a Native is perfect for beginners like you! "Spanish Short Stories for Beginners" harnesses the power of a great tale in fast-tracking your learning process. It has several uniquely structured Spanish-to-English short stories that are saturated with over 100 simple, easy-to-digest dialogues and daily used phrases, so you can seamlessly learn the language, even as you drive towards work! In the stories within, you will see people speaking to each other, going through daily life situations, and using the most common, helpful words and phrases in Spanish. Learn Like a Native crafted this book with beginners in mind. Here is where you will find simple yet stimulating Spanish language usage that is mostly in the present tense, so you will be able to effectively focus on dialogues and root verbs, as well as effortlessly understand and find patterns in subject-verb agreement. Over the course of this fun & game-changing guide, beginners like you will: Effortlessly learn basic Spanish with the help of cleverly structured short stories for beginners Quickly absorb Spanish terms for possessing common everyday objects Cleverly incorporate prepositions and common present tense verbs for any situation Easily relay your emotions, questions, likes, and dislikes in Spanish anytime, anywhere And so much more! Forget about boring lectures on grammar and endless vocabulary lists. With the help of this book, English speakers like you can easily learn Spanish and immerse themselves in it without having to leave the country! Scroll up, add this book to your cart, and Start Learning Spanish Today!
Book Synopsis 7 best short stories by Edgar Wallace by : Edgar Wallace
Download or read book 7 best short stories by Edgar Wallace written by Edgar Wallace and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British novelist, playwright, and journalist who produced popular detective and suspense stories and was in his time "the king" of the modern thriller. Wallace's literary output 175 books, 24 plays, and countless articles and review sketches have undermined his reputation as a fresh and original writer. The author was a wholehearted supporter of Victorian and early Edwardian values and mores, which are now considered in some respects politically incorrect. In England in the 1920s Wallace was said to be the second biggest seller after the Bible. This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories: - The Cat Burglar - Circumstantial Evidence - The Ghost of Downhill - The Poetical Policeman - Red Aces - The Four Just Men - The Shadow Man
Book Synopsis 7 Best Short Stories by Owen Wister by : Owen Wister
Download or read book 7 Best Short Stories by Owen Wister written by Owen Wister and published by Tacet Books. This book was released on 2020-01-17 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Owen Wister was an American novelist whose novel The Virginian (1902) helped establish the cowboy as a folk hero in the United States and the western as a legitimate genre of literature. The Virginian is the prototypical western novel and, arguably, the work most responsible for the romanticized view of the West that is an important part of American cultural identity. This book contains: - The Jimmyjohn Boss. - A Kinsman of Red Cloud. - Sharon's Choice. - Napoleon Shave-Tail. - Twenty Minutes for Refreshments. - The Promised Land. - Hank's Woman.
Download or read book Short Stories from the Spanish written by and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
