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Download or read book Tales of Woe written by John Reed and published by powerHouse Books. This book was released on 2010-08-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True stories of totally undeserved suffering. Spectacularly depressing. Nobody gets their just deserts. Crushing defeats. No happy endings. Abject misery. Pointless, endless grief. No lessons of temperance or moderation. No saving grace. No divine intervention. No salvation. Sin, suffering, redemption. That's the movie, that's the front page news, that's the story of popular culture-of American culture. A ray of hope. A comeuppance. An all-for-the-best. Makes it easier to deal with the world's misery-to know that there's a reason behind it, that it'll always work out in the end, that people get what they deserve. The fact: sometimes people suffer for no reason. No sin, no redemption-just suffering, suffering, suffering. Tales of Woe compiles today's most awful narratives of human wretchedness. This is not Hollywood catharsis (someone overcomes something and the viewer is uplifted), this is the katharsis of Ancient Greece: you watch people suffer horribly, and then feel better about your own life. Tales of Woe tells stories of murder, accident, depravity, cruelty, and senseless unhappiness: and all true. The Tales: strange, unexpected, morbidly enticing. Told straight-with elegance, restraint, and simplicity. The design: a one-of-kind white text on black paper, fluidly readable, and coupled with fifty pages of full-color art.
Download or read book Tales of Woe written by Barbara Sullivan and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-14 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of Woe Short Stories by Barbara Sullivan was first published by Amazon Createspace USA in 2008.
Book Synopsis TALES OF WOE SHORT STORIES by : BARBARA SULLIVAN
Download or read book TALES OF WOE SHORT STORIES written by BARBARA SULLIVAN and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis MORE TALES OF WOE SHORT STORIES by : BARBARA SULLIVAN
Download or read book MORE TALES OF WOE SHORT STORIES written by BARBARA SULLIVAN and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe by : Sandra Gulland
Download or read book Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe written by Sandra Gulland and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-05-04 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the second novel in the acclaimed Josephine B. Trilogy, Sandra Gulland offers a sweeping yet intimate portrayal of the political and personal struggles of the wife of the most powerful man in the world. Tales of Passion, Tales of Woe is the much-awaited sequel to Sandra Gulland's highly acclaimed first novel, The Many Lives & Secret Sorrows of Josephine B. Beginning in Paris in 1796, the saga continues as Josephine awakens to her new life as Mrs. Napoleon Bonaparte. Through her intimate diary entries and Napoleon's impassioned love letters, an astonishing portrait of an incredible woman emerges. Gulland transports us into the ballrooms and bedrooms of exquisite palaces and onto the blood-soaked fields of Napoleon's campaigns. As Napoleon marches to power, we witness, through Josephine, the political intrigues and personal betrayals -- both sexual and psychological -- that result in death, ruin, and victory for those closest to her.
Book Synopsis Mysterious Tales of Loss and Woe-- and Other Jovial Stories by : Truest Dunkworth
Download or read book Mysterious Tales of Loss and Woe-- and Other Jovial Stories written by Truest Dunkworth and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lilac is a girl of eight, or ten, or twelve years old- she's not sure. She lives happily in the woods until she meets a Troll who begins introducing her to new ideas (Lilac & the Troll). Nelson is just another normal first year at Cambridge when he begins to have visions of one of England's most famous statesmen. Why him and what must he do to make the hauntings stop? (Oliver Cromwell's Head). Enjoy these and other short stories that give you a sense of the surreal-- while leaving you to ponder life's great lessons. Characters journey through real-- and not so real-- life situations, where they must choose right from wrong, true from untrue, good or bad, and love over hate. Other stories include: "The Pitiful Tale of Rosemary Pickering," "Transfiguration in the Blind Forest," & "The Jovial Story of Anges and the Great Pestilence," among others.
Download or read book Tales of Woe written by Tay Reem and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her debut narrative poetry collection, Tay Reem takes us on an emotional roller coaster about what it means to grow up too fast, witness an abusive household, battle with childhood trauma and begin the grueling healing process. Her words invoke heartbreakingly haunting moods of pain, suffering, murder, suicide, survival and an elusive sense of peace.Tay Reem is an incredible storyteller with a captivating voice perfect for readers looking to feel something with every word. Visit her on Instagram @iamtayreem
Book Synopsis Tales of Woe by : Barbara O'Sullivan
Download or read book Tales of Woe written by Barbara O'Sullivan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are fifteen short stories to enjoy in this book, on diverse subjects. Mythology, with Merlin the Wizard in The Wizard and the King; Neptune and Jupiter in The Mysterious Island where a Mermaid is stranded on a desert Island and meets with the Nine Muses of the Liberal Arts. Vulcan the Lame Goldsmith, where he lives in isolation until he finds the power of his creative ability and crafts magnificent works in order to win back the love of his father Jupiter and his mother, Juno. There is also an abundance of Victorian history with the Pauper Family and The Pauper Child 1834, when the Higgins family are forced to enter the Workhouse in Isleworth on the outskirts of London. Also included is Poverty House, which gives an insight into the lives of the Cotton family in post war Britain where they live in poverty.
Book Synopsis Dr Mukti and Other Tales of Woe by : Will Self
Download or read book Dr Mukti and Other Tales of Woe written by Will Self and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-10-03 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shiva Mukti is a hardworking and conscientious psychiatrist, who, in the inauspicious surroundings of St Mungo's - a central London hospital of more than average decrepitude - does his level best to staunch the flow of mental illness. But Mukti is not a happy man, beset by thwarted ambition and sexual frustration, he now finds himself in thrall to the more successful and urbane Dr Zack Busner, consultant psychiatrist at Heath Hospital, and an originator of the once modish Quantity Theory of Insanity. Why is it that Busner seems so intent on fostering a professional relationship with Mukti? Is it his way of putting his junior colleague in his place? Or is Busner - as Mukti begins to suspect - a member of a sinister cabal? And what about the schizophrenic patients Busner refers to Mukti for his opinion, are they merely sick people, or in fact human weapons in a bizarre psychological duel?
Download or read book Out to Get You written by Josh Allen and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thirteen ordinary kids. Thirteen ordinary towns. Danger lurks around every corner! "Wonderful and weird, compelling and unsettling." - Gary Schmidt, two-time Newbery Honor author Get ready for a collection of thirteen short stories that will chill your bones, tingle your spine, and scare your pants off. Debut author Josh Allen masterfully concocts horror in the most innocent places, like R.L. Stine meets a modern Edgar Allan Poe. A stray kitten turns into a threatening follower. The street sign down the block starts taunting you. Even your own shadow is out to get you! Spooky things love hiding in plain sight. The everyday world is full of sinister secrets and these page-turning stories show that there's darkness even where you least expect it. Readers will sleep with one eye open. . . . A glow-in-the-dark cover and thirteen eerie full-page illustrations by award-winning artist Sarah J. Coleman accompany the tales in this frightful mashup that reads like a contemporary Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. A Junior Library Guild Selection An ILA-CBC Children's Choice!
Book Synopsis More Tales of Woe by : Barbara O'Sullivan
Download or read book More Tales of Woe written by Barbara O'Sullivan and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A book of twelve short stories for the discerning reader, including The Four Humours about a Victorian Doctor, The King, The Prince and the Dream about King Henri II of France and Queen Catherine de Medici, The Chiswick Gentleman, Poverty House, and The Haunted Castle which is the story of a young lad who meets the ghost of the Black Prince of Bordeaux.
Download or read book The Book of Woe written by Gary Greenberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-05-02 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Gary Greenberg has become the Dante of our psychiatric age, and the DSM-5 is his Inferno.” —Errol Morris Since its debut in 1952, the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders has set down the “official” view on what constitutes mental illness. Homosexuality, for instance, was a mental illness until 1973. Each revision has created controversy, but the DSM-5 has taken fire for encouraging doctors to diagnose more illnesses—and to prescribe sometimes unnecessary or harmful medications. Respected author and practicing psychotherapist Gary Greenberg embedded himself in the war that broke out over the fifth edition, and returned with an unsettling tale. Exposing the deeply flawed process behind the DSM-5’s compilation, The Book of Woe reveals how the manual turns suffering into a commodity—and made the APA its own biggest beneficiary.
Book Synopsis Short Stories For Tall Tales by : Carl Watson
Download or read book Short Stories For Tall Tales written by Carl Watson and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-12-16 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each short story is complete within itself. The terse captivating writing presents stories in short form without the length needed in the novel format to accomplish the same result. The stories are based on truths, past memories, embellishments and fictional events all subject to the writers wide ranging creativity.Character depiction is varied as to social and economic status ,race and ethnicity. It addresses their rise or fall within the scope of their involvement in the stories plot. Liberty has been taken with the names of a few characters . Whimsical or farcical names do not detract from the aim or emotions of the stories. Reading the stories is addictive ,prompting the reader to begin the next one as soon as the previous one has been read. Any connection or allusion to living of living persons or real events is unintentional and features the range of emotions including deception and criminality exhibited by some and present in many.
Book Synopsis The Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 440+ Tales in One Edition by : Rudyard Kipling
Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Rudyard Kipling: 440+ Tales in One Edition written by Rudyard Kipling and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 5297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique collection of Rudyard Kipling's complete short stories has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. Short Story Collections: The City of Dreadful Night Plain Tales from the Hills The Story of the Gadsbys Soldier's Three The Phantom 'Rickshaw and Other Ghost Stories Under the Deodars Wee Willie Winkie Life's Handicap Many Inventions The Jungle Book The Second Jungle Book The Day's Work Stalky and Co. Just So Stories Traffics and Discoveries Puck of Pook's Hill Actions and Reactions Abaft the Funnel Rewards and Fairies The Eyes of Asia A Diversity of Creatures Land and Sea Tales Debits and Credits Thy Servant a Dog Limits and Renewals Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English short-story writer, poet, and novelist. He wrote tales and poems of British soldiers in India and stories for children. He is regarded as a major innovator in the art of the short story; his children's books are classics of children's literature; and one critic described his work as exhibiting "a versatile and luminous narrative gift".
Book Synopsis William Trevor (Routledge Revivals) by : Gregory A Schirmer
Download or read book William Trevor (Routledge Revivals) written by Gregory A Schirmer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-10 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Trevor is a master of contemporary fiction. He writes with equal authority about the frustrations of life in remote corners of Ireland, and the hollowness of life is prosperous London suburbs. An Anglo-Irishman, Trevor is admired on both sides of the Atlantic, and both sides of the Irish Sea. In William Trevor: A Study of His Fiction, first published in 1990, Gregory Schirmer analyses Trevor’s novels (such as A Standard of Behaviour and Fools of Fortune) and short stories in detail. He argues that Trevor’s writing is important, both in terms of its mastery of fictional techniques and of the profoundly moral vision that informs it. His view of twentieth-century men and women is subtle and complex, generated by the tension between a humanistic faith in compassion and "connection", and an opposing, more realistic assessment of contemporary society as alienated and disconnected.
Book Synopsis Tales of Woe and Wonder by : Dick FALZOI
Download or read book Tales of Woe and Wonder written by Dick FALZOI and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-06 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A random selection of short stories with themes ranging from the downtrodden (WOE) to a celebration of the human spirit (WONDER). Peculiar are we, we humans, subject to all kinds of foibles, yet showing unique ability to land on our feet and shuffle on. I hope some of these stories will fit your fancy, or perhaps even strike a familiar note in your own life.
Book Synopsis Rudyard Kipling Ultimate Short Story Collection: 440+ Short Stories in One Volume by : Rudyard Kipling
Download or read book Rudyard Kipling Ultimate Short Story Collection: 440+ Short Stories in One Volume written by Rudyard Kipling and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-06 with total page 5298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rudyard Kipling's 'Ultimate Short Story Collection' is a literary masterpiece that compiles over 440 short stories in one volume, showcasing the author's versatility and mastery of the short story genre. Kipling's stories are known for their vivid imagery, compelling characters, and profound themes that explore the complexities of human nature and society. His concise yet evocative prose transports readers to exotic locales and allows them to delve into the rich tapestry of Kipling's imagination. This collection is a treasure trove for literature enthusiasts and scholars alike, providing a comprehensive overview of Kipling's storytelling prowess and enduring legacy in the world of literature. From tales of adventure and exploration to poignant reflections on colonialism and identity, Kipling's short stories continue to captivate readers with their timeless relevance and thought-provoking narratives. Rudyard Kipling, a Nobel Prize-winning author, drew inspiration from his experiences in British India and his deep fascination with global culture and history. His unique perspective as a writer and traveler informs the vivid depictions and diverse themes found in his short stories, making them essential reading for anyone interested in classic literature and the art of storytelling. I highly recommend Rudyard Kipling's 'Ultimate Short Story Collection' to readers seeking a diverse and enriching literary experience that transcends time and space, offering a glimpse into the brilliant mind of one of the greatest storytellers of the 19th century.
