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”Lukundoo and Other Stories” is one of those stories that are scary to read. The story of a man who breaks a taboo, then bears a cruel punishment. Curse is one of the punishments. The story will appeal to those who are interested in colonial... więcej >

This short story is an excellent representative of the Victorian era Gothic prose. Bright, capacious, in the details and most importantly interesting. An elderly governess decided to share a scary story from her past by the fireplace. When the woman... więcej >

W świecie nauki niewiele jest postaci, których wizerunek byłby tak bardzo rozpowszechniony, jak wyobrażenie Mikołaja Kopernika. Charakterystyczne ujęcie mężczyzny w wieku około czterdziestu lat, najczęściej trzymającego kwiat konwalii... więcej >

An amazing story about human hatred, an obsession with revenge. The action takes place in a circus, a young man, a fearless lion tamer, sticking his head in the jaws of the lions „laid eyes” on the wife of the juggler and sword-swallower. The... więcej >

“Moon-Face & Other Stories” is a book by Jack London, an American novelist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction.Moon-Face & Other Stories is a series of short... więcej >

An early collection of fairy tales. Some of the subtle, almost subconscious problems that Hawthorne faces with female sexuality. Like the stories, these plays often do not follow the traditional dramatic arcs that can disappoint, but Hawthorne is... więcej >

Książka My Life with Myra and Other Stories przeznaczona jest głównie (lecz nie tylko) dla osób o średnim (oraz średnio-wyższym) poziomie zaawansowania językowego. Proponuje samodzielną bądź też szkolną (w klasie) naukę języka przy... więcej >

„Nig Nog and Other Humorous Stories” is a collection of short humorous stories that include „Jimmy’s Brother”, „Sentimental Simpson”, „Chubb of the Slipper”, and many more. There are reasons worth exploring why Edgar Wallace was so... więcej >

Mr. Mason is here at his best. While working out very deftly an extremely intricate and clever plot, he gives us excellent characterization and a remarkably vivid series of glimpses into different settings and phases of life. Beginning in the... więcej >

„On the Other Side of Writing” is a work inspired by the philosophical concept of writing developed by J. Derrida and E. Jabes. It reveals in its hybrid and dialogical form the philosophical questions of being. It alludes to the Bible and draws... więcej >

“Revolution and Other Essays” is a book by Jack London, an American novelist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction.Revolution and Other Essays is a series of essays by... więcej >

A beautiful young woman is interviewed by Coroner Golden and new Deputy sheriff Mr. Hammersmith. Her mother has been found dead in the nearby forest but the woman alleges they both rented rooms in Three Forks Tavern. The landlord Mr. Quimby deny her... więcej >