Anthologies: general Books

NIRMAL VERMA (1929-2005) was an acknowledged master of Hindi prose and one of the pioneers of the Nai Kahani (new story) movement in Hindi.Throughout his life he was known as a major voice among the Indian intelligentsia for consistently...

An anthology of short stories, memoir and poetry by writers from the Eastwood/Hills branch of the Fellowship of Australian Writers NSW. The collection aims to showcase an assortment of primarily unpublished writing by our members in 2022, including...

A Circular Journey collects for the first time in one book the essays that most powerfully define the unique gifts of one of America's most distinctive voices.These fifteen pieces, tracking some thirty years of a writer's life, come together to...

Called one of the best magazines in America by Nan Talese and "the roots" in Esquire's garden of contemporary literature, and named one of Writer's Digest's "Nineteen Magazines That Matter," Prairie Schooner--one of the oldest and most prestigious...

Master of driving pace, exotic setting, and complex plotting, Harold Lamb was one of Robert E. Howard's favorite writers. Here at last is every pulse-pounding, action-packed story of Lamb's greatest hero, the wolf of the steppes, Khlit the Cossack...

Master of driving pace, exotic setting, and complex plotting, Harold Lamb was one of Robert E. Howard's favorite writers. Here at last is every pulse-pounding, action-packed story of Lamb's greatest hero, the wolf of the steppes, Khlit the Cossack...

This book, the translation of the collection, Where to Now? Short Stories from Zimbabwe, features sixteen Zimbabwean writers - Raisedon Baya, NoViolet Bulawayo, Diana Charsley, Mapfumo Clement Chihota, Murenga Joseph Chikowero, John Eppel, Fungai Rufaro...

Moon's pale sash across the gulf.Light dispersing. Inlets making.Capes, cast off from islanded floors.K. M. Hazlehurst, 'A Distant Muting'

In the years since the death of Mao Zedong, interest in Chinese writers and Chinese literature has risen significantly in the West. In 2000, Gao Xingjian became the first Chinese writer to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature followed by Mo Yan in...

Over the last couple of decades there has been a strong academic interest in how individuals interact with each other while en route. Yet, even if various studies have informed us about present-day realities of travel companionships, we know little about...

Red and White Starlight Sky is the follow-up to 2022's If That Day Ever Comes. It is a journey of many different topics, most of which are in sections throughout the book.The title is a way of saying Canadian visions, specifically from the prairies. It...

Selected Tales of Suspense: Includes 5 short stories and a novella. "Joan Hall Hovey knows suspense. She keeps it simmering in every scene she writes and knows just the right moments to turn up the heat. She also knows character creating richly...

The Ryerson Poetry Chap-Books were a landmark achievement in Canadian poetry. Edited by Lorne Pierce, the series lasted for thirty-seven years (1925-62) and comprised two hundred titles by writers from Newfoundland to British Columbia, over half of whom...

There is a love that flourishes only in the darkness; a passion that rises only from the grave. This anthology of all-new stories probes the shadowy meeting ground of our ancient, primal terrors -- and our deepest forbidden desires.Edited by one of...

An Exposure of the Spy System Pursued in Glasgow, During the Years 1816-17-20: With Copies of the Original Letters of Andrew Hardie is a historical book written by Andrew Hardie and published in 1833. The book provides a detailed account of the spy...

An Eton Boy's Letters is a collection of letters written by George Nugent-Bankes, a student at Eton College, to his family and friends between 1877 and 1881. The book provides a unique insight into the daily life of a student at one of England's most...

An Idyl of Work is a novel written by Lucy Larcom and first published in 1875. The story is set in a rural New England town and follows the life of a young woman named Penelope who works as a weaver in a local mill. Despite the difficult and often...

An Exposition Of The Psalm Miserere Mei Deus is a book written by Girolamo Savonarola in 1889. The book is a detailed analysis of the Psalm Miserere Mei Deus, which is also known as Psalm 51. The Psalm is a prayer of repentance and is often used during...

An Excursion From Sidmouth To Chester, Part 1: In The Summer Of 1803, In A Series Of Letters To A Lady (1805) is a travelogue written by Edmund Butcher. The book is a collection of letters written by the author to a lady, chronicling his travels from...

""An Examination of the Letters V2: Said to be Written by Mary Queen of Scots, to James Earl of Bothwell"" is a historical book written by Walter Goodall in 1754. The book is a detailed analysis of a series of letters that were allegedly written by Mary...

An Essay Upon The Life And Dramatic Works Of Dr. Juan Perez De Montalvan (1903) is a book written by George William Bacon that provides a comprehensive analysis of the life and works of the Spanish dramatist, Juan Perez De Montalvan. The book is divided...

An Essay On The History And Effects Of The Laws Of Mortmain: And The Laws Against Testamentary Dispositions For Pious Purposes is a book written by William Francis Finlason in 1853. The book is a comprehensive study on the laws of mortmain, which refers...

""An Essay On The Character And Influence Of The Stage"" is a book written by John Styles and published in 1815. The book explores the role of theater in society and its impact on individuals. Styles delves into the history of theater and discusses the...

""An Essay On Mr. Pope�������s Odyssey: In Five Dialogues"" is a critical work by Joseph Spence, published in 1737. The book is a commentary on Alexander Pope's translation of Homer's epic poem, ""The Odyssey"". Spence, a professor of poetry at Oxford...

An Essay On Light Reading: As It May Be Supposed To Influence Moral Conduct And Literary Taste is a book written by Edward Mangin and published in 1808. In this book, Mangin explores the impact of reading light literature on the moral conduct and...

""An Essay on Burns"" is a literary work by Thomas Carlyle, published in 1910. This book is a tribute to the Scottish poet Robert Burns, who is considered one of the greatest poets of all time. Carlyle's essay is a critical analysis of Burns' life and...

""An Essay on Bashfulness"" is a book written by Samuel Charters in 1815. The book is a reflection on the human emotion of shyness and the social implications it has on individuals. Charters explores the root causes of bashfulness, its effects on...

""An Essay Of Particular Advice To The Young Gentry"" is a book written by John Graile in 1711. The book provides guidance and advice to young people from the upper class, specifically the gentry, on how to live their lives in a virtuous and honorable...

""An Essay On Junius And His Letters"" is a historical book written by Benjamin Waterhouse in 1831. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Junius letters, a series of anonymous letters written by an unknown author in the 18th century that...

""An Essay On The Age And Antiquity Of The Book Of Nabathaean Agriculture"" is a historical work written by M. Ernest Renan in 1862. The book explores the origins and history of the Nabathaean agriculture, a collection of ancient agricultural practices...

An Elusive Lover is a novel written by Virna Woods and published in 1898. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith, who is struggling to find true love. Edith is a beautiful and intelligent woman who has many suitors, but she is...

An English Madonna is a novel written by James Hinton and published in 1884. The story centers around a young woman named Mary who lives in England in the late 19th century. Mary is a devout Christian who struggles with the societal expectations placed...

""An Essay On The Instruction And Amusements Of The Blind"" is a book written by Sebastien Guillie in 1894. The book focuses on the education and entertainment of the blind, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities that arise when teaching...

""An Essay On Man"" is a philosophical poem written by Alexander Pope in 1733. The poem is divided into four epistles and explores the nature of humanity and its place in the universe. Pope argues that humans are a part of a greater cosmic order and that...

""A Selection From The Letters Of The Late Sarah Grubb, Formerly Sarah Lynes"" is a book written by J. Grubb and published in 1848. The book is a collection of letters written by Sarah Grubb, who was formerly known as Sarah Lynes. The letters provide a...

A Selection From Pliny's Letters: With Notes, Maps, And Plan (1889) is a book that features selected letters written by Pliny the Younger, a Roman author and lawyer who lived in the 1st century AD. The book is edited by John Bostock and Henry T. Riley...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

A Sheaf of Song is a collection of poems written by Benjamin Franklin Leggett and published in 1887. The book contains a variety of poems on different themes, including love, nature, and patriotism. The poems are written in a lyrical and emotional style,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

""A Selection From The Letters Of Lord Chesterfield: To His Son And His Godson, 1742 To 1772"" is a book written by Philip Dormer Stanhope, also known as Lord Chesterfield. The book is a collection of letters written by Lord Chesterfield to his son and...

""A Second Letter to the Earl of Ellesmere on the Management of the Library of Printed Books in the British Museum"" is a book written by John Edward Gray, first published in 1849. This book is a continuation of Gray's discussion on the management of the...

A Second Century of Charades is a collection of word puzzles and riddles written by William Bellamy and published in 1896. The book contains over 200 charades, which are word puzzles that consist of two or more words that, when combined, create a new...

A Scottish Communion is a book written by William Milroy and published in 1882. The book is a detailed account of a communion service in a Scottish Presbyterian church. Milroy describes the rituals and traditions of the service, including the preparation...

A Russo-Japanese War Poem (1905) is a book written by Jane H. Oakley. It is a collection of poems that were inspired by the Russo-Japanese War, which took place between 1904 and 1905. The book contains a total of 31 poems that reflect on the war and its...

A Russian Journey is a travelogue written by Edna Dean Proctor in 1899. The book describes her experiences during a trip to Russia, where she visited major cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, as well as smaller towns and villages. Proctor provides...

""A Review of Lord Brougham's Translation of the Oration of Demosthenes on the Crown"" is a critical analysis of Lord Brougham's translation of the famous speech by the ancient Greek orator Demosthenes. The book was written by George Burges and published...