O.Henry - 洋書 23

O. Henry's 'Heart of the West' is a collection of short stories that capture the essence of the American West with its rich characters and vivid landscapes. Written in Henry's signature style of iro……続きを見る

There is a wonderful irony in O Henry’s short story collection, The Gentle Grafter (Kindle edition). Almost every American has read The Gift of the Magi. It has become a cultural meme. A warm hearte……続きを見る

This collection includes some of O. Henry's best stories, featurd here: 1) Strictly Business 2) The Gold that Glittered 3) Babes in the Jungle 4) The Day Restaurant 5) The Fifth Wheel 6) The Poet an……続きを見る

The Four Million is the second published collection of short stories by O. Henry originally released in 1906. There are twenty-five stories of various lengths including several of his best known wor……続きを見る

Sixes and Sevens is a collection of twenty-five short stories by O. Henry. He captures the voice of a host of characters from all four corners of the American landscape. Many of his stories mirror t……続きを見る

This is another great short-story book by O. Henry. Lots of stories from the 1800's, many on the frontier, many humorous. This book included the famous story, "The Ransom of Red Chief." 続きを見る

A collection of short stories that fully describe the place and people they’re about, along with endlessly inventive plot twists. 続きを見る

The setting is the same throughout-a small coastal town in South America- with the same cast of characters-expatriates who have found themselves living there. All the characters are disreputable, on……続きを見る

Delight in the most wonderful time of the year with a collection of heartwarming and heartfelt Christmas classics in this beautiful, giftable Christmas collection. In this beautifully packaged antho……続きを見る

ISFPs are introverted, but once the initial barrier is overcome, they are affectionate and fun; the typical ISFP wants to live life to the fullest! In this book you will find seven short stories spe……続きを見る

This book contains 350 short stories from 50 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. Wisely chosen by the literary critic August Nemo for the book series 7 Best Short Stories, this omnibus co……続きを見る

This book contains70 short storiesfrom 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the criticAugust Nemo, in a collection that will please theliterature ……続きを見る

The sun is shining brightly, and the birds are singing merrily in the trees! All nature wears an aspect of peace and harmony. On the porch of a little hotel in a neighboring county a stranger is sit……続きを見る

The scene was one of supernatural weirdness. Tall, fantastic mountains reared their seamed peaks over a dreary waste of igneous rock and burned-out lava beds. Deep lakes of black water stood motionl……続きを見る

Death is one of the most important themes in literature - the fragility of human life and our own finitude have haunted authors since the early days. So what about murder? The act of taking a human ……続きを見る

Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and ……続きを見る

The relationship between husband and wife and the institution of marriage itself is the driving force of many fiction stories. For this book, the critic August Nemo selected seven short stories that……続きを見る

Christmas brings out the best of us, our best intentions and willingness to share with others. The writers also participate in this climate of generosity and offered us with great tales that have be……続きを見る

Western fiction is a genre of literature set in the American Old West, most commonly between the years of 1860 and 1900. Westerns often stress the harshness of the wilderness and frequently set the ……続きを見る

Capricorn represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are independent, reliable and goal-oriented. When on the negative side, they can become pessimistic and closed-minded. In this b……続きを見る

O. Henry was a master of the short story and one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century. This selection of tales from across his writing career ranges from New York apartments……続きを見る

Like other workplaces, libraries can sometimes be stressful, with library workers bearing the brunt of such problems as uncivil patrons, poor communication, inadequate leadership, and toxic behavior……続きを見る

A western fiction is a genre of literature set in the American Old West frontier and typically set from the late eighteenth to the late nineteenth century. This book is a special collection of best ……続きを見る

A core resource for any LIS student or academic librarian serving as a liaison, this handbook lays out the comprehensive fundamentals of the discipline, helping librarians build the confidence and c……続きを見る

Bienvenidos a la serie de libros de los Maestros de la Prosa, una selección de los mejores trabajos de autores notables.El crítico literario August Nemo selecciona los textos más importantes de cada……続きを見る

The Four Million - By O. Henry - The Four Million is the second published collection of short stories by O. Henry originally released in 1906. There are twenty five stories of various lengths includ……続きを見る

Seven Odds and Ends, Poetry and Short Stories. Excerpt: "The scene was one of supernatural weirdness. Tall, fantastic mountains reared their seamed peaks over a dreary waste of igneous rock and burn……続きを見る

Extrait : C’est mon opinion à moi, Sanderson Pratt, auteur de ces lignes, que le Ministère de l’Éducation Publique aux États-Unis devrait être placé sous le contrôle du Bureau Météorologique. Il y a……続きを見る

Extrait : J’ai souvent prétendu, et j’ai même parfois affirmé, que la femme n’est pas un mystère, que l’homme est parfaitement capable de la comprendre, de la deviner, de la subjuguer et de l’interp……続きを見る

Extrait : Assis sur le quai d’embarquement, dans la petite gare de Los Pinos, l’homme balançait flegmatiquement ses longues jambes. Il était grand, élancé, robuste, avec un visage rubicond, au bec d……続きを見る