[PDF] The Old Man And The Bird And Other Fictions eBook

Author : David Swartz
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 39,23 MB
Release : 2006-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0595416292

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Six dark fictions with a cosmic scope and a delirious immediacy, these shorter pieces (2 novellas and 4 one-acts) are an aspect of Swartz's gift many will find welcome, others hugely unsettling. The Old Man and the Bird, the concluding sequence of a befuddled Harry Ricci, could be taken as a "neo-conservatively-grotesque" parable. From there it is a short stroll to Burt Spew in "Snappers," a madcap Armageddon of its own and parody of "Jaws." We have as well such oddities as "The Damnation of Winston Pollock," the saga of a disgruntled software wizard; "The Gift Horse and the Gift," the comic swan song of a disaffected shooter; "Off the Record," the threnody of "a pedophilic trans-racial hip hop" composer; and "Clippers," the outcry of a small-town American sub-literate, a latter-day, testosterone-laden barber "waiting for [his] Godot." All told, these tales are abundant reminder that it was possible to laugh before 9/11, and to chuckle, even roar, long after, en route to our current Abu Ghraibs or Guantanamos.

Author : Ernest Hemingway
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 30,54 MB
Release : 2022-08-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Author : Robert Ruark
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 12,29 MB
Release : 1990-12-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780805002393

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Recalls the beautiful and tender relationship between a boy and his remarkable grandfather.

Author : David H. Keller
Publisher : Wildside Press LLC
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 12,37 MB
Release : 2015-06-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1479406104

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David H. Keller, M.D. (1880-1966) was indeed a medical doctor (a psychiatrist -- and the first to write science fiction). He was an early proponent of H.P. Lovecraft and wrote a number of articles on Lovecraft's work, whose influence can be seen in some of his horror stories. Another influence was James Branch Cabell. This volume concentrates on Keller's fantasy and horror, but does include -- at the end of the book -- a few science-fiction and science-fantasy works which we obtained to late to include in the (already published) Golden Age of Science Fiction volume of his work. Included here are: THE JELLY-FISH THE WORM THE BONELESS HORROR A PIECE OF LINOLEUM THE GOLDEN BOUGH THE DEAD WOMAN THE DOORBELL TIGER CAT THE THIRTY AND ONE HEREDITY THE FACE IN THE MIRROR THE GOLDEN KEY STENOGRAPHER'S HANDS WHITE COLLARS THE CEREBRAL LIBRARY UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN LIFE EVERLASTING A note to the sensitive: As with many pulp writers, especially those born in the 19th Century, his works are not always politically correct by today's standards. You have been warned. If you enjoy this book, search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the 200+ other entries in the series, covering science fiction, fantasy, mysteries, westerns, classics, adventure stories, and much, much more!

Author : Gary Soto
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,22 MB
Release : 1998-10
Category :
ISBN : 9780613104470

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Misunderstanding his wife's instructions, an old man sets out for a party with a door on his back

Author : Leo Tolstoy
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 16,18 MB
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN :

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This Combo Collection (Set of 3 Books) includes All-time Bestseller Books. This anthology contains : The Complete Works of Count Tolstóy Volume XII The Cossacks by Leo Tolstoy The Death of Ivan Ilych

Author : Arthur Ransome
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 2718 pages
File Size : 25,21 MB
Release : 2023-12-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :

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Arthur Ransome's 'Swallows & Amazons' series is a collection of 12 adventure novels that follow the exciting escapades of the Walker and Blackett children during their summer holidays in the English Lake District. Ransome's vivid and descriptive writing style brings to life the beauty of the setting and the imaginative adventures of the young characters. The books are filled with sailing expeditions, treasure hunts, and daring missions, making them a delightful read for both children and adults alike. Set in the early 20th century, the series provides a nostalgic glimpse into a bygone era of childhood adventure and camaraderie. Arthur Ransome, a former journalist and foreign correspondent, drew inspiration from his own experiences sailing and exploring the Lake District when writing the 'Swallows & Amazons' series. His love for the outdoors and his deep understanding of children's perspectives shine through in his storytelling, capturing the essence of childhood wonder and exploration. I highly recommend 'Swallows & Amazons' to readers of all ages who enjoy timeless adventure stories with a nostalgic charm. Ransome's classic series is sure to captivate and inspire the imagination of anyone who embarks on this literary journey.

Author : Michael S. Duke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 10,12 MB
Release : 2015-03-04
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1317451457

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This book's pluralistic, non-dogmatic, and committed investigation of the values of ecological sustainability, economic justice, and human dignity provides balanced analysis of environmental problems and their potential solutions.