7 best short stories - Victorian Fairy Tales

7 best short stories - Victorian Fairy Tales

Author: Oscar Wilde

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2020-05-12

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 3968588096

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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 interest. This edition is dedicated to Victorian Fairy Tale: The reinvention of fairy tales was a very particular feature of Victorian literature. Many authors dedicated to other genres tried their luck by making their own versions of the fairytale universe. This book contains the following texts: - The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin; - The Rose and the Ring by William Makepeace Thackeray; - The Golden Key by George MacDonald; - The Little Lame Prince by Dinah Craik; - The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde; - Melisande by Edith Nesbit; - The Reluctant Dragon by Kenneth Grahame. For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!


The Victorian Fairy Tale Book

The Victorian Fairy Tale Book

Author: Michael Patrick Hearn

Publisher: Pantheon

Published: 2012-02-22

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0307814157

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From Robert Browning’s The Pied Piper of Hamelin and William Makepeace Thackeray’s The Rose and the Ring to Kenneth Grahme’s The Reluctant Dragon and J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, here are seventeen classic stories and poems from the golden age of the English fairy tale. Some of them amuse, some enchant, some satirize and criticize, but each one is an expression of the joy of living. Accompanied by illustrations from the original editions of these works this collection will delight readers both young and old. Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library


7 best short stories - Victorian Romance

7 best short stories - Victorian Romance

Author: William Schwenck Gilbert

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2020-05-12

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 3968580702

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The Victorian era is the perfect setting for a good love story. The romantic tales of the time could besweet, dramatic orbreathtaking - there are stories for all tastes! August Nemo selected seven stories with love stories in the Victorian era: - Angela By William Schwenck Gilbert - The Parson's Daughter Oxney Colne By Anthony Trollope - Anthony Gartin's Courtship By Hubert Crackanthorpe - Right At Last By Elizabeth Gaskell - Mr. Captain and the Nymph By Wilkie Collins - A Story Of A Wedding Tour By Margaret Oliphant - A Faithful Heart By George Moore For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!


Victorian Fairy Tales

Victorian Fairy Tales

Author: Jack Zipes

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-04-11

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 113674410X

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First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.


The Victorian Fairy Tale Book

The Victorian Fairy Tale Book

Author: Michael Patrick Hearn

Publisher: Pantheon

Published: 2012-02-22

Total Pages: 417

ISBN-13: 0307814157

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From Robert Browning’s The Pied Piper of Hamelin and William Makepeace Thackeray’s The Rose and the Ring to Kenneth Grahme’s The Reluctant Dragon and J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, here are seventeen classic stories and poems from the golden age of the English fairy tale. Some of them amuse, some enchant, some satirize and criticize, but each one is an expression of the joy of living. Accompanied by illustrations from the original editions of these works this collection will delight readers both young and old. Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library


7 best short stories by Ring Lardner

7 best short stories by Ring Lardner

Author: Ring Lardner

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2020-05-15

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 3967240495

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Discover the literary genius of Ring Lardner in "7 Best Short Stories". This book presents a superb selection of the best stories by the renowned American writer, known for his sharp humor and keen observations on everyday life and the world of sports. With unforgettable characters and engaging plots, Lardner captures the complexities and nuances of human relationships and daily experiences. His ability to combine humor and depth offers the reader a unique literary experience, provoking both laughter and reflection. An essential collection for lovers of fine literature, revealing the unparalleled talent of one of the masters of the short story. Check out the stories in this book: - Haircut: a small town's stories are revealed by a barber as he chats with a customer about past events and local characters. - The Golden Honeymoon: a couple celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary with a trip to Florida, facing challenges and rediscovering their connection. - My Roomy: a baseball player recounts the difficulties of sharing a room with a peculiar roommate who interferes with his game performance. - Horseshoes: rivalries and intense competition emerge during a game of horseshoes, reflecting the competitive life and camaraderie among baseball players. - Harmony: amid the tension of the baseball season, the lack of harmony in the team challenges players and coaches to find a balance to win. - Alibi Ike: Frank Farrell, nicknamed "Alibi Ike", is a baseball player famous for his excuses and justifications for every play, good or bad. - Champion: Midge Kelly, a young boxer, faces challenges and personal struggles as he seeks to establish himself as a champion in the boxing world. If you like short stories, check other books of our collection 7 best short stories and get to know amazing writers of all styles.


Forbidden Journeys

Forbidden Journeys

Author: Nina Auerbach

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 381

ISBN-13: 0226032043

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IntroductionPart One: Refashioning Fairy TalesThe Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, Anne Thackeray RitchieBeauty and the Beast, Anne Thackeray RitchieThe Brown Bull of Norrowa, Maria Louisa MolesworthAmelia and the Dwarfs, Juliana Horathia EwingPart Two: SubversionsNick, Christina RossettiChristmas Crackers, Julian Horathia EwingBehind the White Brick, Frances Hodgson BurnettMelisande, or, Long and Short Division, E. NesbitFortunatus Rex amp Co., E. NesbitPart Three: A Fantasy NovelMopsa the Fairy, Jean IngelowPart Four: A Trio of AntifantasiesSpeaking Likenesses, Christina RossettiBiographical SketchesFurther Readings Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.


Victorian Fairy Tales

Victorian Fairy Tales

Author: Michael Newton

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2015-03-11

Total Pages: 455

ISBN-13: 0191017361

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The Victorian fascination with fairyland is reflected in the literature of the period, which includes some of the most imaginative fairy tales ever written. They offer the shortest path to the age's dreams, desires, and wishes. Authors central to the nineteenth-century canon such as Thackeray, Oscar Wilde, Ford Madox Ford, and Rudyard Kipling wrote fairy tales, and authors primarily famous for their work in the genre include George MacDonald, Juliana Ewing, Mary De Morgan, and Andrew Lang. This anthology brings together fourteen of the best stories, by these and other outstanding practitioners, to show the vibrancy and variety of the form and its ability to reflect our deepest concerns. The stories in this selection range from pure whimsy and romance to witty satire and darker, uncanny mystery. Paradox proves central to a form offered equally to children and adults. Fairyland is a dynamic and beguiling place, one that permits the most striking explorations of gender, suffering, love, family, and the travails of identity. Michael Newton's introduction and notes explore the literary marketplace in which these tales appeared, as well as the role they played in contemporary debates on scepticism and belief. The book also includes a selection of original illustrations by some of the masters of the field such as Richard Doyle, Arthur Hughes, and Walter Crane.


The Victorian Fairy Tale Book

The Victorian Fairy Tale Book

Author: Michael Patrick Hearn

Publisher:

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13:

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A collection of classic Victorian fairy tales by such authors as John Ruskin, Charles Dickens, and Oscar Wilde.


7 Best Short Stories by Alexander Pushkin

7 Best Short Stories by Alexander Pushkin

Author: Alexander Pushkin

Publisher: Tacet Books

Published: 2019-01-10

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 8577770419

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Alexander Pushkin was a Russian poet and writer who is considered the father of the modern Russian novel. The so-called Golden Age of Russian Literature was inspired by the themes and aesthetics of Pushkin - we are talking about names like Ivan Turgenev, Ivan Goncharov, Leo Tolstoy, Mikhail Lermontov, Nikolai Gogol. This selection of short stories brings you the best of Pushkin selected by August Nemo: The Queen of Spades The Shot The Snowstorm The Postmaster The Coffin-maker Kirdjali Peter, The Great's Negro