The Correspondence of Henrik Ibsen

The Correspondence of Henrik Ibsen

Author: Henrik Ibsen

Publisher: Ardent Media

Published: 2017-05-23

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13:

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Excerpt from The Correspondence of Henrik Ibsen ON the 3lst of May 1880, Henrik Ibsen wrote to his publisher, Frederik Hegel, that he had begun a little book in which he intended to give some account of the outward and inward conditions under which each one of his works had come into being (letter It was to be called From Simian, to Rome, and was to give descriptions of his life at Skien and Grimstad, Bergen and Christiania, Dresden, Munich, and Rome. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


Christmas Classics Premium Collection: 150+ Novels, Stories & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated)

Christmas Classics Premium Collection: 150+ Novels, Stories & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated)

Author: Selma Lagerlöf

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2024-01-09

Total Pages: 6226

ISBN-13:

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The 'Christmas Classics Premium Collection: 150+ Novels, Stories & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated)' is an unprecedented anthology that brings together an extraordinary array of literary talent spanning various periods and styles, all converging on the theme of Christmas. This collection navigates the rich terrain of festive literature, from the heartfelt to the fantastical, embodying the spirit of the season through a diversity of voices and forms. It includes timeless works that have shaped our understanding and celebration of Christmas, utilizing a range of literary styles that encompass the poetic, the whimsical, and the deeply reflective. The eclectic mix serves not only as a celebration of the holiday spirit but also as a testament to the evolving nature of storytelling across generations. The authors and poets represented in this collection, from Selma Lagerlöf to Fyodor Dostoevsky, from Emily Dickinson to William Butler Yeats, bring a wealth of cultural, historical, and literary backgrounds. Their collective contributions reflect significant movements within literatureRomanticism, Realism, the Victorian erawhile also delving into personal, often introspective themes. Through their diverse voices, the collection offers a panoramic view of Christmas as both a universal celebration and a deeply personal experience, highlighting the ways in which this holiday has inspired some of the greatest literary minds. This anthology is an invaluable resource for readers seeking to explore the myriad ways in which Christmas has been depicted in literature. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with works that span genres and periods, inviting a deeper appreciation of the holiday through the lens of some of the most celebrated authors in literary history. For scholars and casual readers alike, the 'Christmas Classics Premium Collection' promises not only a comprehensive overview of Christmas literature but also a rewarding exploration of the human condition as reflected in these seasonal narratives. Delving into this collection is an invitation to celebrate the rich literary heritage of Christmas and to discover anew the profound joy and reflection the season brings.


Christmas Classics Premium Collection: 150+ Novels, Stories & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated)

Christmas Classics Premium Collection: 150+ Novels, Stories & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated)

Author: Louisa May Alcott

Publisher: e-artnow

Published: 2015-12-06

Total Pages: 6223

ISBN-13: 8026848489

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This carefully crafted ebook: "Christmas Classics Premium Collection: 150+ Novels, Stories & Poems in One Volume (Illustrated)” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum) Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson) The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford) The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott) Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling) The Twelve Days of Christmas Silent Night Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson) Christmas with Grandma Elsie (Martha Finley) Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Anne of Green Gables (Lucy Maud Montgomery) The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown) Black Beauty (Anna Sewell) The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton) Granny's Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne) The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin) Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) The Birds' Christmas Carol (Kate Douglas Wiggin) The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe (Elizabeth Harrison) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy) Peter Pan and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum) The Christmas Angel (Abbie Farwell Brown) The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter) Toinette and the Elves (Susan Coolidge) The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky) At the Back of the North Wind (George MacDonald) Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope) The Princess and the Goblin (George MacDonald) Thurlow's Christmas Story (John Kendrick Bangs) Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells) The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke) The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann) The Little Match Girl The Elves and the Shoemaker ...


Mary Engelbreit Poster Book: Christmas Classics

Mary Engelbreit Poster Book: Christmas Classics

Author: Mary Engelbreit

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

Published: 2002-08-02

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780740725401

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You better watch out; you better not cry; better not pout; I'm telling you why: because Mary Engelbreit's new Christmas Classics Poster Book is here! Inside this third edition poster book, you'll find 12 classic Mary Engelbreit Christmas images, focused on the joy of this grand and glorious holiday, and sized at 11 x 14 -- a standard frame size -- they're perfect for decorating any room in the house or even the classroom! Again you'll find on the back of each poster a personal insight from Mary explaining her inspiration for the drawing. This classic Christmas collection is sure to bring a twinkling to the eye of every Mary Engelbreit fan! Images included are: -- Santa Marches On -- Good List -- Santa and the Snowboys -- Christmasville -- Open Your Heart -- Peace on Earth -- Believe -- Better Not Pout -- Merrily, Merrily -- Nature Is Full of Genius -- Animals Christmas -- Don't Waste the Miracle


Edge of Passion

Edge of Passion

Author: John Goldsmith

Publisher: Marble City Publishing

Published: 2015-01-29

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1908943424

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An anthology of twenty-one crime, mystery, suspense and romance stories from nineteen authors, including Emmy-nominated John Goldsmith and Booker-nominated Jim Williams. This global collection of short stories from 400 to 7000 words covers everything from crime fiction to romantic suspense and historical mystery. Authors: John Goldsmith, Jim Williams, Jeremy Hinchliff, John Holland, Gerry McCullough, Alexandar Altman, R.A. Barnes, Maura Barrett, Eileen Condon, Mary Healy, Susan Howe, Damon King, Mary Mitchell, Jeanne O’Dwyer, Michael Rumsey, Valerie Ryan, Dennis Thompson, Catherine Tynan and T. West. Contents La Morvandelle by John Goldsmith – from rabbit stew to alien abduction Diodati by Jim Williams – of poets and monsters The Sand Students by Jeremy Hinchliff – a feud on shifting sands The Book by John Holland – the librarian takes liberties Harvey’s Lucky Day by Gerry McCullough – some say we make our own luck The Quiet Room by Alexandar Altman – overdosed on love Heirloom by R.A. Barnes – a deadly pact Son of Angus by Maura Barrett – a summer of mystic love The Red Scarf by Eileen Condon – unrequited love in the countryside Braille of Brocade by Mary Healy – discovering inner beauty The Five Loves of Frank by Jeremy Hinchliff – you’re not The One Two of a Kind by Susan Howe – a torrent of love Mr Mystery by Damon King – the dangers of internet dating That’s Enough! by Mary Mitchell – a disobedient husband Book Lovers by Jeanne O’Dwyer – reading between the lines Coaster Nights by Michael Rumsey – the grass is always greener Spilled Wine by Damon King – is it better to have loved and lost? One for the Road by Valerie Ryan – raise a glass to the happy couple Terminal Vengeance by Dennis Thompson – the gentler sex prevails Him by Catherine Tynan – he can’t be avoided forever Phantasmagoria by T. West – visiting old haunts


Scenes of Clerical Life (Classic Reprint)

Scenes of Clerical Life (Classic Reprint)

Author: George Eliot

Publisher: Forgotten Books

Published: 1900

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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Excerpt from Scenes of Clerical Life Litany, only to feel with more intensity my burst into the conspicuousness of public life when I was made to stand up on the seat during the psalms or the singing. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.


The Penguin Book of the Prose Poem

The Penguin Book of the Prose Poem

Author: Jeremy Noel-Tod

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2018-11-29

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 0241285801

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'A wonderful book - an invigorating revelation ... An essential collection of prose poems from across the globe, by old masters and new, reveals the form's astonishing range' Kate Kellaway, Observer 'A superb anthology . . . it is hard to know how it could possibly be bettered' Daily Telegraph This is the prose poem: a 'genre with an oxymoron for a name', one of literature's great open secrets, and the home for over 150 years of extraordinary work by many of the world's most beloved writers. This uniquely wide-ranging anthology gathers essential pieces of writing from every stage of the form's evolution, beginning with the great flowering of recent years before moving in reverse order through the international experiments of the 20th century and concluding with the prose poem's beginnings in 19th-century France. Edited with an introduction by Jeremy Noel-Tod


Bedfordshire (Classic Reprint)

Bedfordshire (Classic Reprint)

Author: Clifford Gore Browne Wyatt. Chambers

Publisher: CUP Archive

Published: 2018-05-08

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13:

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Excerpt from Bedfordshire Of Dunstable; as regards the former he often dwelt on its continuous connection with Bedford, from the earliest days of which the Anglo - Saxon Chronicle has. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.