The Duel and Other Stories
The Duel and Other Stories

Author: Anton Chekhov

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2018-09-20

Total Pages: 173

ISBN-13: 3734022096

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Reproduction of the original: The Duel and Other Stories by Anton Chekhov

The Duel and Other Stories
The Duel and Other Stories

Author: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-20

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13:

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"The Duel and Other Stories" is a collection of short stories by Anton Chekhov, a master of Russian psychological prose. Living at the edge of the epochs, when new communist and socialist views ruined tzarism, Chekhov chronicled the gap between the old and new generations in his deeply psychological short stories and novellas.

Duel
Duel

Author: Richard Matheson

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2003-01-04

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 9780312878269

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Remember that murderous semi chasing Dennis Weaver down a lonely stretch of desert highway? Duel, Steven Spielberg's acclaimed first film, was adapted by Richard Matheson from his unforgettable story of the same name. But "Duel" is only one of the classic suspense tales in this outstanding collection of stories by the Grand Master of Horror, which also contains Matheson's legendary first story, "Born of Man and Woman," as well as several stunning shockers that inspired memorable episodes of The Twilight Zone, including "Little Girl Lost," "Steel," and "Third from the Sun." Like Matheson's previous collection, Nightmare at 20,000 Feet, this collection is an indispensable treasure trove of terror from the New York Times bestselling author of I Am Legend and What Dreams May Come.

The Duel and Other Stories (riverrun editions)
The Duel and Other Stories (riverrun editions)

Author: Anton Chekhov

Publisher: Quercus Publishing

Published: 2020-01-23

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 1787475972

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A married woman restlessly seeks a deeper love. An insomniac ponders the meagreness of his life. A man loses the respect of his family because of a counterfeit coin. A duel of wits escalates into a clash of cultures - and more. The Duel and Other Stories is the second in an exclusive three-volume edition of Chekhov''s stories. Encompassing the intricacy and range of social connection, these exquisitely crafted stories trace the mutability of our everyday relationships as they stall, separate or entwine. In the strangely lyrical deadpan prose so characteristic of Chekhov''s drama, they expose the misplaced affections, broken vows, and brilliant dreams of what it is to be human. This unique collection offers a perfect introduction to one of Russia''s - and the world''s - greatest writers.

The Book of Duels
The Book of Duels

Author: Michael Garriga

Publisher: Milkweed Editions

Published: 2014-03-17

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1571318860

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Fierce, searing, and darkly comical, Garriga's debut collection of short-short fiction depicts historical and imagined duels, re-envisioning in a flash the competing points of motivation—courage and cowardice, honor and vengeance—that lead individuals to risk it all. In this compact collection, “settling the score” provides a fascinating apparatus for exploring foundational civilizing ideas. Notions of courage, cowardice, and revenge course through Michael Garriga’s flash fiction pieces, each one of which captures a duel’s decisive moment from three distinct perspectives: opposing accounts from the individual duelists, followed by the third account of a witness. In razor-honed language, the voices of the duelists take center stage, training a spotlight on the litany of misguided beliefs and perceptions that lead individuals into such conflicts. From Cain and Abel to Andrew Jackson and Charles Dickenson; from John Henry and the steam drill to an alcoholic fighting the bottle: the cumulative effect of these powerful pieces is a probing and disconcerting look at humankind’s long-held notions of pride, honor, vengeance, and satisfaction. Meticulously crafted by Garriga, and with stunning illustrations by Tynan Kerr, The Book of Duels is a unique and remarkable debut.

The Eternal Husband
The Eternal Husband

Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2008-02-04

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 0486465721

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A rich and idle man confronts his dead mistress's husband in this psychological novel of duality. Powerful and accessible, it offers a captivating and revealing exploration of love, guilt, and hatred.

The Duel
The Duel

Author: Heinrich von Kleist

Publisher: Melville House

Published: 2011-08-16

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 161219074X

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About This Book "No amount of wisdom could possibly make sense of the mysterious verdict which God intended through this duel." A new translation of a key work by one of European literature’s most important early writers. One of the few novellas written by the master German playwright, The Duel was considered by Thomas Mann and others to be one of the great works of German literature. The story of a virtuous woman slandered by a nobleman, it is a precise study of a subject that fascinated von Kleist: That people are sometimes seemingly punished for their very innocence. This Is An Enhanced eBook This eBook contains Illuminations—additional curated material that expand the world of Kleist’s novella through text and illustrations—at no additional charge. "Illuminations" contains writings by Paul the Deacon - J.G. Millingen - Sir Walter Scott - Johann Ludwig Uhland - Miguel de Cervantes - Andrew Lang - John Carl Blankenagel - Louis and Regis Senac - Alfred Hutton - Fiore de Liberi and a collection of the twelve laws of chivalry. Illustrations include: Gerhard von Kugelgen - Johannes Gehrts - Jörg Breu Jüngere and Pauls Hector Mair - Achilles Emperaire - George Muhlberg and others. Also included is The Duelist’s Supplement – “The Art of Dueling: How To Shoot and Slash Your Way To Satisfaction” which includes an entire facsimile scan of Fior de Liberi's Flower of Battle.