The Quilt and Other Stories

The Quilt and Other Stories

Author: Ismat Chughtai

Publisher: Sheep Meadow Press

Published: 1994-12-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781878818348

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These fifteen frank and often wickedly comic, explore the realities and conflicts of life in Indian Muslim society.


The Bedquilt and Other Stories

The Bedquilt and Other Stories

Author: Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Publisher: University of Missouri Press

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9780826211408

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Two essays and eleven short stories from a 1930s novelist who wrote on a variety of subjects, from war to the lot of the black man. In An American Citizen, a black man leaves America for another country to escape the humiliation he suffers, Through Pity and Terror is a war story set in France on a woman whose home is invaded by German soldiers, and in the title story the protagonist finally wins recognition as an artist.


The Quilt

The Quilt

Author: Elise Schebler Roberts, Helen Kelley, Sandra Dallas, Jennifer Chiaverini, Jean Ray Laury

Publisher:

Published:

Total Pages: 352

ISBN-13: 9781610605366

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THE HORSE STEALERS AND OTHER STORIES

THE HORSE STEALERS AND OTHER STORIES

Author: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2024-01-01

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9360462772

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"The Horse Stealers and Other Stories" by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov is a fascinating series of quick stories that gives a nuanced exploration of human nature and the complexities of Russian society. Originally penned within the past due nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Chekhov's narratives continue to resonate with readers for his or her insightful commentary and masterful storytelling. The identify story, "The Horse Stealers," unfolds with a mix of humor and irony, as Chekhov delves into the lives of characters concerned in a reputedly petty crime. Through this tale and others like "Ward No. 6" and "The Petchenyeg," Chekhov skillfully examines the human circumstance, revealing the fragility of sanity, the impact of societal norms, and the effects of moral picks. Chekhov's characters are vividly drawn, representing a pass-section of Russian society, every grappling with personal dilemmas and societal expectations. The collection is characterised by way of its exploration of the mundane and the profound, demonstrating Chekhov's keen know-how of the subtleties of human behavior. "The Horse Stealers and Other Stories" stands as a testament to Chekhov's literary genius, showcasing his potential to seize the complexities of lifestyles in concise but profound narratives. Each tale serves as a window into the human soul, making this collection a long lasting traditional within the realm of quick fiction.


The Witch, and Other Stories

The Witch, and Other Stories

Author: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-08-31

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 3387015518

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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.


The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories

The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories

Author: Anton Chekhov

Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13:

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The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories is the tenth volume in the Tales of Chekhov; a collection of short stories by Russian author Anton Chekhov. The stories in this collection include: The Horse-Stealers; Ward No. 6; The Petchenyeg; A Dead Body; A Happy Ending; The Looking-Glass; Old Age; Darkness; The Beggar; A Story Without A Title; In Trouble; Frost; A Slander; Minds In Ferment; Gone Astray; An Avenger; The Jeune Premier; A Defenceless Creature; An Enigmatic Nature; A Happy Man; A Troublesome Visitor; and, An Actor’s End.


Return Trip Tango and Other Stories from Abroad

Return Trip Tango and Other Stories from Abroad

Author: Frank MacShane

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13: 9780231079938

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A cornucopia of contemporary world fiction that brings together short stories by authors including Calvino, Garcia Marquez, Abe, Duras, Borges and Beckett.


In the Company of Men

In the Company of Men

Author: Jim Reichert

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 9780804752145

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In the Company of Men examines representations of male-male sexuality in literature from the Meiji period, when Japan launched an unprecedented modernization campaign.