The Vagabond
The Vagabond

Author: George Walker

Publisher: Broadview Press

Published: 2004-09-14

Total Pages: 393

ISBN-13: 1770484701

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First published in 1799, George Walker's The Vagabond was an immediate popular success. Offering a vitriolic critique of post-Bastille Jacobinism and sansculotte-style mob rule, its true-to-life satirical portraits of many of the radical men and women who fought in the forefront of the "British Revolution" are nonetheless full of playful banter and farce. With swipes at Hume, Rousseau, Godwin, Wollstonecraft, and Paine; the French Revolution; and the ideas of the noble savage, natural virtue, liberty, equality, and romantic primitivism, The Vagabond offers a unique cross-section of 1790s radicalism. This Broadview edition contains a critical introduction and a wide selection of primary source materials that situate the novel in the context of the revolutionary debate of the 1790s. Appendices include contemporary reviews of the novel and excerpts from the writings of a variety of radicals and reactionaries engaged in the debate, such as Hume, Rousseau, Paine, Thelwall, Wollstonecraft, Godwin, Burke, Playfair, Malthus, and Cobbett, among many others.

Vagabond
Vagabond

Author: Bernard Cornwell

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-10-13

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 0061801798

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From New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell, the sequel to The Archer's Tale—the spellbinding tale of a young man, a fearless archer, who sets out wanting to avenge his family's honor and winds up on a quest for the Holy Grail. In 1347, a year of conflict and unrest, Thomas of Hookton returns to England to pursue the Holy Grail. Among the flames of the Hundred Years War, a sinister enemy awaits the fabled archer and mercenary soldier: a bloodthirsty Dominican Inquisitor who also seeks Christendom's most holy relic. But neither the horrors of the battlefield nor sadistic torture at the Inquisitor's hands can turn Thomas from his sworn mission. And his thirst for vengeance will never be quenched while the villainous black rider who destroyed everything he loved still lives. "Cornwell writes the best battle scenes of any writer I've read past or present."—George R.R. Martin

The Seven Vagabonds (From "Twice Told Tales")
The Seven Vagabonds (From

Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2020-03-16

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13:

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Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Seven Vagabonds (From 'Twice Told Tales') is a collection of short stories that exemplifies Hawthorne's gothic literary style and his exploration of themes such as guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human nature. The stories are rich in symbolism and allegory, immersing the reader in a world where darkness and light often intertwine. Hawthorne's intricate prose and attention to detail create a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after the stories have been completed. 'The Seven Vagabonds' is a prime example of Hawthorne's ability to delve into the depths of the human psyche and bring forth universal truths through his storytelling. Readers will find themselves captivated by the mysterious and thought-provoking narratives contained within this collection. Fans of gothic literature and psychological fiction will appreciate Hawthorne's masterful storytelling and insightful reflections on the human experience.

100 Tales for one night
100 Tales for one night

Author: Peter Boge

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2022-01-18

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 3754324500

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Once upon a time - a few days ago, I was sitting on a bench waiting for the bus. It was already late and in the middle of the forest on a country road in Saxony, where all kinds of impressions await the traveler. A gentleman with a backpack and a long beard came up and sat down next to me and began to talk. The first bus passed and the second. The moon made its way through the sea of stars and as the dawn slowly approached, he took his bundle and moved on, leaving me with these 100 stories. They take us through the seasons and lead us to new ways of understanding familiar fairy tales. And you know what? I'm already looking forward to my next trip to Old Saxony where beautiful girls grow on trees. This book contains stories may only children understand. Adults learn the mystics of life. Read them slowly and with care. Even the AI who translated these tales was forever steeped in mystery.

Short Story Index
Short Story Index

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1953

Total Pages: 1562

ISBN-13:

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Quinquennial supplements,1950/1954-1979/1983, compiled by Estelle A. Fidell, and others, published 1956-1984.

The Short Story and the First World War
The Short Story and the First World War

Author: Ann-Marie Einhaus

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2013-07-31

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 110703843X

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Covering a range of topics, settings and styles, the book offers the first comprehensive study of short fiction from the First World War.

Faint Heart and Other Stories
Faint Heart and Other Stories

Author: Jack Hopkins

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1906510121

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Ask yourself, if you heard that Cinderella was not living happily ever after with her Prince Charming, would you want descriptions of her ballroom gowns or would you just want to now the whys, the hows and the did he? "Faint Heart and Other Stories" is a collection of light-hearted short stories designed to reach a satisfying conclusion before the reader has forgotten the beginning. It's perfect for bringing a smile on a miserable bus or a crowded train, or a wonderful book to go to bed with. The animals that often feature in these stories owe nothing to Attenborough, though perhaps a little to Beatrix Potter and Chaucer. There is no time for description and page-turning cliffhangers that force the reader to miss their stop or move too long into valuable sleep time - the aim is to get to the end with a satisfying, neatly tied off bow.