Selected Stories of Samuel Butler

Selected Stories of Samuel Butler

Author: Samuel Butler

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 2018-08-19

Total Pages: 172

ISBN-13:

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Embark on a Journey of Wit and Wisdom with "Selected Stories of Samuel Butler" by Samuel Butler Prepare to be captivated by the wit, insight, and profound observations of Samuel Butler in "Selected Stories of Samuel Butler." This compelling collection brings together some of Butler's most celebrated stories, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most brilliant and thought-provoking writers of the 19th century. From satirical sketches to philosophical musings, Butler's stories explore a wide range of themes and ideas, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of human nature, society, and the universe itself. Through his keen observations and razor-sharp wit, Butler challenges conventional wisdom and offers fresh perspectives on timeless questions. Whether delving into the absurdities of everyday life or exploring the depths of human folly, Butler's stories are as entertaining as they are enlightening. With their richly drawn characters, clever dialogue, and unexpected twists, these tales will keep readers eagerly turning pages until the very end. Butler's stories are more than just entertaining—they're also deeply insightful, offering profound reflections on the human condition and the nature of existence. Whether he's dissecting the quirks of Victorian society or contemplating the mysteries of the cosmos, Butler's writing is as relevant and thought-provoking today as it was in his own time. As you delve into "Selected Stories of Samuel Butler," you'll find yourself drawn into a world of wit, wisdom, and wonder. Whether you're a longtime fan of Butler's work or discovering his writing for the first time, this collection is sure to leave a lasting impression. Don't miss your chance to experience the brilliance of Samuel Butler. Order your copy of "Selected Stories of Samuel Butler" today and embark on a journey of discovery and enlightenment.


Selected Stories

Selected Stories

Author: Robert Walser

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Published: 2012-10-30

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 1466834951

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In her preface to Robert Walser's Selected Stories, Susan Sontag describes Walser as "a good-humored, sweet Beckett." The more common comparison is to "a comic Kafka." Both formulations effectively describe the reading experience in these stories: the reader is obviously in the presence of a mind-bending genius, but one characterized by a wry, buoyant voice, as apparently cheerful as it is disturbing. Walser is one of the twentieth century's great modern masters—revered by everyone from Walter Benjamin to Hermann Hesse to W. G. Sebald—and Selected Stories gives the fullest display of his talent. "He is most at home in the mode of short fiction," according to J. M. Coetzee in The New York Review of Books. The stories "show him at his dazzling best."


Parable of the Sower

Parable of the Sower

Author: Octavia E. Butler

Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Published: 2023-03-28

Total Pages: 350

ISBN-13: 1538765497

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This acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from an award-winning author "pairs well with 1984 or The Handmaid's Tale" and includes a foreword by N. K. Jemisin (John Green, New York Times). When global climate change and economic crises lead to social chaos in the early 2020s, California becomes full of dangers, from pervasive water shortage to masses of vagabonds who will do anything to live to see another day. Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding anarchy. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers from hyperempathy, a debilitating sensitivity to others' emotions. Precocious and clear-eyed, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision of human destiny.


On Histories and Stories

On Histories and Stories

Author: A. S. Byatt

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 2001-03-10

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780674004511

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The interplay between fiction and history forms the core of Byatt's essays as she explores historical storytelling and the translation of historical fact into fiction.