"The Babe, B.A." follows the character of "The Babe," a young and charismatic student at an English university. The story humorously explores the life and adventures of this character, highlighting the experiences and antics of university life.The novel satirizes academic and social circles, presenting a critical and often comedic view of student life and the various personalities found within it. "The Babe" is portrayed as a charming and somewhat unconventional character whose behavior an...

This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Great God Pan • The House of Souls • The Three Impostors; or, The Transmutations • The Hill of Dreams • The Terror: A Mystery • The Ghost ShipRichard Middleton • The Angels of Mons • The Secret Glory • Hieroglyphics • Far Off Things • The Great Return

Dame Edith Sitwell died while this autobiography was in the course of printing. One of the last acts of her life was to approve the 'specimen page' from the printer. She did not live to correct her proofs and what, if any, changes she might have made is a matter for conjecture. The book, as she wrote it, must now stand as the last prose work to come from a great writer of the last century and a wise, witty and compassionate woman. 'I trust', she wrote, 'that I have hurt nobody.'Dam...

Tales and Fantasiescontains three stories: The Misadventures of John Nicholson The Body-Snatcher The Story of a Lie

Welsh author and mystic of the 1890s and early 20th century. He is best known for his influential supernatural, fantasy, and horror fiction. His novella The Great God Pan [1890; 1894] has garnered a reputation as a classic of horror.He is also well known for his leading role in creating the legend of the Angels of Mons.Machen's literary significance is substantial; his stories have been translated into many languages and reprinted in short story anthologies countless times....

A high-pitched laugh echoes in an empty church. Servants discover their master dead in his bed, the only sign of disturbance an open window. The coffin of a woman hanged as a witch is found to be empty. A bed that hasn’t been slept in is crumpled and distressed come the morning. A skeletal figure creeps closer and closer to the house where an unsuspecting family lie sleeping. In these chilling tales of the supernatural, M. R. James proves he truly is the master of the ghost story.S...

This early work by Richard Austin Freeman was originally published in 1918 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introduction. 'The Great Portrait Mystery' is one of Freeman's short stories of crime and mystery. The first story featuring his well-known protagonist Dr. Thorndyke – a medico-legal forensic investigator – was published in 1907, and although Freeman's early works were seen as simple homages to his contemporary, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, he quickly developed his own styl...

In "A Fragment of Life," Arthur Machen presents a philosophical exploration of the nature of reality and perception through a gracefully woven narrative. The novella delves into the inner workings of the mind, encouraging readers to question the boundaries between the ordinary and the extraordinary. Reflecting on themes of memory, consciousness, and existentialism, Machen employs a lyrical style that is both evocative and enigmatic. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Britain, t...

As a fine novelist, critic and biographer Catherine Carswell led a passionate and various life, full of intellectual commitment and a wide range of social interests. She worked on this original, modest and yet richly remarkable autobiography over a number of years, coming back to it again and again, almost as an act of meditation.The younger daughter of a Glasgow shipping merchant, Catherine Macfarlane studied music in Frankfurt before returning to Glasgow and then moving to London...

Anthony Newton has fallen hopelessly in love with the beautiful Cynthia, and feels desperate to secure her hand, putting an end to his carefree bachelor days. But there is one small problem. Cynthia is only nineteen, and Anthony, at thirty-six, is thought rather too old for her. Tearing himself from her side, Anthony goes on a great Arctic adventure, purely for the purpose of giving Cynthia time to be young, and test his own feelings towards her. For the three years he is away battling the...

Harry Furniss' 'The Confessions of a Caricaturist' offers a unique insight into the world of Victorian caricature, providing a collection of witty and satirical sketches that reflect the social and political issues of the time. Furniss' literary style combines humor with sharp observation, making this work a valuable contribution to the study of caricature in the 19th century. The book also includes personal anecdotes and reflections on the author's experiences as a caricaturist, giving re...

First published in 1915, this volume contains a selection of works by Ford Madox Ford. It includes a selection of his poetry and assorted autobiographical notes. Ford Madox Ford (1873 – 1939) was an English poet, novelist, critic and editor. His contributions to “The English Review” and “The Transatlantic Review” were pivotal in the development of early 20th-century English literature. Contents include: “The Early Years”, “My Grandfather's House”, “My Nurse, Mrs Atterbury”, “My Cousins, Th...