In "Drawn at a Venture: A Collection of Drawings," Fougasse presents an intriguing assemblage of illustrations that capture the essence of everyday life with a blend of humor and keen observation. This collection is characterized by a distinctively simple yet sophisticated style, employing minimalistic lines and subtle shading to convey complex emotions and social commentary. The drawings, created in the early to mid-20th century, reflect the cultural and political milieu of the time, prov...

THERE are various methods of introducing an artist to his public. One of the best is to describe how you saved his life in the Bush in ’82; or he saved yours; and then you go on:“Little did either of us anticipate in those far-off days that Fougasse was destined to become . . .”Another way is to leave Fougasse out altogether, and concentrate, how happily, on your own theories of black-and-white drawing, or politics, or the decline of the churches; after all, an introduction...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Example in this ebookThere are various methods of introducing an artist to his public. One of the best is to describe how you saved his life in the Bush in ’82; or he saved yours; and then you go on: “Little did either of us anticipate in those far-off days that Fougasse was destined to become . . .” Another way is to leave Fougasse out altogether, and concentrate, how happily, on your own theories of black-and-white drawing, or politics, or the decline of the chur...

Eveline sits in her room thinking about the people she has lost—her mother and her brother. Her other brother is traveling for work and she is afraid that her alcoholic father will beat her with no one else to turn on. She plans to run away with a sailor with whom she has fallen in love, but will a promise made to her mother keep her at home?Critically acclaimed author James Joyce’s Dubliners is a collection of short stories depicting middle-class life in Dublin in the ear...

"They offer you three jokes," said the stranger, "which shall make all who hear them simply die of laughter." I think my friend was reluctant then to have anything more to do with it, he wanted to go home; he said he didn't want jokes.

The Music on the Hill is a short story by Saki, which was the pen name of author and journalist Hector Hugh Munro, considered to be one of the masters of the short story format and famous for his way of satirizing British attitudes towards class and wealth. In addition to the story, this ebook contains a biography of Saki and a selected bibliography of his works.

“Guy, come and play with me.” “Oh! I can’t, Tina, I have no time; I am going fishing soon with Urie Cass.” “Oh, dear!” said the little voice; “you never get time, Guy, to have a game.” “Cannot you have one game with her, sonny!” said his mother; “the wee girlie is dull playing by herself all day.” “But mother, dear, I have no time now,” and so saying, Guy shouldered his fishing rod and walked off. But his mother’s sad, grieved expression seemed to haunt him all day, and his little sister’s...

**WINNER OF THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATUREA New York Times Notable Book**Annie Ernaux's father died exactly two months after she passed her practical examination for a teaching certificate. Barely educated and valued since childhood strictly for his labor, Ernaux's father had grown into a hard, practical man who showed his family little affection.Narrating his slow ascent towards material comfort, Ernaux's cold observation reveals the shame that haunted...

In the October 1914 issue of the British magazine The Premier, Sir Max Pemberton published the first part of this story, inviting a number of writers, including Chesterton, to use their talents to solve the mystery of the murder described. Chesterton's solution followed in the form of a Father Brown story in the November issue.

We are happy to introduce you to the new collection of «Favorite Fairy Tales», which consists of «The Three Little Pigs», «The Three Bears», «The Wolf and the Seven Kids». The tales are told by Joseph Jacobs, Robert Southey, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and illustrated by Viktoriya Dunayeva.