A tale of desperation and frustration that ultimately results in a greater tragedy. In this work Carleton has dwelled on human psychology and the workings of human mind. That despair sometimes proves to be more than human tolerance is eloquently presented here.

In "Farm Ballads," Will Carleton masterfully captures the life of rural America in the late 19th century through a series of poignant and evocative poems. Written in a robust, accessible style, the collection employs common vernacular and vivid imagery to reflect the struggles, joys, and unflinching realities of farming life. Carleton'Äôs keen observations are steeped in the romanticism of pastoral imagery, yet they permeate with a raw honesty that reveals the complexities of agricultural ...

This volume contains a collection of poems written by Will Charlton (first published in 1873). This wonderful collection will appeal to lovers of nature poetry, and will be of particular interest to fans and collectors of Charlton's beautiful work. The poems contained herein include: "Betsey and I Are Out", "How Betsey and I Made Up", "Home with a Handsomer Man", "Johnny Rich", "Out of the Old House, Nancy", "Over the Hill to the Poor-House", "Over the Hill from the Poor House", "Uncle Sam...

The "Farm Ballads" have met with so kind and general a reception as to encourage the publishing of a companion volume. In this book, also, the author has aimed to give expression to the truth, that with every person, even if humble or debased, there may be some good, worth lifting up and saving; that in each human being, though revered and seemingly immaculate, are some faults which deserve pointing out and correcting; and that all circumstances of life, however trivial they appear, may po...

In the heart of rural America, where the rhythm of life beats to the pulse of the land, Will Carleton's "Farm Ballads" paints a vivid tapestry of the joys, struggles, and enduring spirit of the farming community. Through lyrical verses and poignant tales, Carleton captures the essence of a bygone era, where the bond between man and nature was unbreakable. From the toil of the fields to the warmth of the hearth, these ballads resonate with the timeless themes of love, loss, and the indomita...

In the quaint countryside, where nature's tapestry unfolds, "Apples Growing" by Will Carleton paints a vivid portrait of rural life. Join the narrator as he embarks on a journey through an apple orchard, where the sweet scent of ripening fruit fills the air. Witness the transformation of tiny blossoms into plump, juicy apples, each a testament to the wonders of nature. Through lyrical prose and evocative imagery, Carleton captures the essence of the harvest season, celebrating the bounty o...

The Haunters & The Haunted is a genre-spanning anthology that masterfully intertwines the chilling motifs of haunting and the supernatural with the profound depths of human experience. Delving into the realms of gothic, romantic, and early modern narratives, this collection offers a panorama of ghostly tales and eerie ballads, each unraveling immense psychological tension and timeless existential quandaries. The collected works span an impressive array of styles, from the ethereal tones of...

Spooks and inexplicable things that go bump in the night have long exercised creative imaginations and provided source material for our greatest story-tellers.Included in this collection are tales from the heyday of supernatural fiction, when the great names of literature contributed to the genre as a matter of course - authors such as Collins, Conan Doyle, Dickens, Gaskell, Hardy, Hawthorne, O. Henry, James, Jerome, de Maupassant, Poe, Stevenson, Thackeray, and Wilde.You w...

A collection of tales of the strange, the weird, and the frightening. Just the thing to read on a dark night when the lightning flashes, and the thunder crashes, and all the doors are locked.

22 November 1963: Dallas, Texas. US President John F Kennedy is assassinated as his motorcade passes through the city's streets. The assassin is soon captured, and revealed to be disaffected Communist sympathizer Lee Harvey Oswald. Did Oswald act alone, or did he have help? Is the Bilderberg Group simply a group of international financiers concerned with promoting democracy throughout the world, or is there a more sinister power at work? And what really happened to Princess Diana's Mercede...

Over 25 short story masterpieces from writers such as Louis de Bernières and Ian Rankin - modern literary tales to chill the blood.This spine-chilling new anthology of 20th and 21st century tales by big name writers is in the best traditions of literary ghost stories. It is just a little over a hundred years ago that the most famous literary ghost story, The Turn of the Screw by Henry James, was published and in the intervening years a great many other distinguishe...

A collection of short stories in the horror genre: some weird, some strange, some downright unbelievable, but all designed to make the reader think...and think again, then leave the bedside light burning through the night.