The novel centers around the misadventures of a group of friends who find themselves caught up in various escapades related to alcohol during the Prohibition era. The characters go to great lengths to obtain and enjoy alcoholic beverages while evading the law. The novel combines elements of farce, satire, and social commentary to lampoon the absurdity of Prohibition and the human desire for liquor.Christopher Morley was a well-known American essayist, novelist, and poet, known for his witt...

Written just before Prohibition, "In the Sweet and Dry" tries to entail the possible troubles that might happen in the future. It takes both sides of the argument, and sketches out the various methods that could be used, some of them being rather over-the-top, like legislating most fruits and vegetables as unsafe, or intoxicating large groups with breathable alcohol.

Christopher Morley showed an unusual talent for humorous writing in many different settings. Here is an example. His description of a commencement address in the Garden of Eden, is both priceless and timeless.This volume contains the full text of the following manuscripts, as well as a whimsical “biography” written by Morley himself:Parnassus on WheelsThe Haunted BookshopMince PiePlum PuddingIn the Sweet Dry and DryWher...

Written just before Prohibition, "In the Sweet and Dry" tries to entail the possible troubles that might happen in the future. It takes both sides of the argument, and sketches out the various methods that could be used, some of them being rather over-the-top, like legislating most fruits and vegetables as unsafe, or intoxicating large groups with breathable alcohol.

This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically, chronologically and by category, making it easier to access individual books and stories. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a hyperlinked table of contents and footnotes. The collection is complimented by an author biography.TABLE...

Over a thousand pages of haunted—and haunting—ghost tales: the most complete collection of uncanny, spooky, creepy tales ever published! Edited and with an introduction by Otto Penzler. Including stories by Joyce Carol Oates, Rudyanrd Kipling, Isaac Asimov, James MacCreigh, and many more! Featuring eerie vintage ghost illustrations.The ghost story is perhaps the oldest of all the supernatural literary genres and has captured the imagination of almost every writer t...

'People should not leave looking-glasses hanging in their rooms any more than they should leave open cheque books or letters confessing some hideous crime.''If she concealed so much and knew so much one must prize her open with the first tool that came to hand - the imagination.'Virginia Woolf's writing tested the boundaries of modern fiction, exploring the depths of human consciousness and creating a new language of sensation and thought. ...

This edition is consisted of 2 works of Christopher Morley, there are “Parnassus on Wheels” and “The Haunted Bookshop”.Parnassus on WheelsParnassus on Wheels is Morley's first novel, about a fictional traveling book-selling business. The original owner of the business, Roger Mifflin, sells it to 39-year-old Helen McGill, who is tired of taking care of her older brother, Andrew. Andrew is a former businessman turned farmer, turned author. As an author, he begins using the fa...

The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we examine some of the short stories of Mark Twain. Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in 1835 and is f...

"The Blue Bird for Children" is a theatrical work that explores themes of happiness, nature, and the search for the elusive Blue Bird of Happiness. The play follows the adventures of two siblings, Tyltyl and Mytyl, who embark on a magical journey through various realms in search of the Blue Bird.As Tyltyl and Mytyl encounter anthropomorphized characters and personified elements of the natural world, they gain insights into the meaning of true happiness and the importance of appreciating th...

Christopher Morley was born on May 5th 1890. “The Haunted Bookshop” was published in 1919 and was his second novel. Suspenseful and set in Brooklyn around the time of the end of World War I. It continues the story of Roger Mifflin, the book seller in his first novel “Parnassus on Wheels”. At first glance youd be forgiven to think this was a novel of supernatural events but it refers to The ghosts of literature those ghosts that haunt all bookstores. Its well worth sampling.

Christopher Morley (May 5, 1890 – March 28, 1957) was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet. He also produced stage productions for a few years and gave college lectures. Morley's first novel, Parnassus on Wheels, appeared in 1917. The protagonist, traveling bookseller Roger Mifflin, appeared again in his second novel, The Haunted Bookshop in 1919. Author of more than 100 novels, books of essays, and volumes of poetry, Morley is probably best ...