"John Leech, His Life and Work" by William Powell Frith is a captivating exploration of the life and artistic contributions of John Leech, a prominent Victorian illustrator and caricaturist. The book delves into Leech's early years, his rise to fame, and the unique style that characterized his work. Frith, a fellow artist and friend, provides an intimate portrait of Leech, highlighting his wit, humor, and the social commentary embedded in his illustrations. This volume serves as both a bio...

"John Leech, His Life and Work, Vol. 2" by William Powell Frith delves into the life and artistic contributions of John Leech, a prominent Victorian illustrator and caricaturist. This volume captures the essence of Leech's work, showcasing his unique ability to blend humor with social commentary. Frith, a contemporary and friend of Leech, provides insights into the artist's creative process and the influences that shaped his distinctive style. The book serves as both a biography and an app...

I Dedicate this Book TO CHARLES F. ADAMS, LEECH’S EARLIEST, WARMEST, AND MOST CONSTANT FRIEND; WITH MY GRATEFUL THANKS FOR THE INTEREST HE HAS TAKEN IN MY WORK, AND FOR THE VALUABLE ASSISTANCE AFFORDED IN THE EXECUTION OF IT

Twenty ghost stories from the supernatural masters of the Victorian age. Wimbourne Books presents the ninth in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 9 in the series contains stories published between 1841 and 1899, by British and American authors, including many not previously anthologized. Readers new to this genre will discover its pleasures; the Victorian quaintness, the sometimes shocking difference i...

Accusations of ingratitude, and just accusations no doubt, are made against every inhabitant of this wicked world, and the fact is, that a man who is ceaselessly engaged in its trouble and turmoil, borne hither and thither upon the fierce waves of the crowd, bustling, shifting, struggling to keep himself somewhat above water--fighting for reputation, or more likely for bread, and ceaselessly occupied to-day with plans for appeasing the eternal appetite of inevitable hunger to-morrow--a man...

The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, shamanism and ancient knowledge. Our books are available in digital format. We have approximat...

Round the Sofa is a collection consisting of the novel My Lady Ludlow prefaced by a short story Round the Sofa, which is used to provide a framework for the telling of My Lady Ludlow and the disparate stories. Mrs. Dawson tells the story of "My Lady Ludlow" and then five other narrators gather around the sofa, each telling a story: An Accursed Race, The Doom of the Griffiths, Half a Life-time Ago, The Poor Clare, and The Half-Brothers. "My Lady Ludlow" recounts the daily lives of the widow...

Mary Elizabeth Braddon's 'Complete Works' is a treasure trove of Victorian literature, encompassing her prolific output of novels, short stories, and plays. Known for her gripping tales of suspense, scandal, and social commentary, Braddon's literary style combines elements of sensation fiction with a keen eye for exploring gender roles and class dynamics. Her works are characterized by complex female protagonists, intricate plot twists, and a captivating narrative voice that keeps readers ...

The Complete Works of Mary Elizabeth BraddonMary Elizabeth Braddon was an English popular novelist of the Victorian era. She is best known for her 1862 sensation novel Lady Audley's Secret, which has also been dramatised and filmed several times.This collection includes the following:Phantom Fortune, A NovelFenton's QuestVixen, Volume I.Vixen, Volume II.Vixen, Volume III.John Marchmont's Legacy, Volumes I-IIIThe Doctor's Wife

This carefully crafted ebook: "A TALE OF TWO CITIES & BARNABY RUDGE" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. A Tale of Two Cities is set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The novel depicts the plight of the French peasantry demoralized by the French aristocracy in the years leading up to the revolution, the corresponding brutality demonstrated by the revolutionaries toward the former aristocrats in the early years of the re...

Compiled in 4 volumes, "The Best 195 Classics Ever Written" brings together exceptional works by distinguished authors including renowned names like Charles Dickens, Henry James, Jane Austen and William Shakespeare. Aiming to provide the best compilation of classical works for its lovers, this amazing collection has a wonderful blend of relationships, emotions, fantasy and adventure that attracted everyone for generations and inspired many films, television serials and stage adaptations.

This edition includes 15 Classics Books+ 15 Audiobooks Links and an Active TOC , The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. This book contains the complete novels of Charles Dickens in the chronological order of their original publ...