A riveting tale of love, art, sex, jealousy, and compromise based on one of the most famously liberated marriages of the early twentieth centuryA leading literary figure of the Progressive Era, Neith Boyce wrote "The Girl Bachelor," a popular and pioneering column in Vogue about life as a single woman in New York City. When Boyce—whose circle of famous friends included Carl Van Vechten, Eugene O'Neill, Mina Loy, Mable Dodge Luhan, Margaret Sanger, and Djuna...

The story revolves around the life of the protagonist, Eleanor Solange, a young woman who navigates her way through the social and cultural norms of the early 20th century. Eleanor is depicted as a confident and assertive character who challenges conventional expectations placed upon women. She explores her own identity and desires in a world that often seeks to limit women's roles to traditional domestic spheres.The novel explores themes of feminism, individualism, and the quest for self-...

A Journey Through Marital Tales: 52 Storybooks is an exquisite collection that delves into the depths and complexities of marriage, gathering a tapestry of narratives that traverse various literary styles and historical contexts. The anthology presents a diverse array of storytellingâ€"from the sharp wit of social satirists to the poignant explorations of domestic life, capturing both the mundane and the extraordinary facets of matrimonial unions. This collection highlights the human condi...

Across the ringing of the church bells came the whistle of the train. Mary Lavinia, standing in the doorway, watched her mother go down the walk to the gate. Mrs. Lowell's broad back, clad in black silk, her black bonnet stiffly trimmed with purple pansies, bristled with anger. She opened the gate and slammed it behind her. The wooden sidewalk echoed her heavy tread. She went down the street out of sight, without looking back. The slow melancholy bells were still sounding, but now they sto...

Neith Boyce was a Progressive-Era writer who worked in poetry, theater, short stories, novels, and various forms of creative nonfiction. She helped Gertrude Stein to publish Three Lives, cofounded the Provincetown Players theater company, and wrote "The Girl Bachelor," a popular and pioneering column in Vogue about life as a single woman in New York City. Her best-known novel, The Bond (1908), is based on her famously open marriage to the radical journalist Hutchins Hapgood. This book cont...

In "Stories from the Chap-Book," readers encounter an eclectic tapestry of narratives that traverse the vast landscape of late 19th to early 20th-century literary expression. This anthology encompasses a myriad of themes ranging from the intricacies of human nature to explorations of societal norms and the nuances of everyday life. The collection is characterized by its diverse literary styles, from poignant realism to subtle romanticism, echoing the emerging voices of that era. Standout p...

In 'Proud Lady,' Neith Boyce crafts a poignant exploration of the complexities of female identity and societal expectations in the early 20th century. This novel weaves together rich character studies with a narrative style that blends realism and psychological insight, illuminating the struggles of its protagonist against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. Boyce's keen observations on gender and class dynamics are reflective of her own experiences, offering readers a nuanced perspe...

This book contains70 short storiesfrom 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the criticAugust Nemo, in a collection that will please theliterature lovers. For more exciting titles, be sure to check out our 7 Best Short Stories and Essential Novelists collections. This book contains: W. C. Morrow: - His Unconquerable Enemy. - A Game Of Honor. - The Resurrection Of Little Wang Tai. - Two Singular Men. - The Faithful Amulet. - Over An Absinth...

The Folly of Others by Neith Boyce is a perceptive and engaging work of literary fiction that explores the complexities of human behavior, social expectations, and personal judgment. With sharp psychological insight and a keen understanding of interpersonal dynamics, Boyce crafts a narrative that examines how assumptions, misunderstandings, and societal pressures influence the choices people make. The novel follows characters whose lives become intertwined through relationships, ambitions,...

"War in Heaven" is a captivating novel by Charles Williams, blending elements of mystery, fantasy, and theological exploration. Set in an English village, the story unfolds when a rare manuscript with potential apocalyptic significance is discovered. As various characters become entangled in the quest to possess this mysterious document, they are drawn into a cosmic battle between good and evil forces. The novel delves into themes of temptation, redemption, and the nature of spiritual warf...

A hapless Earthling must find his way home through a universe of absurdities in this science fiction romp from a Hugo and Nebula Award–nominated master.New York civil servant Thomas Carmody has never been particularly lucky. Imagine his surprise when he discovers he's won the grand prize in an Intergalactic Lottery he had no idea he'd entered.Whisked far away to Galactic Central to claim his award, he has two immediate, equally troubling revelations. Not onl...

In the Edgar Award–winning first title of the Niccolo Benedetti series, the celebrated detective hunts a serial killer who is terrorizing a small townIn the upstate New York town of Sparta, six people die in three weeks. At first the incidents seem accidental: A highway sign drops onto a car full of teenage girls, an old man falls down a set of stairs, and a boy is struck by a sheet of ice that had been building on his garage. But after each case a note turns up. So...