Dive into 'Masterpieces of Wilderness Survival – 7 Classic Colonial Expedition Legends,' a compelling anthology capturing the adventurous spirit and formidable challenges of colonial explorations. This collection weaves a tapestry of thrilling narratives that showcase mankind's quest to conquer and coexist with the wilderness. Amidst the varied landscapes and exotic locales, readers will encounter tales brimming with survival, courage, and discovery. The anthology's strength lies in the di...

If you were looking for the Holy Bible of the horror anthologies, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! Cosmic horror, supernatural events, ghost stories, weird fiction, mystical fantasies, occult narratives, this book plunges you into dark domains and brings you face to face with surreal monstrosities. This box set includes all the seven volumes of the collection.

Pisces are very friendly and are more intuitive than others. They are wise because of their empathic and deeply observant nature. On the negative side, they can become escapists and play martyrs. In this book you will find seven short stories specially selected to illustrate the different aspects of the Pisces personality. For a more complete experience, be sure to also read the anthologies of your rising sign and moon! This book contains: - Cupid and Psyche. - Springtime à la Carte by O. ...

It is said that music begins where words end. But many writers have tried to merge these two worlds, either by portraying musicians as characters, or by writing about the effects of music on some plot. For music and literature lovers, critic August Nemo has selected seven short stories that blend these elements: - A Wagner Matinee by Willa Cather - The Wind Blows by Katherine Mansfield - A Mother by James Joyce - The Music of Erich Zann by H. P. Lovecraft - The Music on the Hill by H.H. Mu...

Masterpieces of Split Personality and Madness – 7 Classic Psychological Novels plunges into the fascinating realm of the fragmented human psyche, offering a tapestry of narratives that unravel the complexities of duality and insanity. This anthology spans a range of literary styles, from Gothic horror to psychological thriller, all unified by an exploration of the human mind's darkest recesses. Each tale weaves suspense with introspection, featuring compelling plotlines and enigmatic chara...

London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, London is considered to be one of the world's most important global cities. Such a historically important city has certainly left its legacy in the imagination of writers. Check out the tales full of London's atmosphere selected by critic August Nemo: - Lost in a London Fog by Louisa May Alcott - London Impressions by Stephen Crane - A London Life by Henry James - The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle - The Secret A...

Welcome to the book series 7 best short stories specials, selection dedicated to a special subject, featuring works by noteworthy authors. The texts were chosen based on their relevance, renown and interest. This edition is dedicated to ghost stories.The critic Augst Nemo brings seven tales with tormented souls that will make you shiver:- An Authentic Narrative of a Haunted House by Sheridan le Fanu.- The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell.- A Warning to t...

ESTJ are organized and dedicated; they know that the path of good is difficult to follow and are willing to help others in this task. In this book you will find seven short stories specially selected to please the tastes of the ESTJ. These are stories by renowned authors that will surely bring reflections, insights and fun to people with this kind of personality. This book contains: - The Colonel's Ideas by Guy de Maupassant. - Ivy Day in the Committee Room by James Joyce. - Too Dear! by L...

Henry James was an American-British author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He is best known for a number of novels dealing with the social and marital interplay between emigre Americans, English people, and continental Europeans. His later works were increasingly experimental. In describing the internal states of mind and social dynamics of his charac...

Money - and the social effects of having it or not - is too big a theme in people's daily lives to be ignored by literature. The writers gave the most varied interpretations and looked from the most different angles to the human relationship with money - but the final thought is always up to the reader. The critic August Nemo selected seven classic short stories on this subject: - The Money Box by W.W. Jacobs - Mammon and the Archer by O. Henry - After the Race by James Joyce - The Rocking...

The US Civil War (18611865) still serves as one of the milestones in American literary history, commonly representing the dividing line in survey courses and reference works on 19th-century American literature. Through seven short stories selected by the critic August Nemo you will be able to understand the different nuances of this historical moment: - An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge by Ambrose Bierce - The Veteran by Stephen Crane - The Story of a Year by Henry James - The Locket by Ka...

Henry James (1843-1916) was an America-born English writer whose novels, short stories and letters established the foundation of the modernist movement in twentieth century fiction and poetry. His career, one of the most significant and influential in English literature, spanned over five decades and resulted in a body of work that has had a profound impact on generations of writers. Born in New York, but educated in France, Germany, England and Switzerland, James often explored the cultur...