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The Neil Gaiman Reader
An outstanding array—52 pieces in all—of selected fiction from the multiple-award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, introduced with a foreword by Booker Prize-winning author Marlon James Spanning Gaiman’s career to date, The Neil Gaiman Reader: Selected Fiction is a captivating collection from one of the world’s most beloved writers. A brilliant representation of Gaiman's groundbreaking, entrancing, endlessly imaginative fiction, this captivating volume includes excerpts from each of his five novels for adults —Neverwhere, Stardust, American Gods, Anansi Boys, and The Ocean at the End of the Lane—and nearly fifty of his short stories. Impressive in its depth and range, The Neil Gaiman Reader: Selected Fiction is both an entryway to Gaiman’s oeuvre and a literary trove Gaiman readers old and new will return to many times over.
19Th and 20Th Century Selected Fiction Classics : The Way We Live Now/The Magician/Waverley; Or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since/Anthem
Author: Anthony Trollope,W Somerset Maugham,Walter Scott,Ayn Rand
language: en
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Release Date: 2022-08-31
19th and 20th Century Selected Fiction Classics - This anthology brings together four timeless fiction classics from the 19th and 20th centuries, penned by acclaimed authors Anthony Trollope, W. Somerset Maugham, Walter Scott, and Ayn Rand. Each novel presents a captivating narrative, exploring various themes and reflecting the literary brilliance of its respective writer. 1. The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope: This satirical novel offers a scathing critique of Victorian society, delving into themes of greed, corruption, and social mores. Anthony Trollope's keen observations of the wealthy elite and their manipulation of power create a thought-provoking portrayal of human vices and societal ills. 2. The Magician by W. Somerset Maugham: Maugham's novel follows the life of a charismatic magician named Oliver Haddo, who dabbles in occult practices. The story is a compelling blend of the supernatural and psychological, exploring the boundaries between science and the mystical. 3. Waverley; Or, 'Tis Sixty Years Since by Walter Scott: As one of the first historical novels, "Waverley" immerses readers in the Jacobite uprising of 1745. Walter Scott's masterful storytelling and vivid depiction of characters and events transport readers to a tumultuous period in British history. 4. Anthem by Ayn Rand: Set in a dystopian future, "Anthem" presents a world where individuality is suppressed, and collectivism prevails. Ayn Rand's novella explores the power of the individual spirit and the quest for personal identity and freedom. This compilation of selected fiction classics offers readers a diverse and enriching literary experience, ranging from biting social commentary to tales of intrigue, historical adventures, and futuristic visions. Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was a prolific English novelist known for his insightful portrayal of Victorian society. W. Somerset Maugham (1874-1965) was a British playwright and author celebrated for his novels, short stories, and plays. Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish writer and poet widely regarded as one of the pioneers of the historical novel. Ayn Rand (1905-1982) was a Russian-American philosopher and novelist known for her advocacy of individualism and her influential novels exploring her philosophical ideas. Their literary contributions have left a lasting impact on the world of literature and continue to be cherished by readers around the globe.
Selected Fiction and Drama of Eliza Haywood
Author: Eliza Haywood
language: en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date: 1999-01-28
This exciting edition gathers together for the first time a sampling of Haywood's writings generous enough to represent the full range of her fiction and drama and includes material from each decade of her long writing life. All texts come back into print here and here alone. The collection features six fictions, including both racy early work and later experimental prose fiction, two plays, and some powerful political writing.