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Want a glimpse into the mind of one of the most interesting and innovative writers of the twentieth century? In Notes on My Books, famed novelist Joseph Conrad discusses his creative process and lets loose some juicy details about the circumstances and inspirations that gave rise to timeless classics such as Lord Jim and Heart of Darkness.
In this, the seventh book of L. Frank Baum's delightful Oz series, a living doll named Scraps and a Munchkin boy named Ojo set out to free Ojo's Uncle Nunkie from a dangerous magical spell that has turned him into a statue. This whimsical journey will delight fantasy fiction fans of all ages.
Anyone who has ever read a novel by Charles Dickens is well aware of the author's keen interest in social issues, especially the detrimental effects of poverty. This volume of essays brings together some of Dickens' best non-fiction writing on social issues, carried out in the form of letters to the editor, op-ed pieces, and correspondence.
Take a literary tour of the Emerald Isle with this engaging collection of essays from Irish writer and politician Stephen Gwynn. He addresses numerous elements of Irish literature with insight and wit, including folklore, humor, historical fiction, and many others.
Advances in science and technology no longer change how we live, they determine it. In the not-too-distant future, techno-scientific developments may make individuals stronger, smarter, healthier and more productive—but to what end?
Addressing this question, speculative fiction has created an abundance of transhuman characters, protagonists with extraordinary strength, intelligence or abilities. Often they are antiheroes, openly rejecting—or
...In this engaging collection of essays from George Gissing, the narrator of the fictional frame story describes himself as having been charged with the difficult task of editing a recently deceased friend's papers. The essays, sketches and observations are arranged according to a seasonal theme, and each of the four sections offers keen insights about the cycles of nature and of life.
Some of American essayist Henry Tuckerman's finest work is brought together in the eclectic volume The Collector. Topics run the gamut from a well-researched history of oldest London's pubs and taverns to a series of astute and keenly observed critical essays on literature, art, and drama.
This charming collection brings together dozens of popular newspaper columns written by acclaimed essayist Sara Willis (pen name Fanny Fern). On topics ranging from marriage to friendships between women, Fern dispenses her trademark brand of wit and wisdom.
Whether you're a long-time fan of British author Samuel Butler (best known for his shrewd satire of utopian fiction, Erewhon) or you're just diving into his diverse body of work, this omnibus collection is an engaging read that's sure to catch and hold your interest. It contains excerpts from both his fiction and his non-fiction and serves as a suitable overview of his unique oeuvre.
Twenty-first-century culture is obsessed with books. In a time when many voices have joined to predict the death of print, books continue to resurface in new and unexpected ways. From the proliferation of "shelfies" to Jane Austen–themed leggings and from decorative pillows printed with beloved book covers to bookwork sculptures exhibited in prestigious collections, books are everywhere and are not just for reading. Writers have caught up
...NEW & NOTEWORTHY ~ THE NEW YORK TIMES
With a Foreword by Susan Orlean, twenty-three of today's living literary legends, including Donna Tartt, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Andrew Sean Greer, Laila Lalami, and Michael Chabon, reveal the books that made them think, brought them joy, and changed their lives in this intimate, moving, and insightful collection from "American's Librarian" and recipient of the National Book
...Though best remembered as an important German poet, Heinrich Heine was also a prolific writer of prose. He supported himself for a time as a foreign correspondent, as well as by penning essays on a number of topics, including literary criticism and philosophy. This volume offers readers a broad selection of Heine's prose works.
Though Henry James is best remembered as a titan of nineteenth-century American literature and an important innovator in the domain of literary realism, he was also a key figure in the literary criticism of the period and helped to shape the era's critical sensibility. In this fascinating volume, James focuses his critical lens on Nathaniel Hawthorne, his creative forebear, who many regard as one of James' only true literary equals in the American
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16) Vesper Flights
In Vesper Flights, Helen Macdonald brings together a collection of her best loved essays, along with new pieces on topics ranging from nostalgia for a vanishing countryside to the tribulations of farming ostriches to her own private vespers while...
This “provocative” and “absorbing” (Star Tribune) companion book to Bill Moyer’s acclaimed PBS series invites readers into conversations with some of the most captivating voices on the scene...
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz is the fourth book in Baum's Oz series. The series chronicles the further adventures of Dorothy both in and out of Oz, as she deals with the characters, situations and desires which continue to spill over from her first fateful adventure.
19) The Road to Oz
The fifth novel in Baum's beloved series of stories about the magical land of Oz, The Road to Oz recounts Dorothy's fourth interlude in Oz, during which she encounters whimsically imaginative characters such as Shaggy Man, Polychrome, and Button Bright. A masterwork of imaginative fiction, this book is a must-read for fans of classic children's literature.
20) Rinkitink in Oz
Like many of author L. Frank Baum's Oz and non-Oz novels, Rinkitink in Oz is a quest story that follows King Rinkitink and his traveling companion Princess Inga on a long and perilous journey through the land of the Nomes, and finally, to Oz itself. Although most of the action in the novel is only tangentially related to the primary cast of well-known Oz characters, Baum's rich imagination shines through, making this an engaging read for
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