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Måske er jeg synsk eller noget. De små hår rejste sig i min nakke. Og jeg fik gåsehud over hele kroppen. Jeg tænkte: Nu sker det. Så sagde mor det. „Bjørn og jeg har besluttet at flytte sammen.“ Lullu vil have huller i ørerne, og hun vil have sit gamle liv tilbage. Det er frygteligt at dele værelse med Milas! Og er det egentlig lovligt? Har man krav på sit eget værelse? Eller kan voksne gøre hvad som helst, bare fordi de er blevet forelskede?

Lix: 12Let: 15Hvad laver en koala? Får den mange unger? Og hvorfor spiser den lort? Det kan du få svar på her i bogen. Du kan også få svar på, hvorfor to af koalaens tæer sidder sammen. Og hvad der sker med koalaerne, hvis skoven brænder.

‘Maud and Other Poems’ is a collection of eight poems, including the famous ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade.’Through his works, Tennyson explores a range of subjects, such as love, death, marriage, regret, God, and war.The title poem follows the narrator’s love for Maud, from its initial unsteadiness to its all-consuming passion. Tennyson’s poetic skills move the poem from wistful lament to hot-blooded action.A superb read for fans of one of the greatest poets of all time.One of the most popular and prolific poets of the Victorian age, Alfred Tennyson (1809 – 1892) was born in Lincolnshire. The son of a rector, he was one of 11 children. The size of the family meant that Tennyson was educated at a local grammar school in order to reduce expenditure.At the age of 18, Tennyson was accepted into Trinity College, Cambridge. There, he befriended the poet, Arthur Hallam, and was awarded the Chancellor’s Gold Medal for one of his earliest works, ‘Timbuktu’.During his career, Tennyson wrote over 100 poems, including ‘In Memoriam A.H.H.’, ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’, and ‘Crossing the Bar’.

Skal en kanin have motion? Er der vilde kaniner i Danmark? Og må din kanin få avokado? Alt det kan du læse om her i bogen. Du kan også læse om blinde kanin-unger. Og om en kanin, der vejer over 20 kilo. Og du kan lære, hvordan du passer din egen kanin.

Er en kinkaju en abe? Hvad bruger den sin hale til? Og er en kinkaju et godt kæle-dyr? Det får du svar på her i bogen. Du får også svar på, hvorfor en kinkaju er glad for hule træer. Og hvorfor den aldrig bliver stukket af en bi.

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, ‘A War-Time Wooing’ tells the story of Bessie Warren and her love for Lieutenant Paul Revere Abbott.Bessie's brother has been killed in the fighting, and her beloved Paul is sent to the heart of the conflict. While they write to each other constantly, will Paul return home or suffer the same fate as Bessie's brother?At its heart, this is a historical romance. However, it is packed with fascinating details of the war between the North and the South, many of them based on the author's own experiences.This will delight anyone interested in war novels.Born in New York, Charles King (1844 – 1933) was the son of a general in the United States army. At first, a military career seemed inevitable, and King graduated from the West Point Academy, to serve in the Indian Wars as a captain.However, during that conflict, he was injured and forced to return home. After his recovery, King was appointed as a general and fought in several conflicts, including The Battle of Manila, and The Battle of Santa Cruz.On returning, he embarked on a literary career, writing more than 60 books, focussing on life in the army. In addition, he wrote several scripts for Buffalo Bill Cody. Cody was a soldier, hunter, and actor, who King befriended during the Indian Wars. King died in Milwaukee, aged 88.

Considered an enduring classic, ‘Budgetary Control’ sees McKinsey put years of practical accounting experience down on paper.One of the pioneers of ‘management theory,’ his observations, methodology, and approach are as relevant today as they were when the book was first published.´Budgetary Control´ is essential reading for anyone with an interest in what goes on behind the scenes of any successful business.James Oscar McKinsey (1889 – 1937) was born in Missouri and went on to found the management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company. The son of James Madison and Mary Elizabeth Logan McKinsey, he had a modest upbringing and was raised in a three-room house in the Ozarks.After finishing high school, he attended Warrensburg Teachers College and earned a Bachelor of Pedagogy. Subsequently, he enrolled at the University of Arkansas to study Law, Bookkeeping at the St. Louis University, and Philosophy and Commerce at the University of Chicago.In 1919, McKinsey wrote the first textbook about managerial accounting. After serving in the First World War, he lectured in accounting at Columbia University. During that year, he published his major work, ‘Budgetary Control.’McKinsey & Co. was founded in 1926, and he worked there until 1935.

Laying the foundations for Clint Eastwood’s nameless character in ‘The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly,’ ‘The Virginian’ is a landmark novel of the western genre.The eponymous hero is the strong, tall, silent type, acting as an armed escort to Tenderfoot on their journey to Judge Henry’s ranch in Sunk Creek.This action-packed story details their adventures and encounters along the way and includes, just as in any good western, a little romance.If you like your books full of hot bullets and cold killers, then this is the perfect place to start!Credited with setting the template for the classic western novel and the archetypal cowboy hero, Owen Wister (1860 – 1938) was born in Philadelphia. The son of an actress and a doctor, Wister spent his formative years travelling Europe, before returning to America at his father’s behest.After graduating from Harvard Law School, and suffering from poor mental health, he took the first of 15 trips to Wyoming. It was here that he was inspired to write notes and journals about the characters living in the beautiful wilderness. These notes were to serve as the basis for many of his books.His most famous work, ‘The Virginian’, would later become a TV series starring Doug McClure, and filmed for the silver screen, most recently in an adaptation starring Ron Perlman. Wister died in Rhode Island, at the age of 78.

Kafka und Satie - Erzählungen von Franz Kafka inszeniert mit Musik von Eriki SatieFranz Kafkas kurze Erzählungen vereinen Phantastisches, Paradoxes und Absurdes. Unglaubliches und Unerhörtes wird da beschrieben, minutiös, nüchtern-ernst und oft verblüffend komisch. Grenzbereiche unseres Lebens werden ausgeleuchtet, existenzielle Grund- oder Ausnahmesituationen in unvergessliche, traumverwandte Bilder gefasst, geschrieben in einer wunderbar klaren Sprache, die im Deutschen ihresgleichen sucht. Erik Saties minimalistische, teils meditative, teils witzig-skurrile, oft wie musikalische Aphorismen anmutende Klavierstücke, entstanden zur gleichen Zeit (zwischen 1910 und 1925) in Paris, als Kafka seine Prosa in Prag niederschrieb.Stefan Laux studierte Musik und Germanistik in Heidelberg und Stuttgart, seine Klavierausbildung erhielt er bei Christoph Back, einem Schüler von Alfred Brendel, sowie bei Arne Torger und Jürgen Uhde. Von Konrad Richter, Jürgen Glauss und Norman Shetler wurde er im Fach Liedgestaltung ausgebildet. Er war Begleiter bei Meisterkursen von Elisabeht Schwarzkopf und Dietrich Fischer Dieskau. Sein Repertoire umfasst nahezu die gesamte Liedliteratur von Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven über Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Wolf, Schönberg, Berg, Webern und Eisler bis in die heutige Moderne. Er ist Vorstand und künstlerischer Leiter der Süddeutschen Schubertgesellschaft e.V.

Jak radziłyby sobie dzieci, gdyby ich rodzice nagle zniknęli, a na świecie nie byłoby już nikogo dorosłego? Szesnastoletni Łukasz i jego młodszy brat Kacper jak większość dzieciaków czasem marzą o świecie bez upominania ,,starych", w którym sami o wszystkim decydują i mogą bezkarnie robić to, na co tylko mają ochotę. Całkiem nieoczekiwanie marzenie chłopców spełnia się, gdy w ciepłą letnią noc poprzedzającą rozpoczęcie wakacji nadchodzi apokalipsa, a wraz z nią z powierzchni Ziemi znikają wszystkie osoby dorosłe... Jeśli chcesz poznać losy grupy nastolatków, którzy musieli rozwikłać zagadkę zniknięcia dorosłych i odnaleźć się w mieście bez bieżącej wody, prądu, czy gier komputerowych - oto lektura w sam raz dla ciebie.Ludwik Papaj – z wykształcenia filozof, autor powieści dla młodzieży i książek podróżniczych, współzałożyciel Klubu Austriackiej Szkoły Ekonomii przy Instytucie Misesa w Krakowie. Jest miłośnikiem sportów walki i literatury Jacka Dukaja, przejechał już 100 tysięcy kilometrów autostopem, o czym chętnie opowiada np. w książce. ,,Kierunek Kitaj" na temat swych niskobudżetowych podróży przez Rosję, Mongolię, Chiny, Laos i Tajlandię.

Findes der skatte-jægere i virkeligheden? Ja! Du kan endda selv blive en af dem. Her i bogen kan du læse om gamle skibs-vrag, arkæologer, geo-caching og en skat til 120 milliarder – som stadig ligger på havets bund. Du kan også læse om en skatte-jæger, der ledte efter en skat i 16 år. Mon han fandt den? Og du kan lære at bruge en metal-detektor og at finde rav både om dagen og om natten.

Hvad er om-sorg? Hvem har brug for et drop? Og hvordan bliver man syge-plejerske? Alt det får du svar på her i bogen. Du får også svar på, om syge-plejersker kan arbejde i andre lande, og hvorfor de ikke måtte gifte sig i gamle dage. Og du finder måske ud af, om det er noget for dig at blive syge-plejerske.

Lix: 3Let: 10Ky ankommer til fastelavnsfest. Hun er klædt ud som en bi. Men så kommer Le. Le er også en bi. Hvem må slå på tønden nu? Det må bi … men hvilken bi?

Har en is-bjørn brug for is? Kan den lugte en sæl i vandet? Og hvad er Arktis? Det kan du læse om her i bogen. Du kan også læse om is-bjørne-unger med pink hud. Og om en is-bjørn, der slap ud af sit bur i ZOO.

Kan en rotte svømme? Er en rotte kilden? Og hvad bruger en rotte papir til? Det kan du læse om her i bogen. Du kan også læse om rotter, der er forsøgs-dyr. Og du kan finde ud af, hvorfor en rotte kan dø af at have for lange tænder.

Nanna og Mark bliver overfaldet af banden Ulvene. De forsøger at få Marks mobil tilbage ved hjælp af GPS, en ny ven og en drone.Høj puls er en serie med action og uhygge. Der er fire titler i serien:Høj puls 1 - BunkerenHøj puls 2 - UlveneHøj puls 3 - Jamie KHøj puls 4 - Fælden

Nanna og Mark er på ferie ved Vesterhavet. De finder en bunker fra Anden Verdenskrig. Dagen efter finder de også en mærkelig pakke på stranden.Høj puls er en serie med action og uhygge. Der er fire titler i serien:Høj puls 1 - BunkerenHøj puls 2 - UlveneHøj puls 3 - Jamie KHøj puls 4 - Fælden

Nanna er så glad. Hun skal mødes med forsangeren fra Bad Boys. Mark synes, at det hele er lidt mystisk. Han vil undersøge, om det virkelig er den rigtige Jamie K.Høj puls er en serie med action og uhygge. Der er fire titler i serien:Høj puls 1 - BunkerenHøj puls 2 - UlveneHøj puls 3 - Jamie KHøj puls 4 - Fælden

Da Mark og Nanna vil hjælpe en hjemløs mand, bliver de rodet ind i en historie med overvågning, kidnapning og rockere.Høj puls er en serie med action og uhygge. Der er fire titler i serien:Høj puls 1 - BunkerenHøj puls 2 - UlveneHøj puls 3 - Jamie KHøj puls 4 - Fælden

Auf der verzweifelten Suche nach einem Auskommen verschlägt es Wolfgang Pagel, den glücklosen Protagonisten in Falladas „Wolf unter Wölfen", von der Großstadt Berlin auf das Gut Neuhohe. Dort, so hat er einem ehemaligen Vorgesetzten versprochen, soll er als Verwalter fungieren. Doch statt ländlicher Idylle findet er auch dort prekäre Verhältnisse vor und gerät in einen Strudel aus familiärem Chaos und Intrigen.„Wolf unter Wölfen" beschreibt den Zusammenbruch des gesellschaftlichen Gefüges in der Weimarer Republik und den Kampf des einfachen Mannes ums Überleben. „Das Land in Brand" ist der zweite Teil dieses komplexen Gesellschaftsporträts, das zu Recht zu den Klassikern der deutschen Literatur zählt.Der Roman wurde 1964 von der DEFA unter der Regie von Hans-Joachim Kasprzik verfilmt.Hans Fallada wurde 1893 als Rudolf Ditzen in Greifswald geboren. Seine gutbürgerliche Herkunft bewahrte ihn nicht vor einer schwierigen Jugend, die von Suchtproblemen und Aufenthalten in Sanatorien geprägt war und auch sein späteres Leben beeinflusste. In 1920 machte er sein Romandebüt mit „Der junge Goedeschal", das jedoch nur wenig Beachtung fand. Erst mit seinem Roman „Kleiner Mann – was nun?" (1932) erlangte Fallada weltweite Bekanntheit. Zu seinen weiteren Werken zählen unter anderem „Wer einmal aus dem Blechnapf frißt" (1934), „Der eiserne Gustav" (1938) und „Jeder stirbt für sich allein" (1947), das rund sechzig Jahre nach Erscheinen zum internationalen Bestseller avancierte. 1947 starb Fallada an den Folgen seines Morphinkonsums. Sein Werk wird zur Neuen Sachlichkeit gezählt und zeichnet sich durch gesellschaftskritische Themen, anschauliche Milieustudien und seinen nüchternen Schreibstil aus.

Berlin, 1923. Während die Inflation die Preise in absurde Höhen treibt, versucht Wolfgang Pagel sich und seine Freundin mit Glücksspiel über die Runden zu bringen. Doch ausgerechnet in der Nacht vor seiner Hochzeit, droht dem jungen Mann alles zu entgleiten.„Wolf unter Wölfen" beschreibt den Zusammenbruch des gesellschaftlichen Gefüges in der Weimarer Republik und den Kampf des einfachen Mannes ums Überleben. „Die Stadt und ihre Ruhelosen" ist der erste Teil dieses komplexen Gesellschaftsporträts, das zu Recht zu den Klassikern der deutschen Literatur zählt.Der Roman wurde 1964 von der DEFA unter der Regie von Hans-Joachim Kasprzik verfilmt.Hans Fallada wurde 1893 als Rudolf Ditzen in Greifswald geboren. Seine gutbürgerliche Herkunft bewahrte ihn nicht vor einer schwierigen Jugend, die von Suchtproblemen und Aufenthalten in Sanatorien geprägt war und auch sein späteres Leben beeinflusste. In 1920 machte er sein Romandebüt mit „Der junge Goedeschal", das jedoch nur wenig Beachtung fand. Erst mit seinem Roman „Kleiner Mann – was nun?" (1932) erlangte Fallada weltweite Bekanntheit. Zu seinen weiteren Werken zählen unter anderem „Wer einmal aus dem Blechnapf frißt" (1934), „Der eiserne Gustav" (1938) und der Widerstandsroman „Jeder stirbt für sich allein" (1947), der rund sechzig Jahre nach Erscheinen zum internationalen Bestseller avancierte. 1947 starb Fallada an den Folgen seines Morphinkonsums. Sein Werk wird zur Neuen Sachlichkeit gezählt und zeichnet sich durch gesellschaftskritische Themen, anschauliche Milieustudien und seinen nüchternen Schreibstil aus.

Hvem bader elefanterne i ZOO? Hvem opdager, at en hest er syg? Hvem passer godt på forsøgs-dyr? Det gør en dyre-passer. Her kan du læse en masse om en dyre-passers arbejde. Er det mon noget for dig at blive dyre-passer? Læs om at hjælpe dyr-lægen, løfte en mus, se en gorilla blive født – og meget mere ... Og test dig selv eller en ven: Ved I, hvad dyrene skal have at spise?

Hvordan bliver en fisk rund som en ballon? Kan en fisk være så lang som en bus? Og kan man spise en giftig fisk i Japan? Det kan du læse om her i bogen. Du kan også læse om en fisk, der vejer 1.000 kilo. Og om en fisk, der suger kød og blod fra andre fisk. Lix-tal: 14. Let-tal: 16. Der findes gratis læseforståelsesopgaver til bogen på fagklub.alinea.dk. Grøn Fagklub Underlige fisk er oplagt frilæsning til dem, der elsker faglitteratur. Grøn Fagklub er henvendt til de nye læsere i indskolingen og er bygget op som eksemplariske fagbøger med indholdsfortegnelse, overblik og stikordsregister.

The daughter of a poor physician, Janetta finds herself having to step into her feckless stepmother’s shoes when her father leaves.With a house full of children to look after, she is driven to desperate measures in order to survive. However, despite the trials and tribulations thrown her way, Janetta remains a true friend to even the lowliest of people.´A True Friend´ is a touching tale that explores the themes of loyalty, strength of character, and relationships. In Janetta, Sergeant creates a character who, on the face of it, may appear too good to be true but, once the surface is scratched, we see that she is as flawed and insecure as the rest of us.A book full of yearning and aspiration, ´A True Friend´ is the perfect read for those looking for an introduction to Sergeant’s work.Emily Frances Adeline Sergeant (1851 – 1904) was one of the most prolific novelists of the 19th century. Born in Derbyshire, Emily was the daughter of Richard Sergeant, a Methodist missionary, and Jane Hall, a writer of children’s books. Jane published her stories under the name Adeline, which Emily was later to adopt.During her lifetime, Adeline Sergeant wrote over 90 novels, including ‘The Story of a Penitent Soul,’ ‘No Saint,’ and ‘The Idol Maker.’ Many of her works explored the theme of religion, as her views changed from committed faith to agnosticism, and finally, to Catholicism.

An unsentimental look at the lives of farmers and businessmen in the late 19th century, ‘The Octopus’ details the expansion of the railroad, its tracks spreading out like tentacles across the US.We follow the farmers as they are slowly crushed by the pressures put on them by this new industry, due to the greed and corruption of cold, corporate businessmen, who are willing to go to unsavoury lengths to ensure they do not lose out on the possible financial rewards.Written without any romanticism, ‘The Octopus’ gives a fascinating insight into the effects of industrialism, and the subsequent avarice that inevitably follows.Frank Norris (1870 – 1902) was born Benjamin Franklin Norris, in Chicago. Widely hailed as the first American ‘naturalist’ writer, he was the son of a self-made businessman and an actress. After the death of his brother, Norris went to Paris to study art at the Académie Julian. While there, he was introduced to the novels of Émile Zola, who was to profoundly influence his work.His later studies at the University of Berkeley exposed him to the works of Charles Darwin, which would heavily impact his writing. It was at university, via the ‘San Francisco Wave´, that he first published his stories. When he left Berkeley to go to Harvard, he was persuaded to pursue a literary career by fellow author, Lewis E Gates.Many of Norris’ works deal with how corporate corruption affects those at the lower end of the financial spectrum, and further act as fantastic documents of American life in the late 19th century and the early 20th century.

A coming-of-age novel, ‘The Road to the Open’ follows the complicated liaisons of composer, Baron Georg von Wergenthin.While a talented man, Wergenthin lacks motivation and, instead of working, prefers to socialise with members of the Viennese bourgeoisie.A committed Christian, his life becomes even more complex when he finds himself falling for a Jewish girl, Anna Rosner.Through this story, Schnitzer documents the collapse of the freethinking Austrian society, as antisemitism and patriotism start to take its place.A classic novel from one of Vienna’s most noteworthy authors, this is ideal for those new to Schnitzler's body of work.The son of a physician, Arthur Schnitzler (1862 – 1931) was born in Vienna. At the age of 17, he enrolled at the city’s university, studying medicine. After graduating, he began work as a doctor at the Vienna General Hospital.Despite seeing himself primarily as a man of science, Schnitzler began writing when he was 31. His first works, poems, and short stories, focusing on the themes of jealousy and adultery, laid the foundations for his first play, ‘Anatol.’ Due to its psychological nature, ‘Anatol’ was praised by Sigmund Freud and later adapted for film, starring Gloria Swanson.Schnitzler eventually retired from the medical profession to pursue his literary career. In addition to numerous plays, he also wrote two full-length novels, a dozen short stories, and two non-fiction books.

When the gambler, John Oakhurst, senses that he may have outstayed his welcome in the mining camp of Poker Flat, he sets off to find pastures new.Accompanied by the local drunk, Uncle Billy, and two prostitutes, he makes his way towards Sandy Bar. However, when things do not go according to plan, and the weather turns, Oakhurst must look deep inside himself to work out what to do.A gritty tale, riddled with tragedy and romance, ‘The Outcasts of Poker Flat’ does not spare the horses when it comes to depicting the difficulties faced by ordinary folk in the Old West.Born in New York, Bret Harte (1836 – 1902) was a prolific poet, author, and journalist. The son of one of the founders of the New York Stock Exchange, Harte’s education was erratic, and he left school at the age of 13.Four years later, he moved to California, trying out a number of jobs, including working as a miner and a journalist. After an unsuccessful stint as a stagecoach guard, he became a schoolteacher.Later, he was hired as an editor for ‘The Golden Era’ magazine. His piece on the Wiyot Massacre resulted in death threats, and Harte was forced to flee to San Francisco. There, he became a journalist for ‘The Atlantic Monthly’ and was instrumental in founding ‘The Californian’, and ‘The Overland Monthly’. The latter was to publish one of his most well-known stories, ‘The Luck of Roaring Camp and Other Sketches’.During his lifetime, Harte published more than 30 books.

When Leslie comes to meet her father, Caspar Brooke, for the first time, she is keen to learn why her mother left him.While living with him, Leslie sets herself the task of reuniting her estranged parents. In Sergeant’s typically observant style, the circumstances that surround Brooke’s separation from Lady Alice have as much to do with their characters as they have to do with a chain of events.‘Brooke’s Daughter’ is an incisive exploration of human relationships and how a simple misunderstanding can change the course of someone’s life. In Caspar, we have one of the most appealing characters in Sergeant’s canon, despite her trademark criticisms of male Victorian values.A fascinating and rewarding read, ‘Brooke’s Daughter’ is sure to delight any reader familiar with her body of work.Emily Frances Adeline Sergeant (1851 – 1904) was one of the most prolific novelists of the 19th century. Born in Derbyshire, Emily was the daughter of Richard Sergeant, a Methodist missionary, and Jane Hall, a writer of children’s books. Jane published her stories under the name Adeline, which Emily was later to adopt.During her lifetime, Adeline Sergeant wrote over 90 novels, including ‘The Story of a Penitent Soul,’ ‘No Saint,’ and ‘The Idol Maker.’ Many of her works explored the theme of religion, as her views changed from committed faith to agnosticism, and finally, to Catholicism.

Written just eight years before the Wright brothers made their first powered flight, ‘The Argonauts of the Air’ follows the fortunes of eccentric millionaire, Monson. Monson is determined to build the world’s first flying machine. However, with his fortune dwindling and time against him, will he be successful in his mission?Another example of Wells’ extraordinary prescience, ‘The Argonauts of the Air’ is a thought-provoking and taut read, and possibly the only book to put London’s Worcester Park on the literary map.H.G. Wells (1866 – 1946) was a prolific writer and the author of more than 50 novels. Additionally, he wrote more than 60 short stories, alongside various scientific papers. Many of his most famous works have been adapted for film and television, including ‘The Time Machine,’ starring Guy Pearce, ‘War of the Worlds,’ starring Tom Cruise, and ‘The Invisible Man,’ starring Elizabeth Moss. Because of his various works exploring futuristic themes, Wells is regarded as one of the ‘Fathers of Science Fiction.’

The inspiration behind ‘Eyes Wide Shut,’ starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, ‘The Dead are Silent’ is a tense psychological novella.Exploring the social parameters of 19th century Vienna, Schnitzler introduces us to Franz and Emma who are having an illicit affair. One evening, they hire a carriage with tragic consequences.‘The Dead are Silent’ is an evocative exploration of the hypocrisy of middle-class Viennese society and an unflinching dissection of the nature of grief.This novella is ideal for those new to Schnitzler's body of work.The son of a physician, Arthur Schnitzler (1862 – 1931) was born in Vienna. At the age of 17, he enrolled at the city’s university, studying medicine. After graduating, he began work as a doctor at the Vienna General Hospital.Despite seeing himself primarily as a man of science, Schnitzler began writing when he was 31. His first works, poems, and short stories, focusing on the themes of jealousy and adultery, laid the foundations for his first play, ‘Anatol.’ Due to its psychological nature, ‘Anatol’ was praised by Sigmund Freud and later adapted for film, starring Gloria Swanson.Schnitzler eventually retired from the medical profession to pursue his literary career. In addition to numerous plays, he also wrote two full-length novels, a dozen short stories, and two non-fiction books.