Humorous fiction

In der Welt eines fehlerlosen Gottes zu leben, ist sehr angenehm. Solange er keine Fehler macht. Als er den jungen Thariel verflucht, glaubt erst mal niemand an dessen Unschuld. Also reist er in die Stadt des Allmächtigen, nur um zu erfahren, dass es nicht nur um Gott schlechter steht als befürchtet, sondern gleich um das ganze Königreich. Thariel gerät in Intrigen, legt sich mit finsteren Mächten an und strandet mit einem Zeitmaschinen-Prototypen außerhalb von Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft. Wird er den Fluch los und kann er nebenbei das Königreich retten?Daniel Sand wurde am 17.02.1983 in Mannheim geboren. Er ist Schriftsteller und Theaterautor und lebt in Berlin. Neben Romanen hat er auch mehrere Sachbücher veröffentlicht.

Who would have known that "the father of Science Fiction" also wrote satire about stuffed animals?H.G. Wells' short story 'The Triumphs of a Taxidermist' was first published anonymously in 1894 and reprinted in 'The Stolen Bacillus and Other Incidents' a year later. 'The Triumphs of a Taxidermist' sees the character Bellows visit a friend, the titular Taxidermist, who enthusiastically recounts tales of forgery, crime, and far-fetched claims to fame from his career in this humorous and satirical look at English culture.H.G. Wells (1866 – 1946) was a prolific writer and the author of more than 50 novels. In addition, we 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.’

What happens if two boys are given the exact same name? If you guessed 'disaster in adulthood', you would be right. When one of the men dies, there is an exciting adventure to find his heir. Leading from London to the sunny Mediterranean and across to the Alps, you will meet a diverse cast of characters; some good, some bad, and some that are eerie and exotic. 'No Thoroughfare’ is a play in five acts written as a collaboration between two great writers; Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins. Full of mystery and romance with a touch of excitement, this dramatic play is well worth reading for any Dickens or Collins fan.Regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens is best known for creating some of the world’s best known fictional characters who feature in his most popular novels, including The Artful Dodger in 'Oliver Twist’, Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’, and Miss Havisham in ‘Great Expectations’. Dickens’ timeless novels and short stories are still widely read today and many have been adapted into countless TV programmes and films including the Academy Award-winning musical ‘Oliver’, and 'A Christmas Carol' which is well known worldwide and is a huge favourite movie for families to watch together at Christmas time.London-born Wilkie Collins (1824-1889) became known in Victorian England for his novels and plays, sometimes writing with Charles Dickens. His most famous works, "The Woman in White" (1859) and "The Moonstone" (1868), are examples of the first modern detective novels.

Charles Dickens’ ‘The Lamplighter’ is a short story that will take the reader on a comical adventure bringing together the philosopher's stone, some fortune-telling stars, an eccentric astronomer, and all-in-all, some downright hilarious characters.In this novella, we meet Tom Grig, a lamplighter who ends up in the home of a strange astronomer. It seems 'the stars' have decreed that Tom will marry the astronomer's beautiful niece and not only that - Grig is then to inherit the secret of the philosopher's stone, making him the richest man on earth. Happy days! There's just one problem though. The stars have also predicted Tom’s imminent death, just two short months from now, which leads to other members of the household coming up with their own alternative theories and ideas resulting in laugh-out-loud consequences.Regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens is best known for creating some of the world’s best known fictional characters who feature in his most popular novels, including The Artful Dodger in 'Oliver Twist’, Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’, and Miss Havisham in ‘Great Expectations’. Dickens’ timeless novels and short stories are still widely read today and many have been adapted into countless TV programmes and films including the Academy Award-winning musical ‘Oliver’, and 'A Christmas Carol' which well known worldwide and is a huge favourite movie for families to watch together at Christmas time.

"If you were to go up in a balloon, you would make for heaven; and if you were to dive into the depths of the earth, nothing short of the other place would content you."These are the words of characters Thomas Idle to Francis Goodchild; but they are really the words of authors Wilkie Collins to describe his friend, Charles Dickens.‘The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices’ is a collaborative novel produced by Dickens and Collins, in which they poke fun at themselves and at one another. It also boasts two ghost stories which are a marvel to read from these two great masters.Set in Autumn 1857. Two men set off for an idle adventure through the countryside of the English Lake District and the Fells. "They had no intention of going anywhere in particular; they wanted to see nothing, they wanted to know nothing, they wanted to learn nothing, they wanted to do nothing. They wanted only to be idle." A novel to be enjoyed by fans of Bill Bryson’s writing or the film adaptation of his book ‘A Walk in the Woods’, starring Robert Redford and Emma Thompson.Regarded by many as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era, Charles Dickens is renowned for creating some of the world’s best known fictional characters who feature in his most popular novels, including The Artful Dodger in 'Oliver Twist’, Ebenezer Scrooge in ‘A Christmas Carol’, and Miss Havisham in ‘Great Expectations’. Dickens’ timeless novels and short stories are still widely read today and many have been adapted into countless TV programmes and films including the Academy Award-winning musical ‘Oliver’, and 'A Christmas Carol' which well known worldwide and is a huge favourite movie for families to watch together at Christmas time.London-born Wilke Collins (1824-1889) became known in Victorian England for his novels and plays, sometimes writing together with Charles Dickens. His most famous works, "The Woman in White" (1859) and "The Moonstone" (1868), are examples of the first modern detective novels.

The earliest collection of short stories from Edith Wharton, ‘The Greater Inclination’ documents the beginning of an outstanding literary career. The book contains seven short stories and one two-act play. In typical Wharton style, the tales deal with the themes of love, marriage, death, deception, American society, and the true intent of art. Wharton’s eye for the minutiae of social conventions and interactions breathes life into each story. A superb book for those who want to see where it all started.Edith Wharton (1862 – 1937) was an American designer and novelist. Born in an era when the highest ambition a woman could aspire to was a good marriage, Wharton went on to become one of America’s most celebrated authors. During her career, she wrote over 40 books, using her wealthy upbringing to bring authenticity and detail to stories about the upper classes. She moved to France in 1923, where she continued to write until her death.

Nemerov’s first novel, ‘The Melodramatists’ is a parody of life in 20th Century America. When wealthy Nicholas Boyne is committed to a mental health facility, his two daughters, Claire and Susan, are left to their own devices. Susan embarks on an ill-fated affair with her psychiatrist, while Claire undergoes a spiritual awakening and sets about a plan to convert the family home into a retreat for the rehabilitation of prostitutes. Brutally funny and packed with wry observations, this is an ideal read for anyone curious about the works of this celebrated writer.Howard Nemerov (1920 – 1991) was an American novelist and poet, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1978. His novels are characterised by the use of self-deprecating wit and an ongoing sense of irony. While his books tended to satirise 20th Century American life, his poems often focussed on the beauty and innocence of nature. In addition, Nemerov also worked as a scriptwriter, most notably on the film, ‘Tall Story,’ starring Anthony Perkins and Jane Fonda.

Bestsellerový spisovatel Jeffrey Archer strávil dva roky v pěti různých věznicích a za tu dobu sesbíral nápady na řadu originálních povídek s rozličnými hrdiny.• Seznámíte se s „Mužem, který vyloupil vlastní poštu", stejně jako s předsedou společnosti, který se pokusil otrávit svou ženu na výletě do Petrohradu v povídce „Tato voda není pitná".• V příběhu „Maestro" poznáte italského restauratéra, který skoční ve vězení poté, co není schopný vysvětlit výběrčímu daní, jak může vlastnit jachtu, Ferrari a dům ve Florencii a přitom přiznávat zisk pouze 70 000 liber ročně.• Protagonistou povídky „Červený král" je podvodník, který zjistí, že jistý anglický lord potřebuje ještě jednu šachovou figurku, aby vlastnil celou sadu nesmírné hodnoty. A jiný podvodník v příběhu „Komisař" skončí v márnici poté, co ve svém nejnovějším kousku využije jako návnadu samotného policejního šéfa.• Odsouzenec v povídce „Alibi" se zase zvládne zbavit starého nepřítele, zatímco je sám zavřený ve vězení a ještě si zajistí důkaz nevinny v podobě dvou vězeňských důstojníků. Jeho naprostým protipólem je účetní z povídky „Charita aneb Bližší košile než kabát", který si uvědomí, že v životě ničeho nedosáhl a rozhodne se před odchodem do důchodu vydělat jmění.• A pak je tu povídka „Každý vidí krásu jinde". Pohledný prvoligový fotbalista se v ní zamiluje do obézní ženy... která je shodou okolností nejbohatší ženou Itálie.Čeká vás zkrátka skvělá směsice smutných, veselých i dojemných příběhů, často okořeněných nečekanými zvraty a překvapivými konci.Jeffrey Archer je britský bestsellerový autor a bývalý politik. Vystudoval univerzitu v Oxfordu a stal se poslancem Parlamentu, členem Sněmovny lordů a také zástupcem předsedy Konzervativní strany. Jeho politická kariéra skončila skandálem a od té doby se Archer naplno věnuje psaní – po celém světě se dosud prodalo více než 275 milionů výtisků jeho knih.Jeho nejslavnějším dílem je zřejmě sedmidílná „Cliftonova kronika" a proslulý román „Kane a Abel", který obsadil první příčku v žebříčku bestsellerů listu New York Times a podle něhož byla natočena populární minisérie s Peterem Straussem a Samem Neillem v hlavních rolích.Po uvěznění za křivé svědectví v roce 2001 napsal Jeffrey Archer vysoce oceňovanou třídílnou knižní sérii nazvanou „Vězeňský deník" („Peklo", „Očistec" a „Ráj") inspirovanou vlastními zážitky a volně strukturovanou podle Dantovy Božské komedie.

Алонсо Кихано е обикновен благородник, познат на малцина. Прекарва дните си в четене на рицарски романи и се вглъбява в тях дотолкова, че самият той започва да се възприема като такъв. Алонсо Кихано става Дон Кихот.Самопровъзгласява се за рицар, подготвя доспехите си и заедно със своя стар кон се отправят на подвизи. Подвизите обаче, за едни налудничави, за други досадни, не са така леки, и Дон Кихот има нужда от помощта на своя стар съсед, когото провъзгласява за оръженосец. Дон Кихот, Санчо Панса и конят Ронсинант се изправят срещу вятърни мелници и насилници, забъркват се в конфликти, постигат геройства, предизвикват присмех. Докъде ще ги отведе приключението им? Ще получи ли Санчо Панса обещания му остров? Ще осъзнае ли Дон Кихот състоянието си, преди то да го доведе до необратима опасност?Мигел де Сервантес е испански писател, романист и поет, живял в периода 1547 – 1616 год. Трудностите в живота на Сервантес са не една и две. Бива пленен от алжирски пирати и в продължение на пет години е роб. Попада в затвора и преминава през финансов банкрут два пъти. Първите години от неговото творчество не водят до успех, а пиесите му не се радват на широка популярност. Животът му обаче се променя с публикуването на „Хитроумният идалго Дон Кихот де Ла Манча" през 1605 година – творба, определяна за първия съвременен европейски роман. Необичайно за епохата Сервантес вплита всекидневния език в литературата, с което повлиява формирането на испанския език.

Giustino Boggiolo è un impiegato di scarso intelletto, che, quando la moglie Silvia Roncella ottiene il successo come scrittrice, se ne improvvisa tirannico agente letterario. In questo straordinario romanzo di Pirandello ci troviamo di fronte all’eterno dilemma relativistico delle sue opere: non c’è mai una sola verità, ma solo diversi punti di vista. In una società ancora profondamente patriarcale, la struttura della coppia – che pare ispirarsi a Grazia Deledda e Palmiro Madesani – diventa pretesto per continue incomprensioni, che produrranno solamente dolore e solitudine nei protagonisti.Luigi Pirandello (1867—1936) è stato uno dei maggiori intellettuali italiani. Drammaturgo, romanziere e poeta, nel 1934 ha vinto il Premio Nobel per la letteratura. La sua vastissima produzione artistica è caratterizzata da un uso intelligente dell’umorismo e del grottesco. Tra le sue opere più importanti ricordiamo "Il fu Mattia Pascal", "Uno, nessuno e centomila", "Così è (se vi pare)", "Sei personaggi in cerca d’autore".

Sainete ambientado en Madrid que, siguiendo el estilo del autor, que muestra a personajes extraños, alegres y estrepitosos. Es noche de fanfarria y los personajes principales quieren bailar. Unos, dicharacheros, alegres y cómicos. Los otros, bien educados y señoriales. En ese choque entre ambos Ramón de la Cruz dibuja las costumbres y el humor, creando así un sainete popular ambientado en la calle Lavapiés.Ramón de la Cruz (Madrid, 1731-1794) fue escritor y dramaturgo español, uno de los más prolíficos de su época. Estudió bajo la protección del duque de Alba y ya en su juventud escribió obras de teatro, sobre todo tragedias y comedias. También trabajó de traductor de algunos de sus autores franceses preferidos, como Voltaire. Sus conexiones y su capacidad para crear sainetes populares lo llevó a trabajar para la Corte y a producir, entre dramas, sainetes y zarzuelas, más de 500 obras. Fue uno de los mejores amigos de Goya.

Estem en contra és un recull de relats d'humor que observa la vida i les situacions quotidianes del dia a dia des de la sàtira. A través de situacions absurdes de personatges curiosos, en Xavier Gual presenta la nostra realitat com una sèrie de disbarats inesperats i molt còmics. Al cap i a la fi, que és més humà que estar en contra d'alguna cosa, encara que sigui en contra dels que estan en contra?Xavier Gual (Barcelona, 1973) és escriptor i periodista, llicenciat en filologia catalana a la Universitat de Barcelona. Les seves històries, siguin curtes o llargues, estan carregades de sarcasme i d'un humor àcid molt característic de l'autor. Ha publicat reculls de contes i diverses novel·les de narrativa adulta, policíaca i novel·la juvenil. Ha guanyat diversos premis, entre ells el Premi Mercè Rodoreda, el Premi Ribera d'Ebre o el Premi Pere Quart. Els seus llibres han estat traduïts a diversos idiomes, entre ells l'italià i el francès.

¿Cómo sería una novela negra disparatada, entretenida, llena de personajes sórdidos pero también de humor? ¿Cómo podrían conjugarse en una novela que se lee de un tirón la violencia, la ternura y varios elementos típicamente argentinos? La respuesta a esas preguntas tan específicas llega con "La torre de Sandro (Una historia con mentiras y café)", nuevo libro de Matt D. Ivansky. En esta oportunidad el prolífico escritor, conocido por la variedad de las temáticas que trata, se adentra con éxito en la parodia.Matt D Ivansky (Matías Saeta) es Licenciado en Psicología por la Universidad del Salvador (Buenos Aires), y actualmente ejerce su profesión tanto en el ámbito público como en el privado.En el terreno de la producción literaria, comenzó su carrera como novel escritor al idear el mundo fantástico que dio nacimiento a su trabajo más extenso, "El descenso de Ishmana (El éxodo urimio)", en el cual intentó novelar una serie de conceptos extraídos de las tradiciones espirituales mayormente orientales. Luego, y siempre en su predilección por la temática metafísica que siguió profundizando por más de veinte años, escribió la serie "Crónicas Paranormales", en las cuales propone al lector un conjunto de contextos y situaciones verosímiles que procuran acercarlo al universo sutil de lo sobrenatural. A continuación y como un intento de incursionar brevemente en el género de la novela contemporánea, escribe "Heiliges Herz", volcando en ella su sentir personal acerca de la problemática de la infancia vulnerada (obvio reflejo de su experiencia en el ámbito institucional). Posteriormente, "El guardián de los cerros", como novela cuasi fantástica, trae un aire de homenaje nostálgico a los años de una infancia atesorada en geografías andinas, aspecto que aparece también en algunos cuentos, bajo la forma de pinceladas autorreferenciales."La torre de Sandro", en una categoría distinta, es un recreo de inventiva libre, con algo de argentinidad llevada al extremo de la parodia; un intento fallido de novela negra que procura un par de reflexiones más divertidas que fecundas.La serie de cuentos cortos, son un concentrado de temas aleatorios con los que el autor ha jugado, procurando ensayar estilos, escenarios y personajes, tan variados e inverosímiles como sórdidos.Matt D Ivansky vive en una ciudad del sur argentino. Está casado y tiene dos hijos en edad adolescente.

Raphaël Styx is dood, maar ook na je dood kan je nog voor de politie werken. Als "zombiecop" wordt hij ingeschakeld als de gewone politiemethodes falen. Als in Ieper, bij een herdenking van WO I, een aanslag wordt gepleegd met mosterdgas, tonen de bewakingscamera’s een jonge vrouw. Styx volgt het spoor naar Wenen en vervolgens naar het verleden. Door de tijd reizend belandt hij in 1914, en in een Weens sanatorium. Bavo Dhooge graaft dieper in de personages van zijn reeks over de "zombiecop" en laat zijn held zelf verliefd worden – in het verleden. En hoe kan de overledene zijn weduwe helpen om over haar verlies heen te komen?

‘I really fell for this storyline hook, line and sinker... a beautiful, touching storyline which will have you feeling fuzzy from your head to your toes, and possibly your shoulders and knees in between.’ The Writing GarnetCarrie Dashwood fled Dorset ten years ago when her best friend Megan stole her love, local heart-throb Tom. Now she’s back to help run her aunt Ruby’s flower stall in idyllic Shipley.Trying to persuade herself that her feelings for Tom are in the past, Carrie plans to avoid him and Megan completely. But it’s not to be, because Ruby’s Blooms are arranging the flowers for Megan and Tom’s wedding.Soon Carrie’s crawling under the stall to hide and accidentally inventing an imaginary boyfriend. But with the stall’s finances in jeopardy and Ruby needing her niece more than ever, Carrie has to keep her emotions in check.With bouquets to arrange, family secrets to uncover, and Tom unavoidably a part of her life again, can Carrie keep her cool, save the stall, and find her very own happy ever after?A heartening and uplifting read about lost love and true friendship. Perfect for fans of Cressida McLaughlin, Cathy Bramley, and Polly Babbington.‘The author has a way of just bringing her novels and the characters to life. They are such fabulous feel good books... This is a series that will have fans falling over themselves to get their hands on a copy. It really is that good.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars‘What a lovely, evocative story!... Wow! A beautiful story of lost love and coming of age and new beginnings. Written with heart. Loved it! Cannot wait for more by this author.’ Renita D’Silva, 5 stars‘What a complete and utter joy... I found myself chortling away... Charming and feel-good and I loved every minute of it.’ Short Book and Scribes, 5 stars.The Beachside collection has sold over 75,000 copiesAfter giving up her job as a library assistant, Karen now writes full-time. She’s had over 300 stories published in women’s magazines in the UK and abroad, and has written three paranormal romantic comedies, published by Little, Brown/Corsair. When she’s not writing she reads avidly, walks dogs at her local rescue centre, and is eagerly awaiting the next season of The Walking Dead. She lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband and three grown-up children.

Who is Egbert Craddock Cummins? And why is he changing?'The Obliterated Man' tells the tale of a shy young man, Egbert Craddock Cummins, who reluctantly takes on the role of a theatre critic and as a result, somehow takes on the mannerisms and over-acting he sees displayed on stage.The short story by the "father of science fiction", H.G. Wells, was first published in 'New Budget' in 1895 under the title 'The Sad Story of a Dramatic Critic', it was later included in Wells' short story collections 'The Plattner Story and Others' and 'The Country of the Blind and Other Stories'.H.G. Wells (1866 – 1946) was a prolific writer and the author of more than 50 novels. In addition, we 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.’

Setting the template for almost every subsequent novel set at school, ‘Jeremy at Crale’ follows the trials and tribulations of our eponymous hero. The third in the series, Jeremy is now 15 and finds himself the centre of attention, thanks to his football skills. However, in the school setting, attention can be both wanted and unwanted. Soon, Jeremy acquires his one great enemy and must work out what to do in order to survive each day. Semi-autobiographical, ‘Jeremy at Crale’ is a funny and poignant exploration of puberty and relationships.Hugh Walpole (1884 – 1941) was one of Britain’s most prolific and popular novelists. Although originally destined for a career in the church, Walpole found himself drawn to writing. During his career, Walpole wrote 36 novels, five compendiums of short stories, three sets of memoirs, and two plays. He is most famous for ‘Rogue Herries,’ ‘A Prayer for my Son,’ and ‘The Story of Dolittle,’ which was adapted for the silver screen, and starred Robert Downey Junior.

When your life’s path seems set in stone, who wouldn’t long for a bit of adventure?In 1910s England, everyone knew their place. But 13-year-old Bealby isn’t content to become a servant in a big country house. So he goes on the run from his duties. Over the course of a week, he joins up with a ragtag band of wanderers, and gets ensnared in a burglary plot.A satirical look at class and duty, "Bealby - A Holiday" is a comic gem from H.G. Wells. It was inspired by his own childhood, when he spent time as a draper’s apprentice. It makes for a fun read for Wells fans of all ages.H.G. Wells (1866–1946) was an English author often called the "father of science fiction". His work popularised some of the genre’s most abiding concepts, such as time travel and parallel universes, while also exploring social issues of the day. Among his most famous books are "The Time Machine", "The Island of Doctor Moreau", "The Invisible Man" and "The First Men in the Moon".Wells was also one of the first writers to imagine an alien invasion. In "The War of the Worlds" he depicts a devastating attack by Martians, who stalk the earth in huge metal tripods. Orson Welles famously created an American radio version in the 1930s, panicking some listeners who thought it was a real news bulletin. The book has been adapted for the screen many times, including a movie starring Tom Cruise and a BBC television series.

Campagna piemontese, anni Cinquanta. Il paesino di Pravorino è in preda al panico. La signorina Benita, responsabile della neo formata Pro Loco, ha deciso di rivoluzionare la festa del paese. Ok che lei porta i pantaloni alla zuava ed è quindi chiaramente una progressista ribelle ma che lo facesse solo nella sua vita privata, no? Che senso ha stravolgere una festa così storica, così tradizionale come quella di Pravorino? E per di più con queste svilenti e oltraggiose iniziative: il concorso di Miss Pravorina, il ballo a palchetto,...ma che razza di idee oscene sono? Dov’è finita la decenza? Il maresciallo è preoccupato, e anche il sindaco, a ben vedere. Ma il più preoccupato di tutti è Don Prusòt, prete mangione e amante del vino. Ma tu guarda che gli tocca affrontare! Intanto però tra le vie del paese cominciano i preparativi, e i ragazzi e le ragazze sono in fibrillazione...Giuseppe Grinza è uno scrittore italiano. Dopo aver lavorato come insegnante, Grinza ha deciso di dedicarsi alla scrittura, immortalando nei suoi romanzi la vita che fu dei paesi della campagna piemontese.

Minorcan suurherttua on innoissaan: tänään alkaa uusi vaihe Minorcan suurherttuakunnan historiassa! Mutta mitä mahtaakaan olla edessä? Keskittyyhän suurherttua yleensä lähinnä syömiseen ja juomiseen eikä hän ole kuulu aikaansaamisestaan... Ei kuitenkaan kulu aikaakaan, kun saari on osallisena sodankäynnissä. Eikä vastapuolella ole mikä tahansa maa, vaan itse Venäjä. Mistä oikein on kysymys? Ja miten herrasmiesvaras Filip Collin liittyy tähän kaikkeen?Filip Collin on mies, jonka elämästä ei puutu jännitystä tai toimintaa. Collin on herrasmiesvaras, seikkailija – ja paljon muuta. Hän matkustaa ympäri Eurooppaa ja sekaantuu niin rikoksiin kuin myös valtioiden salaisiin asioihin.Frank Heller oli ruotsalaisen kirjailija Gunnar Sernerin (1886–1947) salanimi. Serner kirjoitti erityisesti seikkailuromaaneja.

Una casa grande, una serva, un lavoro al Ministero, in prima fila alla parata reale, il giornale che arriva ogni mattina, il fine settimana al Castello e le vacanze a Frascati: la famiglia De-Tappetti può vantarsi di essere una degna rappresentazione della classe media romana sul finire del Diciannovesimo Secolo. Poco importa se la casa è assediata da una confusione perenne, la serva non viene pagata e le vacanze sono annullate per via di una mancata promozione. Sulla famiglia regna Policarpo De-Tappetti, padre severo di un figlio stupido, fedele scrivano di un Ministero che si dimentica di lui e vorace lettore di giornali che non capisce.La famiglia De-Tappetti è un ritratto tragicomico della piccola borghesia governativa che si crede grande, le cui vicende sono narrate in una serie di esilaranti racconti brevi, dalla penna di uno dei più sagaci e acuti giornalisti del suo tempo. Da questo romanzo ne è stato tratto il film "Policarpo, ufficiale di scrittura" (1959) diretto da Mario Soldati e premiato come migliore commedia al 12º Festival di Cannes.Luigi Arnaldo Vassallo (1852-1906) fu un importante giornalista e autore umoristico genovese. Fu direttore del quotidiano Il Secolo XIX, sul quale scriveva corsivi con lo pseudonimo di Gandolin.

La lotta senza quartiere tra un ammiraglio e il nipote di un generale potrebbe essere l'incipit di un grande romanzo di guerra e di gesta eroiche. Non però se il teatro di questo scontro è il lido di Livorno e la posta in gioco non è altro che la mano della bella Bice, figlia dell'Ammiraglio Sterbini e che il giovane conte Giorgio Tibaldi vorrebbe tanto sposare.Così, l'ammiraglio e il conte si danno battaglia per l'affetto della giovane Bice, combattendosi sulle spiagge, nelle sale del Grand Hotel e nei luoghi di ritrovo dell'alta società in vacanza nell'Italia di metà Ottocento.Luigi Arnaldo Vassallo (1852-1906) fu un importante giornalista e autore umoristico genovese. Fu direttore del quotidiano Il Secolo XIX, sul quale scriveva corsivi con lo pseudonimo di Gandolin.

Inusual y sobresalinte colección de relatos cortos en las que Victor Conde, maestro por excelencia de la ciencia ficción y la fantasía, se aleja de los terrenos que suele transitar su ficción para mostrarnos historias pequeñas, dramas cotidianos y reflexiones sobre la vida que nos rodea. Una partida de ajedrez sirve de apoyo a una mujer ahogada por la vida, un hombre fracasado y alcohólico recurre a un ídolo de su juventud para recomponer su vida rota, un artista gráfico repasa su vida y sus desamores a través del lenguaje del cómic, un demente que quiere perseguir sus sueños se ve enfrentado al inabarcable monstruo de la burocracia legal, un árbol de leyenda en el corazón de África encierra la más hermosa de las palabras... Historias impregnadas de una nostalgia y una sabiduría al alcance de pocos creadores. Imprescindible.Víctor Conde es un escritor español nacido en Santa Cruz de Tenerife en 1973. Se le considera uno de los renovadores del género fantástico en España, junto a autores como Rodolfo Martínez o Rafael Marín. Su obra, que toca tanto la fantasía como la ciencia ficción y el terror, le ha valido premios como el Minotauro, el Ignotus o el Kelvin.

Walter Schnaff is unlike the other soldiers in the Prussian army. While his brothers-in-arms advance through Normandy with the intent of subjugating the French and achieving victory, Walter is a pacifist who can’t stand the thought of killing. Yet when his unit is ambushed, Walter’s philosophy is tested to its limits. Can pacifism prevail when the enemy is closing in on all sides?Guy de Maupassant’s short story "Walter Schnaffs’ Adventure" explores the horrors of the 1870 Franco-Prussian war and poses important questions about what it means to be a soldier.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) was a famous French writer, often referred to as the father of the short story. A prolific writer, his best known works include "Bel-Ami", "Une Vie" and "The Necklace", alongside some 300 short stories, travel books, and poetry. A master of style and dramatic narrative, Maupassant’s stories are drawn to themes of war, the working class, and the human condition. One of his greatest influences was Gustave Flaubert, who introduced him to some of the central names of the time such as Emile Zola, Ivan Turgenev, and Henry James.

Today, children trapped at their grandma's house because of a storm would occupy themselves with social media and a range of streaming services.But in the 1800s, things were very different.In Louisa May Alcott's 'Spinning Wheel Stories', the storm rages while the children gather around gran as she gets the spinning wheel going. While spinning wool and yarn she starts telling the youngers a host of stories.A collection of 12 short children’s stories perfect to catch the attention of the kids, and entertain. Featuring a signature Alcott moral lesson - the benefit of listening to your elders.Louisa May Alcott (1832-1888) was an American writer of numerous beloved novels, short stories and poems. She was a feminist, and many of her stories are loosely based on her own life experiences. She is primarily known for her young adult fiction but also wrote gothic thrillers, albeit anonymously, and sensational stories under the pen name A.M. Barnard. One of her best-known works is "Little Women", a novel that has been turned into numerous film and television adaptations, such as the 2019 film, starring Saorise Ronan, Florence Pugh and Timothée Chalamet.

Lapsi langon kanssa – vitsi, painajainen, arkirealismia vai unelmien täyttymys? Neljääkymppiä lähestyvälle Katille nykytilanne on tätä kaikkea. Hän odottaa vauvaa yhdessä kaksoissisarensa Sonjan miehen kanssa. Alkuperäisen apilaperheen ylimääräiset lehdet – Sonja ja Katin ex-puoliso Juha – on haravoitu pois, mutta henkinen kompostointi on vielä käynnissä.Kati ja Sonjan mies Frans huomaavat, että vanhemmuuden jakaminen kaveripohjalta ei sittenkään ole pelkästään rationaalinen ratkaisu, kun tunteet ottavat vallan. Luvassa on kateutta, mustasukkaisuutta, epävarmuutta ja ehkä vähän muutakin...Omaperäisestä perheenperustamisesta kertova Perhekuvioita-sarja on täynnä räväkkää huumoria, mutta myös syvällisempiä sävyjä. Raikas tarina vanhemmuudesta, sisaruudesta, ja nykyajan työelämästä tarjoaa vertaistukea ja oivalluksia ruuhkavuosissa rämpiville.Mari Frisk on espoolaistunut toimittaja ja viestinnän ammattilainen. "Monitahokas" on hänen toinen kirjansa ja itsenäinen jatko-osa innostuneen vastaanoton saaneelle "Neliöjuurelle".

• Seznamte se se záletnickým manželem, který si myslí, že spáchal dokonalou vraždu...• Poznejte sebejistého šachového šampiona, který hraje s krásnou ženou o mnohem víc než jen o peníze...• Nahlédněte do plánů ministra financí, který potřebuje prolomit tajemství švýcarské banky...Jeffrey Archer vás v této sbírce dvanácti povídek zavede na místa, která jste dosud neviděli, a seznámí vás s lidmi, na které jen tak nezapomenete. Od Afriky po Blízký východ, od Londýna až po Peking – všude tady na vás čekají příběhy plné zmařených ambicí, nehynoucí vášně, napětí a nečekaných zvratů.Jeffrey Archer je britský bestsellerový autor a bývalý politik. Vystudoval univerzitu v Oxfordu a stal se poslancem Parlamentu, členem Sněmovny lordů a také zástupcem předsedy Konzervativní strany. Jeho politická kariéra skončila skandálem a od té doby se Archer naplno věnuje psaní – po celém světě se dosud prodalo více než 275 milionů výtisků jeho knih.Jeho nejslavnějším dílem je zřejmě sedmidílná „Cliftonova kronika" a proslulý román „Kane a Abel", který obsadil první příčku v žebříčku bestsellerů listu New York Times a podle něhož byla natočena populární minisérie s Peterem Straussem a Samem Neillem v hlavních rolích.Po uvěznění za křivé svědectví v roce 2001 napsal Jeffrey Archer vysoce oceňovanou třídílnou knižní sérii nazvanou „Vězeňský deník" („Peklo", „Očistec" a „Ráj") inspirovanou vlastními zážitky a volně strukturovanou podle Dantovy Božské komedie.

The first of the ‘Jeremy’ books, Jeremy introduces us to our hero, at the age of eight. Jeremy and his two sisters, Helen, and Mary, live in the quiet, unassuming town of Polchester. However, Jeremy has a nose for finding quirky characters and, through him, we meet Uncle Samuel, Jampot the nurse, and Hamlet, a stray dog. Semi-autobiographical, ‘Jeremy’ is Walpole’s first foray into school-themed books and one that set the template for other authors to follow. Ideal for Walpole fans of all ages.Hugh Walpole (1884 – 1941) was one of Britain’s most prolific and popular novelists. Although originally destined for a career in the church, Walpole found himself drawn to writing. During his career, Walpole wrote 36 novels, five compendiums of short stories, three sets of memoirs, and two plays. He is most famous for ‘Rogue Herries,’ ‘A Prayer for my Son,’ and ‘The Story of Dolittle,’ which was adapted for the silver screen, and starred Robert Downey Junior.

Wild carriage chases, moonlight trysts, stupidity, vanity and elopements. This manic comedy seems to have it all...Farcical in its entirety, 'The Village of Stepanchikovo' follows the ordinary, yet comical and trite comings and goings of the village people. A tale of satirical characters, the novel excels in its portrayal of superficial social qualities and the effects on people’s inner and outer lives.Funny, pseudo-ambitious, and quasi-intellectual, 'The Village of Stepanchikovo' is a must-read gem in Dostoevsky’s comedy menagerie.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological.There have been at least 30 film and TV adaptations of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s 1866 novel 'Crime and Punishment' with probably the most popular being the British BBC TV series starring John Simm as Raskolnikov and Ian McDiarmid as Porfiry Petrovich.'The Idiot' has also been adapted for films and TV, as has 'Demons' and 'The Brothers Karamazov'.

Ivan Matveich was thinking it was a bad idea to see a live crocodile on the street as it swallowed him whole! Why couldn't it have eaten his wife Elena instead?What follows is an immensely humorous and satirical account of Ivan's new life from inside the crocodile, unable to get out because the owner refuses to kill the beast.A precursor to Kafka’s 'Metamorphosis', Dostoevsky’s short story is a farcical depiction and social criticism of Russian society at the time. The situation becomes a scene from the theatre of the absurd, making the tale a poignant finger wagging at the problems of humanity.Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821-1881) was a famous Russian writer of novels, short stories, and essays. A connoisseur of the troubled human psyche and the relationships between the individuals, Dostoevsky’s oeuvre covers a large area of subjects: politics, religion, social issues, philosophy, and the uncharted realms of the psychological.There have been at least 30 film and TV adaptations of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s 1866 novel 'Crime and Punishment' with probably the most popular being the British BBC TV series starring John Simm as Raskolnikov and Ian McDiarmid as Porfiry Petrovich.'The Idiot' has also been adapted for films and TV, as has 'Demons' and 'The Brothers Karamazov'.