Short stories

Kun erämiehen mökki syttyy tuleen keskellä Kanadan erämaata, mies on alkuun neuvoton. Lunta on silmänkantamattomiin ja lähin tukkilaisleiri on viidenkymmenen mailin päässä. Mies on luonnon armoilla – tuli vei myös hänen lumikenkänsä. Mies pyrkii kuitenkin ajattelemaan positiivisesti. Hän on sentään elossa. Kun sää muuttuu entistä ankarammaksi, mies päättää tappaa karibun henkensä pitimiksi. Samalla miehen ja peurojen välille muodostuu ihmeellinen side.Ylämaan kansa on Charles G. D. Robertsin novellikokoelma, jonka taidokkaissa novelleissa käsitellään luontoa sekä ihmisen suhdetta eläimiin. Novellit sijoittuvat pääosin Kanadan villiin luontoon.Kanadalaisen kirjailija Charles G. D. Robertsin (1860–1943) tuotanto käsittelee usein eläimiä ja luontoa. Hän työskenteli myös opettajana ja toimittajana.

Miltä mennyt elämä näyttää vanhuuteen ehtineen silmin? Entä miten lapsi katsoo samaa maailmaa? Ihmisten tiet ovat täynnä omituisia mutkia, sotia ja sattumuksia, ja viulut on maksettava ennemmin tai myöhemmin. Tuskin kukaan selviää elämästä hengissä.Hirtehinen huumori sävyttää menneiden muistelua Raija-Sinikka Rantalan novellikokoelmassa, jonka vaihtuvat näkökulmahenkilöt valottavat ihmiselämän vaiheita koko katkeransuloisessa kirjossaan.Raija-Sinikka Rantala on kirjailija ja teatteriohjaaja, joka on toiminut teatterialan johtajana ja kouluttajana niin Suomessa kuin maailmallakin. Rantalalta on julkaistu useita kirjoja sekä näytelmiä, ja hän on myös dramatisoinut lukuisia teoksia näyttämölle.

Kun perheen äiti putoaa hevosen selästä, koko perhe säikähtää. Onneksi äidille ei kuitenkaan käynyt pahemmin! Muistoksi jää suuri ja kipeä mustelma takapuoleen. Yllättäen mustelma alkaa vainota perhettä odotetulla kylpylälomalla. Pian perheen isä on keskellä absurdia tapahtumaketjua. Miksi kaikki tuijottavat häntä? Mikseivät ihmiset usko, että mustelma on peräisin hevosen selästä putoamisesta?Hevonen on Janne Huilajan taidokas novellikokoelma, jonka hienovaraiset novellit sukeltavat syvälle ihmisyyteen.Janne Huilaja (s. 1961) on lappilainen kirjailija. Hänen esikoisteoksensa Kolmijalkainen kettu oli Helsingin Sanomien esikoiskirjapalkinnon ehdokkaana. Huilajan teokset sijoittuvat yleensä Lappiin.

Heikki on viisikymppinen mies, joka on elänyt oikeaoppisen elämän. Hän on järjestänyt keskiluokkaisia illanistujaisia ja tehnyt lapsilleen selväksi, millaista on hyvä elämä. Lasten mielestä Heikki on ollut miltei diktaattori, mutta Heikin mielestä hän on ajatellut vain lasten parasta. Nyt tytöt asuvat jo omillaan, ja Heikillä on enemmän aikaa kuin ennen. Kun Heikin ja vaimon naapuriin kohoaa uusi talo, Heikki huomaa yllättäen vihaavansa taloa ja siihen muuttavia ihmisiä. Nuoret menestyjät ovat niin itseään täynnä! Ei ole ihme, ettei tuollaisilla ihmisillä ole lapsia! Kaikki ei kuitenkaan ole aina sitä miltä näyttää. Kuka onkaan oman elämänsä vanki?Ahtaan paikan kammo on vahva novellikokoelma ihmisistä muutosten kourissa.Kirjailija Riitta Latvala (s. 1964) on ollut vapaa kirjailija jo vuodesta 2007. Sitä ennen hän työskenteli toimittajana.

A knight, hiding from his past, lives alone in an isolated mountain fortress. One day, he gives shelter to two pilgrims and tells them of his sorrows. But the pilgrim’s true intentions are not what he thinks, and their revelations will change his past and transform his future.'The Pilgrims’ (1838) is a classic, short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’.Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

While out walking with his fiancé Juliet in Virginia Waters, a young Neville stumbles across the unmarked grave of his childhood friend, Ellen. Juliet demands to know the truth and Neville is forced to reveal a long held secret and face up to his heart-breaking past. ‘The Mourner (1829) is a classic, short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’. This tale is a reflection of the grief and guilt experienced by Shelley after her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley drowned at sea.Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

Enwrapped in indescribable mysteriousness, ‘The Figure in the Carpet’ (1896) is a short story by the American-born British writer Henry James. It explores the meaning of art and how it is found in what other people see.Hugh Vereker is a famous author who says the secret to his greatness and skill is hidden in his works ‘like a complex figure in a Persian carpet’. When the narrator of the story meets Vereker, he becomes obsessed with discovering the secret meaning of his favourite author's works.Those who enjoy Henry James' short story will likely find ´Eureka´ by Anthony Quinn interesting as The Figure is an important part of the plot.Henry James (1843-1916) was an American-born, British author, and one of the founders of the school of realism in fiction. His inventive use of interior monologues and unreliable narrators, brought a complexity and depth to his work that made him hugely popular.A prolific writer, he published numerous novels, articles, travel books, biographies and plays. Many of his stories have been adapted for TV and film, such as ‘What Maisie Knew’ (2012) starring Steve Coogan and Julianne Moore.However, it is his celebrated Gothic novella ‘The Turn of the Screw’ (1898), regarded as one of the greatest ghost stories ever written, that has been adapted more than any other. Most recently, the eponymous 2009 BBC TV series starring Michelle Dockery, and the Netflix series, ‘The Haunting of Bly Manor’ (2020).James was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911, 1912, and 1916.

‘The Miracle of the Great St Nicolas’ (1909) is Anatole France’s satirical reimagining of the classic legend. In this short story, St Nicolas attempts to perform a miracle, resurrecting three children massacred by a crazed butcher and preserved in pickle. However, this good deed will come back to haunt the Saint, threatening to destroy everything he holds dear in his life.‘The Miracle of the Great St Nicolas’ represents Anatole France at his best, picking apart the superficial virtue of religion and bringing it into the harsh reality of the real world.Fans of France’s previous works, or those who wish to see the origins of Santa turn grisly, should venture into this dark but rewarding tale. For any still thirsting for dark Christmases after the 2015 horror movie ‘Krampus’, they will certainly find something to enjoy here.François-Anatole Thibault (1844 – 1924), better known as Anatole France, was a French journalist, poet, novelist, and Nobel laureate for literature. Spending much of his early life in his father’s bookshop, France quickly rose to prominence as a respected author of over 25 works.A French Classicist writer with a style reminiscent of Voltaire and Fénélon, France’s work has a strong preoccupation with scepticism and hedonism. He is best remembered for his classic French novels ‘La Rôtisserie de la Reine Pédauque’ (1893) and ‘Le Crime de Sylvestre Bonnard’ (1881). France’s works have had a historic legacy, and he is recognised today as one of France’s most prominent authors.

‘Transformation’ (1831) is a short story by English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’. Having squandered his wealth, Guido returns to claim the hand of the beautiful Juliet, but his petulant behaviour sees him banished. While Guido plots his revenge, a strange, disturbing figure emerges from the stormy sea and makes him an offer; Will Guido agree to swap bodies for three days?A tale of greed, identity and love, ‘Transformation’ is Mary Shelley at her Gothic horror best.Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy. Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein. The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

When Ellen’s parents die, she inherits a pound50,000 fortune and goes to live with her uncle. While there, she falls for one of her two cousins and they secretly marry. However, Ellen’s rashness leads her to regret her actions, and she comes to the realisation that she loves her other cousin.‘The Elder Son’ (1835) is a classic short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’ or ‘The Modern Prometheus’ (1818).Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

Una col·lecció de contes que recupera els millors relats d'Eduard Márquez. L'autor va debutar a la literatura catalana amb dues col·leccions, ja desaparegudes i ara ha volgut recuperar alguns dels millors relats d'aquests dos llibres, en una antologia de 32 relats. Márquez crea situacions terrorífiques, cruels, incisives: els relats s'endinsen en la transformació personal i de la societat, en els canvis radicals que viuen molts dels mons interiors d'aquests personatges. Uns mons interiors que, amb una similitud kafkiana, s'omplen de temors i angoixa. Una col·lecció que mostra la millor cara de la seva faceta com a autor de narrativa breu.Eduard Márquez (Barcelona, 1960) és un escriptor de poesia, literatura infantil, juvenil i adulta, entre d'altres. Va començar com a escriptor de poesia amb llibres com La travesía innecesaria (1991), però ja a partir de l'any 2000 es va endinsar en la literatura infantil, on és un autor prolífic. Amb més de quinze obres publicades, ha quedat finalista al Premi Llibreter, i ha guanyat el premi de la Crítica de narrativa catalana, el QWERTY i el premi Octavi Pellissa.

Życie przedstawicieli amerykańskiej arystokracji zdaje się spokojne i radosne. W rzeczywistości za murami wystawnych domów często skrywa się zdrada, małżeńska przemoc, poczucie samotności, toksyczne relacje. A do tego niejednokrotnie przypominają o sobie duchy przodków lub dawnych mieszkańców. Ingerencja sił nadprzyrodzonych jednym bohaterom pomaga wyjść z opresji, a innym wymierza sprawiedliwość - zawsze jednak budzi przestrach czytelnika. Idealna lektura dla miłośników subtelnej grozy w stylu Mary E. Wilkins Freeman.Edith Wharton (1862-1937) - amerykańska pisarka specjalizująca się w opowieściach obyczajowych i grozy, zdobywczyni Nagrody Pulitzera, wielokrotnie typowana jako kandydatka do Nagrody Nobla. Pochodziła z zamożnej nowojorskiej rodziny i w swoich utworach portretowała głównie uprzywilejowane klasy społeczne. Interesowała się architekturą krajobrazu i wystrojem wnętrz, wyznaczała w tych dziedzinach nowe trendy. Jej powieści były wielokrotnie ekranizowane, między innymi przez Martina Scorsesego.

Behalve vuistdikke romans schreef Louis Couperus ook veel korte verhalen. Deze bundel bevat er zes, waarvan het titelverhaal het langste is. Couperus schrijft hier over personages die vergeefs aansluiting zoeken bij hun omgeving. "Een zieltje" vertelt over het nakomertje van de familie, een sensitief kereltje dat zich anders voelt dan zijn broers en zussen. In "Eene illuzie" hoopt de dichteres Tila dat haar vriend Karl meer voor haar voelt dan alleen maar vriendschap, maar iets staat in de weg. Het thema van het gemiste contact zit ook in "Epiloog", over een dichter die de nacht wil doorbrengen in een huis waarin een vrouw een eind aan haar leven heeft gemaakt.Louis Couperus (1863-1923) was een Nederlands romanschrijver, columnist en dichter. Hij is de auteur van verschillende onverwoestbare klassiekers: "Eline Vere" (een bestseller bij verschijnen), "Van oude menschen, de dingen, die voorbij gaan..." (verfilmd), "De stille kracht"... Hij woonde o.m. in Frankrijk en Italië en reisde de wereld rond. Of zijn romans zich nu afspelen in Den Haag of Djakarta, het heden of het oude Rome, het noodlot speelt altijd een grote rol. Couperus schreef in een meeslepende, emotionele stijl. Zijn verzameld werk bestrijkt vijftig boekdelen.

La prima folgorante apparizione letteraria di don Camillo e Peppone, la coppia di amici/nemici più famosi della narrativa italiana, immortalati al cinema da Fernandel e Gino Cervi. Da una parte c'è don Camillo, un prete di un paesino emiliano. Alto e ben piazzato, appassionato di caccia, don Camillo tende a risolvere pragmaticamente e fisicamente questioni ingarbugliate. Dall’altra c’è Peppone, il sindaco comunista del paese, amico d’infanzia di don Camillo e compagno di scorribande giovanili ma ideologicamente l'opposto di don Camillo.Questa raccolta di racconti immerge nelle rocambolesche interazioni tra i due, filosoficamente distanti eppure così mondanamente vicini.Giovannino Guareschi (1908-1968) è stato uno scrittore e giornalista italiano, noto principalmente per essere l’ideatore di don Camillo e Peppone, la coppia di amici/nemici più famosi della narrativa italiana. Raggiunta la fama nazionale grazie alle avventure dei due personaggi, pubblicate a puntate sulla rivista "Candido" e in seguito raccolte in libri e trasformate in film di successo, Guareschi rimane uno degli autori italiani più venduti di sempre.

"Il fanciullo nascosto" è una raccolta composta da venticinque novelle, che descrivono una serie di avvenimenti misteriosi e drammatici dovuti all’allontanamento dal mondo come scelta conseguente un lutto o un dolore, e il legame spontaneo che unisce uomini e animali selvatici. Si tratta di un affresco ricco di personaggi guidati da numerose passioni, contraddittorie e fatali. L'amore è la prima di queste passioni, seguito dal potere, dal denaro e dalla religione. Su tutto governa il Fato, che trascina gli esseri umani senza considerare il loro volere.Grazia Deledda (1871-1936) è stata una scrittrice italiana. Considerata una delle figure più importanti della narrativa del Bel Paese, nel 1926 vinse il Nobel per la letteratura, seconda donna e prima italiana a vincere il prestigioso premio. Tra le sue opere più importanti, molto spesso con l'amata Sardegna come sfondo, ricordiamo "Canne al vento", "La madre", "La via del male", "Cenere", "Elias Portolu".

Cada história desta coleção de 12 contos vai capturar sua atenção...Seja a história da rivalidade entre dois universitários de Oxford nos anos 1930 que termina em uma memorável história de amor em "Velho amor", o surpreendente encontro de um conselheiro de seguros no trem para Sevenoaks em "Rotina interrompida", ou os contratempos nos planos do Grande Paxá para preparar a mais perfeita lua-de-mel em "Os percalços de Henry".Do Grande Paxá a um diplomata britânico na China, de um jogo de gamão a um caso de uma noite só, essas histórias de vidas desfrutadas nos reinos do poder ou libertadas da opressão o transportarão em uma viagem entre relíquias antigas, romance moderno e negócios ferozes e amistosos...Fortunas são erguidas e desperdiçadas, honras são perdidas e resgatadas, e amores são esquecidos e redescobertos.Essa intrincada trama de contos evidenciam que Jeffrey é realmente o mestre dos contos.Jeffrey Archer é um escritor britânico de grande sucesso, tendo alcançado a proeza de ser o único autor mais vendido em três categorias distintas: ficção, contos e não ficção. Ele foi membro do Parlamento Britânico e da Câmara dos Lordes, bem como vice-presidente do Partido Conservador. Sua carreira política intensa, mas turbulenta, inspirou-o a escrever inúmeras obras de sucesso, nomeadamente a aclamada série de não ficção "Diários da Prisão" (2002-2004) que relembra suas experiências durante a prisão por perjúrio em 2001.Seu primeiro romance, "Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less" (1974), alcançou êxito imediato, tendo inspirado uma minissérie da BBC em 1990. Após anos de carreira literária, suas obras continuam a cativar e surpreender leitores do mundo inteiro, como demonstrou a popular série de ficção "The Clifton Chronicles" (2011-2016).

After the heartbreak of losing his lover, King Francis I swears never to love another woman. His sister, Marguerite of Navarre, overhears his lament and vows to prove him wrong. Marguerite bets her brother that within one month she will find a woman that will prove him wrong.‘The False Rhyme’ (1829) is a short story by the English writer Mary Shelley, famous for her best-selling novel ‘Frankenstein’. It features the familiar strong female characters of Shelley’s work and the themes of love and forgiveness.Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

This short story tells the tale of a Polish man who intervenes in a fight between Marietta, a defenceless Italian girl, and Giorgio, a young army officer. His actions set in motion a chain of events that will change all their lives forever.‘The Pole’ was written in collaboration with Claire Clairmont and published in 1832. Mary Shelley wrote several successful books but is best known for her highly acclaimed novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818).Mary Shelley (1797–1851) was an English author and travel writer best known for her ground-breaking Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ (1818). Considered one of the first true works of science-fiction, the book became an instant bestseller.It has been adapted for TV, stage and film on many occasions, with Boris Karloff famously playing Frankenstein’s monster on screen in 1933. Other adaptations include ‘Mary Shelley's Frankenstein’ (1994) starring Kenneth Branagh and Robert De Niro and ‘Viktor Frankenstein’ (2015) starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy.Shelley’s other novels include Valperga (1823), The Last Man (1826), Perkin Warbeck (1830), Lodore (1835), Falkner (1837) and the posthumously published Mathilde (1959). However, she will always be remembered as the creator of Frankenstein.The book continues to influence filmmakers, writers and popular culture to this day, inspiring and terrifying new audiences the world over.

Experience the masterful prose of Katherine Mansfield in "The Garden Party and Other Stories." Published in 1922, this collection of 15 short stories is a perfect distillation of Mansfield's keen observations, emotional depth, and deft storytelling.The title story, "The Garden Party," thrusts readers into an enthralling exploration of class division as it juxtaposes the lavish Sheridan garden party with the stark reality of a neighbour's death. Each additional tale offers its intimate examination of human nature and relationships, painting vivid portraits that leave lasting impressions.Dive into this timeless collection to witness one of modernism's finest short story writers weaving her magic. If you like the work of Virginia Woolf and Sylvia Plath, you will love this.A pivotal modernist short story writer and poet, New Zealand-born Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) transformed the short story genre with her lyrical style. She was admired by literary peers like Virginia Woolf and D.H. Lawrence and had her stories memorialized in TV series and films.

Having lived in France during the First World War, it’s no surprise that Wharton documented the impact on her spiritual homeland, both in fiction and non-fiction.‘Coming Home’ is told from the perspective of an American aid worker, who helps a wounded French soldier, Jen Réchamp. A bond between the two sees them travel to Jean’s home to see that everything is as it should be.While Wharton might be better known for her high-society satires, ‘Coming Home’ reveals an author who can capture the horrors of war and the heroic spirits of those who choose to stand against it.A gripping insight into how the First World War was perceived in France, Wharton's ´Coming Home´ will delight fans of other WWI narratives such as Sam Mendes' Oscar-nominated movie ´1917´.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, Wharton 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.

From the acclaimed author of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley,‘Tales and Stories’ is a collection of short stories that bring romance and gothic horror together.This collection of tales is set against a variety of backdrops, from medieval chivalry to wars and revolution, and it ultimately showcases Mary Shelley’s gothic storytelling art.These short stories are full of passion, peril, and transformation, and will interest readers familiar with the works of Charlotte Brontë and Ann Radcliffe.Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist, best known for writing the classic gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’ or ‘The Modern Prometheus’ which is considered to be an early example of science fiction.Mary Shelley’s mother was the feminist activist Mary Wollstonecraft, and her husband Percy Shelley was one of the major English romantic poets. It was during a summer spent in Geneva with Percy Shelley or Lord Byron that Mary Shelley conceived the idea for Frankenstein.

«Mon cher abbé, voici mon mariage avec ta cousine rompu, et de la façon la plus bête, pour une mauvaise plaisanterie que j’ai faite presque involontairement à ma fiancée. J’ai recours à toi, mon vieux camarade, dans l’embarras où je me trouve ; car tu peux me tirer d’affaire. Je t’en serai reconnaissant jusqu’à la mort.»Parue dans le recueil «Mademoiselle Fifi» en 1883, la nouvelle épistolaire «La Relique» raconte l'histoire de Henri Fontal, poussé à mentir à sa femme, très religieuse, après avoir perdu son cadeau ramené d'un voyage professionnel: un morceau d'os d'une des Onze mille vierges.Guy de Maupassant (1850-1893) est un écrivain et journaliste français né au bord du littoral normand. Sa mère, douée d’une grande culture littéraire, participe à son éducation tournée vers les livres. Il passe le reste de son temps dans la campagne ou les ports, à converser avec pêcheurs et paysans qui lui serviront d’inspiration plus tard pour quelques personnages. À 12 ans, il est envoyé en pension où la religion, très présente, anime en lui un dégoût pour le sacré. Après le lycée, il est mobilisé en 1870 pour la guerre contre la Prusse. Un an plus tard, il fait ses bagages pour Paris où il y travaille comme fonctionnaire au Ministère de la Marine pendant 10 ans. En février 1875, il publie son premier conte, «La Main écorchée». Maupassant est très vite ennuyé par l’administration. Le soir, il travaille d'arrache-pied à ses œuvres littéraires ; et aux alentours de 1880, il se consacre pleinement à sa passion. C’est Flaubert qui l’introduit au monde de la littérature professionnelle. Il rencontre des auteurs réalistes, Zola, et les frères Goncourt. Maupassant fait un départ lent, mais il connaît bientôt le succès avec «Boule de Suif». Avec Zola qu’il côtoie aux Soirées de Médan, s’ensuivent de nombreuses nouvelles, toutes plus cultes les unes que les autres: «La ficelle» (1883), «La parure» (1884) ou «Le Horla» (1887). Il publie aussi des romans réalistes: «Une vie» en 1883, «Bel-Ami» en 1885 et «Pierre et Jean» en 1888. Guy de Maupassant, reconnu de son vivant, l’est aussi dans la mort: de nombreuses adaptations à l’écran renouvellent encore aujourd’hui ses œuvres intemporelles.

Tremenda colección de relatos del autor Javier Casis, uno de los mayores admiradores profesionales del Londres eduardiano y de la figura de Sherlock Holmes, tal y como se aprecia en estos relatos. En estas inquietantes historia se mueven personajes siniestros, genios criminales, librerías de viejo, relojes antiguos, muebles de época, objetos de coleccionista por los que muchos están dispuestos a matar y otros tantos a morir. Todo un regalo para los seguidores del detective de Baker Street.Javier Casis es un autor español nacido en Logroño en 1941. Administrativo de profesión, su jubilación le proporcionó el tiempo necesario para dedicarse a su mayor pasión: la literatura. Admirador férreo de Sherlock Holmes, sus obras se relacionan en mayor o menor medida con el detective de Baker Street. Ha publicado pastiches, novelas criminales y colecciones de relatos policíacos, siempre con la pluma más exquisita y un gusto peculiar por el otro lado de la ley.

Pyecraft jest odpychająco otyłym i nieprzyjemnym mężczyzną. Dręczy pana Formalyna do tego stopnia, że ten postanawia opisać i tym samym ujawnić jego prawdziwą, dość kompromitującą historię. Opowieść zaczyna się od tego, że Pyecraft użala się nad swoją tuszą i niemożnością zrzucenia kilogramów. Formalyn załatwia dla niego specyfik odchudzający swojej hinduskiej prababki. Okazuje się, że mikstura tylko pogorszyła stan mężczyzny, który nie pozbył się tkanki tłuszczowej, ale... stał się lekki jak piórko. Opowiadania zostało zekranizowane w trzecim odcinku serialu z 2001 r. "The Infinite Worlds of H. G. Wells".Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) - jeden z prekursorów gatunku science fiction. Z wykształcenia biolog, jednak od najmłodszych lat odznaczał się bujną wyobraźnią i lekkim piórem. Gdy z przyczyn zdrowotnych musiał zrezygnować z zawodu nauczyciela, zaczął utrzymywać się z pisania - początkowo były to materiały dziennikarskie, a z czasem także literatura. Autor powieści "Wojna światów", "Wehikuł czasu" i "Wyspa doktora Moreau".

"Quella quiete così bella è finita. Non tornerà, né sulla barca a remi né sotto i faggi. Di colpo tutto sembra essere cambiato."Quando il protagonista incontra per caso la signora Friederike sul pontile di una località balneare danese, tutti i sentimenti e i ricordi legati alla donna tornano a galla. Sette anni prima Frau Friederike ha compiuto un gesto che per lungo tempo ha tormentato la memoria del protagonista e per cui ora l'uomo è in cerca di spiegazioni. Così quella spiaggia, prima rifugio di quiete e tranquillità, finisce per diventare un teatro di passioni soppresse e desideri insoddisfatti, finché la tensione si risolverà con un ironico ribaltamento della storia...Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.Arthur Schnitzler (1862 – 1931) è stato uno scrittore, drammaturgo e medico austriaco. È conosciuto soprattutto per aver messo a punto una tecnica narrativa nota come monologo interiore, utilizzata spesso nelle sue opere per descrivere lo svolgersi dei pensieri dei suoi personaggi. Potrebbe essere conosciuto dai più per l’opera "Doppio sogno", da cui Stanley Kubrick trasse il film "Eyes Wide Shut".

Trójka mężczyzn przemierza tajemnicze tereny. Cel ich wędrówki przestaje być istotny, gdy na swojej drodze spotykają rój ekspansywnych pająków. W krótkim opowiadaniu autorowi udało się mistrzowsko zbudować napięcie i wiarygodnie oddać zmysłowe wrażenia związane z pająkami. Dla miłośników fantastyki grozy w stylu nowel Edgara Allana Poe.Herbert George Wells (1866-1946) - jeden z prekursorów gatunku science fiction. Z wykształcenia biolog, jednak od najmłodszych lat odznaczał się bujną wyobraźnią i lekkim piórem. Gdy z przyczyn zdrowotnych musiał zrezygnować z zawodu nauczyciela, zaczął utrzymywać się z pisania - początkowo były to materiały dziennikarskie, a z czasem także literatura. Autor powieści "Wojna światów", "Wehikuł czasu" i "Wyspa doktora Moreau".

Albert von Webeling si innamora di una donna che è costantemente soggetta a sbalzi d'umore e stati crepuscolari. Lui le propone di sposarlo, lei accetta impassibile, ma lo lascia durante la luna di miele, dopo solo due settimane di matrimonio. Con queste premesse inizia il racconto di Albert che, ormai solo, ripercorre con la memoria la difficile relazione con Katharina: dal primo giorno in cui l'ha incontrata, all'innamoramento e la minaccia di uccidersi se lei avesse sposato un altro uomo. Una storia tragica che esplora la difficoltà di capire "l'altro", ma anche il fallimento della ragione davanti a quel groviglio di sentimenti che è l'animo umano.Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.Arthur Schnitzler (1862 – 1931) è stato uno scrittore, drammaturgo e medico austriaco. È conosciuto soprattutto per aver messo a punto una tecnica narrativa nota come monologo interiore, utilizzata spesso nelle sue opere per descrivere lo svolgersi dei pensieri dei suoi personaggi. Potrebbe essere conosciuto dai più per l’opera "Doppio sogno", da cui Stanley Kubrick trasse il film "Eyes Wide Shut".

Il Dottor Wehwald e Redegonda si innamorano, ma la donna è già moglie di un altro uomo. L’innamorata decide di confidare la sua storia e il suo amore per il dottore a un diario personale, ma quando il marito entra nella sua stanza trovandola con il diario in mano, la donna – forse per lo shock – muore. Il tradimento viene così scoperto. Cosa succederà dopo, resterà a voi scoprirlo.Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.Arthur Schnitzler (1862 – 1931) è stato uno scrittore, drammaturgo e medico austriaco. È conosciuto soprattutto per aver messo a punto una tecnica narrativa nota come monologo interiore, utilizzata spesso nelle sue opere per descrivere lo svolgersi dei pensieri dei suoi personaggi. Potrebbe essere conosciuto dai più per l’opera "Doppio sogno", da cui Stanley Kubrick trasse il film "Eyes Wide Shut".

Arthur Schnitzler esamina le peripezie e le incoerenze del sentimento umano con un’illuminazione che stupisce il lettore per la sua modernità. Il destino del barone Von Leisenbohg si pone come un pullulare di passioni che presentano una capacità duratura di indagine. La prefigurazione di un fato inevitabile e un prisma prolifico di amori rassegnati, traditi o impossibili, pongono le basi per la raffinita struttura di questa novella.Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.Arthur Schnitzler (1862 – 1931) è stato uno scrittore, drammaturgo e medico austriaco. È conosciuto soprattutto per aver messo a punto una tecnica narrativa nota come monologo interiore, utilizzata spesso nelle sue opere per descrivere lo svolgersi dei pensieri dei suoi personaggi. Potrebbe essere conosciuto dai più per l’opera "Doppio sogno", da cui Stanley Kubrick trasse il film "Eyes Wide Shut".

A vent'anni dall'infausto incidente che ha reso cieco il fratello minore Geronimo, Carlo è ancora assalito dai sensi di colpa. Quando il padre dei fratelli muore, la loro sfortuna si fa ancora più grande e i due giovani sono costretti a mendicare per i passi del nord Italia e del sud Tirolo. Un giorno, un viaggiatore di passaggio convince Geronimo di aver donato venti franchi a Carlo, mentre Carlo asserisce di averne ricevuto solo uno: la lite che ne segue porterà a galla sentimenti a lungo sepolti...Questo audiolibro è stato realizzato in collaborazione con Edizioni Clichy.Arthur Schnitzler (1862 – 1931) è stato uno scrittore, drammaturgo e medico austriaco. È conosciuto soprattutto per aver messo a punto una tecnica narrativa nota come monologo interiore, utilizzata spesso nelle sue opere per descrivere lo svolgersi dei pensieri dei suoi personaggi. Potrebbe essere conosciuto dai più per l’opera "Doppio sogno", da cui Stanley Kubrick trasse il film "Eyes Wide Shut".