Author: abbé PrévostPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 432
Book Description
Author: John Meade Falkner
Author: Edward DORRINGTON![The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr Duncan Campbell, a Gentleman, Who, Tho' Deaf and Dumb, Writes Down Any Stranger's Name at First Sight, with Their Future Contingencies of Fortune, Etc. [By Daniel Defoe, with the Assistance of William Bond and Possibly of Eliza Haywood.] With Plates, Including a Portrait PDF](https://books.google.com/books/content/images/frontcover/yFo8b4uCaM0C?fife=w150-h200)
Author: Daniel DefoeThe Game of the Season
Author: Hugh de SélincourtPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Game of the Season" by Hugh de Sélincourt. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author: Henry Robert AddisonThe Adventures of Mr Thake
Author: BeachcomberPublisher:
ISBN: 9781905847174
Category : English
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
“As funny as Wodehouse, if not funnier.”—The Oldie “The greatest comic fertility of any Englishman.”—Evelyn Waugh Oswald Hattersley Blettisloe Thake, the ultimate upper-class English fool, lurches haplessly from calamity to calamity in 1930s Europe and America, describing everything (with delightful incomprehension) in his letters home to England. The Adventures of Mr Thake is a humor classic.
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Author: François de Salignac de La Mothe- Fénelon
Author: James SPILLERCOLLECTOR'S EDITION – COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES: 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume (Mystery & Crime Classics)
Author: Arthur Conan DoylePublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1014
Book Description
In the 'COLLECTOR'S EDITION COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES: 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume (Mystery & Crime Classics)', readers are invited into a labyrinth of intrigue and cunning, where the boundary between detective fiction and criminal masterminds blurs. This anthology spans a gamut of literary styles, from the deductive prowess showcased in Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories to the elegant criminality expressed in E. W. Hornung's Raffles series. The collection, further enriched by the satirical twists of John Kendrick Bangs, highlights the diversity and the evolving nature of crime fiction at the turn of the 20th century, positioning itself as a critical anthology for both scholars and aficionados of the genre. The contributing authors, giants in their own right, bring together a rich tapestry of backgrounds that have fundamentally shaped the landscape of mystery and crime literature. Doyle's methodical approach to mystery, Hornung's exploration of the moral ambiguities of crime, and Bangs' injection of humor and irony, together reflect the socio-cultural dynamics and literary movements of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Their collective works not only entertain but also provide critical commentary on themes of justice, morality, and societal order. This anthology is an indispensable resource for those who wish to delve deep into the complexities and nuances of early mystery and crime fiction. Offering a unique opportunity to explore a multitude of perspectives, styles, and themes within a single volume, it is an educational journey through the evolution of the genre. Readers are encouraged to engage with this collection not just for its narrative thrills but for its ability to foster dialogue between the intricate worlds crafted by Doyle, Horning, and Bangs. An essential addition to any literary collection, this volume offers insights into the genesis of modern detective fiction and its enduring legacy.
