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London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, London is considered to be one of the worlds most important global cities. Such a historically important city has certainly left its legacy in the imagination of writers.Check out the tales full of Londons atmosphere selected by critic August Nemo:- Lost in a London Fog by Louisa May Alcott- London Impressions by Stephen Crane- A London Life by Henry James- The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle- The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad- Mrs. Dalloway in Bond Street by Virginia Woolf- The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis StevensonFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Loneliness has many faces - it can be a moment of sadness and the result of bad choices or some abandonment, but it can also arise as a gift for us to enjoy our own company, seize the silence and meditate on life.The critic August Nemo has selected for this book seven short stories by great authors that explore the different ways of experiencing loneliness.This book contains:- Miss Brill by Katherine Mansfield.- Vanka by Anton Chekhov.- The Door in the Wall by H. G. Wells.- Kew Gardens by Virginia Woolf.- The Bet by Anton Chekhov.- A Painful Case by James Joyce.- The Boarded Window by Ambrose Bierce.For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

It is possible that love is the most complex of human emotions. Whether platonic, lustful, fleeting or for life, this emotion always changes the lives it touches. So it comes as no surprise that love is a major literary theme, perhaps the most important. Check out these seven short stories by consecrated authors and see what each one of them has to say about love.This book contains:- The Lady With The Little Dog by Anton Chekhov.- The Love-Philtre of Ikey Schoenstein by O. Henry.- Federigos Falcon by Giovanni Boccaccio.- Regret by Guy de Maupassant.- The Steadfast Tin Soldier by Hans Christian Andersen.- The Boarding House by James Joyce.- The Parsons Daughter of Oxney Colne by Anthony Trollope.

Money - and the social effects of having it or not - is too big a theme in peoples daily lives to be ignored by literature. The writers gave the most varied interpretations and looked from the most different angles to the human relationship with money - but the final thought is always up to the reader.The critic August Nemo selected seven classic short stories on this subject:- The Money Box by W.W. Jacobs- Mammon and the Archer by O. Henry- After the Race by James Joyce- The Rocking-Horse Winner by D. H. Lawrence- Filboid Studge by Saki- Winter Dreams by F. Scott Fitzgerald- The Crocodile by Fyodor DostoevskyFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

One of the functions of literature is to share experiences and reflections, thus improving the community as a whole. It is in this spirit that the authors compiled here wrote stories full of important lessons. Critic August Nemo selected seven short stories with timeless messages:The Aged Mother by Matsuo Basho- The Five Boons of Life by Mark Twain- The Awful Fate of Melpomenus Jones by Stephen Leacock- Work, Death and Sickness by Leo Tolstoy- The Father by Bjrnstjerne Bjrnson- Emancipation. A Life Fable by Kate Chopin- An Uncomfortable Bed by Guy de MaupassantFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Motherhood is defined in the dictionary as "the experience of having and raising a child". But we know that there is much more to motherhood than the simplicity of this definition. The stories in this book were inspired by purity and pain, by joy and apprehension, by the countless nuances of being a mother.Discover the seven stories selected by the critic August Nemo that explore the beauty and uniqueness of motherhood.This book contains:- Motherhood by Sherwood Anderson.- The Burglars Christmas by Willa Carther.- The Mothers Promise by T.S. Arthur.- Somebodys Mother by William Dean Howells.- A Mother by James Joyce.- Mother and Son by Guy de Maupassant.- The Aged Mother by Matsuo Basho.For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Death is one of the most important themes in literature - the fragility of human life and our own finitude have haunted authors since the early days. So what about murder? The act of taking a human life goes beyond the scope of crime and haunts our own concept of humanity. Many authors have dedicated themselves to this subject and you can check out these short stories in this volume of our collection.This book contains:- The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe.- A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell.- The Caballeros Way by O. Henry.- The Sheriffs Children by Charles W. Chesnut.- Moon-face by Jack London.- Brothers by Sherwood Anderson.- Markheim by Robert Louis Stevenson.

It is said that music begins where words end. But many writers have tried to merge these two worlds, either by portraying musicians as characters, or by writing about the effects of music on some plot. For music and literature lovers, critic August Nemo has selected seven short stories that blend these elements:- A Wagner Matinee by Willa Cather- The Wind Blows by Katherine Mansfield- A Mother by James Joyce- The Music of Erich Zann by H. P. Lovecraft- The Music on the Hill by H.H. Munro (Saki)- A Lover of Music by Henry van Dyke- The Tragedy of a Comic Song by Leonard MerrickFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

One of the most important and famous cities in the world, New York has been the subject of art for a long time. In this book you will find seven classic short stories selected by the critic August Nemo, these short stories have New York as scenery, character or subject.This book contains:- The Cop and the Anthem by O. Henry.- The Repairer Of Reputations by Robert W. Chambers.- A Cup of Water by Edith Wharton.- The Making of a New Yorker by O. Henry.- Pauls Case by Willa Cather.- The Strange Adventures of a Private Secretary in New York by Algernon Blackwood.- New York by James Fenimore Cooper.

Unlike the traditional detective, the occult detective is employed in cases involving ghosts, curses, and other supernatural elements. Some occult detectives are portrayed as being themselves psychic or in possession of other paranormal powers. The critic August Nemo selected seven mystery stories with the great experts in supernatural phenomena: - The Gateway of the Monster by William Hope Hodgson - The House Among the Laurels by William Hope Hodgson - The Story of Saddlers Croft by E. and H. Heron - The Story of Baelbrow by E. and H. Heron - Green Tea by Sheridan Le Fanu - The Familiar by Sheridan Le Fanu - Aylmer Vance and the Vampire by Alice and Claude Askew For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection

In art history, literature and cultural studies, Orientalism is the imitation or depiction of aspects in the Eastern world. These depictions are usually done by writers, designers, and artists from the West. In particular, Orientalist painting, depicting more specifically "the Middle East".Check out the stories with this theme selected by the critic August Nemo:- The Rajahs Treasure by H. G. Wells- The Man Who Would Be King by Rudyard Kipling- Tajima by Miss Mitford- A Chinese Girl Graduate by R. K. Douglas- The Revenge Of Her Race by Mary Beaumont- King Billy Of Ballarat by Morley Roberts- Thy Hearts Desire by Netta SyrettFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

The city of Paris is part of the worlds fantasy. Whether as the birthplace of democratic revolutions, or as the capital of love and romance. Writers and artists from all over the world have always looked to Paris for inspiration. In this book you will find seven short stories that have the city of Paris as their setting and inspiration:- Mademoiselle De Scuderi - E. T. A. Hoffmann- The Murders in the Rue Morgue Edgar Allan Poe- A Queer Night in Paris by Guy de Maupassant- A New Leaf - F. Scott Fitzgerald- Babylon Revisited by F. Scott Fitzgerald- A Street of Paris and Its- Jean Monette By Eugene Francois VidocqFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Conceive the joy of a lover of nature who, leaving the art galleries, wanders out among the trees and wild flowers and birds that the pictures of the galleries have sentimentalised. It is some such joy that the man who truly loves the noblest in letters feels when tasting for the first time the simple delights of Russian literature. French and English and German authors, too, occasionally, offer works of lofty, simple naturalness; but the very keynote to the whole of Russian literature is simplicity, naturalness, veraciousness.Critic August Nemo selected seven short stories from authors who bring all the richness and quality of Russian literature:- The Nose by Nikolai Gogol- The Queen of Spades by Alexander Pushkin- God Sees The Truth, But Waits by Leo Tolstoy- The Bet by Anton Chekhov- The Christmas Tree And The Wedding by Fyodor Dostoyevsky- One Autumun Night by Maxim Gorky- Lazarus by Leonid AndreyevFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Sea fiction a genre of literature with a setting on or near the sea, that focuses on the human relationship to the sea and sea voyages and highlights nautical culture in these environments. Nautical fiction usually includes distinctive themes, such as a focus on masculinity and heroism, investigations of social hierarchies, and the psychological struggles of the individual in the hostile environment of the sea.For this book, the critic August Nemo selected seven great examples of these stories of salt water and adventure. Enjoy!- The Open Boat by Stephen Crane.- The Voice in the Night by William Hope Hodgson.- The Sea Raiders by H. G. Wells.- Soaked in Seaweed: or Upset in the Ocean by Stephen Leacock.- A Descent into the Maelstrom by Edgar Allan Poe.- An Adventure in the Upper Sea by Jack London.- The Old Man of the Sea by W. W. Jacobs.For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Sherlock Holmes is a private detective created by British author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Referring to himself as a "consulting detective", Holmes is known for his proficiency with observation, forensic science, and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic, which he employs when investigating cases for a wide variety of clients, including Scotland Yard.- A Scandal in Bohemia- The Red-headed League- A Case of Identity- The Boscombe Valley Mystery- The Five Orange Pips- The Man with the Twisted Lip- The Adventure of the Blue CarbuncleFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Spanish literature generally refers to literature written in the Spanish language within the territory that presently constitutes the state of Spain. Its development coincides and frequently intersects with that of other literary traditions from regions within the same territory, particularly Catalan literature, Galician intersects as well with Latin, Jewish, and Arabic literary traditions of the Iberian peninsula.In this book, the critic August Nemo brings to readers a rich selection of seven short stories by Spanish authors.- The Tall Woman by Pedro Antonio De Alarcon.- The White Butterfly by Jose Selgas.- Maese Perez, The Organist by Gustavo Adolfo Becquer.- Moors And Christians by Pedro Antonio De Alarcon.- Bread Cast Upon The Waters by Fernan Caballero.- First Love by Emilia Pardo-Bazan.- An Andalusian Duel by Serafin Estebanez Calderon.For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Springtime refer to the season, and also to ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection and regrowth. Besides inspiring outdoor parties and lovers promises, spring has also inspired writers. Check out these seven spring short stories by great authors.This book contains:- April Showers by Edith Wharton.- In the Spring by Guy de Maupassant.- Springtime a la Carte by O. Henry.- The Judgment by Franz Kafka.- Bliss by Katherine Mansfield.- The Veteran by Stephen Crane.- At Twilight by Susan Glaspell.

Longer days, holidays and hot weather! The same summer inspires us to enjoy the day and take ice cream, also inspired many writers to create their works. Read seven short stories by great writers, which bring us different perspectives on the hot summer days and their effect on the human soul.This book contains:- One Summer Night by Ambrose Bierce.- At A Summer Villa by Anton Chekhov.- A Midsummer Knights Dream by O. Henry.- Kew Gardens by Virginia Woolf.- The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield.- A Dark Brown Dog by Stephen Crane.- Draculas Guest by Bram Stoker.

Thanksgiving began as a day of giving thanks and sacrifice for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Although Thanksgiving has historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, it has long been celebrated as a secular holiday as well. Being the holiday that marks the opening of the Holiday Season, Thanksgiving is an important part of the identity and culture of North America.Have fun with seven short stories selected by the critic August Nemo that bring all the atmosphere of union and gratitude of this date:- An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott- Thankful by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman- Turkeys Turning The Tables by William Dean Howells- How We Kept Thanksgiving at Oldtown by Harriet Beecher Stowe- Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen by O. Henry- Three Thanksgiving Kisses by Edward Payson Roe- The First Thanksgiving by Albert F. Blaisdell & Francis K. BallFor more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Step into the universe of Thomas Hardy, where fate weaves its threads with a somber beauty, and the rural life of England hides hearts at the mercy of fatalism and social conventions. Known for his novels of profound fatalism and social criticism, Hardy constructs in his tales a fictional world, Wessex, in which his characters confront impersonal forces that irrevocably shape their paths.This collection brings together seven stories that capture the melancholy, the irony of destiny, and the individuals struggle against the inflexible laws of the universe, revealing Hardys mastery as a chronicler of the human condition.This book includes:The Withered Arm: A terrifying tale of jealousy, curse, and rural superstition, where a young bride is afflicted by a mysterious ailment that manifests in her arm.The Three Strangers: During a christening party in an isolated cottage, the unexpected arrival of three outsiders reveals a fugitive, a hangman, and a fatal coincidence that shatters the nights celebration.Fellow-townsmen: The story of two friends, Downe and Barnet, and the irony of time and choice. An act of generosity and sacrifice reverses one mans fortune, only for life to deny him the love he had long delayed.A Tragedy of Two Ambitions: The ambitious rise of two brothers, Joshua and Cornelius Halborough, who work tirelessly to overcome their modest origins and secure the social success of their beloved sister, until their past threatens to engulf all their hopes.On the Western Circuit: A tale of vicarious love and mistaken identity, where a sophisticated woman writes passionate letters on behalf of her naive maid to a young barrister, with devastating consequences for all involved.The Imaginative Woman: Ella Marchmill, unhappily married, finds solace in poetry and develops an intense platonic passion for a poet she has never seen, a love that leads to a tragic obsession and a fantasy of a connection more intimate than reality.Barbara of the House of Grebe: A wealthy heiresss marriage for love is disrupted by an accident. Her cruel, high-born second husband attempts to cure her lasting affection for the first using a work of art, with disturbing and permanent results.