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Henri Ren Albert Guy de Maupassant (Aug 5, 1850 - Jul 6, 1893) was a popular French author who wrote under the pen name Guy de Maupassant. He is considered one of the fathers of the modern short story as well as one of its finest practitioners. His prolific and deeply admired body of work influenced a great number of writers including William Somerset Maugham, O. Henry, Anton Chekhov, Kate Chopin and Henry James.This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories:- The Necklace- Mademoiselle Fifi- Miss Harriet- My Uncle Jules- Boule de Suif- The Wreck- The Hand

Flaxman Low is a fictional character created by British authors Hesketh Hesketh-Prichard and his mother Kate OBrien Ryall Prichard, published under the pseudonyms "H. Heron" and "E. Heron". Low is credited with being the first psychic detective of fiction, and appears in a series of short stories. Flaxman Low is a pseudonym for "one of the leading scientists of the" Victorian era, whose real name is not disclosed in the stories. He was an accomplished athlete in his youth and has turned his interests to a scientific study of the occult.In this book you will find 7 short stories of mystery specially selected by August Nemo:- The Story of Saddlers Croft- The Story of Baelbrow- The Story of Yand Manor House- The Story of Konnor Old House- The Story of the Spaniards, Hammersmith- The Story of Sevens Hall- The Tale of the Moor Road

The 7 best short stories collection presents a special selection of works by noteworthy writers. This edition features the English writer H. G. Wells. Wells was prolific in many genres, writing dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, satire, biography, and autobiography, and even including two books on war games. He is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called a "father of science fiction". This book contains the following writings: The Time Machine; A Dream Of Armageddon; The Crystal Egg; The Man Who Could Work Miracles; The Flowering of the Strange Orchid; The Sea Riders; The Apple. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!

The works of British short story author H.H. Munro, who wrote under the pen name "Saki" (a pen name he probably borrowed from The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam), offer a satirical commentary on Edwardian society and culture.In this edition seven short stories selected to honor the authors great work, a reading that will please and surprise the reader.The Lumber RoomThe Open WindowSredni Vashtar Gabriel-Ernest TobermoryThe Unrest-CureLaura

Welcome to the captivating world of the 7 Best Short Stories series, where we bring you the most extraordinary works from remarkable authors. In this edition, we delve into the enigmatic realm of the legendary American author, H.P. Lovecraft. Known for his unique brand of horror, Lovecraft shattered conventions, discarding ghosts and witches to unveil unspeakable terrors that lurk in the dark corners of a malevolent universe. Carefully curated by the esteemed critic August Nemo, this selection unveils Lovecrafts mesmerizing narrative style and takes you on a chilling journey into the depths of his visionary imagination. Prepare to be enthralled by the timeless mastery of H.P. Lovecraft and discover why his haunting tales continue to captivate and inspire generations of readers and creators alike. Get ready for an extraordinary literary experience that will leave you breathless and questioning the very fabric of reality. Works selected for this book: - The Call of Cthulhu; - The Outsider; - Pickmans Model; - The Statement of Randolph Carter; - The Colour out of Space; - The Dunwich Horror; - The Music of Erich Zann. - Bonus content: Notes on Writing Weird Fiction. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!

In his most famous works the Pulitzer Prize winner, Hamlin Garland, recalls his youth on the Great Plains. Garland is one of the most important authors of the Midwestern Regionalism, literary movement of the late 19th century that centered on the realistic depiction of Middle Western small town and rural life.We selected seven special short from this author for your appreciation.- Under the Lions Paw- A Branch Road- A "Good Fellows Wife"- A Night Raid at Eagle River- Uncle Ethan Ripley- Mrs. Ripleys Trip- A Days Pleasure

Hans Christian Andersen, born in Denmark in 1805, practically invented the writing of eventyrs; the adventure fairy tale, or fantastic tale. Although he wrote a broad range of work, including plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, it was his fairy tales that became culturally iconic in the Western world. His stories have inspired countless plays, ballets, and movies.In this volume the critic August Nemo selected for you seven classic tales that populated the dreams of generations:- The Little Mermaid- Brave Tin Soldier- The Princess and the Pea- The Goloshes of Fortune- The Emperors New Clothes- The Last Dream of Old Oak- Little Tiny or Thumbelina

Harriet Elizabeth Prescott Spofford was one of the United Statess most widely-published authors, her career spanned more than six decades and included many literary genres, such as short stories, poems, novels, literary criticism, biographies, and memoirs.This book contains:- The Mad Lady.- A Homely Sacrifice.- Her Eyes Are Doves.- An Angel in the House.- Yesterday.- The Conquering Will.- The Deacons Whistle.

Harvey Jerrold OHiggins was an American novelist and journalist. He started out writing detective stories and later political and sociological articles for journals in the United States. OHiggins was led to psychoanalysis by personal illness, and utilized it in some literary efforts. He then moved on to do some literary works centered on women. He developed several plays, sometimes in collaboration with others.This book contains:- Silent Sam.- His Mother.- In The Matter Of Art.- Tammanys Tithes.- The Devils Doings.- The Hired Man.- Larkin.

Henry Handel Richardson, pseudonym of Ethel Florence Lindesay Robertson, Australian novelist whose trilogy The Fortunes of Richard Mahony, combining description of an Australian immigrants life and work in the goldfields with a powerful character study, is considered the crowning achievement of modern Australian fiction to that time.Check out this seven short stories by this author carefully selected by critic August Nemo:- The End of a Childhood.- The Bathe.- Succedaneum.- Mary Christina.- "And Women Must Weep".- Sister Ann.- The Coat.

Henry James was an American-British author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He is best known for a number of novels dealing with the social and marital interplay between emigre Americans, English people, and continental Europeans. His later works were increasingly experimental. In describing the internal states of mind and social dynamics of his characters, James often made use of a style in which ambiguous or contradictory motives and impressions were overlaid or juxtaposed in the discussion of a characters psyche. For their unique ambiguity, as well as for other aspects of their composition, his late works have been compared to impressionist painting.This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories:The Beast ih the JungleThe Figure in the CarpetPasteThe Romance of Certain Old ClothesThe Story of a YearThe Altar of the DeadMarried Son

Henry James was an American-British author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He is best known for a number of novels dealing with the social and marital interplay between emigre Americans, English people, and continental Europeans. His later works were increasingly experimental. In describing the internal states of mind and social dynamics of his characters, James often made use of a style in which ambiguous or contradictory motives and impressions were overlaid or juxtaposed in the discussion of a characters psyche. For their unique ambiguity, as well as for other aspects of their composition, his late works have been compared to impressionist painting.This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories:The Beast ih the JungleThe Figure in the CarpetPasteThe Romance of Certain Old ClothesThe Story of a YearThe Altar of the DeadMarried Son

Herman Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet. His first two books gained much attention, though they were not bestsellers, and his popularity declined precipitously only a few years later. By the time of his death he had been almost completely forgotten, but his longest novel, Moby-Dick largely considered a failure during his lifetime, and most responsible for Melvilles fall from favor with the reading public was rediscovered in the 20th century as one of the chief literary masterpieces of both American and world literature.This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories:Bartleby, the ScrivenerBenito CerenoThe EncantadasThe ChaseCock-A-Doodle-Doo!I and My ChimneyThe Lightning-Rod Man

One thing is essential about the characters of Balzac: they are multi-faceted. Even the simplest ones are morally ambiguous, complex, completely human. In his profound observation of the human soul, Balzac mirrors human character in inanimate objects and the city of Paris itself becomes a character full of life.Through the seven short stories selected here you can know a little more about this author and a little more about yourself:The Red InnEl VerdugoThe Atheists MassLa Grande BretecheThe Elixir of LifeStudy of a WomanDomestic Peace

Welcome to the 7 Best Short Stories book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. This edition is dedicated to the uruguayan author Horacio Quiroga.Horacio Quiroga was a playwright, poet, and short-story writer. He wrote stories which, in their jungle settings, used the supernatural and the bizarre to show the struggle of man and animal to survive. He also excelled in portraying mental illness and hallucinatory states, a skill he gleaned from Edgar Allan Poe, according to some critics. His influence can be seen in the Latin American magical realism of Gabriel Garcia Marquez and the postmodern surrealism of Julio Cortazar.Works selected for this book:- How the Rays Defended the Ford;- The Story of Two Raccoon Cubs and Two Man Cubs;- The Parrot That Lost Its Tail;- The Blind Doe;- The Alligator War;- How the Flamingoes Got Their Stockings;- The Giant Tortoises Golden Rule.If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!

Hugh Walpoles skill at scene-setting and vivid plots, as well as his high profile as a lecturer, brought him a large readership in the United Kingdom and North America. Walpole sought critical as well as financial success, and longed to write works that equalled those of Trollope, Thomas Hardy and Henry James. He was a good friend of Virginia Woolf, and rated her as an influence; she praised his gift for seizing on telling detail: "it is no disparagement to a writer to say that his gift is for the small things rather than for the large ... If you are faithful with the details the large effects will grow inevitably out of those very details". Joseph Conrad said of him, "We see Mr. Walpole grappling with the truth of things spiritual and material with his characteristic earnestness, and we can discern the characteristics of this acute and sympathetic explorer of human nature."Check out this seven short stories by this author carefully selected by critic August Nemo:- The Whistle.- The Silver Mask- The Staircase.- A carnation for an old man.- Tarnhelm- Mr. Oddy.- Seashore Macabre.

Jack London was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer in the world of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first writers to become a worldwide celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction.This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories:The Law of LifeTo Build a FireThat SpotAll Gold CanyonAn Odyssey of the NorthA Piece of SteakLost Face

Jacques Futrelle is best known for writing short detective stories featuring Professor Augustus S. F. X. Van Dusen, also known as "The Thinking Machine" for his application of logic to any and all situations. A curiosity is that this author was one of the victims of the Titanic disaster.The critic August Nemo presents seven short stories specially selected:- The Problem of Cell 13- The Thinking Machine- Five Millions by Wireless- Kidnapped Baby Blake, Millionaire- The Problem of the Motor Boat- The Problem of the Opera Box- The Problem of the Vanishing man

Welcome to the 7 Best Short Stories book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. This edition is dedicated to Irish novelist James Joyce. Joyce is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. His style is characterized by a dazzling mastery of language and the use of innovative literary forms. Works selected for this book: The Sisters; Eveline; Araby; A Painful Case; The Dead; Two Gallants; After the Race. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!

Welcome to the 7 Best Short Stories book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors.This edition is dedicated to James Oliver "Jim" Curwood was an American action-adventure writer and conservationist. At least one hundred and eighty motion pictures have been based on or directly inspired by his novels and short stories; one was produced in three versions from 1919 to 1953. At the time of his death, Curwood was the highest paid author in the world.Works selected for this book:Back to Gods Country; The Yellow-Back; The Fiddling Man; Lange; The Case of Beauvais; The Other Mans Wife; The Strength of Men. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!