First published anonymously in 1830, Alexander Pushkin`s "The Tales of Belkin" contains his first prose works, comprised of an introductory note and five linked stories, ostensibly collected by the scholar Ivan Belkin. Centering variously around military figures, the wealthy, and businessmen; this beautiful novella gives a vivid portrait of nineteenth century Russian life. It has become, as well, one of the most beloved books in Russian literary history, and symbolic of the popularity of the novella form in Russia. In fact, it has become the namesake for Russia`s most prestigious annual literary prize, the Belkin Prize, given each year to a book voted by judges to be the best novella of the year. It is presented here in a sparkling new...
In these tales of ordinary madness, Charles Bukowski ingeniously mixes high and low culture, from prostitutes and the philosophy of Kant to despair and classical music, to create his modern dystopia. Inspired by DH Lawrence, John Fante and Hemingway, Bukowski`s writing is passionate, extreme and relentlessly realistic. These are angry yet tender, humorous and haunting portrayals of life in the underbelly of America. Формат: 13 см x 19,5 cм.
ISBN: 978-0-7535-1387-3
Издательство:
Virgin Publishing
Дата выхода: апрель 2012
Here are nine delightfully funny stories about the triumphs and tribulations of the citizens of Moominvalley. Readers will discover how the Moomin family save young Ninny from permanent invisibility, and what happens when Moomintroll catches the last dragon in the world. Some of the characters in these tales will be brand-new to Moomin fans, but there are lots of old friends to meet as well.
Generations of children have been captivated by the hair-raising adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit. Come along as he sneaks into Mr. Man`s garden, persuades Brer Wolf to be burned in a hollow log, and kicks Brer Fox`s Tar Baby. Jerry Pinkney`s lively and humorous illustrations are a perfect match for Julius Lester`s contemporary approach, which expertly introduces a modern sense of humor to these forty-eight tales while paying homage to their roots as traditional American folklore.
ISBN: 978-0-14-240720-2
Издательство:
Penguin Group
Дата выхода: август 2011
In Ferryport Landing everyone gets a day in court--even the Big Bad Wolf, a.k.a. Mr. Canis. When Canis is put on trial for past crimes, Mayor Heart s kangaroo court is determined to find him guilty. Its up to the Grimms to uncover evidence to save their friend. Illustrations.
`Rabbit`s feeling sleepy. She curls up in a chair. Tap! Tap! Who`s that? Oh dear! It`s Builder Bear.` Rabbit is trying to get to sleep, but everyone is being so noisy. Lift the flaps and find out who is keeping Rabbit awake! Collect all four board books in The Acorn Wood series: Postman Bear, Fox`s Socks and Hide-and-Seek Pig.
ISBN: 978-0-230-75310-5
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Серия книг «Зарубежная классика — читай в оригинале» — это бессмертные произведения великих мастеров пера, написанные ими на их родном языке и наречии. Книги из этой серии помогут читателю углубленно изучать иностранные языки, обогатят его внутренний мир и по-новому откроют произведения известных классиков. В сборник Герберта Уэллса «Рассказы о пространстве и времени» вошли рассказы на английском...
ISBN: 978-5-519-49806-7
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2016
The Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb were written to be an `introduction to the study of Shakespeare`, but are much more entertaining than that. All of Shakespeare`s best-loved tales, comic and tragic, are retold in a clear and robust style, and their literary quality has made them popular and sought-after ever since their first publication in 1807.This edition contains the delightful pen-and-ink drawings of Arthur Rackham.
ISBN: 9781853261404
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: январь 2019
This gripping set of tales by the master storyteller Arthur Conan Doyle is bound both to thrill and unnerve you. In these twilight excursions, Doyle`s vivid imagination for the strange, the grotesque and the frightening is given full rein. We move from the mysteries of Egypt and the strange powers granted by "The Ring of Thoth" to the isolated ghostlands of the Arctic in "The Captain of the Polestar", we encounter a monstrous creature in "The Terror of Вlue John Gap" and the beings that live above our heads in "The Brazilian Cat and The Leather Funnel"; and we shudder at the thing in the next room in "Lot 249". Sit down in your uneasy chair and enjoy this unique collection of chillers. Издание на английском языке.
ISBN: 1-8402-2406-1
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: декабрь 1999
`Now it`s time for Pig to seek. Can you see a yellow beak?` Pig and Hen are playing hide-and-seek. Can you lift the flaps and help Pig find out where Hen is hiding? Collect all four books in The Acorn Wood series: Fox`s Socks, Rabbit`s Nap and Postman Bear.
ISBN: 978-0-230-75311-2
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
Washington Irving (1783 - 1859) was an American short story writer, essayist, biographer, historian, and diplomat of the early 19th century. "Tales of the Alhambra" is a collection of essays, sketches and stories. The Alhambra is a palace located in Granada, in the south of Spain. The book consists of a collection of enchanting Spanish and Moorish legends, folktales, and myths about the palace and its surroundings, along with some more traditional travel narratives and observational essays about the country and its customs.
ISBN: 978-5-521-08252-0
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2019
Classic / British English Hans Andersen wrote many stories, and these are some of the best. We meet a very, very small child, a bird with a beautiful voice, a mermaid with legs, an ugly duckling with no friends - and an emperor with some very strange new clothes. These stories teach us lessons for life. This Pack contains a Book and MP3
ISBN: 978-1-4082-7818-5
Издательство:
Pearson
Дата выхода: июль 2012
INTERACT WITH LITERATURE offers a wide range of original literary texts from intermediate level upwards (unabridged short stories or extracts from novels, as well as complete unabridged plays) from English-speaking countries, designed to introduce students to the world of literature. The aim of these volumes is to familiarise readers with the language of literature and encourage them to formulate their own response to what they read. Each volume concentrates on a particular theme, genre or literary current. A collection of topics to analyse and discuss Selected by Antonella Mignani A selection of twelve thematically-paired stories by a wide range of authors including Oscar Wilde, Ernest Hemingway, Arthur C. Clarke, Kate Chopin, Maeve...
ISBN: 978-8-877-54936-5
Издательство:
CIDEB
Дата выхода: декабрь 2012
Three strange and frightening short stories by the author of Dracula: The Judge`s House; The Iron Maiden; The Return of Abel Behena; Extra grammar and vocabulary exercises; Points for Understanding comprehension questions; Audio CD/download available for this title. Retold by John Davey.
ISBN: 978-0-230-03514-0
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Brand new edition of this collection of classic fairy tales from the wizarding world - an irresistible read for all Harry Potter fans. J.K. Rowling`s original text, with gorgeous jacket art by Jonny Duddle and line illustrations throughout by Tomislav Tomic. Published in aid of Lumos (wearelumos.org), an international children`s charity founded by J.K. Rowling.The Tales of Beedle the Bard have been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle first put quill to parchment in the fifteenth century. There are five tales in all: `The Tale of the Three Brothers` Harry Potter...
ISBN: 9781408883099
Издательство:
Bloomsbury
Дата выхода: апрель 2017
The beautiful Scheherazade`s royal husband threatens to kill her, so each night she diverts him by weaving wonderful tales of fantastic adventure, leaving each story unfinished so that he spares her life to hear the ending on the morrow. This is the background to the `Arabian Nights`. In this selection made by that master of folklore and fairy-tale Andrew Lang, the reader meets Aladdin with his wonderful lamp, the Enchanted Horse, the Princess Badoura, Sindbad the Sailor, and the great Caliph of Bagdad, Haroun-al-Raschid. The stories are beautifully illustrated by H.J.Ford.
ISBN: 1-85326-114-9
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: январь 2002
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for his detective fiction featuring the character Sherlock Holmes. His works also include fantasy and science fiction, as well as plays, romances, non-fiction and historical novels. "Tales of the Camp" is a collection of fascinating military stories, set in the prime days of the British Empire. It is a remarkable book for those who wish to get a closer look at the army life at the time. .
ISBN: 978-5-521-08057-1
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2018
Modern, original fiction for learners of English. Six stories about a world we cannot explain. A film star discovers the dangers of dancing with a stranger. A man comes face-to-face with his father`s history. An Irish-American family cannot escape someone from the past. A woman doesn`t listen to warnings about an old tree. An English writer slowly becomes more and more Japanese. And a killer watches himself die in hospital.
ISBN: 978-0-521-54276-0
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2011
