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O. Henry The Gentle Grafter
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William Sydney Porter, known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His wit and plot twists were adored by his readers, but often panned by the critics. The Gentle Grafter is a collection of short stories, first published in 1908. The main characters of these tales are Jeff Peters and his friend and companion Andy Tucker. Both of them earn a living with the help of petty fraud, exploiting human greed, stupidity, fear and vanity.
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Howard Lovecraft was an American writer who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. Despite the fact that he was virtually unknown before he died, today he is known as the most influential author in his genre. At the Mountains of Madness is a science fiction-horror novella. The story details the events of a disastrous expedition to the Antarctic continent, and what was found there by a group of explorers led by the narrator, Dr. William Dyer.
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I would challenge you to a battle of wits, but I see you are unarmed. -William Shakespeare Arm yourself with this volume from the Knickerbocker Classic series, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, including 16 comedies, 10 histories, 12 tragedies and all the poems and sonnets of the worlds most influential writer. This collection includes poems and plays that were not included in Shakespeares First Folio of 1623 to make one complete, authentic collection. For Shakespeare fans worldwide, this stunning gift edition has a full cloth binding, foil blocking on the spine, ribbon marker, and is packaged neatly in an elegant slipcase. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare contains essential reading like Hamlet, Romeo & Juliet, King Lear, Othello, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Macbeth, Julius Caesar and Henry V alongside many lesser-known gems for a complete Shakespearean education.
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This book is edited, introduced and annotated by Cedric Watts, research Professor of English, University of Sussex. The Wordsworth Classics Shakespeare Series presents a newly-edited sequence of William Shakespeares works. The Textual editing takes account of recent scholarship while giving the material a careful reappraisal.
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William Makepeace Thackeray (1811-1863) was a British author and novelist mostly known for his satirical works such as Vanity Fair that showed an ironic representation of the British society of those times. This book includes five wonderful stories: Mrs. Perkins Ball, Our Street, Doctor Birch And His Young Friends, The Kickleburys On The Rhine, and The Rose And The Ring.
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It was fun for Kathy to work with William and the others at the Helping Hand Club... until she met the strange lady in Room 16 at the Old Peoples Home The ladys story about Hampton House and its master changed her life completely!.. Now, everybody suspects her of being a liar and, worst of all, William wont speak to her again... Will anybody believe her?
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The 74 poems in this exquisite collection trace our journey through life from birth to old age. Along the way, the works of some of the finest poets in the English language celebrate all kinds of human experience: the wide-eyed wonder and adventure of childhood, the magnificence of the natural world and the animal kingdom, the mystery of love and the tragedy of war. Each page is superbly illustrated by Jackie Morris, making it a feast for the eyes as well as the ears.
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Discover all of the wonderful things that children get up to on their birthdays in the imaginary land of Katroo in this magical Dr. Seuss classic! Introducing a host of zany creatures and wacky situations, this charming tale looks at all the wonderful things that children get up to on their birthdays in the imaginary land of Katroo. First published in 1959, this is a classic Dr. Seuss tale sure to delight both young and old, and the perfect gift for birthdays! A perfect book for early readers, the new look and style across the Dr. Seuss range brings worldwide favourites to a whole new generation.
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A very special, spooky story from Dr. Seuss - with glow in the dark cover! Then I was deep within the woods When, suddenly, I spied them. I saw a pair of pale green pants Wth nobody inside them! Turn out the lights and say hello to Dr. Seusss spookiest character... the pair of empty trousers, with nobody inside them! First published as part of The Sneetches and Other Stories collection, this all time favourite story of Dr. Seusss is now published on its own in this very special edition with a glow in the dark cover! Make sure you hold the glow in the dark under a light source to charge up the cover, then enjoy a spooky surprise in the darkness! A perfect present for boys and girls from ages three and up.