Greatest collections of Ambrose Bierce

This combo product is bundled in India but the publishing origin of this title may vary.Publication date of this bundle is the creation date of this bundle; the actual publication date of child items may vary.England My England is a collection of short stories published by D. H. Lawrence. Between 1913 and 1921 various pieces were initially written many of them against the backdrop of World War I. Most of these versions were printed in periodicals or newspapers. Later Lawrence chose ten and thoroughly rewrote them for the book England My England. Thomas Seltzer in the US released this on October 24th 1922. Martin Secker released the first UK edition in 1924. An Englishwoman is left with her husbands parents while he is away at war. She receives a letter addressed to her husband from his mistress. The translator leaves out that the woman and her child are coming to England and tells him also what he told the mans wife. A young boy is adopted by a family that is without any male children. The boy now a young man visits the patriarch of the family when war breaks out. He asks the father for the daughters hand in marriage even though she is old enough to be his mother. Samson and Delilah tell the story of a woman whose husband abandoned her and her newborn child to go mining for gold.Fantasia of the Unconscious is a psychological study written by D. H. Lawrence exploring the unconscious mind and the role it plays in human behavior. The book is divided into two parts: the first part examines the concept of the unconscious mind and its relationship to the conscious mind while the second part delves into the practical applications of this knowledge in daily life. Throughout the book Lawrence draws on his own experiences and those of his patients to illustrate his points using a mixture of anecdotes personal reflection and psychoanalytic theory. He also critiques the work of Sigmund Freud arguing that Freuds theories of the unconscious are too limiting and fail to take into account the full complexity of human nature. Fantasia of the Unconscious is a challenging book that offers a unique perspective on the human psyche. It is recommended for anyone interested in psychology philosophy or the works of D. H. Lawrence.When the miners threaten to go on strike Gerald Barlow the colliery master in Touch and Go behaves in accordance with form and is disdainful and unwavering. Its not their narrative; its his. Gerald has modernized the pit and dehumidified the employees since his father before him was too lenient with the guys and he has nothing but contempt for their efforts to exert authority. They make an effort each day. They lack the intellect to run contemporary business hence they could never do it. They are not intelligent living forms. The owners might not have much but Labour does not. They are merely mechanical cubes that can do one or two moves before being finished. They are as ignorant of life as a lawnmower. The villain is unmistakably the Labour representative Job Arthur Freer who cosies up to Gerald in secret and joyfully accepts a pocketful of pricey cigars before turning on his master after receiving a pounding from him. The third and final act will inevitably have a final confrontation. When it did nothing noteworthy happened and the play abruptly ended as if there had been a curfew on the theatre and the time had run out. Oliver a friend of Geralds did give a rambling speech about Capital and Labour battling over the same stick but it was essentially meaningless. Broadly viewed as D. H. Lawrences most prominent novel Women in Love brings to the readers the era of English society before the First World War and is a splendid inspiration for the unyielding force of human craving. Women in Love is a continuation hence begins where The Rainbow ends. The plot is developed around the third era of Brangwens- Ursula Brangwen presently an instructor at Beldover which is a mining town in the Midlands and her sister Gudrun who got back from the art school in London. The focal point of the novel is fundamentally on their relationships. Ursula falls in love with Rupert Birkin a school auditor whereas Gudrun discovers love for the industrialist Gerald Crich and later with a stoneworker named Loerke. Quintessentially a writing experiment Women in Love is one of Lawrences generally exceptional creative and agitating works. These volumes of Celebrated Crimes include unique material and their inspirations are also distinct. They are a collection of historical fiction stories written by Alexandre Dumas pere when he was still a rising young dramatist and a lion in the literary community and the world of fashion rather than the older or the creator of DArtagnan or Monte Cristo. The Crimes were released in eight volumes with 18 titles in Paris in 1839–1840. They have historical and dramatic significance in addition to helping current readers understand the semi-lawlessness that prevailed in Europe during the middle ages. The annals of the Borgias and the Cenci are included in the first book. One of the most bizarre tales is that of Urbain Grandier who was the innocent target of a cunning and persistent religious plan and who Dumas dramatized in 1850. The second book details the bloody acts committed in the south of France over a lengthy period in the name of religion which also drenched the beautiful countryside around Avignon in blood. The third book tells the tale of Mary Queen of Scots another person who died violently and whose name has been the subject of an ongoing debate.First published in 1850 The Black Tulip is a historical tale and a piece of Romantic poetry by Alexandre Dumas Sr. The lynching of the Dutch Grand Pensionary Johan de Witt and his brother Cornelis in 1672 who were regarded as rebels against the stadtholder William III marks the beginning of the story. A silent 1921 Dutch-UK co-production directed by Maurits Binger and Frank Richardson appears to have been the first movie version. In a well-liked 1937 UK rendition of the book Alex Bryce starred Patrick Waddington as Cornelius Van Baerle. In August 1956 a five-part BBC miniseries starring Douglas Wilmer appeared. In September 1970 a second British miniseries aired. A bowdlerized version of the narrative was used to make a 50-minute childrens animated film in 1988 by an Australian Burbank production company. Kit Goldstein wrote a musical adaptation in 2004 and it had its debut in February 2005 at Union College. The book was first released by Baudry in three volumes in 1850 under the name La Tulipe Noire (Paris). The same authors The Count of Monte Cristo has a story that is comparable to this one.The Vicomte de Bragelonne is the third Dumas novel to include dArtagnan and his companions Athos Porthos and Aramis. The novel is set during the 1660s and worried about the early rule of Louis XIV. The principal half of the original focuses for the most part on Athos and Athos who are dealing with two separate plans. The protagonist of the novel is the musketeers. The book-length finds it much of the time broken into smaller parts. The time frame is set somewhere in the range of 1660 and 1673 against the background of the transformation of Louis XIV from child monarch to Sun King.After 35 years of loyal service dArtagnan leaves as lieutenant of the Musketeers. He takes steps to help the exiled Charles II to retake the throne of England. With their help Charles II is reestablished to the throne and dArtagnan is rewarded luxuriously. Part One of the book discusses romantic events at the court of Louis XIV. Raoul de Bragelonne tries to marry his childhood love Louise de La Vallière. Philippe turns out to be terribly desirous of Buckingham and has him banished after their wedding. Aramis learns of a secret prisoner who looks similar to Louis XIV and convinces the Jesuits to name him their new king.Twenty years after their initial conquests dArtagnan and his three musketeers are the subjects of Alexandre Dumas book Twenty Years After. The novel focuses on friendship-related topics as well as the conflicting forces of love vs hate and loyalty versus betrayal. The four friends discuss their differences in perspectives on working together as well as their individual disappointments.Despite their disputes the four swear to stay friends and frequently come to each others rescue throughout the book. Additionally they collaborate in an unsuccessful effort to stop Charles King of England from being executed. By kidnapping Mazarin the Musketeers are able to persuade him to accept the demands made by the citizens of Paris bringing about peace in the city. However the four companions are able to outsmart Mordaunt and the fiend is ultimately put to death by Athos as he attempts to drown Athos.While Porthos receives the coveted title of baron DArtagnan receives a financial allowance and the rank of captain. Raoul the son of Athos is appointed to a regiment in the army and Aramis is able to secure honors for a woman he knows.The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce is a two-volume set of the complete works of American author Ambrose Bierce including his essays stories poems and articles. Volume 02 comprises a selection of Bierces short stories. The stories in this volume are arranged chronologically starting with his early work and moving on to his later more mature stories. Bierces writing style is characterized by its wit satire and dark humor. Many of his stories explore themes such as death war and the supernatural. Some notable stories in this volume include An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge a haunting tale of a Confederate soldiers execution during the American Civil War; Chickamauga a gruesome account of a young boys encounter with the horrors of war; and A Holy Terror a chilling tale of a creature that is invisible to the human eye. Overall this volume provides a comprehensive look at Bierces development as a writer and his unique style which has made him one of the most influential and enduring figures in American literature.Ambrose Bierce wrote a satirical dictionary titled The Devils Dictionary. The lexicon was first written over a period of thirty years as a collection of articles for magazines and newspapers. It has gained a name all across the world by being frequently repeated and imitated. It was listed among the top 100 works of American literature in the 1970s.The English Language his dictionary was released on April 15th 1755. 42733 terms were defined in Johnsons Dictionary almost all seriously. The alphabetical list of definitions that we have here was put together from several notes copies and variations.The first definition attributed to Ambrose Bierce was released in 1867. His satirical dictionary The Demons Dictionary was only published once but it inspired imitators. Harry Ellington Brook wrote one of the most significant ones for The Illustrated San Francisco Wasp. In The Wasp Paul Bierces satirical definitions took the place of Wasps Improved Webster and were replaced with his own. He penned 79 articles for The Devils Dictionary making his way through the alphabet to the word lickspittle in the 14 August 1886 edition.In this book the authors major goal is to impart writing precision lessons. Precision is crucial for good writing which is really just clear thinking in writing form. It is achieved by selecting a term that fully and accurately captures the writers intention and by avoiding words that either imply or suggest something else. According to Quintilian the writer should write in a way that the reader cant help but understand. An edition of Ambrose Bierces famous manual of proper speech with annotations is presented by one of Americas leading linguists. Although The Devils Dictionary is what Ambrose Bierce is most known for the prolific writer humorist and fabulist was also an expert in the proper language. Few words have more than one literal and useful meaning despite the fact that lexicographers may think it worthwhile to collect as many metaphorical derivative linked or even unrelated meanings from all types and conditions of men in order to inflate their ludicrous and misleading dictionaries. The author of this small manual of solecisms affirms this true and useful interpretation which is not always established by derivation and infrequently by widespread usage.