Goodbye Mr Dixon
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Goodbye Mr Dixon
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Author : Iain Crichton Smith
language : en
Publisher: Birlinn
Release Date : 2015-04-15
Goodbye Mr Dixon written by Iain Crichton Smith and has been published by Birlinn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-15 with Fiction categories.
The titular Mr Dixon is not the novel's main character but the creation of the novel's main character, Tom Spence. Spence describes himself as "an embryo novelist"; he has had the odd job - for example, delivering mail - but is largely without skills and has bet all on his career as a writer. Unfortunately he has "never brought a novel to a successful conclusion" never mind had one published, and, unable to live the dream, has instead dreamed it through his protagonist, Drew Dixon. His novel has ground to a halt because he has decided Dixon will "meet a girl of twenty-five or thereabouts whose entry into his world was to change his life" but has no idea how to write it. Fortuitously he meets a young woman, Ann, and, as their relationship develops we begin to sense that it will be Spence's life that is changed rather than Dixon's. As Spence's isolation ends he revisits his past, attempting to contact the mother he hasn't seen in years and returning to his old school to see the English teacher who he believes encouraged him to write. Increasingly his admiration for Dixon turns to hatred and Spence is forced to choose between life and art.
The Long Bay Exchange
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Author : Wil Capeling
language : en
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Release Date : 2024-01-05
The Long Bay Exchange written by Wil Capeling and has been published by Austin Macauley Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-05 with Fiction categories.
Journey with us through the astonishing transformation of our protagonist, once revered as a pillar of society in an upscale English town, now scorned as a deceitful rogue. Witness his staggering metamorphosis from a respectable professional to a notorious gambler, celebrated by croupiers and cocktail waitresses in the world’s finest casinos. His audacious schemes continue to drain wealth from the unsuspecting and baffle authorities on both sides of the Atlantic. Where will his next audacious plot unfold? His drastic career shift sets him at odds with nearly every soul he encounters. Will he succeed in outwitting them all? Can he stay ahead, evading the wrath of those he’s wronged? His intricate strategies lead him on a globe-trotting adventure, keeping his pursuers constantly off-balance. But can they close the gap? Will he deplete his reservoir of luck, of ideas...? He may be able to deceive some for a while, but can he mislead everyone long enough to taste victory?
The Prude S Progress
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Author : Eden Phillpotts
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-06-03
The Prude S Progress written by Eden Phillpotts and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-03 with Drama categories.
"The Prude's Progress" is a play that is set in motion regarding the existing situation of society. A book in three-act centered on a man named Adam Cherry and his struggles leading to imminent progress. A wonderful book for individuals who love short, detailed dramas and want to learn the art of being a young, progressive gentleman and lady.
Metafiction
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Author : Patricia Waugh
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-08
Metafiction written by Patricia Waugh and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-08 with Literary Criticism categories.
First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Mainstream Companion To Scottish Literature
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Author : Trevor Royle
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012-01-06
The Mainstream Companion To Scottish Literature written by Trevor Royle and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-06 with Literary Criticism categories.
The Mainstream Companion to Scottish Literature is the most comprehensive reference guide to Scotland's literature, covering a period from the earliest times to the early 1990s. It includes over 600 essays on the lives and works of the principal poets, novelists, dramatists critics and men and women of letters who have written in English, Scots or Gaelic. Thus, as well as such major writers as Robert Henryson, William Dunbar, Gavin Douglas, Allan Ramsay, Robert Fergusson, Robert Burns, Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson and Hugh MacDiarmid, the Companion also lists many minor writers whose work might otherwise have been overlooked in any survey of Scottish literature. Also included here are entries on the lives of other more peripheral writers such as historians, philosophers, diarists and divines whose work has made a contribution to Scottish letters. Other essays range over such general subjects as the principal work of major writers, literary movements, historical events, the world of printing and publishing, folklore, journalism, drama and Gaelic. A feature of the book is the inclusion of the bibliography of each writer and reference to the major critical works. This comprehensive guide is an essential tool for the serious student of Scottish literature as well as being an ideal guide and companion for the general reader.
Delphi Complete Works Of Jerome K Jerome Illustrated
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Author : Jerome K. Jerome
language : en
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Release Date : 2014-01-20
Delphi Complete Works Of Jerome K Jerome Illustrated written by Jerome K. Jerome and has been published by Delphi Classics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-20 with Fiction categories.
Famous for his comic masterpiece ‘Three Men in a Boat’, Jerome K. Jerome was a celebrated master of humour, whose works offer a rich and hilarious insight of late Victorian England. For the first time in publishing history, this comprehensive eBook presents the complete works of Jerome K. Jerome, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 2) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Jerome’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * ALL 7 novels, with individual contents tables * Includes the rare last novel ANTHONY JOHN, appearing in this collection for the first time * Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * Both THREE MEN… novels are fully illustrated with their original artwork * The complete short stories * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories * Easily locate the short stories you want to read * Includes Jerome’s complete non-fiction – spend hours exploring the author’s humorous essays * Also includes Jerome’s rare autobiography MY LIFE AND TIMES * Features Alfred Moss’ seminal biography – discover Jerome’s literary life * Ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres * UPDATED with two rare plays, more images and improved texts CONTENTS: The Novels Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) (1889) Three Men on the Bummel (1900) Paul Kelver (1902) Tommy and Co. (1904) They and I (1909) All Roads Lead to Calvary (1919) Anthony John (1923) The Short Story Collections Told After Supper (1891) John Ingerfield and Other Stories (1893) Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green (1895) The Observations of Henry (1901) The Passing of the Third Floor Back, and Other Stories (1907) The Angel and the Author and Others (1904) Malvina of Brittany (1916) The Short Stories List of Short Stories in Chronological Order List of Short Stories in Alphabetical Order The Plays The Prude’s Progress (1895) Woodbarrow Farm (1904) Fanny and the Servant Problem (1909) The Master of Mrs. Chilvers (1911) The Non-Fiction On the Stage — and Off (1885) Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow (1886) Stageland (1889) The Diary of a Pilgrimage, and Six Essays (1891) Novel Notes (1893) Second Thoughts of an Idle Fellow (1898) Tea-Table Talk (1903) Idle Ideas in 1905 (1905) The Autobiography My Life and Times (1926) The Biography Jerome K: Jerome: His Life and Works (1928) by Alfred Moss
The Novel Today
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Author : Allan Massie
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-07-28
The Novel Today written by Allan Massie and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-28 with Literary Criticism categories.
This is a survey of contemporary British fiction. Focussing primarily on the distinctive achievement and personality of each writer, the author also discusses the contribution of British fiction to such genres as women's writing, the political novel, spy and crime fiction. It addresses questions such as the rise of mass market publishing and the emergence of an international readership in assessing the role of the modern author as we approach the twenty-first century.
Consider The Lilies
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Author : Iain Crichton-Smith
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2015-05-28
Consider The Lilies written by Iain Crichton-Smith and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-28 with Fiction categories.
Now considered a modern classic, CONSIDER THE LILIES focuses on the eviction of an old woman from her croft. The Highland Clearances, the eviction of crofters from their homes between 1792 and the 1850s, was one of the cruellest episodes in Scotland's history. In CONSIDER THE LILIES Iain Crichton Smith captures its impact through the thoughts and memories of an old woman who has lived all her life within the narrow confines of her community. Alone and bewildered by the demands of the factor, Patrick Sellar, she approaches the minister for help, only to have her faith shattered by his hypocrisy. She finds comfort, however, from a surprising source: Donald Macleod, an imaginative and self-educated man who has been ostracised by his neighbours, not least by Mrs Scott herself, on account of his atheism. Through him and through the circumstances forced upon her, the old woman achieves new strength. Written with compassion, in spare, simple prose, Consider the Lilies is a moving testament to the enduring qualities which enable the oppressed to triumph in defeat.
A Dictionary Of Writers And Their Works
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Author : Christopher Riches
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2015-01-29
A Dictionary Of Writers And Their Works written by Christopher Riches and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-29 with True Crime categories.
Over 3,200 entries An essential guide to authors and their works that focuses on the general canon of British literature from the fifteenth century to the present. There is also some coverage of non-fiction such as biographies, memoirs, and science, as well as inclusion of major American and Commonwealth writers. This online-exclusive new edition adds 60,000 new words, including over 50 new entries dealing with authors who have risen to prominence in the last five years, as well as fully updating the entries that currently exist. Each entry provides details of a writer's nationality and birth/death dates, followed by a listing of their titles arranged chronologically by date of publication.
The Challenge Of Greatness
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Author : Michael Gose
language : en
Publisher: R&L Education
Release Date : 2012-07-20
The Challenge Of Greatness written by Michael Gose and has been published by R&L Education this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-20 with Education categories.
The Challenge of Greatness: The Legacy of Great Teachers reveals the characteristics and teaching strategies of Great Teachers. Simultaneously the book describes a Pantheon of thirty-two great teachers, and challenges the reader to continue their legacy by becoming one. Recognizing the uniqueness of a great teacher, the book raises the kind of issues they face, and a range of possibilities from which they find solutions.