CONTENTS: The Inborn Talent The Power Of Self-Criticism The Author's Purpose The Technique Of Form The Gospel Of Infinite Pain The Question Of Clearness The Question Of Style The Technique Of Translating

THE WOLF AND THE CRANEA WOLF had got a bone stuck in his throat, and in the greatest agony ran up and down, beseeching every animal he met to relieve him: at the same time hinting at a very handsome reward to the successful operator. A Crane, moved by his entreaties and promises, ventured her long neck down the Wolfs throat, and drew out the bone. She then modestly asked for the promised reward. To which, the Wolf, grinning and showing his teeth, replied with seeming indignation, "...

Frederic Taber Cooper, who was an editor and author, provides a superb insight into the works of some of the most popular authors of the turn of the century decade. Excerpt: The subjects of the essays included in this volume differ widely in aim and in accomplishment; but all of them possess, to a considerable extent, the gift that makes them next of kin to the minstrel and troubadour, to the ancient fabulist, and to the forgotten spinner of the world s first nursery tales, the gift of hol...

“Many persons are interested in the art of fiction, and are not indifferent to such remarks, as those who practise it may attempt to make about it. I am therefore anxious not to lose the benefit of this favourable association, and to edge in a few words under cover of the attention which Mr. Besant is sure to have excited. There is something very encouraging in his having put into form certain of his ideas on the mystery of story-telling.”In this volume of papers on The Craftsm...

Example in this ebookJean-Jacques Henner was born, on the 15th of March, 1829, in the village of Bernwiller, not far from Belfort, on the confines of Alsace.This origin explains the strongly personal character of his talent. Offspring as he was of a land that once was German,--and that, alas, has once again become so, after having been impregnated for several centuries with the refinement and the good taste of France,--Henner unites in himself the dominant ...

As Morgan Griswold emerged from the solemn-fronted cross-town block and made his way northward along the dwelling side of Central Park West, he felt, as he had foreseen he would, the overwhelming surge of his homelessness. Throughout the dragging progress of the suit, instinct had bade him shun the scene of his fool's paradise, the places still haunted by the spell of Natalie. Beyond the sphere of old associations, he could delude himself with the pretense that it was all a waking dream, t...

pubOne.info present you this wonderfully illustrated edition. At Balzac's funeral, the glorious yet bitter seal upon his destiny, Victor Hugo delivered a magnificent address, and in his capacity as poet and seer proclaimed with assurance the judgment of posterity

"The History of the Nineteenth Century in Caricature" is a fascinating exploration of the social and political landscape of the 1800s through the lens of caricature art. Authored by Frederic Taber Cooper and Arthur Bartlett Maurice, the book showcases a collection of illustrations that capture the essence of the era's significant events and figures. Each caricature serves as a commentary on the prevailing attitudes and sentiments of the time, providing readers with a unique visual narrativ...

In "Henner," François Crastre presents a poignant exploration of the complex interplay between memory and identity within the framework of post-war European society. The narrative, infused with a lyrical style, navigates the psychological landscape of its protagonist, Henner, a man grappling with his past amid the ruins of a fractured community. Crastre's prose is characterized by its subtlety and depth, employing a rich tapestry of imagery and symbolism that invites the reader to engage i...

This collection of bedtime stories is specifically designed for both parents and children, with forty lively tales! These are short, written in an appealing style and are in turn, exciting, amusing, whimsical and involving; there are tales to suit every taste. In addition, all forty tales are richly illustrated. This volume promises to be a veritable treasure trove of stories for bedtime, long car journeys or even just rainy afternoons!The collection includes the following titles: