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An offshoot of the oral tradition of storytelling, the short story shot to prominence in the latter half of the 19th century due to an increased demand for short fiction in magazines and journals. Over time, it established itself as an important and popular genre. From PU Songling's classic Painted Skin, Edgar Allan Poe's sensational The Purloined Letter to Guy de Maupassant's poignant Two Friends, 51 Great Short Stories presents some of the finest works of short fiction.

This audiobook contains an introductory section exclusively about the author, his brief life sketch, notable works and achievements along with word meanings of difficult words marked and highlighted in the accompanying PDF for the listeners' convenience and easy understanding of the story.

Premchand ki sampurna kahaniya 'Maansarovar' naamak sheershak mein sangrahit hain, jo 8 khandon mein prakashit hai. Unn kahaniyon mein se 13 chuni hui prasidh kahaniyon ko iss pustak mein prakashit kiya gaya hai,. Ye kahaaniyan ek vishesh shaili aur drishtikon se prastut ki gayi hain. Pratyek kahaani ke purva Premchand ki rachna ki vishesh baatein taths ant mein unke sandesh evam unse milne vaali shiksha ko diya gaya hai jo iss kahaani sangraha ko unootha aur vishesh banaate hain. #v&spublishers

Childhood isn't complete without stories and fairy tales. Walking through Sleeping Beauty's kingdom, dancing with Cinderella at the Royal Ball, or sharing Ali Baba's fortunes - there is so much to explore! With this audiobook, children will look forward to bedtime listening and enjoy stories of magical fairies, wicked witches, playful elves and talking animals.

Preparati ad entrare in un magico mondo di racconti straordinari: Storie di Strane Avventure è un affascinante audiolibro che ti trasporterà in mondi fantastici e straripanti di fantasia. Ogni storia è una nuova sorpresa un enigma da risolvere e un'incredibile lezione da imparare. Racconti fantastici di viaggi sogni e burle Grazie alla magistrale e coinvolgente interpretazione di Gaetano Marino scoprirete la storia delle due regine la sorte di Crisponzio Stregospaventa di Monsiuer Pigolò di Arehia e il giardiniere dei sogni del cucù nella notte tempestosa di Crisponziella.

When the world's most horrible editor turns up dead, investigator Jon Scieszka has his work cut out for him. The suspect list is long. Very long. Think eighty-three-famous-YA-authors long, including Libba Bray, David Levithan, John Green, Lemony Snicket, Lauren Myracle - you get the picture. They've all got alibis, collected in this very anthology. But the question is ... Who done it? A 2013 AudioFile Editors' Pick.

A comical collection of four classic tales written by America's favorite author. Read with rakish mastery by Carol Eason, the stories include "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County", which concerns the controversial outcome of a frog jumping contest; "What Stumped the Blue Jay", regarding the plight of a particularly determined jay bird; "The Story of the Old Ram", where a group of miners gather to listen to a legendary tale; and "The Joke that Made Ed's Fortune", which concerns a devilish prank and its wry backfiring.

Una notte in una città spenta, illuminata dai neon, che crea un paesaggio quasi surreale. Un uomo cammina tra le strade, invisibile e silenzioso, con un’apparenza ordinaria che cela un significato straordinario: è Dio. Non il Dio maestoso e onnipotente delle religioni, ma un “dio delle piccole cose,” legato ai desideri e ai bisogni insignificanti degli uomini, come trovare un oggetto smarrito o vivere piccole soddisfazioni. Attraverso questa figura, il racconto riflette sull’umanità e sulla sua indifferenza, meschinità e incapacità di cogliere il bello nei dettagli.

Brought to you by Penguin. There is nothing frivolous about the way a Hawthorne man loves. An amnesiac playboy and the woman with every reason to hate him. A daredevil, his favorite heiress, and three nights in Prague. An unlikely pairing between a cowboy and a goth. Four brothers with an...

Both funny and moving, this story of a most unusual Bar Mitzvah beautifully captures the spirit of one of the most important days in a young man's life. Featuring a special guest appearance by author James Howe himself as the rabbi!

This scorching story tells of a father and son trying to reach out to each other over years of loss and absence. An almost unbearably moving recording.

Brought to you by Penguin. A No. 1 and Sunday Times Bestseller! Red Queen meets These Violent Delights and Iron Widow in the epic first book in the captivating anti-colonial fantasy series, Gods Beyond the Skies. Don’t miss the second book in the trilogy, To Kill These Monstrous Gods, coming...

There was a time when the woods near Duva ate girls - or so the story goes. But it's just possible that the danger may be a little bit closer to home. This story is a companion folk tale to Leigh Bardugo's debut novel, Shadow and Bone.

The enchantment continues...nine short stories from the beloved The Lunar Chronicles. The universe of The Lunar Chronicles holds stories - and secrets - that are wondrous, vicious and romantic. How did Cinder first arrive in New Beijing? How did the brooding soldier Wolf transform from young man to killer? When did Princess Winter and the palace guard Jacin realise their destinies? With nine stories to explore, Stars Above is essential for fans of the best-selling and beloved Lunar Chronicles.

Life in the Trench is harsh but simple - until a young girl braves an unknown path in a bracing coming-of-age short story by the New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Tooth and the Gideon Falls comics.

From the award-winning author of Monster, this collection of powerful and poignant stories about 145th Street—an unforgettable block in the heart of Harlem—celebrates African-American life in all of its glory. “Myers is a master.” —The New York Times Book Review On Harlem’s 145th...

Give in to this irresistible paranormal romance anthology filled with tales of the mortal and the monstrous. In Eternally Yours, fifteen of today’s bestselling writers explore love in its many forms . . . Contributors include Kalynn Bayron, Kendare Blake, Kat Cho, Melissa de la Cruz, Hafsah...

Brimming with intensity, shrewd psychological insight and quiet epiphanies, Bliss and Other Stories compellingly explores the emotional complexity lying just beneath the surface of day-to-day niceties. Mansfield’s flair and impressionistic prose provides a poignant lens into the inner worlds of her characters.

A story in the Arctic from the world of His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust by master storyteller, Philip Pullman and read by Olivia Colman. 'Lyra Silvertongue, you're very welcome . . . Yes, I know your new name. Serafina Pekkala told me everything about your exploits' Lyra and her daemon...

El universo de Ana, la de Tejas Verdes se expande en esta obra de L.M. Montgomery. Crónicas de Avonlea es una colección de historias encantadoras ambientadas en la pequeña comunidad de Avonlea, en la Isla del Príncipe Eduardo de Canadá. Estos entrañables relatos nos acercarán más a la vida Ana Shirley, pero sobre todo de sus vecinos. A través de las aventuras de sus queridos personajes, el libro captura la esencia de la vida en una comunidad rural de principios del siglo XX y los desafíos y alegrías de crecer y madurar en cualquier época.