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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.

Theseus sets off to meet his father and claim the throne of Athens. But first he must defeat many obstacles, including giants, trolls, and the vicious Crommyonian Boar. This is a brilliant retelling of one of the greatest of the Greek myths. The story of Theseus pulses with adventure, humor, and tragedy.

In this thrilling reimagining of ancient Greek mythology, a headstrong girl becomes the most powerful fighter her people have ever seen. Perfect for fans of The Odessey and Circe. Seventeen-year-old Daphne has spent her entire life honing her body and mind into that of a warrior, hoping to be...

“A luminous fairytale, sharp as teeth and full of heart.” —Rebecca Ross, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals and Ruthless Vows In this spellbinding sequel to Kathryn Purdie's bestselling dark fairytale, Clara and Axel must return to the forest—and its monsters—if they...

Wuthering Heights meets The Cruel Prince in this epic love story woven with fae magic and wild nature. Rose has spent her life being told cautionary tales about faeries and mists and moons and those who stray on to the moors after dark. But she can't resist the call of the Crag's wild beauty...

The heart-pounding conclusion to the Daughter of Sparta series forces Daphne to face her past, her deepest fears, and an enemy who can defeat even the all-powerful gods of Olympus in this epic reimagining of classic Greek mythology, for fans of Lore. After fighting in the Trojan War against her...

Return to the Underworld... Deina has finally found what matters most to her in all the world. And lost it. To save the one she loves, she's bound herself to the Underworld and an endless future of darkness. But not even her sacrifice is enough to secure Theron or her friends' safety in the...

"Hold onto your hat! Greek mythology meets reality TV in this audiobook--with a bit of dystopian novel thrown in, as well. Narrator Amanda Dolan keeps the story straight for listeners with her flexible voicings of the many extreme characters...With quick transitions in tone and timbre, Dolan...

In the fourth volume of Dream Time Fairy Tales - The Classics, three timeless tales for the young and the young at heart, including Aladdin and the Magical Lamp, Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves, and The Emperor's New Clothes.

In the third volume of Dream Time Fairy Tales - The Classics, four timeless tales are sure to make you smile, including Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, and The Adventures of Tom Thumb.