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In Edgar Allan Poe's eerie title story, an old man's diseased eye drives the narrator to murder. But while the murderer can rid himself of the eye, he can't silence the old man's heart.

Life has the capacity of great moments and attainment, of lives well lived, fulfilling for ourselves and for those we touch. But for others life is arduous. There is no spark to ignite the curiosity, to explore and achieve a stability and a growth to their lives. Indeed their lives, in their own eyes, become almost meaningless, their sense of themselves subsumed under a myriad of problems, whether real or imagined. Seismic events in a life might crush them; the loss of a loved one for instance. Coping is difficult, support hard to find and isolation abounds.

An eclectic compendium of the finest short fiction of the last 150 years, featuring works by Paul Theroux, Joseph Conrad, James Ellroy, Ambrose Bierce, Charlotte Perkins Gillman, Aldous Huxley, Philip Roth, and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Included: The Apparition Of Mrs. Veal by Daniel Defoe, Alice Addertongue by Benjamin Franklin, The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, Prosper Mérimée by Mateo Falcone, Napoleon And The Spectre by Charlotte Bronte, The Mortal Immortal by Mary Shelley, Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Dr. Heidegger's Experiment by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol, The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe, The Cask Of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe, An Honest Thief by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Frog by Edgar Allan Poe, The Knitted Collar by Mary Anne Hoare.

Murder is that most heinous of crimes. But some murderers simply can’t get enough of it. Beneath the well-known monsters such as Lecter there lurk those other evil-doers who are the vivid confessions of our classic authors.

Tauche ein in die dunklen Abgründe der Literatur – mit unheimlichen, fesselnden und meisterhaft erzählten Geschichten aus der Welt des Grauens. Diese Hörbuch-Compilation vereint Klassiker der Horrorliteratur, schaurige Novellen, gespenstische Kurzgeschichten und unheimliche Begebenheiten – gelesen von Jürgen Fritsche, Sven Görtz und Tim Eriksson. Von Edgar Allan Poe bis H. P. Lovecraft, von Guy de Maupassant bis Stefan Zweig, von E. T. A. Hoffmann bis Robert Louis Stevenson – die größten Autoren des Schreckens und der düsteren Fantasie sind vertreten.

The American literary tradition has, in a far shorter span of time than others throughout history, achieved a glowing and glittering reputation. From its transatlantic roots it has absorbed the sons and daughters of other cultures, other lands and made them part of her own. Within this melting pot of styles, genres and wordplay one fact stands out: In the American short story, Literary tradition has a strong, vibrant and almost inclusive history, if you know where to look.

A father and son argue, the father strikes the son upon the face, and the son promises to kill the father. When the father disappears, the son goes to trial for murder, but how can there be a conviction when there was no body, and the father appeared several miles away.

While we tend to think of the great thinkers as hailing from Ancient Greece, the 20th century has had more than its fair share of sharp minds. "500 Quotations from the Great Philosophers of the 20th Century" is a collection of reflections, insights, and observations from some of the best brains of that era. A superb book for dipping in and out of, this makes a great gift for anyone with an interest in history or philosophy.

Ein Mann liegt tot auf einem Tisch. Niemand weiß, was ihn getötet hat. Der Coroner verliest das Tagebuch seines Freundes – und Seite für Seite entfaltet sich das Grauen: Etwas Unvorstellbares streift durch die Wälder... „Das verdammte Ding" von Ambrose Bierce ist eine Geschichte über das Unbegreifliche – eine frühe, unheimliche Vision von Kreaturen jenseits unserer Wahrnehmung. Ein beklemmender Klassiker des Horrors – gelesen von Benjamin Werner.

Ein Mann liegt tot auf einem Tisch. Niemand weiß, was ihn getötet hat. Der Coroner verliest das Tagebuch seines Freundes – und Seite für Seite entfaltet sich das Grauen: Etwas Unvorstellbares streift durch die Wälder... „Das verdammte Ding" von Ambrose Bierce ist eine Geschichte über das Unbegreifliche – eine frühe, unheimliche Vision von Kreaturen jenseits unserer Wahrnehmung. Ein beklemmender Klassiker des Horrors – gelesen von Benjamin Werner.

Prepare yourself for the shocking, the strange, and the terrifying in Ambrose Bierce’s 1893 story collection Can Such Things Be? One of the greatest masters of horror brings you 25 tales of the supernatural and the unexplained. Whether in stories of ghosts sending desperate warnings to their human counterparts, psychics attempting to bridge unknown dimensions, howling werewolves, or a robot who takes on a life of his own, Bierce plumbs the depths of fear and fascination.

The time is the American Civil War: Southern plantation-owner Peyton Farquahr has been condemned to death for spying against the Union cause. As he prepares to be hanged from the Owl Creek Bridge, Farquahr morosely contemplates his fate and fondly recalls his loving wife.

Immerse yourself. Savor the best storytelling from the greatest authors of the supernatural. The haunting language and brilliant rendition create an extraordinary atmosphere.

Dive into the whimsical world of Ambrose Bierces Cobwebs from an Empty Skull, a captivating collection of short parables penned under the pseudonym Dod Grile. Much like Aesops Fables, this enchanting compilation features Fables of Zambri, the Parsee, Brief Seasons of Intellectual Dissipation, and Divers Tales, originally serialized in the magazine FUN. Perfect for fans of short stories and poetry, this delightful read transports you to far-off lands filled with talking animals and supernatural happenings. Summary by Mary Kay.

Experience the front lines of history in Men at War—a powerful audiobook anthology narrated by Vietnam veteran Mike Vendetti. This collection unites legendary works by Sun Tzu, Erich Maria Remarque, William Faulkner, Thomas Boyd, Ambrose Bierce, Liam O'Flaherty, and Ernest Hemingway, exploring the tactics, tragedy, and triumph of war across cultures and centuries. From the cold logic of The Art of War to the devastating realism of All Quiet on the Western Front, each selection plunges listeners into the chaos of battle and the haunting silence that follows.

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways

Spies come in all shapes and sizes but all of the spies in this volume are decidedly not like the urbane British agent James Bond, who regularly saves the world. These spies are on a missionand whether that’s saving their own lives, or the lives of many others imperilled by their Nation’s foes.

Dive into the sharp wit and sharp-tongued insights of Ambrose Bierce (1842 - 1914?), a master satirist, critic, poet, and journalist. In The Devils Dictionary, Bierce artfully combines a concise writing style with a cynical perspective on human nature. Through a series of cleverly crafted, dictionary-style definitions, he invites readers to reflect on life’s absurdities with a touch of humor. (Summary by Peter)

Step into the intriguing world of Fiends Delight, a captivating collection of short stories by Ambrose Bierce, published in 1873. Known for his dark and macabre style, Bierce invites readers to explore a variety of themes that range from the callous to the bizarre. Drawing upon his experiences as a Civil War soldier, Bierces writing often reflects the harsh realities of life and death. Despite his personal struggles—including lifelong asthma and the tragic loss of his sons—his work remains a fascinating mix of humor and horror. His daughter, who believed her father was still alive long ...