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An anthology of works by Frances Burnett Miscellaneous Pieces such stories as My Robin Le Monsieur De La Petite Dame The Little Hunchback Zia Mère Girauds Little Daughter One Day At Arle Racketty-Packetty House and Seth and Surly Tim. Esmeralda is about the love between a young couple that is thwarted...

Burnett's Little Saint Elizabeth and Other Stories (1890) is an anthology of short stories that includes the title tale about a seven-year-old orphaned girl Elizabeth who is adored by the villagers as a saint because of her positive religious aptitude. Other stories included are The Proud Little...

Burnett's two-part rags-to-riches tale Emily Fox-Seton (1901) presents the story of a well-mannered but impoverished lady who is distantly related to the aristocracy. As she gets a job as a servant to her wealthy relatives she is joyous beyond words and the attentions she receives from a wealthy...

It is a narration with autobiographical touches. There is a thoughtful and charming account of the experiences and observations of the author. The love-story encompasses all his pains, sorrows and desires. A heart-felt book, it offers a deep analysis of human feelings.

Tales of All Countries is a collection of stories in two volumes; the first was published in 1861 the second in 1863. In a variety of settings the stories bring into consideration the societies and cultures of various countries the fidelity of human nature and the existence of universal ethics and values....

A mesmerizing novel sheds light on every-day life of Victorian era. Yonge has presented strong proud determined and indifferent female characters Hester and Ursula. Full of intrigues and conspiracies the story takes incredible turns that make the reader to hold his breath till it ends. The characters are life-like in their manners unveiling the core motif of moral versus immoral. Inspiring!

A magnificent story that amalgamates classical sensuality and rebelliousness against the prevailing customs is presented here. This novel is a unique example of social realism that portrays the inevitable tragedy of a wilful woman Anna Karenina who transgresses the conventions of society and follows her own lead.

Kentucky Mountains a reality more beautiful than the dreams of the protagonist is waiting for his arrival. The hopes and desires cherished by him are elucidated in a way that enthralls the reader. Life goes on and along the way it offers beauty and glory. This charming tale encapsulates the struggles and successes in a skilful manner. Captivating!

Notes on Life and Letters" is a collection of twenty-six essays by Joseph Conrad. These essays present a fluctuating outlook of his literary views and concerns about the events of his time such as the Titanic Disaster and the First World War. Engrossing and insightful!In 1894 at age 36 Conrad reluctantly...

Embellished with eloquent and pithy style it states the defenses of freedom of choice. Spooner has blatantly offered a repudiation of proscription of the non-coercive vices and their effects on the idiosyncrasies of human beings. The book is rich with variety of opinion of mans dos and donts. Moreover it is a rational evaluation of crime laws.

After careful observation of his surroundings Smith has come up with this amazing collection of short stories. Charming tales that picturesquely depict nature and wild life are a part of this anthology. With beautifully drawn characters and well-knitted plots each story is a marvel in its own right.

A remarkable story of a young girl who visits Venice to meet her future husband. The sequences are described exquisitely characters are true-to-life and the realistic narrative is tinged with gentle humour. Appealing!

John Bunyan's The Resurrection of the Dead and Eternal Judgment (1665) is an exposition of Acts 24:14 15 concerning the resurrection of the dead at the Last Day. The book elucidates the manner of the resurrection of the Just and the Wicked the reward of the Just and the punishment of the Wicked....

A Selection is an anthology of didactic Christian works by John Bunyan in which he portrays Christian life and preaches faith peace and unity. The volume includes The Heavenly Footman (1698) an evangelistic work that implores people not be slothful in spiritual matters but to be active in making their...