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Varney the Vampyre: or, The Feast of Blood, Part 1 (Dover Horror Classics #1)
By James Rymer, Thomas Prest. 1972
Dover does their usual wonderful -- and visually rich -- job in this edition of the penny dreadful vampire tales…
Of interest to fans of vampire fiction but also those interested in Victoriana penny dreadfuls and trends in popular fiction generally The woodcuts and other visual embellishments help capture the mood and feel of the original publications -- Society NineteenBefore there was Dracula there was Varney the Vampyre the most famous of the sensational penny dreadfuls issued by Victorian-era publishers Printed anonymously in serial form in 1847 these gripping tales recount the exploits of a deathless creature with an insatiable appetite for blood A succession of exciting episodes chronicle the horrible fates of Varney s victims as well as the terrifying experiences of the band of comrades sworn to destroy the vampire Varney the Vampyre not only thrilled countless eager readers but also established many of the conventions and ideas associated with vampirism Scarcely any copies of the original edition survive yet this legendary feast of blood continues to captivate readers with its inexplicable deaths impossible escapes revivifications and graveyard rituals This volume the first of a two-book set features an Introduction by noted science-fiction fantasy editor E F Bleiler Both editions are enriched by many atmospheric woodcut illustrationsNew York Stories (Dover Thrift Editions)
By Bob Blaisdell. 2016
F. Scott Fitzgerald characterized the sight of the New York City skyline as offering the "wild promise of all the…
mystery and the beauty in the world." This compilation of classic and contemporary short fiction recaptures the city's spirit of excitement and drama with stories inspired by life in the great metropolis. Dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day, the fourteen tales unfold in bizarre creatures Harlem, Brooklyn, Washington Heights, lower and midtown Manhattan, and other atmospheric urban settings. The chronologically arranged anthology opens with Herman Melville's 1853 tale "Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall Street." Subsequent stories include Edith Wharton's "The Other Two," in which a new marriage is shadowed by a pair of former husbands; "Glory in the Daytime," Dorothy Parker's tale of a star-struck woman who eagerly anticipates meeting one of her Broadway idols; and "Negocios" by Junot Díaz, which recounts an immigrant father's scheme to reunite his family. Additional contributors include O. Henry, Stephen Crane, P. G. Wodehouse, Willa Cather, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Langston Hughes, Edwidge Danticat, Simon Rich, and Lara Vapnyar.H. G. Wells The Dover Reader (Dover Thrift Editions)
By H. G. Wells. 2015
Trained in science and as a teacher, H. G. Wells (1866-1946) harbored a passionate concern for political issues. Wells's interests…
are reflected in his pioneering works of science fiction, which involve time travel, space exploration, alien invasion, and experiments gone awry. A century later, his tales of obsession, revelation, and discovery remain compellingly readable and relevant.This anthology offers readers complete and unabridged versions of Wells's most influential novels: The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, The Island of Dr. Moreau, and The Invisible Man. In addition, five famous short stories include "The Country of the Blind," "The Purple Pileus," "The Crystal Egg," "The Door in the Wall," and the first tale to address bio-terrorism, "The Stolen Bacillus."Varney the Vampyre: or, The Feast of Blood, Part 1 (Dover Horror Classics #1)
By James Malcolm Rymer, E. F. Bleiler, Thomas Peckett Prest. 1972
"Dover does their usual wonderful -- and visually rich -- job in this edition of the penny dreadful vampire tales.…
Of interest to fans of vampire fiction but also those interested in Victoriana, penny dreadfuls, and trends in popular fiction generally. The woodcuts and other visual embellishments help capture the mood and feel of the original publications." -- Society NineteenBefore there was Dracula, there was Varney the Vampyre, the most famous of the sensational penny dreadfuls issued by Victorian-era publishers. Printed anonymously in serial form in 1847, these gripping tales recount the exploits of a deathless creature with an insatiable appetite for blood. A succession of exciting episodes chronicle the horrible fates of Varney's victims as well as the terrifying experiences of the band of comrades sworn to destroy the vampire.Varney the Vampyre not only thrilled countless eager readers but also established many of the conventions and ideas associated with vampirism. Scarcely any copies of the original edition survive, yet this legendary "feast of blood" continues to captivate readers with its inexplicable deaths, impossible escapes, revivifications, and graveyard rituals. This volume, the first of a two-book set, features an Introduction by noted science-fiction/fantasy editor E. F. Bleiler. Both editions are enriched by many atmospheric woodcut illustrations.The Spoilers: A Klondike Gold Rush Adventure
By Rex Beach. 2014
A lucky strike by a pair of prospectors turns into a nightmare when crooked politicians attempt to steal their claim.…
Loaded with action and romance, this 1906 bestseller recaptures the excitement of the Gold Rush era, when thousands of prospectors headed to Alaska in hopes of finding riches. Miners, gamblers, and fortune-hunters of every description populate these pages, chasing their dreams among the rowdy camps and boom towns of the frozen north.Author Rex Beach, known as the Victor Hugo of the North, based this novel on a true series of events involving the theft of Yukon gold mines by corrupt politicians. Beach seasoned the dramatic tale with incidents from his own experiences prospecting for gold in Nome at the beginning of the twentieth century. Five different movie versions of The Spoilers include versions with John Wayne and Gary Cooper in the role of the rugged hero.Beowulf
By R. K. Gordon. 1992
One of the most universally studied of the English classics, Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English.…
Written ten centuries ago, it celebrates the character and exploits of Beowulf, a young nobleman of the Geats, a people of southern Sweden.Beowulf first rescues the royal house of Denmark from two marauding monsters, then returns to rule his people for 50 years, ultimately losing life in a battle to defend the Geats from a dragon's rampage. The poem combines mythical elements, Christian and pagan sensibilities, and actual historical figures and events in a narrative that ranges from vivid descriptions of fierce fighting and detailed portrayals of court life to earnest considerations of social and moral dilemmas. Originally written in Old English verse, it is presented here in an authoritative prose translation by R. K. Gordon.Real Mother Goose: with MP3 Downloads (Dover Read and Listen)
By Blanche Fisher Wright. 2008
Time stands still for Mother Goose and her world: London Bridge is still falling down, Little Bo-Peep continues to search…
for her lost sheep, and Old King Cole is as merry an old soul as ever. For the past century, millions of children have met Georgy Porgy, Jack Sprat, Miss Muffet, Humpty Dumpty, and other storybook immortals with this classic edition of nursery lore.This new version of The Real Mother Goose retains the marvelous pen-and-watercolor illustrations that enrich every page of the original book. In addition, exclusive MP3 downloads recapture the enchanting rhythms of the most famous rhymes. Kids can read along with the MP3s, or simply listen, or enjoy the book by itself. No child is too young to love these enchanting stories and verses, and no adult is too old to return to the world of Peter Piper or to Sing a Song of Sixpence.The Wind in the Willows: In Easy-to-Read Type (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
By Kenneth Grahame. 1995
Beloved classic of children's literature recounts the antic adventures of an engaging assembly of animals who are its central characters:…
the shy but curious Mole, the extremely personable Water Rat; Badger, a philosophical recluse; and pleasure-seeking Toad of Toad Hall. Newly abridged, with 31 illustrations.The Story of Frankenstein (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
By Mary Shelley. 1997
A brilliant young scientist's fascination with the hidden secrets of life results in the making of a horrifying monster with…
a bloody taste for revenge. Specially abridged for young readers, this new version of the suspenseful 1817 classic includes 22 illustrations by Thea Kliros.The Three Mulla-Mulgars (The Three Royal Monkeys)
By Dorothy P. Lathrop, Walter De Mare. 2013
A trio of royal monkey brothers -- Thimble, Thumble, and Nod -- receive a magical amulet from their mother, who…
instructs them to set out in search of their father. It's been many years since the father vanished after undertaking his own quest for the kingdom of his brother, the Prince of the Valleys of Tishnar. With the amulet to protect them, the brothers set off on a series of adventures that unfold across a fantasy vision of Africa.This enchanting tale, a hidden jewel of children's literature, is geared toward 9- to 13-year-olds, but the narrative's humor, excitement, and poetic qualities will captivate readers of all ages. Expressive black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dorothy P. Lathrop add charm and beauty to Walter de la Mare's enduring fable of brotherhood and friendship.The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle (Dover Children's Thrift Classics Ser.)
By Washington Irving. 1995
Ichabod Crane faces the terror of the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle rises from a 20-year sleep to find…
a world vastly changed in these two delightful classics of American literature. Complete and unabridged, newly reset in easy-to-read type, with 6 new full-page illustrations.Snow White and Other Fairy Tales (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
By Jacob, Grimm. 1994
Journey to a timeless world of elves, giants, and witches with this collection of 11 fairy tales. In addition to…
the tale of the fairest of them all and her dwarf friends, it recounts the stories of "The Brave Little Tailor," The Elves and the Shoemaker," "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," and more.Before she wrote Little Women -- one of the most popular books for children ever written -- Louisa May Alcott…
(1832-1888) served during the Civil War as a volunteer nurse in Washington, D.C. Drawing on that episode in her life, she produced Hospital Sketches, a fictionalized account of her experiences at the military hospital in Georgetown.This collection of five poignant short stories contains two pieces from Hospital Sketches, published in 1863: "Obtaining Supplies," recounting the obstacles Alcott's fictionalized persona, Tribulation Periwinkle, faced in gaining her independence and getting to Washington; and "A Night," a moving account of her encounter with a dying soldier. Also included are "My Contraband," a gripping tale of vengeance involving a Civil War nurse, her Confederate patient and his former slave; "Happy Women," a fictionalized essay about four "spinsters" with a positive attitude toward their marital status; and "How I Went Out to Service," an autobiographical sketch of a young woman's undaunted pursuit of financial independence. Rich in their simple eloquence, these stories provide revealing glimpses of the concerns and literary techniques of one of America's most admired authors.Venus in Furs
By Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. 2012
The daring successor to the writings of the Marquis de Sade this 1870 novel offers a tale of submission…
slavery and redemption Author Leopold von Sacher-Masoch -- whose name provided the basis for the term masochism -- drew upon his own experiences to chronicle the slavish obsession of a European nobleman Severin von Kusiemski with Wanda von Dunajew a voluptuous whip-wielding beauty More than a sordid tale of perversion this timeless psychodrama depicts von Kusiemski s surrender to the cruelties of a harsh mistress as his path to the realization of his own worth A classic exploration of sexual dominance and submission Venus in Furs constitutes an intelligent and thought-provoking portrayal of desire emotion and self-discoveryThe Three Mulla-Mulgars (The Three Royal Monkeys)
By Dorothy P. Lathrop, Walter De Mare. 2013
A trio of royal monkey brothers -- Thimble, Thumble, and Nod -- receive a magical amulet from their mother, who…
instructs them to set out in search of their father. It's been many years since the father vanished after undertaking his own quest for the kingdom of his brother, the Prince of the Valleys of Tishnar. With the amulet to protect them, the brothers set off on a series of adventures that unfold across a fantasy vision of Africa.This enchanting tale, a hidden jewel of children's literature, is geared toward 9- to 13-year-olds, but the narrative's humor, excitement, and poetic qualities will captivate readers of all ages. Expressive black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Dorothy P. Lathrop add charm and beauty to Walter de la Mare's enduring fable of brotherhood and friendship.Lady into Fox (Barnes And Noble Digital Library)
By David Garnett, R. A. Garnett. 2013
A husband and wife venture outdoors for a walk in the Oxfordshire woodlands when the woman is suddenly, unaccountably, and…
irrevocably transformed into a fox. This simply told modern folktale offers a moving portrait of a man's devotion and a woman's struggle to maintain her humanity. Written in 1922 by a member of the Bloomsbury group, the tale features a strange but memorable combination of humor, fantasy, allegory, and realism in addition to enchanting woodcut illustrations.The Story of Hercules (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
By Bob Blaisdell. 1997
Battles with fire-breathing monsters and journeys to the ends of the earth and beyond are related by the legendary strongman…
himself in this easy-to-read account of the path to immortality. Hercules regales young readers with accounts of his spectacular exploits in a mythological world of gods, centaurs, dragons, and many other captivating creatures.Heidi: Adapted for Young Readers (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
By Johanna Spyri, Thea Kliros. 1998
Beloved classic about the effervescent, nature-loving Swiss miss who ultimately transforms the lives of many people -- among them Clara,…
a handicapped young lady from a wealthy German family; Peter, a goatherd, and his blind grandmother; and above all, Heidi's embittered, reclusive grandfather.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: First Of The Oz Books (The Land of Oz #1)
By L. Frank Baum. 2012
Since it was first published in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has enchanted readers of all ages with its…
lovable characters, gentle humor, and quiet wisdom. This complete and unabridged edition of L. Frank Baum's beloved classic invites a new generation of readers to travel down that Yellow Brick Road with the delightful little girl from Kansas and her unusual friends.Dorothy, her little dog Toto, the Tin Woodman, Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion will charm boys and girls of today as much as they delighted children nearly a century ago as they set out on an exciting quest for the elusive Wizard of Oz. Along the way, they'll encounter the Wicked Witch of the West, the fantastic Winged Monkeys, the Queen of the Field Mice, the kind-hearted Munchkins, and other fanciful creatures.Reset in large, clear type and accompanied by 42 of W. W. Denslow's original illustrations, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is ready to whisk readers off once more on a marvelous flight of fancy. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.The Secret Garden: Mandarin Companion Graded Reader - Traditional Character Version (Dover Children's Evergreen Classics)
By Frances Hodgson Burnett. 1999
In this beloved story, readers travel with Mary Lennox, a spoiled and sullen orphan, from colonial India to Misselthwaite Manor,…
a forbidding estate on the Yorkshire moors. There, in the unlikeliest of places, Mary discovers and helps restore an abandoned garden and, in the process, blossoms herself into a creature of loving kindness. Mary's transformation begins when she meets a no-nonsense housekeeper, a brusque gardener, and a sprightly robin that leads her to the hidden garden. With the help of Dickon, a boy with an almost supernatural affinity for animals and plants, and Colin, her frail cousin, Mary works in secret to bring new life to the old garden. The three friends find their efforts rewarded not only with all the pleasure that blooming flowers bring, but also the blessings of good health and high spirits.Since its initial appearance in 1911, this cherished classic of children's literature by the author of A Little Princess has enchanted readers. Now available in this unabridged, modestly priced edition, The Secret Garden will continue to charm modern readers of all ages. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.