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  • Inquiries and Opinions

    by Brander Matthews ...
    "Inquiries and Opinions" by Brander Matthews is a thought-provoking collection that delves into various aspects of literature, drama, and the art of storytelling. Matthews, a prominent figure in American literary criticism, offers insightful essays that reflect his deep understanding of the craft. His writing is characterized by a blend of wit and erudition, making complex ideas accessible to a ... Read more

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  • Playwrights on playmaking : and other studies of the stage

    by Brander Matthews ...
    In "Playwrights on Playmaking: And Other Studies of the Stage," Brander Matthews delves into the intricacies of theatrical creation, offering insightful analyses of the craft from a variety of playwrights. The book is a critical examination of drama, blending Matthews' accessible prose with an astute understanding of theatrical traditions. He explores themes such as character development, dramatic ... Read more

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  • Americanisms and Briticisms With Other Essays on Other Isms

    by Brander Matthews ...
    Mrs. Lora Delane Porter, that great woman, was condescending to argue with Herbert Nixon, a mere menial. The points under discussion were three:— (a) Why had Herbert been absent from duty between the hours of 3 p.m. and midnight on the previous day? (b) Why had he returned singing? (c) Why had he divested himself of his upper garments and stood for twenty minutes before the front door, daring the ... Read more

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  • Americanisms and Briticisms; with other essays on other isms

    by Brander Matthews ...
    "Americanisms and Briticisms; with Other Essays on Other Isms" by Brander Matthews explores the nuances of language and cultural differences between American and British English. Matthews, a prominent literary figure, delves into the evolution of language, highlighting how regional variations reflect broader societal changes. His essays are insightful, offering readers a glimpse into the ... Read more

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  • Poems of American Patriotism

    by Brander Matthews ...
    An attempt has been made in the present collection to gather together the patriotic poems of America, those which depict feelings as well as those which describe actions, since these latter are as indicative of the temper of the time. It is a collection, for the most part, of old favorites, for Americans have been quick to take to heart a stirring telling of a daring and noble deed; but these may ... Read more

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  • Vistas of New York

    by Brander Matthews ...
    Brander Matthews, known for his contributions to American literature and drama criticism, provides readers with a literary tour of New York City through "Vistas of New York." The essays likely cover topics such as the city's skyline, neighborhoods, cultural institutions, and the daily life of its inhabitants. Matthews' writing style combines descriptive prose with insightful commentary, offering ... Read more

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  • Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color

    by Brander Matthews ...
    The book consists of short pieces that capture various scenes and characters in Manhattan, New York City, during the late 19th century. Matthews employs local color and vivid descriptions to bring to life the bustling streets, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant personalities that populated the city at that time.Each vignette in the collection offers a glimpse into different aspects of urban life, ... Read more

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  • Tales of Fantasy and Fact

    by Brander Matthews ...
    Brander Matthews was known for his contributions to American literature, particularly in the realms of literary criticism, drama, and fiction. In "Tales of Fantasy and Fact," readers can expect a diverse assortment of stories that blend elements of imagination and reality.The collection likely features a variety of genres, including fantasy, mystery, romance, and satire. Each story may offer ... Read more

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  • Parts of Speech: Essays on English

    by Brander Matthews ...
    "Parts of Speech: Essays on English" by Brander Matthews is a thought-provoking collection that delves into the intricacies of the English language. Matthews, a prominent figure in American literature, explores various aspects of language, including grammar, usage, and the evolution of English. His essays reflect a deep understanding of linguistic principles and offer insights into how language ... Read more

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  • The Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective MEGAPACK ®

    25 Classic Tales of Detection

    by Arthur B. Reeve, R. Austin Freeman, John Russell Fearn, Cleveland Moffett, Samuel Hopkins Adams, Brander Matthews, Stacy Aumonier, C.J. Cutcliffe Hyne, L. T. Meade, Robert Eustace, Clifford Halifax ...
    The Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Megapack collects 25 novels and stories. 14 are Craig Kennedy tales, plus there is 1 additional story from the same author and 10 by contemporaries of Arthur B. Reeve. They all share the same spirit of detection.Included are:INTRODUCTION: ABOUT ARTHUR B. REEVE AND HIS CRAIG KENNEDY STORIESTHE SILENT BULLET, by Arthur B. ReeveTHE WAR TERROR, by Arthur B. ... Read more

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  • THE SPELL HAS BEGUN: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics

    Journey through Macabre & Gothic Tales of the Supernatural

    by Wilhelm Hauff, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Adelbert von Chamisso, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, John Buchan0, Louis Tracy1, Bram Stoker2, Anatole France3, Charlotte Brontë4, Emily Brontë5, Jack London6, Henry James7, Théophile Gautier8, Arthur Conan Doyle9, Richard Le Gallienne0, Jane Austen1, Algernon Blackwood2, Ralph Adams Cram3, Thomas De Quincey4, John Meade Falkner5, Guy de Maupassant6, Thomas Hardy7, William Archer8, Daniel Defoe9, John Kendrick Bangs0, Cleveland Moffett1, Brander Matthews2, Marie Belloc Lowndes3, Sax Rohmer4, Horace Walpole5, Rudyard Kipling6, Lafcadio Hearn7, Ambrose Bierce9, Frederick Marryat0, Ellis Parker Butler1, Washington Irving2, Leonid Andreyev3, David Lindsay4, Nathaniel Hawthorne5, Grant Allen6, Arthur Machen7, Wilkie Collins8, William Makepeace Thackeray9, Thomas Peckett Prest0, James Malcolm Rymer1, Fergus Hume2, Edward Bellamy3, Walter Hubbell4, S. Mukerji5, Charlotte Perkins Gilman6, Leopold Kompert7, Richard Marsh8, Florence Marryat9, Catherine Crowe0, Marjorie Bowen1, John William Polidori2, Vincent O'Sullivan3, H. G. Wells4, Robert W. Chambers5, W. W. Jacobs6, M. P. Shiel7, E. F. Benson8, Jerome K. Jerome9, M. R. James0, E. T. A. Hoffmann1, George W. M. Reynolds2, H. P. Lovecraft3, Robert E. Howard4, Edith Nesbit5, Sabine Baring-Gould6, William Thomas Beckford7, Francis Marion Crawford8, Mary Elizabeth Braddon9, Mary Louisa Molesworth0, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman1, Nikolai Gogol2, Mary Shelley3, Elizabeth Gaskell4, Gertrude Atherton5, Edward Bulwer-Lytton6, Frank R. Stockton7, A. T. Quiller-Couch8, Olivia Howard Dunbar9, Ann Radcliffe0, Louisa M. Alcott1, Amelia B. Edwards2, Leonard Kip3, Matthew Gregory Lewis4, Fitz-James O'Brien5, Katherine Rickford6, Bithia Mary Croker7, Catherine L. Pirkis8, Émile Erckmann9, Alexandre Chatrian00, Pedro De Alarçon01, J. K. Huysmans02, H. H. Munro (Saki)03, Pliny the Younger04, Helena Blavatsky05, Villiers de l'Isle Adam06, William F. Harvey07, Fiona Macleod08, William T. Stead09, Gambier Bolton10, Andrew Jackson Davis11, Nizida12, Walter F. Prince13, Chester Bailey Fernando14 ...
    Translated by Lafcadio Hearn8, C. J. Hogarth15, J. T. Bealby16, Samuel Henley17, Isabel F. Hapgood18, Keene Wallace19 ...
    Step into the eerie and enchanting world of 'THE SPELL HAS BEGUN: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics,' a collection that weaves together an expansive array of literary styles and genres, all unified by their exploration of the supernatural and the mysterious. This anthology delves into chilling tales of the gothic, the macabre, and the otherworldly, offering an exhilarating ... Read more

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  • Warlock's Play: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics

    Black Magic, Sweeney Todd, The Vampyre, Dracula, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Frankenstein…

    by Wilhelm Hauff, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Adelbert von Chamisso, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Hope Hodgson, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, John Buchan0, Louis Tracy1, Bram Stoker2, Anatole France3, Charlotte Brontë4, Emily Brontë5, Jack London6, Henry James7, Théophile Gautier8, Arthur Conan Doyle9, Richard Le Gallienne0, Jane Austen1, Algernon Blackwood2, Ralph Adams Cram3, Thomas De Quincey4, John Meade Falkner5, Guy de Maupassant6, Thomas Hardy7, William Archer8, Daniel Defoe9, John Kendrick Bangs0, Cleveland Moffett1, Brander Matthews2, Marie Belloc Lowndes3, Sax Rohmer4, Horace Walpole5, Rudyard Kipling6, Lafcadio Hearn7, Ambrose Bierce9, Frederick Marryat0, Ellis Parker Butler1, Washington Irving2, Leonid Andreyev3, David Lindsay4, Nathaniel Hawthorne5, Grant Allen6, Arthur Machen7, Wilkie Collins8, William Makepeace Thackeray9, Thomas Peckett Prest0, James Malcolm Rymer1, Fergus Hume2, Edward Bellamy3, Walter Hubbell4, S. Mukerji5, Charlotte Perkins Gilman6, Leopold Kompert7, Richard Marsh8, Florence Marryat9, Catherine Crowe0, Marjorie Bowen1, John William Polidori2, Vincent O'Sullivan3, H. G. Wells4, Robert W. Chambers5, W. W. Jacobs6, M. P. Shiel7, E. F. Benson8, Jerome K. Jerome9, M. R. James0, E. T. A. Hoffmann1, George W. M. Reynolds2, H. P. Lovecraft3, Robert E. Howard4, Edith Nesbit5, Sabine Baring-Gould6, William Thomas Beckford7, Francis Marion Crawford8, Mary Elizabeth Braddon9, Mary Louisa Molesworth0, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman1, Nikolai Gogol2, Mary Shelley3, Elizabeth Gaskell4, Gertrude Atherton5, Edward Bulwer-Lytton6, Frank R. Stockton7, A. T. Quiller-Couch8, Olivia Howard Dunbar9, Ann Radcliffe0, Louisa M. Alcott1, Amelia B. Edwards2, Leonard Kip3, Matthew Gregory Lewis4, Fitz-James O'Brien5, Katherine Rickford6, Bithia Mary Croker7, Catherine L. Pirkis8, Émile Erckmann9, Alexandre Chatrian00, Pedro De Alarçon01, J. K. Huysmans02, H. H. Munro (Saki)03, Pliny the Younger04, Helena Blavatsky05, Villiers de l'Isle Adam06, William F. Harvey07, Fiona Macleod08, William T. Stead09, Gambier Bolton10, Andrew Jackson Davis11, Nizida12, Walter F. Prince13, Chester Bailey Fernando14 ...
    Translated by Lafcadio Hearn8, C. J. Hogarth15, J. T. Bealby16, Samuel Henley17, Isabel F. Hapgood18, Keene Wallace19 ...
    Warlock's Play: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics is a sweeping anthology that delves into the tantalizing realms of the supernatural and macabre. Spanning the breadth of gothic horror to richly woven mysteries, the collection reveals a diversity of literary styles that have shaped and influenced the horror genre over centuries. This assembly of narratives, each distinct yet ... Read more

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