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Neglected Authors, The - Volume 1

Celebrated in their time, forgotten in ours

by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, Grant Allen, Leonid Andreyev, Mikhail Petrovich Artzybashev, Gertrude Atherton, Lady Augusta Gregory, Stacy Aumonier, William Austin, William Austin, Richard Harris Barham, Robert Barr0, Charles Baudelaire1, Aphra Behn2, John Davys Beresford3, Helena Blavatsky4, Marjorie Bowen5, Mary Elizabeth Braddon6, Ernest Bramah7, D K Broster8, Rhoda Broughton9, Valery Bryusov0, Thomas Burke1 ...

Narrated by Eve Karpf2, Mark Rice-Oxley3, David Shaw-Parker4 ...

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12 hours 31 min

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. ... Read more

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Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading.
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Nights in London

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by Thomas Burke, Tessa Caldwell ...

In "Nights in London," Thomas Burke crafts a vivid tapestry of early 20th-century London, illuminating the city's nightlife with gritty realism and poetic lyricism. The work is structured as a series of interconnected vignettes that capture the lives of various inhabitants, from the commonplace to the extraordinary, revealing their dreams, struggles, and desires amidst the exhilarating chaos of ... Read more

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In "Nights in London," Thomas Burke crafts a vivid tapestry of early 20th-century London, illuminating the city's nightlife with gritty realism and poetic lyricism. The work is structured as a series of interconnected vignettes that capture the lives of various inhabitants, from the commonplace to the extraordinary, revealing their dreams, struggles, and desires amidst the exhilarating chaos of
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Night-Pieces

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Perhaps no writer of the early 20th century had a better knowledge of London than Thomas Burke (1886-1945), and his collection Night-Pieces (1935) contains eighteen of his most haunting tales of that immense city's dark back alleys, shadowy courts, and mysterious houses. In Burke's London, anything might happen. You might turn round a corner and find yourself back in your childhood. A casual drink ... Read more

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Perhaps no writer of the early 20th century had a better knowledge of London than Thomas Burke (1886-1945), and his collection Night-Pieces (1935) contains eighteen of his most haunting tales of that immense city's dark back alleys, shadowy courts, and mysterious houses. In Burke's London, anything might happen. You might turn round a corner and find yourself back in your childhood. A casual drink
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Out and About London

by Thomas Burke ...

In this collection, Burke takes readers on a journey through the various districts of London, from the bustling streets of the East End to the quieter, more refined areas. The book is less of a traditional narrative or travelogue and more a series of reflective pieces that provide snapshots of the everyday lives of Londoners. Each chapter is a window into a different part of the city, offering a ... Read more

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In this collection, Burke takes readers on a journey through the various districts of London, from the bustling streets of the East End to the quieter, more refined areas. The book is less of a traditional narrative or travelogue and more a series of reflective pieces that provide snapshots of the everyday lives of Londoners. Each chapter is a window into a different part of the city, offering a
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Limehouse Nights

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Thomas Burke paints an enduring portrait of London's East EndAt the beginning of the twentieth century, the East End of London was a filthy and violent neighborhood, a place where a man was more likely to get a knife in his stomach than a good dinner. It was worlds away from the fashionable district it has become more than a century later. In this gripping collection of stories, author Thomas ... Read more

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Thomas Burke paints an enduring portrait of London's East EndAt the beginning of the twentieth century, the East End of London was a filthy and violent neighborhood, a place where a man was more likely to get a knife in his stomach than a good dinner. It was worlds away from the fashionable district it has become more than a century later. In this gripping collection of stories, author Thomas
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A Book of Ghosts: 1

by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, Robert W. Chambers, H. G. Wells, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Edith Nesbit, Barry Pain, E. F. Benson, D. H. Lawrence, Thomas Burke ...

"The Dead Do Not Sleep Soundly in the West Country." Sabine Baring-Gould was one of the most versatile minds of the 19th century, but it was in the realm of the supernatural that his imagination truly flickered with a dark, cold light. A Book of Ghosts is a cornerstone of Victorian weird fiction, moving away from simple "jump scares" to explore the lingering, uncomfortable presence of those who ... Read more

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"The Dead Do Not Sleep Soundly in the West Country." Sabine Baring-Gould was one of the most versatile minds of the 19th century, but it was in the realm of the supernatural that his imagination truly flickered with a dark, cold light. A Book of Ghosts is a cornerstone of Victorian weird fiction, moving away from simple "jump scares" to explore the lingering, uncomfortable presence of those who
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7 best short stories by Thomas Burke

by Thomas Burke, August Nemo ...

Series Book 94 - 7 best short stories
Thomas Burke's writing blends several styles to create a dramatic portrait of London. Limehouse Nights and its various sequels classified Burke as a "purveyor of melodramatic stories of lust and murder among London's lower classes". Both his essays and fiction, focusing particularly on Limehouse Nights, are characterised, seemingly paradoxically, with harsh realities and more romanticised, poetic ... Read more

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Thomas Burke's writing blends several styles to create a dramatic portrait of London. Limehouse Nights and its various sequels classified Burke as a "purveyor of melodramatic stories of lust and murder among London's lower classes". Both his essays and fiction, focusing particularly on Limehouse Nights, are characterised, seemingly paradoxically, with harsh realities and more romanticised, poetic
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The Wind and the Rain

A Book of Confessions

by Thomas Burke ...

“The Wind and the Rain - A Book of Confessions” is a 1924 novel by Thomas Burke. A charming tale of childhood and innocence, this volume is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Burke's seminal work. Thomas Burke (29 November 1886 – 22 September 1945) was a British writer most famous for his “Limehouse Nights”, a 1916 collection of stories based on life in the poor London district of ... Read more

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“The Wind and the Rain - A Book of Confessions” is a 1924 novel by Thomas Burke. A charming tale of childhood and innocence, this volume is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Burke's seminal work. Thomas Burke (29 November 1886 – 22 September 1945) was a British writer most famous for his “Limehouse Nights”, a 1916 collection of stories based on life in the poor London district of
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Nights in London

by Thomas Burke ...

"Nights in London" by Thomas Burke is a captivating collection of short stories that vividly captures the essence of London's nightlife in the early 20th century. Through a series of interconnected tales, Burke explores the lives of various characters, from the working class to the bohemian elite, each navigating the vibrant and often gritty streets of the city. His rich, evocative prose paints a ... Read more

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"Nights in London" by Thomas Burke is a captivating collection of short stories that vividly captures the essence of London's nightlife in the early 20th century. Through a series of interconnected tales, Burke explores the lives of various characters, from the working class to the bohemian elite, each navigating the vibrant and often gritty streets of the city. His rich, evocative prose paints a
... Read more
Dark Nights

by Thomas Burke ...

“Dark Nights” is a collection of short stories by Thomas Burke, originally appearing in various English and American periodicals. Thomas Burke (29 November 1886 – 22 September 1945) was a British writer most famous for his “Limehouse Nights”, a 1916 collection of stories based on life in the poor London district of Limehouse. This volume will appeal to all lovers of the short story form, and it is ... Read more

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“Dark Nights” is a collection of short stories by Thomas Burke, originally appearing in various English and American periodicals. Thomas Burke (29 November 1886 – 22 September 1945) was a British writer most famous for his “Limehouse Nights”, a 1916 collection of stories based on life in the poor London district of Limehouse. This volume will appeal to all lovers of the short story form, and it is
... Read more
The Book of Shadows Vol 1

by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch, Robert W. Chambers, H. G. Wells, Beatrix Potter, Edith Nesbit, Barry Pain, E. F. Benson, D. H. Lawrence, Thomas Burke ...

A haunting anthology of ghost stories from some of the greatest masters of supernatural fiction. Filled with eerie encounters, mysterious events, and chilling suspense, this collection explores humanity's fascination with the unknown. Each tale offers a unique journey into worlds where the supernatural may be lurking just beyond sight. Written by Various Authors, this anthology is perfect for fans ... Read more

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A haunting anthology of ghost stories from some of the greatest masters of supernatural fiction. Filled with eerie encounters, mysterious events, and chilling suspense, this collection explores humanity's fascination with the unknown. Each tale offers a unique journey into worlds where the supernatural may be lurking just beyond sight. Written by Various Authors, this anthology is perfect for fans
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What Pragmatism Was

by F. Thomas Burke ...

Series series American Philosophy
A history and exploration of this quintessentially American philosophy.F. Thomas Burke shows how the original "maxim of pragmatism" was understood differently by the two earliest American pragmatists, William James and Charles S. Peirce. Burke reconciles these differences by casting pragmatism as a philosophical stance that endorses distinctive conceptions of belief and meaning. In particular, on ... Read more

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A history and exploration of this quintessentially American philosophy.F. Thomas Burke shows how the original "maxim of pragmatism" was understood differently by the two earliest American pragmatists, William James and Charles S. Peirce. Burke reconciles these differences by casting pragmatism as a philosophical stance that endorses distinctive conceptions of belief and meaning. In particular, on
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