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Frank Richard Stockton

    5 aprile 1834 – 20 aprile 1902

    Frank Stockton è stato uno scrittore e umorista americano, oggi meglio conosciuto per una serie di fiabe innovative per bambini che furono molto popolari negli ultimi decenni del XIX secolo. Stockton evitò la moralizzazione didattica comune nelle storie per bambini dell'epoca, utilizzando invece un umorismo arguto per evidenziare le debolezze umane come l'avidità, la violenza e l'abuso di potere. Descrisse le avventure dei suoi fantastici personaggi in modo affascinante e concreto.

    The Magic Egg and Other Stories
    Mrs. Cliff's Yacht
    The Vizier of the Two-Horned Alexander
    The Adventures of Captain Horn
    The Lady or the Tiger and Other Stories
    Simply Suspense
    • The Vizier of the Two-Horned Alexander

      in large print

      • 148pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making historical texts more readable, it aims to preserve important literature while ensuring that it is accessible to a wider audience.

      The Vizier of the Two-Horned Alexander2024
    • The Magic Egg and Other Stories

      • 330pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      A blend of fantasy and humor characterizes this collection of whimsical tales by Frank R. Stockton. In the titular story, The Magic Egg, a mysterious egg captivates a group of curious onlookers, leading to enchanting adventures filled with surprises. Each story showcases Stockton's imaginative storytelling, inviting readers into a world where the extraordinary unfolds in delightful ways.

      The Magic Egg and Other Stories2024
    • Bei einer spiritistischen Sitzung geschieht etwas Unerwartetes, das die Verantwortlichen vor entscheidende Fragen stellt: Ignorieren, rückgängig machen oder die Konsequenzen akzeptieren? Diese Erzählung, ein Klassiker der phantastischen Literatur, bietet darauf Antworten.

      Amos Kilbright. Erlebnisse eines längst Verstorbenen2024
    • Rudder Grange

      in large print

      • 248pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      This publication focuses on reproducing historical works in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. The Megali publishing house is dedicated to enhancing accessibility in reading, ensuring that classic texts are available to a wider audience.

      Rudder Grange2023
    • Mrs. Cliff's Yacht

      • 200pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      The book is a classical work that has held significance throughout history, now republished by Alpha Editions to ensure its preservation for future generations. It features a modern format with clear and readable text, having been reformatted and retyped rather than being a scanned copy of the original. This effort highlights the importance of maintaining literary heritage while making it accessible to contemporary readers.

      Mrs. Cliff's Yacht2015
    • Penguin Readers: Simply Suspense

      w. Audio-CD

      • 37pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      [ Penguin Readers Level 2 ] Classic / British English There are three exciting short stories in this book. They are all about ... fear! Three people are in dangerous places. What can they do? Will anybody help them?

      Penguin Readers: Simply Suspense2008
    • The Adventures of Captain Horn

      • 396pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      Set in 1884, a sudden tornado devastates the three-masted schooner Castor off the Peruvian coast, leaving it in ruins. Captain Philip Horn navigates the chaos as the ship rolls helplessly in the sea. Among the passengers are Mrs. William Cliff, traveling to settle her late husband's affairs, and Miss Edna Markham, a school-teacher heading to an American seminary with her brother Ralph, who relies on her for his education. Their journey is fraught with peril, testing their resilience and determination amidst the storm's aftermath.

      The Adventures of Captain Horn2007
    • Simply Suspense

      • 48pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      La 4ème de couverture indique : "Simply Suspense : three exciting short stories. Three people are in dangerous places. What can they do? Who can help them? What is going to happen?"

      Simply Suspense1996
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