Cuentos de amor, de locura y de muerte (Prometheus Classics)

Cuentos de amor, de locura y de muerte (Prometheus Classics)

¡Este libro contiene un indice interactivo que harán la lectura un verdadero placer! En Cuentos de amor de locura y de muerte, encontramos al autor solitario que ha conocido personalmente estas mismas realidades. Se trata de una serie de cuentos escritos en plena selva, en la zona fronteriza de misiones, y distanciado igualmente de lo que aprendió leyendo a Mauupassant o a Chejov. Algunos cuentos reunidos en el volumen de 1917 quizás nos parezcan desquiciados y morbosos, empero, no dejan de ser un tributo a la maestría de un género que es casi un patrimonio literario de América Latina. A pesar del horripilante episodio que encierra la Gallina degollada, por ejemplo, puede notarse la abrumadora frialdad de la narración, una lógica imperturbable y aniquiladora: los cuatro niños idiotas han aprendido en el corral cómo degollar a su propia hermana, la única normal de la casa. En El solitario un hombre obsesionado con su trabajo de orfebre asesina a su esposa clavándole un alfiler en el corazón… Los cuentos de Quiroga, obsesivos y alucinantes, siguen siendo el modelo narrativo más preciado por las nuevas generaciones de cuentistas.

Big Summer

Big Summer

A deliciously funny, remarkably poignant “beach read to end all beach reads” (Entertainment Weekly) about the power of friendship, the lure of frenemies, and the importance of making peace with yourself through all of life’s ups and downs—from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Good in Bed and Best Friends Forever.Six years after the fight that ended their friendship, Daphne Berg is shocked when Drue Cavanaugh walks back into her life, looking as lovely and successful as ever, with a massive favor to ask. Daphne hasn’t spoken one word to Drue in all this time—she doesn’t even hate-follow her ex-best friend on social media—so when Drue asks if she will be her maid-of-honor at the society wedding of the summer, Daphne is rightfully speechless.Drue was always the one who had everything—except the ability to hold onto friends. Meanwhile, Daphne’s no longer the same self-effacing sidekick she was back in high school. She’s built a life that she loves, including a growing career as a plus-size Instagram influencer. Letting glamorous, seductive Drue back into her life is risky, but it comes with an invitation to spend a weekend in a waterfront Cape Cod mansion. When Drue begs and pleads and dangles the prospect of cute single guys, Daphne finds herself powerless as ever to resist her friend’s siren song.A sparkling, “insightful page-turner” (Real Simple) about the complexities of female relationships, the pitfalls of living out loud and online, and the resilience of the human heart, Big Summer is a witty, moving story about family, friendship, and figuring out what matters most.

Hammer and Bolter: Issue Twenty

Hammer and Bolter: Issue Twenty

ABOUT HAMMER AND BOLTER Hammer & Bolter is Black Library’s monthly fiction magazine. Each issue is packed with all new short stories, serialised novels, previews and more. IN THIS ISSUE: In Hrondir’s Tomb: A pack of Space Wolves accompany Inquisitor Montiyf and his acolyte, Interrogator Pranix, as they delve into an ancient tomb to learn the secrets of a long-forgotten war. Gilead’s Curse – Chapter 7: The legend of Gilead continues as he finally faces the deadly skaven king in single combat. But even if he defeats this formidable foe, another enemy awaits his chance to strike… The Talon of Khorne: The last survivor of a slaughtered tribe reluctantly leads her people’s killers in pursuit of the legendary champion of the Blood God – the infamous Scylla Anfingrimm. Lords of the Marsh: Sent to secure warhorses for his order, Erkhart Dubnitz of the Knights of Manann finds himself dealing with angry Averlanders, plundering pirates and monstrous marsh-daemons… A Mug of Recaff: Trooper Jurgen has watched the heroic Commissar Cain defeat a heretical uprising and wants only to get him a nice mug of recaff. But the heretics aren’t quite finished just yet…

Miracolo a Sant'Anna

Miracolo a Sant'Anna

Una storia di amicizia e lealtà in tempo di guerra, Il racconto di una grande vittoria sul nemico peggiore: il razzismo e l'indifferenza. Seconda guerra mondiale, dicembre del '44: quattro soldati americani di colore braccati dall'esercito tedesco si rifugiano tra gli abitanti di un villaggio nella campagna toscana, dove si nasconde anche il responsabile di un massacro di civili avvenuto a Sant'Anna, frazione del comune di Stazzema vicino a Lucca. Il piccolo Angelo è l'unico sopravvissuto e il solo a conoscere la vera identità del colpevole. Grazie all'amicizia di Sam Train, nero e gigantesco, ma di animo ingenuo e gentile, riesce a salvare se stesso e i soldati nascosti. Molti anni più tardi, i protagonisti di quella vicenda ormai dimenticata saranno testimoni di un evento prodigioso e commovente, un miracolo inaspettato.

L'euphorie perpétuelle

L'euphorie perpétuelle

"Un nouveau stupéfiant collectif envahit les sociétés occidentales : le culte du bonheur. Soyez heureux ! Terrible commandement auquel il est d'autant plus difficile de se soustraire qu'il prétend faire notre bien. Comment savoir si l'on est heureux ? Et que répondre à ceux qui avouent piteusement : je n'y arrive pas ? Faut-il les renvoyer à ces thérapies du bien-être, tels le bouddhisme, le consumérisme et autres techniques de la félicité ? Qu'en est-il de notre rapport à la douleur dans un monde où le sexe et la santé sont devenus nos despotes ?J'appelle devoir de bonheur cette idéologie qui pousse à tout évaluer sous l'angle du plaisir et du désagrément, cette assignation à l'euphorie qui rejette dans l'opprobe ou le malaise ceux qui n'y souscrivent pas. Perversion de la plus belle idée qui soit : la possibilité accordée à chacun de maîtriser son destin et d'améliorer son existence.C'est alors le malheur et la souffrance qui sont mis hors la loi, au risque, à force d'être passés sous silence, de resurgir où on ne les attendait pas. Notre époque raconte une étrange fable : celle d'une société vouée à l'hédonisme, à laquelle tout devient irritation et supplice.Comment la croyance subversive des Lumières, qui offrent aux hommes ce droit au bonheur jusqu'alors réservé au paradis des chrétiens, a-t-elle pu se transformer en dogme ? Telle est l'aventure que nous retraçons ici."P.B.Pascal Bruckner, né en 1948, est romancier et essayiste. On lui doit La Tentation de l'innocence (Prix Médicis de l'essai en 1995) et Les Voleurs de beauté (Prix Renaudot en 1997).

The Major

The Major

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Noua straini

Noua straini

De la autoarea bestsellerurilor # 1 New York Times Marile minciuni nevinovate şiCând vina ne desparteNouă persoane ajung într-un centru de relaxare izolat, unele dintre ele pentru că vor să slăbească, unele ca să-și schimbe stilul de viață, altele din motive pe care nu le pot recunoaște nici chiar față de ele însele. Însă niciunul dintre oaspeți nu-și imaginează ce vor însemna cele zece zile de lux, meditație și consiliere pentru care au plătit.Scriitoarea Frances Weltry vine la Tranquillum House în căutare de leacuri pentru o durere de spate, o inimă frântă și o tăietură sâcâitoare la deget. O intrigă ceilalți oaspeți, însă charismatica directoare a centrului este cea care îi trezește cel mai tare curiozitatea.Ar putea deține ea răspunsurile pe care Frances nici măcar nu știe că le caută? Ar trebui să lase deoparte îndoielile și să se bucure de Tranquillum House sau ar trebui să fugă cât mai poate.„O încântare pentru fanii Marilor minciuni nevinovate… Spirituală și pătrunzătoare, scriitura lui Moriarty face toți banii." – People„Moriarty revine cu încă o carte pe care n-o poți lăsa din mână." – Time„Fiecare dezvăluire este o surpriză savuroasă… Nouă străini este atât de bine scrisă și de inteligent construită, încât pare să se termine prea repede." – Booklist„O carte plină de un umor negru care sfidează orice clasificare. Reușește să fie grozav de amuzantă și să aibă și încărcătură emoțională în același timp, dovedind că autoarea Marilor minciuni nevinovate încă mai are multe de oferit cititorilor ei." – Bustle

The Sky Pilot in No Man's Land

The Sky Pilot in No Man's Land

The Sky Pilot in No Man's Land, by Ralph Connor, is a compelling tale of courage and faith set against the backdrop of World War I. The story follows a devoted chaplain, known as the Sky Pilot, who serves on the front lines amidst the horrors of trench warfare. His mission is to provide spiritual support and comfort to soldiers enduring the brutal realities of combat.Connor’s narrative vividly portrays the Sky Pilot’s experiences as he navigates the dangers of No Man's Land, offering solace and hope to those who are suffering. The novel explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the power of belief in the face of adversity. Through his interactions with soldiers and the challenges he faces, the Sky Pilot exemplifies the strength of the human spirit and the impact of faith during times of extreme hardship.The Sky Pilot in No Man's Land is celebrated for its emotional depth and its portrayal of the personal sacrifices made by those who serve in times of war. Connor’s evocative prose and authentic depiction of wartime experiences make this book a moving and memorable read. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the role of faith in providing hope and solace during the darkest of times.Readers are drawn to The Sky Pilot in No Man's Land for its inspiring story and its exploration of the intersection between faith and conflict. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in wartime literature and the extraordinary stories of individuals who bring light to the shadows of war. Owning a copy of The Sky Pilot in No Man's Land is a tribute to the enduring strength and compassion of those who serve with unwavering dedication.

7 best short stories by H. P. Lovecraft

7 best short stories by H. P. Lovecraft

Welcome to the captivating world of the 7 Best Short Stories series, where we bring you the most extraordinary works from remarkable authors.<br /> <br /> In this edition, we delve into the enigmatic realm of the legendary American author, H.P. Lovecraft. Known for his unique brand of horror, Lovecraft shattered conventions, discarding ghosts and witches to unveil unspeakable terrors that lurk in the dark corners of a malevolent universe. Carefully curated by the esteemed critic August Nemo, this selection unveils Lovecraft's mesmerizing narrative style and takes you on a chilling journey into the depths of his visionary imagination.<br /> <br /> Prepare to be enthralled by the timeless mastery of H.P. Lovecraft and discover why his haunting tales continue to captivate and inspire generations of readers and creators alike. Get ready for an extraordinary literary experience that will leave you breathless and questioning the very fabric of reality.<br /> <br /> Works selected for this book:<br /> <br /> - The Call of Cthulhu; <br /> - The Outsider; <br /> - Pickman's Model; <br /> - The Statement of Randolph Carter; <br /> - The Colour out of Space; <br /> - The Dunwich Horror; <br /> - The Music of Erich Zann. <br /> - Bonus content: Notes on Writing Weird Fiction. <br /> <br /> If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!

The Weiser Book of the Fantastic and Forgotten

The Weiser Book of the Fantastic and Forgotten

Classic stories of occult fiction by Dion Fortune, Edgar Allan Poe, Oscar Wilde, H. P. Lovecraft, Bram Stoker, Marie Corelli, R. W. Chambers, and more.   These are the authors and tales that inspired modern masters like Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, and Nic Pizzolatto—edited and introduced by leading occult author and scholar Judika Illes. These powerfully evocative stories—some of which have been forgotten over the years, like buried treasure—will thrill and chill readers to the bone.   During the dark, eerie hours, when the wind is blowing and the ghosts are roaming outside, these tales can fill a night with pleasant terror—as well as encouraging our minds to venture beyond the mundane into the realm of the fantastic.

7 best short stories by Franz Kafka

7 best short stories by Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka was a German-speaking Bohemian Jewish novelist and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the major figures of 20th-century literature. His work, which fuses elements of realism and the fantastic, typically features isolated protagonists facing bizarre or surrealistic predicaments and incomprehensible socio-bureaucratic powers, and has been interpreted as exploring themes of alienation, existential anxiety, guilt, and absurdity. Few of Kafka's works were published during his lifetime. In his will, Kafka instructed his executor and friend Max Brod to destroy his unfinished works, but Brod ignored these instructions. His work has influenced a vast range of writers, critics, artists, and philosophers during the 20th and 21st centuries. The critic August Nemo selected seven emblematic short stories of this author for his appreciation: The Metamorphosis A Hunger Artist In the penal colony The Judgment Before the Law A Country Doctor A Report to an Academy

Hammer and Bolter: Issue Twenty-Two

Hammer and Bolter: Issue Twenty-Two

ABOUT HAMMER AND BOLTER Hammer & Bolter is Black Library’s monthly fiction magazine. Each issue is packed with all new short stories, serialised novels, previews and more.IN THIS ISSUE: The Mouth of Chaos - Chris Dows tells the story of a unit of elite Elysian drop troops as they infiltrate a rebel-held city.  The Butcher's Beast - Jordan Ellinger - Jordan Ellinger makes his Hammer and Bolter debut with ‘The Butcher's Beast’ in which a horrific monster causes chaos behind the lines for the Carroburg Greatswords.  Malediction (Audio Extract) - CZ Dunn - We bring you an exclusive extract from CZ Dunn’s audio drama Malediction, a tale of the mysterious Dark Angels and their allies in the Imperial Guard.  Fireborn - Nick Kyme - The Salamanders return to the anvil as the elite Firedrakes defend an Ecclesiarchy shrine from traitor hordes. Leechlord - Frank Cavallo - An Imperial knight, wounded in battle against the vile skaven, encounters Festus, the dreaded servant of the plague god. Hammer and Bolter: Issue Twenty-Two contains an audio extract from Malediction.

Mass Effect: Initiation

Mass Effect: Initiation

An original novel written by Hugo Award-winning author N. K. Jemisin and Mass Effect creative director Mac WaltersLieutenant Cora Harper joined the Systems Alliance to develop and enhance her powerful biotic talents. She was assigned to the asari commando unit Talein’s Daughters, where she honed her abilities to become a skilled and deadly huntress.Returning to Earth, Cora finds herself a stranger among other humans, and joins the Andromeda Initiative as Alec Ryder’s second-in-command. The mission will send 100,000 colonists on a one-way, 600-year-long journey into the unknown. When essential—and dangerous—tech is stolen, Cora is assigned to recover it before it can be used against the Initiative, and end the mission before it can begin.

Black Rock: a Tale of the Selkirks

Black Rock: a Tale of the Selkirks

it covers one of the most honest and genial of the strong characters that are fighting the devil and doing good work for men all over the world. He has seen with his own eyes the life which he describes in this book, and has himself, for some years of hard and lonely toil, assisted in the good influences which he traces among its wild and often hopeless conditions.

Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit and Some Miscellaneous Pieces

Confessions of an Inquiring Spirit and Some Miscellaneous Pieces

A collection of letters has been presented in this book. From the Charterhouse, Coleridge went to Jesus College, Cambridge, where he soon won a gold medal for a Greek ode on the Slave Trade, but through indolence he slipped into a hundred pounds of debt. The stir of the French Revolution was then quickening young minds into bold freedom of speculation, resentment against tyranny of custom, and yearning for a higher life in this world. Old opinions that familiarity had made to the multitude conventional were for that reason distrusted and discarded. Coleridge no longer held his religious faith in the form taught by his father.

The Foreigner

The Foreigner

The Foreigner (1909) tells the story of Kalman Kalmar, a young Ukrainian immigrant working in rural Saskatchewan. It addresses the themes of male maturation, cultural assimilation, and a form of “muscular Christianity” recurring in Connor’s popular Western tales.

Picture Perfect

Picture Perfect

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of My Sister's Keeper examines the fault lines of a troubled marriage in this “unfailingly intelligent…undeniably literary psychological drama”(Booklist).To the outside world, they seem to have it all. Cassie Barrett, a renowned anthropologist, and Alex Rivers, one of Hollywood's hottest actors, met on the set of a motion picture in Africa. They shared childhood tales, toasted the future, and declared their love in a fairy-tale wedding. But when they return to California, something alters the picture of their perfect marriage. A frightening pattern is taking shape—a cycle of hurt, denial, and promises, thinly veiled by glamour. Torn between fear and something that resembles love, Cassie wrestles with questions she never dreamed she would face: How can she leave? Then again, how can she stay?

Black History Collection. Illustrated

Black History Collection. Illustrated

America's black intellectuals - writers, historians, educators, and community activists - have made major contributions to the struggle for equality and human rights throughout American public life.The key streams of thought that gave rise to the intellectual traditions associated with African Americans emerged in the 18th and 19th centuries. These same traditions continue to develop and influence social and political processes today.This tome presents the collected writings of those titans of thought who laid the intellectual, cultural, and even emotional foundations for the modern African American movement.Contents:Frederick Douglass; Life and Times of Frederick Douglass Booker T. Washington; Up from SlaveryW.E.B. Du Bois; The Gift of Black FolkCarter G. Woodson; The Mis-Education of the NegroSojourner Truth; The Narrative of Sojourner Truth

The Cafe at Beach End

The Cafe at Beach End

"[Thayne] engages the reader’s heart and emotions, inspiring hope and the belief that miracles are possible." —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFor fans of Debbie Macomber and Susan Wiggs, an emotional story of starting over and reclaiming happiness.When Meredith Collins was a child, the little beach town of Cape Sanctuary lived up to its name. Spending summers there with her grandmother, Meredith finally felt safe and loved.Now she’s returning in disgrace. Her late ex-husband swindled investors out of millions of dollars and made Meredith a figure of scorn—though she knew nothing about his scheme. But she still has the beach cottage she inherited from her grandmother and half ownership of the local café. It’s a place to work and earn a little money. That’s if her cousin, Tori, will let her through the door. Once, Tori and Meredith were as close as sisters—until Meredith chose her neglectful parents’ expectations over their bond. Now widowed with a teenage daughter, Tori isn’t setting out a welcome mat for the woman who let her down so badly.While Meredith tries to make a fresh start, she is drawn to a mysterious writer renting the cottage next door. Liam Byrne’s kindness is a balm, though she worries he might not be so friendly if he knew who she was. But Liam has his own secret and a mission that will help Meredith confront her past—and maybe, claim a surprising future…“This compelling tale of family and community will please Thayne’s legions of fans as well as readers of Susan Mallery and Robyn Carr.” – Booklist on The Café at Beach EndGet lost in Cape Sanctuary with these other heartwarming reads: Summer at the Cape The Path to Sunshine Cove The Sea Glass Cottage The Cliff House

Slutet blir vår början

Slutet blir vår början

”En hjärtskärande drabbande bladvändare.” Ingalill Mosander En ovanligt gripande och känslostark spänningsroman med oförglömliga karaktärer – om den eviga kampen om ont och gott inom människan, och om hur långt vi är villiga att gå för att skydda vår familj. För 30 år sedan blev Vincent King en mördare. Nu har han släppts från fängelset och är tillbaka i sin hemstad Cape Haven, Kalifornien. Alla är inte glada att se honom. Som Star Radley, hans ex-flickvän och syster till flickan han dödade. Och Walk, hans bästa vän, som numera är polischef och som var den som satte dit honom. Duchess Day Radley, Stars dotter, är tretton år gammal och självutnämnd laglös. Hon gör som hon vill, men framförallt vakar hon över sin femårige lillebror Robin. När Duchess försöker skydda sin mamma, vars destruktiva liv tar sig alltmer desperata former, startar hon oavsiktligt en kedja av händelser som får tragiska konsekvenser för hennes familj - och för hela staden. Kan vi verkligen fly vårt förflutna – eller är det dömt att upprepa sig? ”Vad ska man kalla den här romanen? Spänningsroman eller amerikanskt ödesdrama? Strunt samma, det är en tät, spännande bladvändare … Whitaker beskriver på ett övertygande sätt hur en traumatisk händelse aldrig släpper greppet om de inblandade.” Vi läser ”Det kan knappast bli bättre. Full pott i betyg!” BTJ ”En hjärtskärande bladvändare.” Good Morning America ”Förtjusande, pulshöjande spänning.” O, The Oprah Magazine ”En vackert skriven spänningsroman, fylld av oförglömliga karaktärer. Ett intrikat vävt porträtt av en småstad där nya och gamla synder krockar.” Jane Harper ”Prosa lika kusligt vacker som platsen den beskriver, du kommer att tänka på den här romanen långt efter att du lagt den ifrån dig.” Newsweek ”Jag ÄLSKADE den här boken. Från den fängslande intrigen till det vackra språket. Men det som framförallt fick mig att längta tillbaka till den var karaktärerna, inte minst unga Duchess … Det här är en bok att att läsa, och att läsa igen, och en författare att hylla.” Louise Penny