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Extrait : "Les hommes portent quelquefois en eux des affections dont ils rendent assez peu compte ; mais ils ont beau leur opposer des intérêts façonnés en opinions, la conscience parle, et les affections primitives triomphent secrètement : c'est la fleur du saxifrage qui se fait jour à travers le granit d'un rocher. On les cache, on ferme bien hermétiquement son âme; on va jusqu'à les renier, si le besoin de popularité en fait une loi ;...

First published 1919-1923 in the New Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper, the thirty-nine tales that comprise this volume include short stories, preservationist essays and character sketches of the author's beloved city. Most of the works in this book have been out of print, since they were originally, published. In this rediscovered collection of Lyle Saxon's early short stories and character sketches, readers will take great pleasure in seeing in print...

Extrait : "Un tiède soleil d'automne tombait dans la cour de la ferme, par-dessus les grands hêtres des fossés. Sous le gazon tondu par les vaches, la terre, imprégnée de pluie récente, était moite, enfonçait sous les pieds avec un bruit d'eau; et les pommiers chargés de pommes semaient leurs fruits d'un vert pâle, dans le fossé de l'herbage." À PROPOS DES ÉDITIONS LIGARAN Les éditions LIGARAN proposent des versions numériques...

This work by Henry James was originally published in 1896 and it is now republished with a brand new introductory biography. This volume is a collection of short stories: The Figure in the Carpet, Glasses, The Next Time, and The Way It Came.

Vivid stories of clothing-stylish, sensible, sentimental-and the people inside them. Despite my mother's efforts to tame me, I resisted, holding onto my creature nature until the day she informed me I would no longer be running naked in the yard or showering with my dad. It took a few scoldings before I was transformed from colt to show-pony: a proper reflection of whichever laundered, starched, pressed, brushed, straightened, zippered, tied, and...

"A Faint Heart" is a fantastic short story by Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky (1821 – 1881), a Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer, journalist, and philosopher. His literature examines human psychology during the turbulent social, spiritual and political atmosphere of 19th-century Russia, and he is considered one of the greatest psychologists in world literature.

First published in 1896, this book contains volume III of "Aunt Jo's Scrap-Bag", a six-volume collection of classic children's stories by American author Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888). Alcott was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its sequels "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including...

We've all met people who have made significant life changes and overcome adversity, but only a few have gone through such a remarkable transformation. With so many stories of hope, encouragement, and life lessons to be learned, it only takes one to make a difference. Wild child. Reckless youth. Unruly. Obstinate. Matilde Jane Parker, or Tilly to her family and friends, is best known for her rebellious personality and reputation as a party girl. She...

Curl up next to the fire for some heartwarming short reads. The sweet smell of a squirmy puppy under the Christmas tree... The loyalty of an old dog to an old woman... The promise of hope ... The belief in love... The magic of Christmas and a furry friend. Dog on the Doorstep is a collection of holiday short stories and flash fiction sure to warm your heart. If you're looking for some quick reads to remind you of love and give you hope, these short...

Will's aunt wants him to spend some time with his estranged son at Christmas. All Will wants is to knock off his girlfriend's husband and collect a share of the life insurance policy. Unfortunately, when you fail to take into account all the angles, the perfect crime can really ruin your holiday. A short story from our Fingerprints line.