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Little Speck In Garnered Fruit | Best Short Stories
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People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading. L. P. Smith. Little Speck In Garnered Fruit. April 5, 2010. More from one of America’s greatest short story writers O. Henry. This time a charming, romantic tale of a lovers quest. Love, when it is ours, is the other name for self-abnegation and sacrifice. When it belongs to people across the airshaft it means arrogance and self-conceit. The bride crossed her oxfords and looked thoughtfully at the distemper Cupids on the ceiling. At the ItalianR...
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The Trimmed Lamp | Best Short Stories
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People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading. L. P. Smith. April 1, 2010. Was the pseudonym (pen name) of the American writer William Sydney Porter (1862 1910). O. Henry’s short stories are well known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and clever twist endings. Let us be fair. We do not refer to the girls who live on Fifth Avenue as “marriage-girls.”. Now lift your hat and come away, while you receive Lou’s cheery “See you again,” and the sardonic, sweet smile of ...Well, he was on...
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Rhampsinitus and the Thief | Best Short Stories
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People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading. L. P. Smith. Rhampsinitus and the Thief. March 31, 2010. Was an ancient Greek historian who lived in the 5th century BC (c.484 BC c.425 BC). He is regarded as the “Father of History” in Western culture. He was the first historian known to collect his materials systematically, test their accuracy to a certain extent and arrange them in a well-constructed and vivid narrative. This is a tale. Then as they in their drinking bade him welcome in a friend...
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The Stolen Bacillus | Best Short Stories
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People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading. L. P. Smith. April 17, 2010. 1866 1946) was an English author, now best known for his work in the science fiction genre. He was also a prolific writer in many other genres, including contemporary novels, history, politics and social commentary. Together with Jules Verne, Wells has been referred to as “The Father of Science Fiction”. His best known works are The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine and in his short fiction The Stolen Bacillus. He sto...
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The Coming of Age Project. Ananda is a name I often use which encapsulates the nature of the work I do in the world, it is from the ancient sanskrit and means: inner joy, bliss. The work of ananda is: to draw together all the threads of good work and prove that another world is possible. This directory is a collation of many endeavours of life I come across which I personally deem to be good work. 8211; A Place of Sanctuary on Bute. 8211; B&B on Mull. Children’s Food Campaign. 8211; A Sustain. 8211; Fab ...
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Dave | Best Short Stories
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People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading. L. P. Smith. The King of Ypres. July 9, 2010. A Scots soldier of the 10th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 1875 1940) was a Scottish novelist and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since that country’s confederation. The King of Ypre. Continue reading →. Posted in Buchan, John. Tagged First World War. April 28, 2010. Jeannot and Colin is a fine example of his short fiction, and is a moral tale on vanity. 1866 1...
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The King of Ypres | Best Short Stories
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People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading. L. P. Smith. The King of Ypres. July 9, 2010. A Scots soldier of the 10th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 1875 1940) was a Scottish novelist and Unionist politician who served as Governor General of Canada, the 15th since that country’s confederation. The King of Ypre. There was no sign of the packs which had been stacked there the night before. He looked for a Boche’s helmet which he had brought in as a souvenir, but that was gone....Lonely,...
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