30 Humorous Masterpieces you have to read before you die - formato ePub

This classic by Sinclair Lewis shattered the sentimental American myth of happy small-town life with its satire. “Main Street” attacks the conformity and dullness of early 20th century midwestern village...

Ann Vickers is a product of the twentieth century–a woman, fearless and dauntless, who set out to do things–to whom it mattered not that convention and tradition had to be defied. A career, success, fame,...

Babbitt (1922), by Sinclair Lewis, is a satirical novel about American culture and society that critiques the vacuity of middle class life and the social pressure toward conformity. The controversy provoked...

Main Street is a satirical novel written by Sinclair Lewis, and published in 1920. The story is set in the small town of Gopher Prairie, Minnesota, a fictionalized version of Sauk Centre, Minnesota, Lewis's...

Published in 1925, Arrowsmith is the story of Martin Arrowsmith, a gifted scientist making his way from a small Midwestern town to the apex of the scientific community. Arrowsmith follows the titular...

The novel written by Sinclair Lewis is set in the small town of Gopher Prairie, Minnesota, a fictionalized version of Sauk Centre, Minnesota. The novel takes place in the 1910s, with references to the...

"Main Street" ist ein satirisch-sozialkritischer Roman von Sinclair Lewis aus dem Jahr 1920. Sein Erscheinen war eines der sensationellsten Ereignisse der amerikanischen Verlagsgeschichte. 1922 erschien...

"Der Mann der den Präsidenten kannte" ist ein 1928 erschienener Roman des amerikanischen Schriftstellers Sinclair Lewis. Der Originaltitel lautet "The Man Who Knew Coolidge". Harry Sinclair Lewis (geboren...

"Eso no puede pasar aquí" es una sátira política en la que se describe la América rural y provinciana que surge tras el crac bursátil de 1929. Los personajes y los hechos que se relatan en la novela son...

SINOPSISSinclair Lewis, Premio Nobel de Literatura 1930, es el autor de algunas de las mejores novelas americanas del siglo xx. Babbitt es posiblemente su mejor trabajo y está considerado como uno de...

SINOPSISEsta novela, considerada una de las obras maestras de la narrativa norteamericana del siglo XX, recibió en 1926 el premio Pulitzer. Como hijo y nieto de médicos, Sinclair Lewis tenía gran cantidad...

La novela que creó un nuevo arquetipo en la literatura estadounidense y le valió a su autor el Premio Nobel de Literatura.En esta novela imprescindible de la narrativa estadounidense del siglo xx, Sinclair...

Por el ganador del Premio Nobel de Literatura, un relato incisivo sobre un hombre apasionado por la ciencia en una sociedad hipócrita y oportunista.En esta novela ganadora del Premio Pulitzer en 1926...

Babbitt es una crítica mordaz de la sociedad estadounidense de principios del siglo XX, escrita por Sinclair Lewis. La novela retrata la vida de George F. Babbitt, un agente inmobiliario de clase media...

LOS MEJORES TIMADORES, LADRONES, GRANUJAS Y RUFIANES DE LA ÉPOCA DE SHERLOCK HOLMES, REUNIDOS EN UN SOLO VOLUMEN. GRANT ALLEN, GUY BOOTHBY, E. W. HORNUNG, ROBERT BARR, ARNOLD BENNETT, WILLIAM LE QUEUX,...

Babbitt, first published in 1922, is a novel by Sinclair Lewis. Largely a satire of American culture, society, and behavior, it critiques the vacuity of middle-class American life and its pressure toward...

Emma is a comic novel by Jane Austen, first published in December 1815, about the perils of misconstrued romance. The main character, Emma Woodhouse, is described in the opening paragraph as "handsome,...

I am Blackstone, Jessica Blackstone. To further my career as a marine I go to Quantico for officer training. We learn to make the impossible decisions quickly and unerringly and follow orders without...

After reading too many romances of chivarly, Don Quixote tilted against windmills. After reading Don Quixote, what will Garvey O'Sheehan do?This is the question Bob Livingstone must answer. Venturing...

First impressions and all that… Sophia tried to nail me with a tire iron.Sophia:All I wanted was a decent guy who would treat me right and be a good dad to the kids I'd like to have someday. My first...

Sadie Wells left her small-town life for the bright lights of Broadway, but New York delivers more than she bargained for—a cramped Brooklyn apartment and Ezra Kane, a brooding street artist with a brush...

When a one night stand doesn't really stay a one night stand, a woman can only resist the man of her dreams so much.Julienne Wulf has always been the good girl.You know the type. The one who never got...

In the vibrant heart of Lagos, Orefi Agada is a powerhouse CEO, fiercely devoted to preserving her family's legacy at Ziedu Fashions. But when an unexpected proposal forces her into an impossible choice,...

1974: Peace, love, sex, drugs, and murder -- at a commune in the mountains of West Virginia.Hope knew she should have killed Jesse the night he used her as his marker in a poker game with Spike. When...

The only constant in life is change and Bailey Burke is embracing the spirit of it. A previously reluctant spiritual medium, she has decided that it's time to accept that ghosts are a part of her new...

Book 4 in the Alpha's Alliance Series.*Can be read as a standalone* Married to a small-town police chief should ensure the safety and security Emma and her baby need. But safety is the last thing her...

For many American men, baseball is the game of boyhood. Memories of days spent at the park, fast friendships with teammates, and the culture of competition are the essential fabric that give so many of...

Fall in love with the Lusty Werewolf Today!Cyrus Quinlan's known as the biggest flirt. Playing the field until he meets his fated mate. The moment he finds her he refuses to let her go. Even if another...

"The Secret Thoughts of the Galaxxy Warrior" is a powerful and moving collection of poetry by Nate Campbell, a former 3x Lightweight World Boxing Champion known as "The Galaxxy Warrior." Campbell steps...

Clara Hensley's dream is simple: turn her grandma's ice cream recipes into a thriving shop on Tidehaven's boardwalk. At twenty-six, she's poured everything into *Clara's Ice Creamery*—until Rowan Tate,...

Bound by Destiny's Eclipse is the first installment in The Destiny Eclipse Saga, an epic tale of war, love, and the struggle between two realms—one driven by scientific advancement, the other guided by...

Mariannridge, a small, tight-knit coloured community nestled in the heart of Durban, was a place where dreams were either born or buried. The flats and semi-detached houses stood like silent witnesses...

Sergeant Jack Calloway has survived warzones, watched his brothers-in-arms fall, and fought to protect his country. But when he returns home, he faces a battle he never trained for—one against a corrupt...

The Girl From My Dreams"Length:336 pagesWhat happens when your dreams are not just dreams?,  Swoet has always been haunted by the same unforgettable visions of a strikingly beautiful girl with golden...

When Syrah is confronted with half-truths after her abduction, her world falls apart. Everything she thought she knew about herself and her surroundings turns out to be a fragile web of lies and secrets....

Alive or dead, blessed or cursed, Shin has to decide if she will forgive the vicious sins of her mysterious past or if her own ghosts will destroy her.Abandoned at birth, given a male's name at an automated...

Whispers in Ice Caves is a collection of four short stories that blend the science fiction genre with dreamy and vivid scenescapes. From the tale of a sentient robot who craves companionship to the harrowing...

The immortal King Glëa po'Lon is rebuilding the Kingdom of Xol after his hard-won victory ended a civil war. While he plans for perpetual reign, he grapples with the prospect of outliving his aging friends....

A book capable of summoning and controlling all demons on Earth? *Adds to TBR*London has gone to hell—literally. Lazarus, Keith, and I barely escaped Hell but now our city is crawling with demons who...

The Butcher's Code: When Justice Fails, Blood Will Speak is a relentless, pulse-pounding horror thriller spanning approximately 300 pages of pure, unfiltered terror. In this dark tale, three seemingly...

"Let go of my wife if you want your species to survive."DELPHINE:Earth is dying, and the only bright spot in my life is not real—an irresistibly gorgeous alien prince who claims he's coming for me. My...

Zander's the gorgeous quarterback that every girl wants…and he's only got eyes for Sienna… She's the most beautiful girl I've ever seen.If there's one thing I have to do with my last year of high school,...

Hitchhiking is easy, right? Stick out a thumb, hop in an old jalopy and see the country from behind someone else's bug-splattered window. But even hitching from Boston to Los Angeles was a lot trickier...

Four Aliens travel from the planet Pangia to save the human race and read their journey to success

The Hand is an adult dystopian urban fantasy with a bi FMC, an FFM situationship, and a not-so-happy ending.In an alternate future, the United States is overrun by pixies after a breach in the veil between...

The instant number one Sunday Times bestseller and thrilling sequel to the global phenomenon, Fourth Wing! THE IRON FLAME PAPERBACK EDITION INCLUDES A BRAND NEW CHAPTER FROM XADEN'S POINT OF VIEW!'Yarros...