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

"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...

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...

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...

Harry Sinclair Lewis (geboren 7. Februar 1885 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota; gestorben 10. Januar 1951 in Rom) war ein amerikanischer Schriftsteller, der durch seine gesellschaftskritischen und satirischen...

An ambitious young man, Roger Hilton hates to lose. Having proven himself in the Army, he comes home to marry his first love. But another boyfriend Rachel had returns, and Roger finds himself with his...

Nancy's life is complicated, being there for her young daughter Millie, who survived a devastating physical attack by a stranger that led to Millie's PTSD. Then her husband left her for another woman....

A vampire on the run. An elf in need of a purpose. Ro Laceleaf, failed forester, is the sole member of Merseton's town watch. It's not an exciting job by any means, but after Geoffrey's disastrous necromantic...

Unleash the Power Within—and Discover the Price of Greatness.Jordan's dream is simple: to be a celebrated author. But six failed novels, a dead-end job, and relentless doubt have left her teetering on...

A magic, slower burn, paranormal romance with witchy vibes. Falling in love is the only way to break the curse... If it doesn't destroy them first…Blake Akerman's first love crushed his heart. Reeling...

Elena Robbins, a soon-to-be valedictorian, fully devotes her life to her studies and future career. During the O-level year, she works twice as hard to ensure she scores well and can attend a good college....

We met because of a job.We played because he made a bet.We carried on because we couldn't stop.Now we're in too deep, and the secrets of our pasts will catch up.It's supposed to only be a fling, but it's...

In ancient China, a farmer named Yìzé makes a regrettable wish. Now, he, his family, and his village are faced with a nü gui who won't stop ravaging the countryside until it gets its vengeance. In ancient...

The matchmaking cats of the goddesses have already chosen a familiar for their next target witch. Amaryllis is pathologically shy, which makes her the purrfect witch for the skittish cat they have in...

Calder Aulune is a wizard for hire in a city where magic isn't just real—it's a business.  Fixing worn-out wards, restoring forgotten sigils, and binding rogue spirits keeps his bills paid and his wand...

The Dragon Latitudes are a treacherous place, where storms rage, dragons rule the skies, and a lost library holds secrets that could reshape the world.Elazar never expected to be at the center of it all....

Priscilla is beyond tired of people telling her what to do. She's reeling from a recent divorce and the family drama surrounding it. However, hope exists in unexpected places and Priscilla finds it in...

 In the picturesque town of Ouray, Colorado, nestled amidst the snow-covered peaks, Aaliyah Evans, owns Sugar & Spice, a local bakery renowned for its delectable treats. She's had her heart broken...

They say death is the end, but what if it wasn't. Ben dies a tragic death in a strange building, his five bullies become traumatized by this as his death is accidental. Years later in university after...

Gilda will die today. She has lived her whole life for one purpose—to be sacrificed to the great dragon lord, Ewig. And now, when the sun falls over the horizon, the time will come to fulfill her duty...

In deep enough snow, nobody can hear you scream.After a semester of college, Miranda is free of her parents: mom's obnoxious helicoptering and dad's sometimes-violent alcohol problem. They've got a solution...

The course of true love never did run smooth. Sometimes, it must circumvent ridiculous relations and troublesome former friends.Having come to the realization that Miss Elizabeth Bennet is the perfect...

When the good girl has secretsEmmersonIs it really too much to ask to have a weekend in the mountains so I can find some inspiration? I mean, did I really need my childhood—ahem, and present day—crush...

Noldo and his chum Maynard plot to spring a nasty surprise in Oakmere forest on an unsuspecting Cora Winstanley.Her crime? Rejecting Noldo's invitation to accompany him to the Autumn Turning festival,...

Beneath the Thundering Sky (Book 1) - Cole and Frannie were separated by secrets after one tumultuous night changed their lives forever. Years later they're reunited in a small Montana town, but before...

 TEMPTATION CAN BE IRRESISTIBLE. BUT IT CAN ALSO BE DEADLY...  "Let me ask you: if you received a message, and you had no clue who sent it, would you reply? What if you got more and more of them, and...

When a corpse with webbed feet and other aquatic adaptations washes ashore during a hurricane, the county medical examiner calls in marine biologist Will Myers for assistance. The deceased's mysterious...

When love and danger collide…Leah Storm already lived through the worst heartbreak of her life. After six blissful years with Mitchell Wagner, her first love and best friend, everything shattered. A devastating...

As Claire Cooperson sits by the fire, wrapping presents and putting them beneath the Christmas tree, she hears what sounds like glass shattering. The unwelcome noise startles her, and she jumps up, tiptoeing...

 Ash Wednesday invites readers into the haunting legacy of a forgotten estate in Laurelsville, Ohio—a land where secrets seep into the soil and ancient forces linger among the towering ash trees. Ethan,...

When Nicole wakes up in a Los Angeles hospital with no memory of her life, she's faced with a stranger who claims to be her husband, Blake—a striking, attractive man who seems too perfect to be real....

When eight-year-old JT Chambers hands the Navy SEAL visiting his Kansas elementary school a battered white envelope addressed to My Brother SEAL, no one expected the request inside…especially Alex Wolf...

Loving both bears consequences.I'm a woman over 40 with two men in my life.Two bear shifters who in their own way know how to please my desires.One lover protects me from enemies that are waiting for...

Twisted Tales and Unseen Horrors Await... Step into a world where ordinary settings unravel into chilling nightmares, and the line between the living and the dead blurs with every turn of the page. In...

Ladies and Gentlemen, please pull up a chair and grab yourself a plate. Here for you to devour are eighteen stories (and six poems) that could have been lost. Now they are gathered here for you to consume...