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This translation, by an unknown hand, of D'Aurevilly's salacious miscellany, which consists of six novellas, was published in 1900 under the title Weird Women and is in the public domain. When the collection was first published in France in 1874, it caused up an uproar; it was declared a danger to public morality and the prosecutor issued orders for its seizure on the grounds of blasphemy and obscenity.

"The Encantadas, or Enchanted Isles" is a novella by American author Herman Melville. First published in Putnam's Magazine in 1854, it consists of ten philosophical "Sketches" on the Encantadas, or Galápagos Islands. An anonymous narrator unites the ten disparate "Sketches", each of which begin with a few lines of poetry, mostly taken from Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene. All of the stories are replete with symbolism reinforcing the cruelty of life on the Encantadas.

This book features a selection of eerie and ominous short stories, each presented in French with an English translation right underneath. Perfect for beginners, these tales will help you grasp the French language while keeping you on the edge of your seat. Whether you’re a student, a language enthusiast, or simply someone who loves a good scare, this book offers a refreshing and enjoyable way to learn French. Say goodbye to dull textbook exercises and embrace the thrill of bilingual horror!

The Luft Bad is a short story by Katherine Mansfield: I think it must be the umbrellas which make us look ridiculous. – When I was admitted into the enclosure for the first time, and saw my fellow-bathers walking about very nearly “in their nakeds,” it struck me that the umbrellas gave a distinctly “Little Black Sambo” touch...

In Frau Fischer by Katherine Mansfield we have the theme of independence, letting go, acceptance change, trust, control, gender roles and conflict. Taken from her In a German Pension collection the story is narrated in the first person by an unnamed British woman and after reading the story the reader realises that Mansfield may be exploring the theme of independence.

Is the grass greener on the other side? Well, so it appears to those who have not taken the time to find out. Missy and her herd, who long for the opportunity of just tasting for themselves, finally are given a chance. Billy shows them the way. They do not hesitate but unanimously trot over for the experience. What do they find?

Durante el saqueo de Cádiz por los ingleses, Clotaldo caballero y soldado británico rapta a una niña de siete años Isabel y se la lleva de vuelta a su casa a Londres donde la cría como si fuera su propia hija.