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Eugeniusz Dębski
Przygody detektywa przyszłości Owena Yeatesa to najdłuższy cykl powieściowy w polskiej literaturze science fiction; obecnie liczy dziewięć tomów. Pierwsza część cyklu ukazała się w roku 1989 pod tytułem „Podwójna śmierć”; wznawiana była jeszcze dwukrotnie, jako „Ludzie z tamtej strony świata” w roku 2000 (Wydawnictwo 3,49) i „Tamta strona świata” w roku 2008 (Fabryka słów). Dziś z dumą i satysfakcją prezentujemy wersję elektroniczną najlepszej polskiej detektywistycznej powieści science fiction, wierząc głęboko, że znajdzie ona nowych czytelników, a ci starsi, którzy – tak jak ja – w świat Owena Yeatesa weszli ponad ćwierć wieku temu, także z przyjemnością powrócą do doskonałej prozy Eugeniusza Dębskiego. Polecam wszystkim bez względu na wiek i preferencje literackie – bo to po prostu świetna książka. Maciej Ślużyński, Oficyna wydawnicza RW2010 Były już różne opowieści o zuchwałych kradzieżach. W książkach okradano kolekcjonerów, muzea, galerie, zbiory narodowe, kościoły – podobnie jak w życiu. Ale okraść cały świat? Ukraść 2 742 obrazy ze wszystkich znanych galerii wszystkich znanych malarzy? Kto to mógł zrobić? Po co to zrobił? I najważniejsze pytanie – jak to zrobił, do cholery?! Wszystkiego dowie się detektyw Owen Yeates, który wprawdzie już oficjalnie przestał być detektywem, ale dla tej jednej sprawy powraca do swojego dawnego zawodu. W swoim niepowtarzalnym stylu.
Edgar Wallace
Emil Louba traded profitably in human souls. When he added Jane Martin to his stock-in-trade, he won the hatred of Hurley Brown-who was soon to be a Power at Scotland Yard. And for Louba, then, the sands were running out... This ones a fairly standard murder mystery by Edgar Wallace mold. The murder is that of the nasty Louba, whos made and lost a fortune. Hes also made lots of enemies over the years so, when hes bumped off with the candlestick in his swanky London apartment, theres no shortage of suspects in fact, even people who arent suspects are offering to help the folk they think might have done it, on the basis that no one deserves to swing for ridding the world of a swine like Louba.
Autor zbiorowy
Teksty w antologii zostały dobrane tak, by pokazać bogactwo i pomysłowość gatunku – greckiego opowiadania kryminalnego. Dwa pierwsze, z początku lat 60. XX wieku, są już klasyczne, pozostałe jedenaście powstało najwyżej dwie dekady temu. Większość pisarzy jest wciąż aktywna, znaczna część nieznana polskiemu czytelnikowi. Aby zapewnić różnorodność stylu, właściwie każdy tekst został przełożony przez inną tłumaczkę bądź innego tłumacza. "Zwraca uwagę fakt, że zdecydowana większość spośród prezentowanych w tomie zbrodni odbywa się w kontekście rodziny. Nie rodu czy całej sieci krewnych, które zgodnie z ustaleniami antropologów kultury tradycyjnie wyznaczają tak prywatną, jak i publiczną sferę życia Greków, ale rodziny nuklearnej, postrzeganej często w kategoriach freudowskiego trójkąta ról: rodziców i dziecka. W antologii wyróżniają się zwłaszcza rodzinne zbrodnie międzypokoleniowe: matka zabija syna, który publicznie ją upokorzył, inna córkę, gdy ta – w jej mniemaniu – splamiła honor rodziny." (z posłowia Ewy Róży Janion) Grecy to specjaliści od zbrodni. Ci antyczni i współcześni też. Zaczytajcie się na śmierć. Mariusz Czubaj
Edgar Wallace
One of the most prolific writers of the twentieth century, Edgar Wallace was an immensely popular author, who created exciting thrillers spiced with tales of treacherous crooks and hard-boiled detectives. In total Wallace is credited with over 170 novels, almost 1,000 short stories, and 18 stage plays. This comprehensive work presents a collection of nine short stories, primarily detective fiction of Edgar Wallace. These are largely adventure narratives with elements of crime or mystery, and usually combine a bombastic sensationalism with hammy violence. The stories are well written and definitely a product of their time and place.
E. Phillips Oppenheim
A novel written in 1912. These are good Victorian or Edward tales about representatives of the English upper class who are engaged in uncovering crimes, espionage, good deeds and shrouded by secrets. Some of these stories Oppenheim continued to develop in full novels. Others are short master classes with sketches, character and description. Unlike many of his stories, the ending for a couple of them is more acute or sad than usual.
Found and Fettered. A Series of Thrilling Detective Stories
Dick Donovan
Found and Fettered A Series of Thrilling Detective Stories is a collection of short stories dates from 1894 written by British journalist and author of mystery and horror fiction J. E. Preston Muddock. For a time his detective stories were as popular as those of Arthur Conan Doyle. Between 1889 and 1922 he published nearly 300 detective and mystery stories. This varied collection includes material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world.
Fred M. White
Found Dead is the story of Sir John Mortmain, who was a bum. He was a rich man, owning one of the best estates in North Devon. He was also one of the best novlist in his early years and almost made a name for himself. In a sense, he was quite popular, and yet there was a strange sensation of the abyss between him and the locals.
Edgar Wallace
Four-Square Jane is a daring and successful crook, created by the pen of Edgar Wallace, a famous British author of mystery genre. Her resourcefulness is boundless and she employs outstanding cunning to get away with a series of risky crimes performed with admirable cleverness, which cannot but evoke admiration. Four-Square Jane is not even a typical love story though there is a marriage in it. Often the women in this era detective novel start out strong but end up falling in love with someone and being controlled by some man. Jane takes life on her own terms and doesnt let anyone push her around.
Krzysztof Łanda, Jan Bielecki
The Church has always been intrinsically linked to politics, although it would never admit that. Information is the most valuable commodity of the 21st century, a power which can be used to either create or destroy. It is behind the Vatican walls that strategies, and means that can change the world are being developed. One of them, stored on a memory stick, has exactly that power. Giuseppe, a long-serving employee of archbishop Luca receives a seemingly straightforward task of delivering the information to the Monastery. This information is more valuable than the life of one man and Guiseppe owes a debt of gratitude to the archbishop. A major threat to the Church turns out to be the Church itself. There is an enemy on the inside and hence special precautions are necessary. Expect plot twists worthy of the best action films. Shootings, chases, murders ... A tense, deftly written thriller of goings-on in the highest ecclesiastical echelons. How much of it is fiction and how much a record of actual recent events? The authors depict the Vatican structures and customs with great fluency. The Church is in dire need of reform but at what price?
Fragmenty winem poplamionego notatnika
Charles Bukowski
Na tom Fragmenty winem polamionego notatnika Charlesa Bukowskiego składają się utwory prozatorskie, które od ukazania się w podziemnych gazetkach, periodykach literackich, a nawet pismach pornograficznych nigdy potem nie zostały wydane drukiem. Wśród pomieszczonych w tomie tekstów na uwagę zasługują pierwsze i ostatnie opublikowane opowiadania pisarza, pierwsze i ostatnie eseje oraz przymiarki do - znanych z polskiego przekładu - Zapisków starego świntucha. Oprócz tego znajdziemy tu bardzo osobiste rozważania autora na ulubione tematy, rozmyślania o takich tuzach literatury, jak Ezra Pound i Ernest Hemingway, jak również minitraktaty estetyczne. Spod pozornie niedbałego stylu wyziera charakterystyczna dla Bukowskiego i jedyna w swoim rodzaju mieszanka chropawego liryzmu, autentyczności i poczucia humoru.
Burt L. Standish
Frank Merriwell is the perfect protagonist. He leads a healthy lifestyle, courageous and cheerful. Frank just radiates vital energy. Merriwell excelled at football, baseball, crew, and track at Yale while solving mysteries and righting wrongs. The book is written in a simple form, it is easy to read, thanks to all understandable slang.
Burt L. Standish
The book begins with the search for the protagonist of the lost Silver Palace in Mexico. After that, he goes to Mardi Gras in New Orleans and must unravel the mystery of the queen of flowers. Many obstacles appear on his way. But they make him stronger.
Frank Merriwell, Juniors, Golden Trail
Burt L. Standish
Frank Merriwell, Juniors, Golden Trail- the story is not much different from other authors stories. The plot is based on the adventures of the protagonist. Frank tries to talk about a dream that has been tormenting him for a long time. All this is not just so, the dream has a great value on the further development of the plot. Such an intriguing development of the plot doesnt let the reader get bored.
Burt L. Standish
Burt L.Standish is best known as author of the Frank Merriwell stories. Frank Merriwells Alarm is one of these stories. The main characters, continuing their adventures, were in the desert. Now the obstacle is harder. After all, they were left without water. What will they do?
Burt L. Standish
The main character shows that in athletics, strength and skill win, regardless of money or family; it so happened that the poorest person at the university became a demonstration of becoming an idol for all young people. This story proves that in spite of its origin or on the income of its family. You can still achieve everything in this life. The main thing to believe in it.
Burt L. Standish
The story of Frank Merriwell continues. Frank is an energetic young guy. He was the best in everything: in sports, in school, he helped his friends. But now he needs help. After all, he falls into the trap and his enemies take away securities from him. Who will help him?
Burt L. Standish
Burt L. Standish has always portrayed Frank as an improved hero. He has a body like Tarzans and a head like Einsteins. This book reveals another major feature of Frack his bravery. The hard way is trying to knock him off of success. But will it work out?
Burt L. Standish
The story of the brave hero, Frank Merriwell, continues. The plot develops in Lake Lily Athletic Club. Club members practiced archery in the mountains. But it is not that simple. Guys again pass through an unforgettable adventure. Readers can witness another bright story.
Burt L. Standish
The most important thing in life is to have true friends. So thought our hero, Frank Merriwell. It would seem like this can be a problem for one of the most popular students in the academy. However, Frank not only had a large number of friends, but also enemies. And when the enemy is among friends.. this is the worst thing ever.
Burt L. Standish
Burt L. Standish again gives us the opportunity to see the world through his books. The main character sends an invitation to his comrade John to send a cruise. John, the same adventurer as Frank, did not hesitate for a second. So we are once again going through an exciting journey through the world, making new discoveries for ourselves.
Burt L. Standish
Frank Merriwells Limit is probably one of the most emotional parts of Frank Merriwells stories. In this part we see the dark side of the main character. Frank is angry at the man who is intentionally trying to spoil the reputation of Frank, as well as some of his classmates. spreading rumors that they are engaged in inappropriate matters. Will Frank be able to cope with emotions?
Burt L. Standish
Readers continue to witness the rise of a new star. So Frank Merriwells magical story tells how a simple boy can achieve success with his work. In this part, Frank manages to successfully deliver the play For Old Eli, which impressed everyone around him.
Burt L. Standish
Burt L. Standish is the author of Frank Merriwelles stories, which has become popular around the world. The protagonist, Frank Merriwell never loses his enthusiasm and jumps headlong into new adventures. However, this time he has more serious problems on his way. The main mystery of this part: can Frank cope with the difficulties again?
Burt L. Standish
Do you know what is striving for your dream? Most likely, each person aspires to some peak. Frank Merriwell is no exception. The protagonist of the hero demonstrates how to go to his goal, what a difficult path to the top. After this story, you will again believe in your strength.