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The twenty-three short stories in "Selected Collection of Maugham's Short Stories" take us to the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Mexico, and also lead us to appreciate the customs of the Pacific island countries. The secular men and women in Maugham's works play unforgettable roles in scenes of harsh human dramas. The weaknesses of human nature are always under precise perspective, and interpersonal relationships are coldly analyzed again and again. In various bizarre scenes, lost humanity triggered a series of tragedies.

It describes Miller's early life experience in New York. It is a work that describes his inner spiritual world and is also a mockery of modern Western civilization. The book is all-encompassing and reveals all kinds of life, including his colleagues, various job seekers, his childhood friends, his parents and crazy sister, his friends and various women around him. In Miller's world of words, everything is free and jumping, everything has no connection but is connected with each other...

"Misfortune Rips the Wall" tells the story of Harry Stanford, a wealthy man in Boston with a fortune of six billion. After Harry died unexpectedly, the three siblings, who had always had a bad relationship with their father, returned to their hometown to bury their father. At this time, Julia, who claimed to be Harry's illegitimate daughter, came to the door and wanted a share of the inheritance. After vigorous pursuit, the eldest brother Taylor confirmed Julia's identity, but this aroused the suspicion of lawyer Steve. Steve helps the real Julia who has no intention of getting the inheritance. But on the day when the will was announced, something unexpected happened...

"Black Spring" is the second part of Henry Miller's autobiographical trilogy. It was written during the same period as "Tropic of Cancer" and "Tropic of Cancer". It was also banned in the English-speaking world after being published in Paris in 1936. The book traces Miller's teenage years in Brooklyn and his time living in Paris. Through constant replays from New York to Paris, as well as surreal dreams and symbolic techniques, Miller outlines people and the cities they live in in a subversive and self-revelatory way, and on a deeper level, he is seeking the spiritual home of the soul.

"Tropic of Cancer" is the first of Henry Miller's autobiographical trilogy. It describes Miller's life experience living in Paris with several writer and artist friends. At the same time, through the description of exaggerated and deformed life details such as work, conversation, banquets, and whoring, it shows the inner spiritual world of the impoverished artists and questions the meaning of survival in this messy and dirty world. The book attracted many readers after its publication. After it was lifted from the ban in the United States in 1961, it became a best-selling literary masterpiece around the world, profoundly affecting the European and American literary circles after World War II.

The Henry gun and the bear hunting gun are the most precious weapons of the old iron hand. The drunkard in Xinke's mother's inn, the spear hanging on the branch, the black hole of the gun sticking out of the window, the mysterious man giving alms, the secret of the gold mine... Everything tests the old iron hand's wisdom and courage. The confusing and thrilling adventure stories unfold in the vast and infinite land of the American West... The suspense, vivid plots, charming natural landscapes and customs and culture, the sense of distant history, and the integration of myths, adventures, travel notes and philosophical novels constitute the eternal charm of Karl Mai's novels.

"The Yin Beast" is the fourth volume of "Edogawa Ranpo's Collection of Works", which contains four mystery novellas by Edogawa Ranpo. In Ranpo's creative career of more than 40 years, there were only four novellas. "The Yin Beast" is Luan Bu's first work after he stopped writing. The protagonists of the story are two mystery novelists who belong to the original school and the changed school. One is the narrator of the story, "I" Hanchuan, and the other is Oe Chunni. The last protagonist is a beautiful woman, Shizuko. One day Hanchuan met Shizuko in the museum. Afterwards, the two exchanged letters. A few months later, Jingzi was threatened by Chunni and asked "I" for help. Soon after, Rokuro was killed. How did Hanchuan reason, who was the murderer, and who was Oe Chunni? This is a masterpiece of original mystery novels that combines eroticism, strangeness, absurdity (characteristics of Taisho period popular culture) and reasoning. One of Ranpo's masterpieces.

The protagonist of the story may be the most ill-fated Santa Claus in history. A cruel war is coming, and Santa Claus will be captured alive! How should he get out of this predicament and deliver Christmas gifts to the children? Although the war is cruel, the novel is tender and touching. Even in the midst of war, the children still have hopes and expectations for Christmas: Evelyn wants dolls, Charlie wants uniforms and small swords, and Bob and Luan know that their father, who is on the battlefield, cannot come home.

The book "Death in Venice" says that the sun confuses reason and memory, making the human soul forget itself and lose its direction due to pure joy and persistent attachment to the most beautiful object it shines on: yes, it is only possible to reach a higher realm with the help of an object. Love imitates the mathematician, who must resort to concrete models in order to teach abstract concepts to slow children; God also adopts this method, in order to show us his greatness, using the body and color of young people to visualize conceptual things, arouse people's reflection on beauty, and make us full of sorrow and kindle the fire of hope after seeing it.

By chance, Nick, a poor employee, breaks into the secret world of Gatsby, a lavish spender. Nick is surprised to find that the only fetter in Gatsby's heart is the little green light on the other side of the river - in the flickering light, lives his beloved old lover Daisy. Gatsby once lost Daisy due to poverty. In order to find love, he used all means to become a rich man and built a mansion, just to let his former lover come and sit for a while. However, the cold reality cannot tolerate misty dreams, and the real tragedy quietly begins at this moment...

This book is a companion volume to Matthews' "Manhattan Highlights". Both are 12 short stories set in Manhattan over a 12-month period. Therefore, it follows the naming principle of the previous book "Manhattan Love" and will not be translated according to the original name. Furthermore, this book contains a lot of romance, hence the name "Love".

Clare and Irene are both light-skinned black people who could pass for white if they wanted to. The two childhood friends met unexpectedly in a Chicago restaurant one day after twelve years of separation. At this time, the beautiful Claire has pretended to be white and married a wealthy white businessman named John Bellow who has racist thoughts but knows nothing about her racial identity. Eileen married a black doctor and lived a stable middle-class life in Harlem, although she occasionally pretended to be white for social needs. Because Claire has no friends and lives a lonely life after pretending to be white, she often visits Irene's house while her husband is away on business. She and Eileen's husband developed a mutual affection for each other and became obsessed with each other. The novel touches on multiple issues such as race, gender, and sexual orientation, and also shows the living conditions of the mixed-race people in New York in the 1920s.

This book was written in the 17th century and is the forerunner of epistolary novels. The writer Olinda combined wisdom and beauty, and countless men fell in love with her pomegranate skirt.

No. 1 Book of the year in the United States in 2014, sweeping various European and American lists, beating 99 big-name writers such as Stephen King, Haruki Murakami, and David Mitchell! "I have never seen this kind of story in American novels. Lydia is dead, but they don't know it yet. Lydia is the second eldest child in the family, the apple of Mr. And Mrs. Lee's eyes. She inherited her mother's blue eyes and her father's black hair. Her parents are convinced that Lydia will be able to achieve what they cannot. A dream come true. After Lydia's body was found, her father was filled with guilt, and her mother was bent on revenge. Lydia's brother felt that the bad boy next door was definitely involved. Only Lydia's sister could see clearly, and she was probably the only one who knew the truth...

When Heidi was five years old, her aunt sent her to Uncle Arum's house like a burden. However, when little Heidi fell in love with this mountain, she was deceived by her aunt to go to Frankto to be with a rich girl who was in a wheelchair all day long... Little Heidi was like an angel with a happy wand. Wherever she went, she could always induce unexpected changes.

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This book tells the story of an eccentric bookstore owner, a priceless collection of Edgar Allan Poe poems, an abandoned female baby with unknown origins, and an indomitable female saleswoman from a publishing house. They met on a quiet and isolated island: Alice Island, and changed each other's destiny. Touching, with laughter and tears, it is not only a love story, but also a story for book lovers.

This book selects the wonderful chapters of Arsene Robin's detective stories, including five independent short county mystery stories: Young Robin, The Secret of the Wedding Ring, The Stolen Black Pearl, Robin's Big Failure, and The Weird Passenger. The style of the novel is weird and bizarre, full of suspicion, short and exquisite, and easy to carry. It is a convenient book for readers to read when traveling, working, or in their leisure time.

The beginning of the story tells that a little boy and a girl accidentally entered a different world called "Narnia", where they experienced a series of adventures and saw the creation of that world...,

The beginning of the story tells that a little boy and a girl accidentally entered a different world called "Narnia", where they experienced a series of adventures and saw the creation of that world...,

The beginning of the story tells that a little boy and a girl accidentally entered a different world called "Narnia", where they experienced a series of adventures and saw the creation of that world...,

The beginning of the story tells that a little boy and a girl accidentally entered a different world called "Narnia", where they experienced a series of adventures and saw the creation of that world...,

Selected from the collection of Sherlock Holmes detective stories, including "Black Peter", "Three College Students", "The Case of the Copper Beech" and many other popular short stories. The novel has a rigorous structure and a bizarre and fascinating plot. The literary image created by the author has a distinctive personality, and he integrates pathology, psychology, etc. Into the detective art in his writing, forming a unique style of detective novels.

Selected from the collection of Sherlock Holmes detective stories, including "The Dying Detective", "The Case of the Crown Jewels", "The Greek Interpreter" and many other popular short stories. The novel has a rigorous structure and a bizarre and fascinating plot. With the ups and downs of the plot, rigorous logical reasoning, and detailed psychological analysis, it presents readers with a cool, wise and courageous detective Sherlock Holmes.

Selected from the collection of Sherlock Holmes detective stories, including "The Case of the Beryl Crown", "The Case of the Speckled Belt", "The Five Orange Cores" and many other popular short stories. The novel has a rigorous structure and a bizarre and fascinating plot. With the ups and downs of the plot, rigorous logical reasoning, and detailed psychological analysis, it presents readers with a cool, wise and courageous detective Sherlock Holmes.

Selected from the collection of Sherlock Holmes detective stories, including "The Creeper", "The Red-Headed Club", "The Sapphire Case" and many other popular short stories. The novel has a rigorous structure and a bizarre and fascinating plot. The literary image created by the author has a distinctive personality, and he integrates pathology, psychology, etc. Into the detective art in his writing, forming a unique style of detective novels.

Selected from the collection of Sherlock Holmes detective stories, including "Three Men with the Same Surname", "The Lion's Mane", "The Devil's Feet" and many other popular short stories. The novel has a rigorous structure and a bizarre and fascinating plot. The literary image created by the author has a distinctive personality, and he integrates pathology, psychology, etc. Into the detective art in his writing, forming a unique style of detective novels.

Selected from the collection of Sherlock Holmes detective stories, including "The Final Case", "Naval Agreement", "The Dancing Man" and many other popular short stories. The novel has a rigorous structure and a bizarre and fascinating plot. With the ups and downs of the plot, rigorous logical reasoning, and detailed psychological analysis, it presents readers with a cool, wise and courageous detective Sherlock Holmes.

Selected from Dickens's horror novels, including "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "My Haunted House Experience," two of Dickens's most acclaimed works, readers can get a glimpse of Dickens's genius for horror fiction. While some of the stories are chilling to read, others are comical. Dickens inserted representative weird comedy plots into the stories and arranged for the most unforgettable characters to appear, including humans and ghosts, making these stories come to life on the page and become ukiyo-e paintings with a unique and humorous style.

Selected from Dickens's horror novels, including "The Ghost War" and "The Ghost Trial", these stories are among Dickens's most praised works, and readers can get a glimpse of Dickens's talent for horror fiction. While some of the stories are chilling to read, others are comical. Dickens inserted representative weird comedy plots into the stories and arranged for the most unforgettable characters to appear, including humans and ghosts, making these stories come to life on the page and become ukiyo-e paintings with a unique and humorous style.

Selected from Dickens's horror novels, including eight short stories such as "The Temptation of Suicide", "Confessions of a Madman" and "The Post-Coach Terror", these stories are among Dickens's most praised works, and readers can get a glimpse of Dickens's talent for horror novels. While some of the stories are chilling to read, others are comical. Dickens inserted representative weird comedy plots into the stories and arranged for the most unforgettable characters to appear, including humans and ghosts, making these stories come to life on the page and become ukiyo-e paintings with a unique and humorous style.

This book is a novella in "The Complete Detective Collection of Arsene Robin". It tells the story of Robin's adventures when he went to Egypt to explore the treasures hidden in the pyramids. Along the way, he met the hermit Dr. Tulton who raised cheetahs, an indigenous slave like Friday, a ferocious wizard and a monk, and the mysterious tribe of the Elephant Snakes. However, a bigger conspiracy was waiting for him ahead.

The book selects exciting chapters from the Jason Robin detective story and divides it into five chapters: White Peony, Terrorist Threat, Dawn, Espionage, and Balkan Powder Keg. In this book, the protagonist Robin rescues a blonde girl on the street and becomes a good friend with her. Unexpectedly, he is involved in an international conspiracy. In order to end the war in Europe, Robin had no choice but to step forward.

It selects exciting chapters from the detective story of Jason Robin and divides it into four chapters: The First Appearance of the Bottle Cork, The Castle on the Cliff, Perils and Secret Appointments. In this book, the protagonist Robin the Rogue encounters a powerful opponent. Not only is his every move under the opponent's control, but he doesn't even know who his opponent is. The mysterious crystal cork hides a shocking secret. Once it is made public, the entire upper class of France will be destroyed. In order to safeguard the honor of the nobility, Robin decided to stand up.

Selected from Hitchcock's short story collection, including more than ten short stories such as "The Third Person", "The Emerald Necklace" and "Escape", the text is concise and plain, the plots are twists and turns, and the endings are unexpected, and often give readers an immersive feeling. The novel is highly readable, full of modern features, in line with current reading habits and trends, and is very popular among the younger generation.

Selected from Hitchcock's collection of short stories, including more than ten short stories such as "Serial", "Tornado", and "The Lawyer's Wife", the text is concise and plain, the plots are twists and turns, and the endings are unexpected, and often give readers an immersive feeling. The novel is highly readable, full of modern features, in line with current reading habits and trends, and is very popular among the younger generation.

Selected from Hitchcock's short story collection, including more than ten short stories such as "The Husband's Trick", "The Boxer" and "The Strange Weapon", the text is concise and plain, the plots are twists and turns, and the endings are unexpected, and often make readers feel as if they are actually there. The novel is highly readable, full of modern features, in line with current reading habits and trends, and is very popular among the younger generation.

Selected from the Hitchcock short story collection, including "The Last Evidence", "Jewelry Designer", "The Secret of the Assistant Manager" and more than ten short stories, the text is concise and plain, the plot is twists and turns, the ending is unexpected, and often makes readers feel like they are there. The novel is highly readable, full of modern features, in line with current reading habits and trends, and is very popular among the younger generation.

This book is selected from a collection of Hitchcock's short stories, including more than ten short stories such as "Crime and Crime", "Triangle Game" and "Revenge". The text is concise and plain, the plots are twists and turns, and the endings are unexpected, and often give readers an immersive feeling. The novel is highly readable, full of modern features, in line with current reading habits and trends, and is very popular among the younger generation.

It tells the story of Robin's search for the French royal treasure, interspersed with adventures and a battle of wits with a high school detective fan. The plot of the story is full of twists and turns, full of suspense, and makes you reluctant to put it down.

"The Face of Death" is selected from Hitchcock's short story collection, including more than ten short stories such as "The Face of Death", "Confession", and "The Desperate Hunter". The text is concise and plain, the plot is twists and turns, and the ending is unexpected, and often makes readers feel as if they are actually there. The novel is highly readable, full of modern features, in line with current reading habits and trends, and is very popular among the younger generation.

"Neighbors with a Killer" is selected from Hitchcock's collection of short stories, including "Neighbors with a Killer", "The Idiot's Testimony", "How to Get Away with Murder" and more than ten short stories. The text is concise and plain, the plot is twists and turns, and the ending is unexpected, and often makes readers feel as if they are actually there. The novel is highly readable, full of modern features, in line with current reading habits and trends, and is very popular among the younger generation.

It selects the wonderful pieces of Edgar Allan Poe's suspense stories, including 5 independent short suspense stories, including The Murders in the Rue Morgue, Ligeia, The Stolen Letter, A Barrel of Monterey White Wine, and Moreira. The novel has a weird and bizarre style, full of horror atmosphere, is short and exquisite, and is easy to carry. It is a convenient book for readers to read when traveling, working, or in their leisure time.

It selects the wonderful pieces of Edgar Allan Poe's suspense stories, including 5 independent short suspense stories, including The Mystery of Mary Roger, The Black Cat, The Affair, Berenice, and The Man in the City. The novel has a weird and bizarre style, full of horror atmosphere, is short and exquisite, and is easy to carry. It is a convenient book for readers to read when traveling, working, or in their leisure time.

An enthusiast who loves to collect insect specimens was very excited to capture a golden beetle. In order to describe the appearance of the beetle to his friends, he drew it on paper, but the beetle he drew was like a terrifying skull! The insect lover became mysterious from then on, and his servants believed that he was bitten by the beetle and thus suffered an evil curse! But he himself insisted that he was very sane. And regard beetles as wealth given by God. Are the almost crazy insect lovers contracting an unknown disease that leads to mental disorder, or is there another mystery behind it?

It is a novella by the famous British detective novelist Conan Doyle. It tells the story of Dr. Watson, who was injured and retired from the battlefield in Afghanistan, and Sherlock Holmes shared an apartment at 221B Baker Street, London. Soon, he discovered that this person had the power of careful observation and extraordinary reasoning and analysis ability beyond ordinary people. At the same time, there were often some mysterious visitors coming in and out of their apartment. Until one day, they were involved in a murder case. The reasoning of this work is fascinating, the structure is ups and downs, the characters are vivid, and it touches on the social reality of Britain at that time.

Miss Morstan's father disappeared ten years ago. Four years later, she received pearls from mysterious people every year. Holmes and Watson accompanied her to find the mysterious man and learned the shocking secret of the treasure. At this time, a murder occurred at the heavily guarded Sakuranum Villa. A note with "four signatures" written on it, bizarre children's footprints, a ghostly wooden-legged man, poisonous wood thorns from the East, a steamboat disappearing on the Thames... Holmes's opponent this time is definitely extraordinary! What happened to the bloody treasure? Can the murderer finally be brought to justice? Let Holmes reveal the truth!

A century-old noble family has fallen into a terrible curse. Following the tragic death of Sir Charles Baskerville on Dart Moor, the curse of the Hound haunted his heir, Henry Baskerville. Are these tragedies caused by supernatural forces or sinister human hearts? Holmes and Watson began the most thrilling case in their detective careers...

It is a novella by the famous British detective novelist Conan Doyle. It tells the story of Douglas, the owner of Burststone Manor, who was unfortunately killed in a horrific manner. There was a card next to the deceased's body with the words "V. V.341" Scrawled on it. Holmes unlocked the code, but was involved in a bizarre murder case. The reasoning of this work is fascinating, the structure is ups and downs, the characters are vivid, and it touches on the social reality of Britain at that time.

Selected from the collection of Sherlock Holmes detective stories, including "The Silver White-breasted Horse", "The Man with the Yellow Face", "The Hospitalized Patient" and many other popular short stories. The novel has a rigorous structure and a bizarre and fascinating plot. The literary image created by the author has a distinctive personality, and he integrates pathology, psychology, etc. Into the detective art in his writing, forming a unique style of detective novels.