The Meat Tree And Other Stories

Download or read book The Meat Tree and Other Stories written by Kents Rose and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-04-27 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Meat Tree written by Gwyneth Lewis and published by Seren. This book was released on 2013-03-30 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of the Mabinogion fourth branch, including the story of Blodeuwedd, a woman made of flowers. A dangerous tale of desire, DNA, incest and flowers plays out withing he wreckage of an ancient spaceship in The Meat Tree; an absorbing retelling of one of the best know Welsh myths from prize-winning writer and poet, Gwyneth Lewis. An elderly investigator and his female apprentice hope to extract the fate of the ship's crew from its antiquated virtual reality game systrem, but their empirical approach falters as the story tangles with their own imagination.

Download or read book The People in the Trees written by Hanya Yanagihara and published by Anchor. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thrilling anthropological adventure story with a profound and tragic vision of what happens when cultures collide—from the bestselling author of National Book Award–nominated modern classic, A Little Life “Provokes discussions about science, morality and our obsession with youth.” —Chicago Tribune It is 1950 when Norton Perina, a young doctor, embarks on an expedition to a remote Micronesian island in search of a rumored lost tribe. There he encounters a strange group of forest dwellers who appear to have attained a form of immortality that preserves the body but not the mind. Perina uncovers their secret and returns with it to America, where he soon finds great success. But his discovery has come at a terrible cost, not only for the islanders, but for Perina himself. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.

Download or read book The White Man in the Tree and Other Stories written by Mark Kurlansky and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2001-09 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A comedy of cultural misunderstandings set in the Caribbean, New York, and Paris, a novella and eight stories about people who, because of their differences--between men and women, blacks and whites, Caribbeans and visitors, Jews and Christians, rich and poor--misjudge each other."--Jacket

Download or read book The Vegetarian written by Han Kang and published by Hogarth. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM HAN KANG, WINNER OF THE 2024 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE “[Han Kang writes in] intense poetic prose that . . . exposes the fragility of human life.”—from the Nobel Prize citation WINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL BOOKER PRIZE • “Kang viscerally explores the limits of what a human brain and body can endure, and the strange beauty that can be found in even the most extreme forms of renunciation.”—Entertainment Weekly One of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century “Ferocious.”—The New York Times Book Review (Ten Best Books of the Year) “Both terrifying and terrific.”—Lauren Groff “Provocative [and] shocking.”—The Washington Post Before the nightmares began, Yeong-hye and her husband lived an ordinary, controlled life. But the dreams—invasive images of blood and brutality—torture her, driving Yeong-hye to purge her mind and renounce eating meat altogether. It’s a small act of independence, but it interrupts her marriage and sets into motion an increasingly grotesque chain of events at home. As her husband, her brother-in-law and sister each fight to reassert their control, Yeong-hye obsessively defends the choice that’s become sacred to her. Soon their attempts turn desperate, subjecting first her mind, and then her body, to ever more intrusive and perverse violations, sending Yeong-hye spiraling into a dangerous, bizarre estrangement, not only from those closest to her, but also from herself. Celebrated by critics around the world, The Vegetarian is a darkly allegorical, Kafka-esque tale of power, obsession, and one woman’s struggle to break free from the violence both without and within her. A Best Book of the Year: BuzzFeed, Entertainment Weekly, Wall Street Journal, Time, Elle, The Economist, HuffPost, Slate, Bustle, The St. Louis Dispatch, Electric Literature, Publishers Weekly

Download or read book Glooscap the Great Chief, and Other Stories written by Emelyn Newcomb Partridge and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Silica Gel Pseudomorph, Other Stories written by Edward Hart and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-08-22 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Silica Gel Pseudomorph, and Other Stories by Edward Hart is a captivating collection that showcases Hart's mastery in blending intrigue, science, and fiction. Each story in this anthology is a unique exploration of fascinating themes, from mysterious phenomena to intriguing scientific anomalies. The titular story, "The Silica Gel Pseudomorph," delves into the world of scientific curiosities and mysterious artifacts. Through Hart's deft storytelling, readers are drawn into a narrative rich with suspense and scientific wonder, exploring how a seemingly ordinary substance can become the center of a remarkable mystery. The collection is characterized by its inventive plots, well-crafted characters, and a blend of speculative fiction and real-world science. Hart’s stories are known for their intellectual depth and engaging narratives, offering readers a mix of thought-provoking themes and thrilling adventures. The Silica Gel Pseudomorph, and Other Stories is perfect for fans of science fiction, mystery, and speculative fiction. Hart’s ability to intertwine scientific concepts with compelling storytelling ensures that this collection is both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. Whether you're a longtime reader of science fiction or new to the genre, this book provides a fascinating journey into the realms of the extraordinary and the scientifically curious.