The House of Cobwebs


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The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories by George Gissing: Step into the world of George Gissing's captivating short stories in "The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories." This collection showcases Gissing's exceptional talent for weaving intricate tales exploring the human condition, society's complexities, and the depths of human emotions. With a keen understanding of human nature, Gissing's stories offer profound reflections on life, love, and the ever-changing world. Key Aspects of the Book "The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories by George Gissing": Character Studies: Gissing's stories delve deep into the psyche of his characters, presenting complex and realistic portrayals of human emotions and behaviors. Social Commentary: The collection often serves as a lens through which Gissing comments on the societal issues and challenges faced by individuals in the changing world of the late 19th century. Exploration of Human Relationships: "The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories" delves into the intricacies of human relationships, including love, friendship, and family bonds. George Gissing was a notable English novelist known for his realistic portrayals of urban life and social issues during the late 19th century. Born in 1857, he achieved recognition for his works exploring themes of class struggle, poverty, and the human experience in an industrialized world. Gissing's short stories, such as those featured in "The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories," continue to be celebrated for their poignant insights into human nature and society.




The House of Cobwebs


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The Cobweb


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A thought-provoking new thriller set in the tense moments of the Gulf War. When Clyde Banks, an Iowan Deputy with a newborn baby and a wife in the Gulf, starts looking into odd events in his town, he discovers a plot involving a new Triangle Trade of terrorists, chemical warfare, and training. Mixing the events staged in Washington, D.C. and those happening in the Gulf, a strange thread of deceit appears to be winding its way back to Iowa. "From the Paperback edition.




The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories


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The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories is a series of political tales focusing on such topics as white-collar poverty, class differences, and social ambitions. Excerpt: "In England, during the sixties and seventies of the last century the world of books was dominated by one Gargantuan type of fiction. The terms book and novel became almost synonymous in houses that were not Puritan, yet where books and reading, in the era of few and unfree libraries, were strictly circumscribed. George Gissing was no exception to this rule. The English novel was at the summit of its reputation during his boyish days."













Ainsworth's Magazine


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The Garden


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Wraeththu


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Here at last in a single volume are all three of Constantine's Wraeththu trilogy: The Enchantments of Flesh and Spirit, The Bewitchments of Love and Hate, and The Fulfilments of Fate and Desire. In this powerful and elegant story set in a future Earth very different from our own, a new kind of human has evolved to challenge the dominion of Homo sapiens. This new breed is stronger, smarter, and far more beautiful than their parent race, and are endowed with psychic as well as physical gifts. They are destined to supplant humanity as we know it, but humanity won't die without a struggle.