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_aHawthorne, Julian, _d1846-1934 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aLibrary of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-06-28 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aMAUPASSANT: The Necklace; The Man with the Pale Eyes; An Uncomfortable Bed; Ghosts; Fear; The Confession; The Horla -- MILLE: The Miracle of Zobéide -- ADAM: The Torture by Hope -- ERCKMANN-CHATRIAN: The Owl's Ear; The Invisible Eye; The Waters of Death -- BALZAC: Melmoth Reconciled; The Conscript -- VOLTAIRE: Zadig the Babylonian -- ALARÇON: The Nail -- CAPUANA: The Deposition -- APULEIUS: The Adventure of the Three Robbers -- PLINY: Letter to Sura. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories" by Julian Hawthorne is a collection of short stories edited in the early 20th century. This anthology features a hundred and one tales from renowned authors across different cultures, showcasing their contributions to the mystery and detective genres. The stories promise a rich tapestry of suspense, intrigue, and revelation, inviting readers to delve into the minds of brilliant detectives and twisted criminals alike. The opening of this collection introduces the readers to "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant, which follows the story of Mathilde Loisel, a woman who longs for a life of luxury and wealth despite her modest upbringing. When her husband secures an invitation to a prestigious ball, Mathilde laments her lack of beautiful attire and jewelry. In desperation, she borrows a stunning diamond necklace from a wealthy friend—an act that sets off a chain of events leading to her downfall. The narrative encapsulates themes of desire, pride, and the harsh realities of life, grabbing the reader's attention with its poignant exploration of appearances versus reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aDetective and mystery stories | ||
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_aAlarcón, Pedro Antonio de, _d1833-1891 |
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| 700 | 1 | _aApuleius | |
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_aBalzac, Honoré de, _d1799-1850 |
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_aCapuana, Luigi, _d1839-1915 |
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| 700 | 1 | _aErckmann-Chatrian | |
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_aMaupassant, Guy de, _d1850-1893 |
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_aMille, Pierre, _d1864-1941 |
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_aPliny, the Younger, _d61-112? |
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_aVilliers de L'Isle-Adam, Auguste, comte de, _d1838-1889 |
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_aVoltaire, _d1694-1778 |
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