It is said that music begins where words end. But many writers have tried to merge these two worlds, either by portraying musicians as characters, or by writing about the effects of music on some plot. For music and literature lovers, critic August Nemo has selected seven short stories that blend these elements: - A Wagner Matinee by Willa Cather - The Wind Blows by Katherine Mansfield - A Mother by James Joyce - The Music of Erich Zann by H. P. Lovecraft - The Music on the Hill by H.H. Munro (Saki) - A Lover of Music by Henry van Dyke - The Tragedy of a Comic Song by Leonard Merrick For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

A lively and lyrical picture book jaunt from actor and author John Lithgow! Oh, children! Remember! Whatever you may do, Never play music right next to the zoo. They’ll burst from their cages, each beast and each bird, Desperate to play all the music they’ve heard. A concert gets out of hand when the animals at the neighboring zoo storm the stage and play the instruments themselves in this hilarious picture book based on one of John Lithgow’s best-loved tunes.

What's my song? Will I fit in?These are the questions we find a young Cello named Bello asking himself as he tries to navigate the novelties of his first day at school. When inspiration from the magical sounds of his new classmates mixes with the encouragement and the gentle nudge of other whimsical characters, Bello arrives at the discovery of his gift, the magic of his song.

A. Merritt was an american fantasist, science-fiction writer, and journalist. Most of his novels remained in print in both hardcover and paperback, and in 1959, one of his publishers estimated that his books had at that time sold over four million copies. In 1999 he was honored with a place in the Science Fiction Hall of Fame for his contribution to science fiction and fantasy. This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories: The Pool Of The Stone God The Last Poet And The Robots The Fox Woman The People Of The Pit The Drone Through The Dragon Glass Three Lines Of Old French

Erotic literature comprises fictional and factual stories and accounts of human sexual relationships which have the power to or are intended to arouse the reader sexually. Other common elements are satire and social criticism. The invention of printing, in the 15th century, brought with it both a greater market and increasing restrictions, like censorship and legal restraints on publication on the grounds of obscenity. Because of this, much of the production of this type of material became clandestine. August Nemo has selected seven classic tales of eroticism that are part of the history of human sexual culture: - Daphnis and Chloe by Longus - Idylll by Guy de Maupassant - Beatrice Palmato by Edith Wharton - Venus in Furs by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch - The Lustful Turk by Anonymous - Sub-Umbra by Anonymous - How He Lost His Whiskers: An Episode in the Life of Steve Broad by Anonymous For more books with interesting themes, be sure to check the other books in this collection!

Welcome to the captivating world of the 7 Best Short Stories series, where we bring you the most extraordinary works from remarkable authors. In this edition, we delve into the enigmatic realm of the legendary American author, H.P. Lovecraft. Known for his unique brand of horror, Lovecraft shattered conventions, discarding ghosts and witches to unveil unspeakable terrors that lurk in the dark corners of a malevolent universe. Carefully curated by the esteemed critic August Nemo, this selection unveils Lovecraft's mesmerizing narrative style and takes you on a chilling journey into the depths of his visionary imagination. Prepare to be enthralled by the timeless mastery of H.P. Lovecraft and discover why his haunting tales continue to captivate and inspire generations of readers and creators alike. Get ready for an extraordinary literary experience that will leave you breathless and questioning the very fabric of reality. Works selected for this book: - The Call of Cthulhu; - The Outsider; - Pickman's Model; - The Statement of Randolph Carter; - The Colour out of Space; - The Dunwich Horror; - The Music of Erich Zann. - Bonus content: Notes on Writing Weird Fiction. If you appreciate good literature, be sure to check out the other Tacet Books titles!

A prominent American sociologist, novelist, short story writer, poet, and lecturer for social reform, Charlotte Perkins Gilman was a "utopian feminist." Her vast achievements, recorded during a period of American history where such feats were quite difficult for women, cast here as a role model for women everywhere. And her unorthodox concepts and lifestyles cast her as a role model for future generations of feminists.This selection specially chosen by the literary critic August Nemo, contains the following stories:When I Was a WitchThe Yellow WallpaperIf I were a manThe Giant Wistaria The Boys And The Butter!The CottagetteA Middle Sized Artist

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnsonreceived the 1903 Nobel Prize in Literature "as a tribute to his noble, magnificent and versatile poetry, which has always been distinguished by both the freshness of its inspiration and the rare purity of its spirit", becoming the first Norwegian Nobel laureate. This selection chosen by the critic August Nemocontains the following stories: - The Railroad and the Churchyard - The Father - The Bridal March - One Day - Mother's Hands - Thrond - Absalom's Hair

Ethel Watts Mumford was an American author from New York City. After her first husband grew intolerant of her prolific writing and art career, she fled to San Francisco in 1899 with their only child, a son. This book contains: - The Arabian Days of Jimmy Jennette. - The Bells of Cullam . - The Cordon Bleu of the Sierra. - The Eyes of the Heart. - The Fear Motif. - Her Groove. - How Beelzebub Came to the Convent.

Eleanor H. Porter The critic August Nemo selected seven short stories by this remarkable author for your enjoyment: - A Delayed Heritage. - The Folly of Wisdom. - The Letter. - The Elephant's Board and Keep. - Crumbs. - The Lady in Black. - That Angel Boy.