Bøger af Guy Wetmore Carryl

"Grimm Tales Made Gay" is a book written by Guy Wetmore Carryl, first published in 1902. It is a humorous reimagining of several classic fairy tales originally collected by the Brothers Grimm, such as "Cinderella," "Snow White," "Little Red Riding Hood," and others. Carryl's retellings inject a satirical and comedic tone into these well-known stories, often twisting the plot and characters to create absurd and amusing situations. The book was well-received for its witty and clever writing style, offering readers a fresh perspective on timeless tales.

Mother Goose for Grown-ups, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable book falls within the genres of Language and Literatures, American and Canadian literature

In this collection of poems, Edmund Clarence Stedman and Guy Wetmore Carryl explore themes of love, nature, and the passage of time. Their beautiful language and stunning imagery will leave readers captivated and moved. This collection is a must-read for anyone who appreciates poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Mother Goose for Grownups is an anthology of Carryl's humorous light verse, published in 1900 by Harper & Brothers, New York and London. These poems are parodies of the old traditional Mother Goose nursery rhymes. The volume was illustrated by Peter Newell and Gustave Verbeek. The dedication was a poem "To Constance". The author added this foreword:

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

This novel is a work of fiction. The scene of the novel is Paris in the spring of 1900. Carryl was born in New York City, the first-born of writer Charles Edward Carryl and Mary R. Wetmore. He had his first article published in The New York Times when he was 20 years old. In 1895, at the age of 22, Carryl graduated from Columbia University. During his college years he had written plays for amateur performances, including the very first Varsity Show. One of his professors was Harry Thurston Peck, who was scandalized by Carryl's famous statement, "It takes two bodies to make one seduction", which was somewhat risqué for those times.

The Lieutenant-Governor is a novel written by Guy Wetmore Carryl. The story revolves around the life of a Lieutenant-Governor who is faced with the challenge of maintaining his position and power in a society that is slowly changing. The protagonist, Lieutenant-Governor Rutherford, is a man of integrity and honor, but he is also a product of his time and society. As he navigates the political landscape of his world, he is forced to confront his own beliefs and values, and to make difficult decisions that will affect not only his own life but also the lives of those around him.The novel is set in the early 20th century, during a time of great social and political change in the United States. The Lieutenant-Governor is a man who is deeply committed to his community and to the ideals of democracy, but he is also aware of the limitations of his power and influence. As he struggles to maintain his position in the face of mounting opposition, he must also confront the personal demons that threaten to consume him.The Lieutenant-Governor is a novel that explores the complexities of power, politics, and personal identity. It is a story that is both timely and timeless, and it offers readers a glimpse into the inner workings of a man who is both a product of his time and a visionary leader. With its richly drawn characters, vivid descriptions of time and place, and insightful commentary on the human condition, The Lieutenant-Governor is a novel that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Transgression of Andrew Vane is a novel written by Guy Wetmore Carryl. The story follows the life of Andrew Vane, a young man who is torn between his desire for success and his moral compass. He is a talented artist, but he is also ambitious and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve his goals.As Andrew rises to fame, he becomes increasingly arrogant and selfish, disregarding the feelings of those around him. He begins to see himself as above the law, and his actions become more and more reckless.Despite warnings from his friends and family, Andrew continues down this path until he commits a terrible crime. The consequences of his actions are severe, and he is forced to confront the reality of his transgressions.The novel explores themes of morality, ambition, and the consequences of our actions. It is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will leave readers questioning their own beliefs and values.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Fables for the Frivolous By Guy Wetmore Carryl

Zut and Other Parisians is a collection of short stories by American author Guy Wetmore Carryl. The stories are set in Paris and feature a variety of eccentric characters, including a talking dog named Zut, a self-absorbed artist, and a bumbling American tourist. Each story offers a humorous and satirical take on Parisian life and culture, poking fun at the city's pretensions and quirks. With witty dialogue and clever twists, Zut and Other Parisians is a delightful read for anyone who loves Paris or enjoys a good laugh.1903. A collection of stories from the American humorist and poet. Contents: Zut; Caffiard, Deus ex Machina; The Next Corner; The Only Son of His Mother; The Tuition of Dodo Chapuis; Le Pochard; A Latter-Day Lucifer; Poire!; Papa Labesse; In the Absence of Monsieur; and Little Tapin.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

For months past, she had felt that she was weakening, that the crescent wretchedness of five long years-an uninterrupted descent from level to level, on each of which the thorns of disillusion caught at, and tore from her, some shred of hope or self-respect-had done its work at last. Her courage and her faith, inherited, the one from the mental, the other from the moral, vigour of a rigid and uncompromising Puritan ancestry, were slipping from her.

SIDE by side, on the avenue de la Grande Armée, stand the épicerie of Jean-Baptiste Caille and the salle de coiffure of Hippolyte Sergeot, and between these two there is a great gulf fixed, the which has come to be through the acerbity of Alexandrine Caille (according to Espérance Sergeot), through the duplicity of Espérance Sergeot (according to Alexandrine Caille). But the veritable root of all evil is Zut, and Zut sits smiling in Jean-Baptiste's doorway, and cares naught for anything in the world, save the sunlight and her midday meal.

The trangression of Andrew Vane, a novel by Guy Wetmore Carryl. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1904 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.

Guy Wetmore Carryl (4 March 1873 - 1 April 1904) was an American humorist and poet Carryl was born in New York City, the first-born of author Charles Edward Carryl and Mary R. Wetmore. He had his first article published in The New York Times when he was 20 years old. In 1895, at the age of 22, Carryl graduated from Columbia University. During his college years he had written plays for amateur performances, including the very first Varsity Show. One of his professors was Harry Thurston Peck, who was scandalized by Carryl's famous quote "It takes two bodies to make one seduction," which was a somewhat risqué statement for those times.

Zut and Other Parisians is a short story collection about life in Paris in the early 1900s. Included in the collection are the following tales: Zut Caffiard, Deus ex Machina The Next Corner The Only Son of his Mother The Tuition of Dodo Chapuis Le Pochard A Latter-Day Lucifer Poire! Papa Labesse In the Absence of Monsieur Little Tapin This Large Print Edition is presented in easy-to-read 16 point type.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1903 Edition.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Guy Wetmore Carryl (4 March 1873 - 1 April 1904) was an American humorist and poet Carryl was born in New York City, the first-born of author Charles Edward Carryl and Mary R. Wetmore. He had his first article published in The New York Times when he was 20 years old. In 1895, at the age of 22, Carryl graduated from Columbia University. During his college years he had written plays for amateur performances, including the very first Varsity Show. One of his professors was Harry Thurston Peck, who was scandalized by Carryl's famous quote "It takes two bodies to make one seduction," which was a somewhat risqué statement for those times.

Mother Goose for Grownups is an anthology of Carryl's humorous light verse, published in 1900 by Harper & Brothers, New York and London. These poems are parodies of the old traditional Mother Goose nursery rhymes. The volume was illustrated by Peter Newell and Gustave Verbeek. The dedication was a poem "To Constance". The author added this foreword:

This is a 1903 novel by Guy Wetmore Carryl. The setting of this novel is the fictional U.S. State of Alleghania, somewhere in the American South, around the beginning of the 20th century. Guy Wetmore Carryl (4 March 1873 - 1 April 1904) was an American humorist and poet. Carryl was born in New York City, the first-born of writer Charles Edward Carryl and Mary R. Wetmore. He had his first article published in The New York Times when he was 20 years old. In 1895, at the age of 22, Carryl graduated from Columbia University. During his college years he had written plays for amateur performances, including the very first Varsity Show. One of his professors was Harry Thurston Peck, who was scandalized by Carryl's famous statement, "It takes two bodies to make one seduction", which was somewhat risqué for those times.

Guy Wetmore Carryl (4 March 1873 - 1 April 1904) was an American humorist and poet Carryl was born in New York City, the first-born of author Charles Edward Carryl and Mary R. Wetmore. He had his first article published in The New York Times when he was 20 years old. In 1895, at the age of 22, Carryl graduated from Columbia University. During his college years he had written plays for amateur performances, including the very first Varsity Show. One of his professors was Harry Thurston Peck, who was scandalized by Carryl's famous quote "It takes two bodies to make one seduction," which was a somewhat risqué statement for those times.

oken only by the tap, tap, tap of the Lieutenant-Governor's paper-cutter on the silver-mounted blotter. Presently he looked up and met the Governor's eye. "If you want my opinion, sir," he answered, "it is that Mr. Rathbawne would fight such a point to a standstill. He's sole owner of the mills, and he's a rich man. He has always treated his employees as if they were his own children. If they turn on him now for something which, from their experience of his character, they must know was fair and justifiable"-- "But was it?" interrupted the Governor. "I don't know the facts, sir, but I know Peter Rathbawne," said Barclay, throwing back his head, "and I can say, with clear conviction, that it must have been. If, as you suggest, the hands go out, I think he would close down the mills for a year, and go abroad. He's a man who doesn't argue; he simply acts. I fancy there wouldn't be much opposition left by the time he wanted to reopen."

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1902 Edition.

Grimm Tales Made Gay By Guy Wetmore Carryl

The garden of years and other poems by Guy Wetmore Carryl. This book is a reproduction of the original book published in 1904 and may have some imperfections such as marks or hand-written notes.