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E. B. Elwyn Brooks White

    E. B. Elwyn Brooks White
    One man's meat
    Salutations!
    Here is New York
    Writings from the New Yorker
    Las aventuras de Wilbur y Carlota
    La telaraña de Carlota
    • La telaraña de Carlota

      • 144 páginas
      • 6 horas de lectura

      Una de las más famosas historias infantiles narra la vida del cerdito Wilbur, a quien sus amigos salvan de un destino terrible. Wilbur nace como un lechón prematuro y es demasiado pequeño, por lo que quieren matarlo. Afortunadamente, una niña llamada Fern se hace cargo de él y lo lleva a todas partes. Más tarde, Wilbur llega a la granja del señor Zuckerman. Le gusta mucho el establo y pronto se hace amigo de las ovejas, el ganso y el ligeramente malhumorado ratón Templeton. Los días transcurren agradablemente, y Fern lo visita con frecuencia. Sin embargo, Wilbur descubre que el granjero lo está alimentando para sacrificarlo en otoño. Afortunadamente, en ese momento conoce a otra amiga ingeniosa, la araña Charlotte, quien le promete que no permitirá que le suceda nada malo. Así comienza una grandiosa historia sobre la verdadera amistad, en la que Charlotte engaña al granjero y a todos los demás, y gracias a su sabiduría y valentía, finalmente logra evitar que maten a Wilbur. Lee esta conmovedora narración que ha cautivado a muchas generaciones de niños en todo el mundo. Sumérgete en el mundo de los animales y descubre que tal vez te has equivocado en muchas cosas y que las arañas son mucho más simpáticas de lo que pensabas…

      La telaraña de Carlota
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    • Writings from the New Yorker

      • 244 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Beautifully written, full of vitality, humor, love of life, and the free spirit, these short pieces and essays are classics to be read, savored, and read again. Here, in matchless style, E.B. White writes about everything from cicadaas to Khrushchev.

      Writings from the New Yorker
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    • Perceptive, funny, and nostalgic, E.B. White's stroll around Manhattan remains the quintessential love letter to the city, written by one of America's foremost literary figures. The New York Times has named Here is New York one of the ten best books ever written about the metropolis, and The New Yorker calls it "the wittiest essay, and one of the most perceptive, ever done on the city.

      Here is New York
      4,3
    • On cover: "The many characters of Charlotte's Web have enchanted readers for generations with their unique perspectives on life. In this engaging collection of excerpts and quotations, Wilbur, Charlotte, Templeton, and all their barnyard friends share humorous life lessons, observations, and truths both on and off the farm."

      Salutations!
      4,0
    • Too personal for an almanac, too sophisticated for a domestic history, and too funny and self-doubting for a literary journal, One Man's Meat can best be described as a primer of a countryman's lessons a timeless recounting of experience that will never go out of style.

      One man's meat
      4,3
    • The elements of style

      • 105 páginas
      • 4 horas de lectura

      You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. This is The Elements of Style, the classic style manual, now in a fourth edition. A new Foreword by Roger Angell reminds readers that the advice of Strunk & White is as valuable today as when it was first offered.This book's unique tone, wit and charm have conveyed the principles of English style to millions of readers. Use the fourth edition of "the little book" to make a big impact with writing.tab=overview

      The elements of style
      4,3
    • Essays of E. B. White

      • 384 páginas
      • 14 horas de lectura

      The classic collection by one of the greatest essayists of our time, E.B. White.

      Essays of E. B. White
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    • New York Sketches

      • 152 páginas
      • 6 horas de lectura

      E. B. White's "New York Sketches" is a charming collection of his essays, jokes, and observations about New York City. Spanning over fifty years, these playful pieces explore everything from pigeons to the city's quirks, offering a delightful glimpse into White's love for Manhattan and its everyday magic. A must-read for New Yorkers and fans alike.

      New York Sketches
      4,2
    • The Trumpet of the Swan

      • 252 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Swan Song Like the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't trumpet joyfully. In fact, he can't even make a sound. And since he can't trumpet his love, the beautiful swan Serena pays absolutely no attention to him. Louis tries everything he can think of to win Serena's affection -- he even goes to school to learn to read and write. But nothing seems to work. Then his father steals him a real brass trumpet. Is a musical instrument the key to winning Louis his love?

      The Trumpet of the Swan
      4,1
    • Writings from The New Yorker 1927-1976

      • 244 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Here are 161 wise, witty, and spirited short pieces and essays by the inimitable E. B. White. Written for the New Yorker over a span of forty-nine years, they show White’s changing concerns and development as a writer. In matchless style White writes about everything from cicadas to Khrushchev, from Thoreau to hyphens, from academic freedom to lipstick, from New York garbagemen to the sparrow, from Maine to the space age, from the Constitution to Harold Ross and even the common cold. White has been described by one critic as “our finest essayist,” and these short pieces and essays are classics to be read, savored, and read again. Also included are an Introduction and Selective Bibliography by Rebecca M. Dale.

      Writings from The New Yorker 1927-1976
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    • Stuart Little

      • 131 páginas
      • 5 horas de lectura

      Stuart Little's family love him dearly although he's a very unusual baby. He doesn't look anything like his mother or father or his brother, George. In fact, Stuart looks very much like a very tiny mouse! A funny and special story by the author of Charlotte's Web. (back cover)

      Stuart Little
      3,9
    • The World of the Short Story

      A 20th Century Collection

      • 847 páginas
      • 30 horas de lectura

      At age 82, Clifton Fadiman continues his prolific publishing career, here presenting 62 of the world's best short stories from 16 countries. His criteria? "Each story had to be both interesting and of high literary merit." Fadiman fulfills both requirements and much more, offering a cornucopia of superior 20th-century writers that includes Franz Kafka, D. H. Lawrence, Isaac Babel, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, John Cheever, Sean O'Faolain, Graham Greene, Robert Penn Warren, Colette, John Updike, Donald Barthelme, and James Thurber. (Regrettably, J. D. Salinger is not included due to lack of permission.) Here is a truly remarkable collection of this century's short stories that readers from all over the world will read with delight.

      The World of the Short Story
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    • Is Sex Necessary?

      Or Why You Feel the Way You Do

      The first book of prose published by either James Thurber or E. B. White, Is Sex Necessary? combines the humor and genius of both authors to examine those great mysteries of life -- romance, love, and marriage. A masterpiece of drollery, it stands the test of time with its sidesplitting spoof of men, women, and psychologists; and more than fifty funny illustrations by Thurber.

      Is Sex Necessary?
      3,7
    • Malabar Farm

      • 436 páginas
      • 16 horas de lectura

      Celebrating the richness of American life, this book offers a diverse array of reflections that resonate with thoughtful readers. Its beautifully crafted prose captures the essence of a fulfilling existence, inviting readers to appreciate the nuances of their experiences. This work is not only a tribute to America but also a source of gratitude for those who engage with its pages. Ideal for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the American spirit, it promises to leave a lasting impression.

      Malabar Farm
    • Rediscover this classic, much-loved story by E. B. White, beautifully illustrated by Garth Williams and reissued as a gorgeous full-colour hardback. A perfect gift to read aloud and share with all the family. One spring morning a little girl called Fern rescues a runt and names him Wilbur. But then Wilbur is sent to live on a farm where he meets Charlotte, a very clever and very beautiful large grey spider. They become best friends and, when Wilbur is faced with a dreadful fate, Charlotte must find an ingenious way to save him. 'No child should be without a copy' - Daily Mail

      Charlotte's Web: Colour Illustrated Gift Edition
    • Charlotte's Web pictures by Garth Williams The Newbery Honor-winning story of a remarkable pig and the spiderwho changed his life. Stuart Little pictures by Garth Williams A most unusual mouse sets out on the adventure of a lifetime. The Trumpet of the Swan new pictures by Caldecott Honor Artist Fred Marcellino The joyous tale of Louis, a trumpeter swan in search of his voice.

      E. B. White Box Set: 3 Classic Favorites: Charlotte's Web, Stuart Little, the Trumpet of the Swan
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    • Myšiak Stuart Little je neobyčajná bytosť. Žije s ľudskými rodičmi, starším bratom a kocúrom v New Yorku. Každý deň prežije nejaké dobrodružstvo, a práve teraz sa mu stratila najlepšia kamarátka a tak sa rozhodol, že ju nájde...

      Veľké dobrodružstvá myšiaka Stuarta Littla
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    • Stuar Little je neobvyklý myšák. Narodil se v lidské rodině a bydlí v New Yorku se svými rodiči, starším bratrem Georgem a kocourem Snížkem. Ačkoliv je plachý a přemýšlivý přitahují ho neodolatelně různá dobrodružství. Stuartovo největší dobrodružství začalo ve chvíli, kdy jeho nejlepší přítelkyně, krásná malá ptačí žena Margalo, zmizela z hnízdečka v kapradí na knihovně, kde ji Littleovi ubytovali. Stuart poprvé opustil svůj domov, protože se rozhodl, že Margalo najde. Zažije spoustu dobrodružství. Ale najde Stuart svou přítelkyni?

      Velká dobrodružství myšáka Stuarta Littlea
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