Here are some recommended English short stories:
1. The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain: This novel uses the technique of detective novels. The plot is complicated and highly readable. Mark Twain's humor and sarcasm will also make readers smile.
2. " A Double Barrelled Detective Story " by Mark Twain: This novel is also by Mark Twain. The content summary is not provided, but you can look forward to its story and style.
3. The Last Night of the World by Ray Bradley: This is a heartwarming and simple story about the feelings between husband and wife on the eve of the end of the world.
4. "A Haunted House" by Virgin Woolf: This is a story about a ghost couple reminiscing about the good old days in the house, full of clear and beautiful atmosphere.
5. Love "of Life" by Jack London: This is a story about the natural wilderness. It is interesting and profound to read, suitable for beginners.
Please note that the recommended novels are based on the search results provided. There may be other excellent English short stories that have not been mentioned.
Yes, Project Gutenberg is a great free platform. It has a huge number of public - domain English short stories that you can freely access and read online. Another one is ManyBooks, which offers a wide range of free e - books, including many English short stories.
Some are free. As I mentioned before, Project Gutenberg offers a large number of free online English novels, mainly classic works whose copyright has expired. However, many newly - published novels on platforms like Amazon Kindle Store are usually not free and require payment.
If you're looking for English short story novels in the healing genre, the provided search results do not directly answer your question. However, there are several Chinese novels mentioned that may be worth exploring. These include "A Man's Pilgrimage" by Wilde, "The Shepherd's Fantastic Journey" by Wilde, and "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Wilde. These novels are described as short and healing, offering insights and inspiration. Unfortunately, there is no specific mention of English short story novels in the healing genre in the provided search results.
Here are some recommended English short stories:
1. The Last Night of the World by Ray Bradley: This is a gentle and simple story of what people would do if it were the last night of the world. The reading time was seven minutes.
2. The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson by Mark Twain: This is a detective story full of Mark Twain's humor and sarcasm. In the story, a female slave swapped her master's son with her own son in order to let her son escape the fate of being a slave. The reading time was unknown.
3. A Haunted House by virginia Woolf: this is a story about a ghost couple reminiscing about the good old days in the house, full of clear and beautiful atmosphere.
These short stories were all classics with different topics and styles, suitable for readers who liked to read English novels.
One characteristic is their concise nature. They can tell a complete and engaging story in a relatively short space. For instance, in 'Animal Farm', Orwell gets across his complex ideas about power and corruption in just a few chapters. Another characteristic is that they often focus on a single or a few main themes intensely. Like 'The Great Gatsby' which is highly focused on the pursuit of the American Dream and the hollowness of wealth.
Well, short English novels usually have a compact plot. They don't have a lot of sub - plots like some long novels. Take 'The Yellow Wallpaper' as an example. It has a simple yet engaging plot that draws readers in. Also, they can be very effective in creating a strong mood. In 'The Tell - Tale Heart', the sense of paranoia and guilt is palpable throughout the short story.
One characteristic is their concise nature. They can convey deep ideas and complex stories in a relatively short space. For example, 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson packs a powerful punch in just a few pages, making readers think about society and human nature.
Thank you very much for your question! The following is a short Japanese novel:
"Green Bird"
There was an ancient shrine in a small town. This shrine not only had a long history but also inherited ancient traditions and beliefs. Every spring, when the cherry blossoms bloom, the town becomes very beautiful.
There was a young witch in the shrine named Aoi Touma. She loved this shrine and its beliefs very much and hoped to become a shrine maiden. However, her parents did not support her dream. They thought that the profession of witch was illegal and would make her lose the support of her family.
Even so, the green bird still persisted in its dream. She worked at the shrine every day to help people pray for happiness and health. She also began to learn about shrines and traditions and tried to become more professional.
One day, a young man came to the shrine. His name was Taniguchi (Goro Taniguchi) and he was a famous musician. He had heard about the work and beliefs of the Aoi Bird and was deeply attracted to her. He wanted to become friends with the Aoi Bird and learn more about witches.
At first, Aoi Tori was shocked because her parents did not support her dating Taniguchi. However, she eventually decided to accept Taniguchi's pursuit. They became good friends and the Aoi Bird began to learn the witch's skills from the mouth of the valley.
As time passed, Taniguchi became more aware of the Aoi's dreams and beliefs. He supported Aoi Tori and helped her realize her dream. They worked together in the shrine and prayed for happiness and health.
In the end, Aoi Torio became a successful witch and fulfilled her dream. She thanked Taniguchi for his support and help.