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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
    Les aventures de Narcisse
    Le Petit Monde Charlotte
    • 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 Edition2025
    • New York Sketches

      • 152pages
      • 6 heures de lecture

      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 Sketches2024
      4,2
    • Malabar Farm

      • 436pages
      • 16 heures de lecture

      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 Farm2022
    • 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 Littla2002
      2,8
    • 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 Littlea2002
      2,8
    • 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 Swan2000
      4,7
    • 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!1999
      4,0
    • 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 York1999
      4,3
    • 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 meat1997
      4,3
    • Writings from The New Yorker 1927-1976

      • 244pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      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 1927-19761991
      4,1
    • Writings from the New Yorker

      • 244pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      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 Yorker1990
      4,5
    • The World of the Short Story

      A 20th Century Collection

      • 847pages
      • 30 heures de lecture

      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 Story1986
      3,8
    • The Elements of Style

      • 116pages
      • 5 heures de lecture

      The classic manual for writing is now in its fourth edition. A new Foreword by Roger Angell reminds readers that the advice of Strunk and White is as valuable today as when it was first offered. A new glossary of the grammatical terms used in the book provides a convenient reference for readers.

      The Elements of Style1979
      4,3
    • Essays of E. B. White

      • 384pages
      • 14 heures de lecture

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

      Essays of E. B. White1977
      4,2
    • 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?1976
      3,7
    • The Trumpet of the Swan

      • 210pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      Louis is a trumpeter swan. He is born one summer on a little pond in Canada, along with four brothers and sisters. But Louis has a terrible problem. Unlike the rest of his joyfully noisy family, Louis can't make a single sound. And without a trumpet sound, his true love -- the beautiful swan Serena -- just ignores him. Louis's father promises to help. So does Sam Beaver, a boy who loves all wild animals. First Louis goes to school with Sam and learns to read and write. But swans can't read, so Louis still can't make himself understood. That's when Louis's father puts his honor aside and steals a brass trumpet to give his son a voice. Louis's determination to pay off his father's debt and to woo his own true love takes him far from the wilderness he loves. But his faith and his joy in life are always with him. --back cover

      The Trumpet of the Swan1970
      4,1
    • He's one small mouse on one very big adventure Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he's shy and thoughtful, he's also a true lover of adventure. Stuart's greatest adventure comes when his best friend, a beautiful little bird named Margalo, disappears from her nest. Determined to track her down, Stuart ventures away from home for the very first time in his life. He finds adventure aplenty. But will he and his friend? (back cover)

      Stuart Little. Klein Stuart, englische Ausgabe1964
      3,9
    • Le Petit Monde Charlotte

      • 192pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      La petite Fern passe l'été chez son oncle Homère. Dans la grange, les animaux parlent librement devant elle. Elle entend la brebis dire à Wilbur le cochon, que les hommes l'engraissent pour le manger. Il en est bouleversé. Charlotte l'araignée le console puis conçoit un plan pour le sauver. Tous les animaux sont mis à contribution, même Templeton le rat, qui ne fait jamais rien sans contrepartie ...

      Le Petit Monde Charlotte1952
      4,2