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  • Blix
    Frank Norris
    Blix by Frank Norris is a delightful and engaging romantic novel that showcases a lighter, more humorous side of the celebrated American author. Set in vibrant late nineteenth-century San Francisco, the story follows Condy Rivers, a carefree journalist, and Blix Grainger, an intelligent and spirited young woman whose friendship gradually blossoms into love. Through lively dialo...
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    18,95 €

  • The Octopus
    Frank Norris
    A freight train thunders across the sun-baked plains of rural California, its iron wheels carving through fields where wheat sways in the dry wind. Beneath this relentless motion, a quieter but fiercer struggle unfolds-one between determined farmers and the immense power of the railroad. Set at the turn of the century, this work immerses readers in the raw, unsettled heart of a...
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    28,62 €

  • The Octopus
    Frank Norris
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Octopus pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Frank Norris’s 'The Octopus' is a powerful work of historical fiction that vividly portrays the tumultuous conflicts surrounding the railroads in California. Set against the backdrop of vast wheat fields, this lit...
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    33,69 €

  • The Pit
    Frank Norris
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of The Pit pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Frank Norris’s 'The Pit' plunges into the tumultuous world of the Chicago wheat trade, a gripping tale of ambition and its consequences. Set against the backdrop of a booming metropolis, this classic explores the sedu...
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    27,89 €

  • Vandover and the Brute (Cram Edition)
    Frank Norris
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of Vandover and the Brute pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Frank Norris’s 'Vandover and the Brute' is a powerful work of literary fiction, a psychological exploration of a man’s descent into moral and social ruin. Set against the backdrop of a burgeoning San Fr...
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    27,12 €

  • A Man’s Woman (Cram Edition)
    Frank Norris
    This XpressRead Cram Edition of A Man’s Woman pairs the complete original text with carefully prepared study materials, designed for deeper engagement with this classic.Frank Norris’s 'A Man’s Woman' explores the complexities of love and relationships in a vibrant turn-of-the-century San Francisco setting. This meticulously prepared print edition allows readers to delve into a ...
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    25,21 €

  • McTeague
    Frank Norris
    McTeagueFrank NorrisMcTeague is an enormously strong but dim-witted former miner now working as a dentist in San Francisco towards the end of the nineteenth century. He falls in love with Trina, one of his patients, and shortly after their engagement she wins a large sum in a lottery. All is well until McTeague is betrayed and they fall into a life of increasing poverty and deg...
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    23,35 €

  • The PIT, a Story of Chicago
    Frank Norris
    'The Pit' is a powerful masterpiece of American Naturalism that delves into the volatile world of the Chicago Board of Trade at the turn of the twentieth century. Serving as a central component of Frank Norris’s ambitious 'The Epic of the Wheat' trilogy, the novel tells the gripping story of Curtis Jadwin, a self-made businessman who becomes consumed by an obsessive desire to c...
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    27,96 €

  • The Responsibilities of the Novelist
    Frank Norris
    'The Responsibilities of the Novelist and The Joyous Miracle' brings together the critical insights and creative vision of Frank Norris, a foundational figure in the American Naturalist movement. In the primary collection of essays, 'The Responsibilities of the Novelist,' Norris articulates his aesthetic philosophy, arguing for the moral and social duties of the writer in a rap...
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    25,15 €

  • The Third Circle
    Frank Norris
    'The Third Circle' is a compelling collection of short stories by Frank Norris, a pivotal figure in the American naturalist movement. Set primarily against the vivid and often gritty backdrop of late nineteenth-century San Francisco, these narratives explore the hidden depths of the urban experience. From the atmospheric and mysterious alleyways of Chinatown to the broader soci...
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    26,00 €

  • A Man’s Woman & Yvernelle
    Frank Norris
    'A Man’s Woman' and 'Yvernelle' represents a fascinating pairing of works by Frank Norris, a central figure in the American Naturalist movement. 'A Man’s Woman' is a powerful novel that dives into the grueling world of Arctic exploration, focusing on the indomitable will of Ward Bennett and the professional dedication of Lloyd Searight. The narrative explores the limits of huma...
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    26,09 €

  • The Complete Edition of Frank Norris
    Frank Norris
    'The Complete Edition of Frank Norris' offers a comprehensive look at the career of one of the leading figures in American Naturalism. Known for his unflinching realism and his focus on the social and economic forces that shape the human experience, Frank Norris was a pivotal writer during the Gilded Age whose work continues to resonate for its raw power and thematic depth.This...
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    26,95 €

  • The Third Circle
    Frank Norris
    'The Third Circle: A Deal in Wheat, and Other Stories of the New and Old West' is a compelling collection of short fiction by Frank Norris, a leading figure in American Naturalism. This anthology captures the raw, often harsh realities of life in the American West during a period of profound transformation. The stories oscillate between the gritty urban landscape of San Francis...
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    26,00 €

  • The Octopus
    Frank Norris
    'The Octopus' is a powerful masterpiece of American Naturalism that chronicles the intense struggle between wheat farmers and the encroaching railroad industry in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Frank Norris presents a sweeping narrative that examines the clash between the natural cycle of the land and the cold, mechanical force of corporate expansion. The novel delves into th...
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    27,06 €

  • Complete Works of Frank Norris
    Frank Norris
    This volume of the 'Complete Works of Frank Norris' brings together two contrasting yet equally captivating novels from a pioneer of American naturalism: 'Blix' and 'Moran of the Lady Letty'.In 'Blix', Norris departs from his typical gritty realism to present a lighthearted, semi-autobiographical romance set in the vibrant streets of late 19th-century San Francisco. The narrati...
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    26,03 €

  • Blix Moran of the Lady Letty
    Frank Norris
    'Blix Moran of the Lady Letty' presents two compelling works by the renowned American naturalist Frank Norris, offering a profound exploration of human character across vastly different settings. This volume showcases Norris’s versatility, transitioning from the refined social circles of San Francisco to the raw, untamed environment of the high seas.In 'Blix', the reader is int...
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    26,03 €

  • Щелчки; Blix (Russian edition)
    Frank Norris
    It had just struck nine from the cuckoo clock that hung over the mantelpiece in the dining-room, when Victorine brought in the halved watermelon and set it in front of Mr. Bessemer’s plate. Then she went down to the front door for the damp, twisted roll of the Sunday morning’s paper, and came back and rang the breakfast-bell for the second time. ...
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    18,63 €

  • The Collected Stories
    Frank Norris
    The Collected Stories by Frank Norris is a thoughtfully curated anthology that showcases the finest short stories from one of America’s most prominent naturalist writers. This collection highlights Norris’s talent for depicting the harsh realities of life, where characters struggle against powerful economic and social forces. Through vivid storytelling, Norris explores themes o...
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    20,21 €

  • Blix
    Frank Norris
    Blix follows the life of a spirited young woman in a socially conscious San Francisco household, where family ties and romantic entanglements shape her journey toward self-discovery. The early chapters depict a bustling home filled with lively exchanges among its members, revealing affection mingled with moments of distance. The protagonist, balancing household responsibilities...
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    13,04 €

  • Mcteague A Story Of San Francisco(Illustrated)
    Frank Norris
    Illustrated Edition: Includes 20 detailed illustrations bringing key moments to vivid life.Exclusive Content: Contains an engaging summary, a comprehensive character list, and a unique biography of author Frank Norris.Classic Literature: A pivotal work of American naturalism, now enhanced for a complete reading experience.Step into the gaslit world of 'McTeague: A Story of San ...
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    29,84 €

  • Moran Of The Lady Letty
    Frank Norris
    Moran of the Lady Letty deepens the contrast between wealth and raw survival as it transforms an affluent young man s life through a sudden, brutal shift from society events to the harsh conditions of a sea voyage. What begins in a refined world of leisure quickly breaks into chaos when a drugged betrayal leaves him among unfamiliar, coarse sailors. The narrative enhances the c...
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    11,74 €

  • A Man’s Woman
    Frank Norris
    A man s woman explores the relentless struggle for survival and leadership in the unforgiving Arctic wilderness. It examines the clash between human determination and the overwhelming power of nature, portraying the challenges faced by an expedition leader and his team as they navigate treacherous icy terrain. The narrative highlights physical exhaustion, mental endurance, and ...
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    13,01 €

  • A Deal In Wheat And Other Stories Of The New And Old West
    Frank Norris
    Rediscover a lost gem of American literature with 'A Deal in Wheat and Other Stories of the New and Old West' by Frank Norris, now beautifully restored and republished by Alpha Editions. Out of print for decades, this timeless collection returns to captivate today s readers and future generations with its vivid storytelling and profound insights into human nature.Step into the ...
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    14,33 €

  • McTeague
    Frank Norris
    A brutal tale of greed, obsession, and downfall, McTeague: A Story of San Francisco follows a simple dentist whose rise to fortune leads to jealousy, betrayal, and ultimate ruin. Frank Norris’s gripping naturalist novel explores the dark forces of fate and human nature in Gilded Age America. ...
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    18,48 €

  • The Octopus
    Frank Norris
    Frank Norris’s The Octopus is a gripping tale of greed, power, and resistance in California’s wheat fields. Based on real events, this naturalist epic exposes the ruthless grip of railroad monopolies on struggling farmers, weaving a dramatic saga of ambition, injustice, and the brutal forces shaping American capitalism. ...
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    20,73 €

  • Moran of the Lady Letty
    Frank Norris
    A young aristocrat is swept into the gritty world of seafaring and danger. A fearless woman defies conventions aboard a pirate ship. Can courage and loyalty navigate a storm of treachery and survival?Moran of the Lady Letty is a gripping tale of high-seas adventure and class defiance. ...
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    13,08 €

  • Vandover And The Brute
    Frank Norris
    Vandover’s life, as depicted in Vandover and the Brute, is marked by profound emotional and psychological turmoil that shape his descent into despair. His journey is tragically framed by early losses and unmet expectations. The death of his mother when he was only eight years old represents the first major trauma in his life, a loss that leaves a lasting void. This event, coupl...
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    15,18 €

  • The Pit A Story Of Chicago
    Frank Norris
    The Pit: A Story of Chicago by Frank Norris explores the corrupting influence of wealth, greed, and the volatile nature of the stock market in early 20th-century America. Set against the backdrop of Chicago’s bustling grain exchange, the novel examines the lives of individuals caught in the cutthroat world of commodity trading, where fortunes are won and lost in an instant. Nor...
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    17,42 €

  • Vandover and the Brute
    Frank Norris
    Vandover and the Brute, a classical book, 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 designed. These books are not made of scanned c...
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    21,44 €

  • Blix
    Frank Norris
    This lighthearted novel departs from Frank Norris’s usual naturalist themes, focusing instead on a whimsical romance between two close friends, Condy Rivers and Travis 'Blix' Bessemer. Set in San Francisco, the story follows their playful adventures and evolving relationship as they transition from friendship to love. With a blend of humor and charm, Blix explores themes of you...
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    13,93 €


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