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 ...
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.
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.
During the 1950s and '60s, writers E.B. White and Edmund Ware Smith carried on a long correspondence by letter, despite living only a few miles apart on the coast of Maine. Often the letters were written from one or the other while they were traveling, but missing their homes and friends. The letters represent a witty and charming correspondence between two literary giants, their stories of Maine, the beauty of our region, and the trials and tribulations of living here. Introduced by White's granddaughter, Martha White, the letters show their first formal communications, their chummy middle years, right up to the death of Edmund Ware Smith. Throughout, there is a strong sense of place and community.
Thirty-one of E.B. White's essays grouped under such headings as "The Farm," "The Planet," "Memories," and "Books, Men, and Writing."
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.
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."
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.
Set against a backdrop of fear, the narrative explores the solitary journey of an individual navigating a tumultuous world. The protagonist grapples with isolation and the challenges of belonging in a society marked by uncertainty. Themes of resilience and self-discovery emerge as the character confronts personal and external obstacles, ultimately seeking a sense of identity and purpose amidst chaos. Through introspective reflections, the book delves into the complexities of human experience in a fractured age.
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.
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?
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.
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)
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.
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.
A shy, philosophical mouse with a big heart and a taste for adventure becomes the second son in the Little family living in New York City.
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.
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.
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
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...
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?
