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THE RISE OF CHRISTIANITY. FOREWORD TO THE THIRD IMPRESSION: IN the second impression of this book a few misprints and mistakes were corrected. But few specific errors had been mentioned even in hostile reviews. A number of these criticized the bibliography as partial to antiquated authors and ideas. My critics failed to notice that the brief list of books cited is for readers, knowing only English, who may wish to extend their knowledge of the subject and, most probably, to contrast my conclusions with an earlier type of apologetic. I make no refer ence to authorities whose works are only available in French or German, nor do I mention recent English linguistic enquiries which I find unconvincing. Some analytical work produced on the Continent during the last fifteen years seems to me both more sound in its judgment and more free from inhibitions than that which has gained esteem in England. Complaint has been made that readers can hardly find in the book such words as Trinity, Incarna ... Read more

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Clear and to the point, Monarch Notes provide students and interested readers with an excellent supplement for the understanding and appreciation of the world's great writing. Each volume helps the reader to encounter the original more fully by placing it in historical context, focusing on the important aspects of the text and posing key questions. ... Read more

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Old man & the Sea
Too short a story but meaningful. A children's novel for sure.

Hemingway
The salmon is not unique in its struggle to survive as Hemingway illustrates in his captivating novel The Old Man and the Sea. The novel was Hemingway's best work and was most likely written during his less verbose alcoholic period.If the goal is to educate and enlighten as opposed to bore senseless one might consider The Old Man and the Sea for a novel study complete with similes, metaphors and symbolism.

The Old Man and the Sea
I read the book "Old Man and the Sea", the book is very good, it was so long, but it was interesting. I recommend this book for many people because it is worth reading this.

Excitement and boredom at the same time
The Old man and the sea was a decent book. The plot of this story was was about an old man who lived in his shack on the coastline in Cuba. Each day he went out to fish, but recently, he's been in a slump. Now it is theeighty-fifth day that he has not caught a fish. Will his luck change? Findout by reading this book. I gave this book four-stars because it was a goodbook, but, like all books, it had it's boring moments.

Excitement and boredom at the same time
The Old man and the sea was a decent book. The plot of this story was was about an old man who lived in his shack on the coastline in Cuba. Each day he went out to fish, but recently, he's been in a slump. Now it is theeighty-fifth day that he has not caught a fish. Will his luck change? Findout by reading this book. I gave this book four-stars because it was a goodbook, but, like all books, it had it's boring moments. ... Read more

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SynopsisThe preeminent writer of his time, Ernest Hemingway wrote emotionally resonant fiction steeped in the experiences of the "lost generation" that came of age during World War I. His tales of American expatriates aimlessly adrift in postwar Europe and people struggling with dignity to persevere in a world marked by violence, cruelty, and senseless death capture the disillusionment and cynicism that were part of the spirit of the age. This literary omnibus collects Hemingway's four best-known novels - The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, For Whom the Bell Tolls, and the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Old Man and the Sea. Written with Hemingway's trademark economy of style, but evocative in their delineations of individuals seeking purpose in lives shaped by futility and frustration, these tales pay tribute to a writer who changed the way fiction was written and read in the twentieth century. Ernest Hemingway: Four Novels is part of Barnes & Noble's Library of Essential Writers. Each title in the series presents the finest works - complete and unabridged - from one of the greatest writers in literature in magnificent, elegantly designed hardback editions. Every volume also includes an original introduction that provides the reader with enlightening information on the writer's life and works.BiographyThe winner of the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature, Ernest Hemingway is one of the true giants of modern American literature. Hemingway's punchy, pared-down style and ability to zero in on the perfect characterizing detail of a person or scene has influenced every serious novelist of the second half of the 20th century. Everyone reads him at one time or another. ... Read more

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Just as promised; delivered sooner than expected!
The book is brand new. It arrived in perfect condition and was an excellent value and I was pleasantly surprised that it arrived within a week after I ordered.Very pleased.

Hemingway
If you are into Hemingway or you've never read his work before, this is the book to read. These are his four greatest novels rolled into one. If you want to be able to hold your own in a conversation about Hemingway, read these four books and you will know what his style is all about!

Four of the best books you'll ever read
It does not get much better than these four great novels by the 20th century's best writer of men and war - be it war with a woman, with an enemy or with the elements.For Whom the Bell Tolls is the finaest political novel ever written and you will not find a better story of the sea than The Old Man and the Sea.So read these books and see why Papa was the champ.

Affordable and handsome edition of Hemingway's four major novels
"The Library of Essential Writers" series of books are affordable and beautiful editions, not to mention sturdy [they are all in hardcover] and number about 31 works in all. In this collection of Ernest Hemingway's 4 novels, the works are "The Sun Also Rises", "A Farewell to Arms", "For Whom the Bell Tolls", and "The Old Man and the Sea". The works are preceded by a brief introduction by Eric Carl Link, the author of "The Vast and Terrible Drama: American Literary Naturalism in the Late Nineteenth Century".

This edition is complemented by "The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway: The Finca Vigia Edition".

The real deal
Let's cut straight to the chase: these are the four best longer-form stories from Hemingway, far and away. All in a single book, what a treat! Maybe technically the Pullitzer-prize winning "The Old Man and the Sea' is a novella, but it really doesn't matter: these are the 4 wonderful fiction books he wrote. If you have these novels plus the "Complete Short Stories" book you will be well-stocked with Hemingway magic. ... Read more

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Ernest Barnes was invited to Aberdeen as Gifford Lecturer (1927-1929) to deliver lectures under the title of 'Scientific Theory and Religion'. The lectures were originally published in 1933 and sought to bring Christian doctrines together with the possibility of life on other planets. The magnitude of the universe, accompanied with some basic observations on biological development within it, makes speculation about the possibility of intelligent life in distant galaxies reasonable. Barnes believed that the Creation was made precisely for the higher forms of' consciousness. The scope of the background to scientific theory and religious ideas of creation presented here is extensive and covers topics including Jewish cosmology as the basis for later Christian thought to early quantum mechanics and evolutionary biology. However, as Barnes himself noted of this scope in his lectures, 'Wide as is their range, they have an inner coherence. I trust that they express the attitude of the modern man of science who, as he hopefully makes theories, is aware of the limitations of his knowledge and also, in part because of his loyalty to truth, bears in mind the reality and the claims of the spiritual world.' ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Fish-culture; Lobsters; Fishery law and legislation; Fishes; Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Fishes; Law / Natural Resources; Nature / Fish; Technology ... Read more

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This Book Is In English. ... Read more