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Laurence Housman
Possession: A Peep-Show in Paradise, 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…
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Princess Badoura: A tale from the Arabian Nights, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha…
"The Field of Clover" is a book written by English playwright, artist, and novelist Laurence Housman. The 1898 publication delves into topics such as romantic relationships, societal equity, and the…
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Housman studied art at the Lambeth School of Art and the Royal College of Art. He had great success as an illustrator, but when his eyesight began to fail, he…
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1908 Edition.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe…
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing’s Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because…
The Field of Clover includes six stories that comprise a larger tale of The Bound Princess, as well as four other tales: The Crown’s Warranty, The Wishing Pot, The Feeding…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…
The King of Jingalo had just finished breakfast in the seclusion of the royal private apartments.
This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by…
This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to…
A haunting and atmospheric novel about a young woman grappling with love, loss, and the dark forces that seem to be closing in around her. Housman's prose is elegant and…
This witty and incisive collection of satirical portraits imagines conversations between a wide range of political figures, from Napoleon to Karl Marx. Filled with memorable characters and sparkling dialogue, this…
This powerful play explores the nature of good and evil through the story of a young woman who encounters a mysterious stranger on a winter's night. With its haunting imagery…
In this collection of short stories, Laurence Housman explores the struggles of modern life through the experiences of his characters. From the challenges of love and marriage to the impact…
A whimsical collection of fairy tales and vignettes, with charming illustrations by renowned artist Clemence Housman.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part…
""The Lord of the Harvest: A Morality in One Act"" is a play written by Laurence Housman in 1916. The play tells the story of a farmer who is visited…
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public…
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high…
