Christopher Morley eBooks

Parnassus on Wheels. E-book. Formato EPUB Christopher Morley   -  Passerino, 2024  - 

Parnassus on Wheels is a novel by Christopher Morley, first published in 1917. It tells the charming story of Helen McGill, a middle-aged woman living on a farm, who decides to change her life by purchasing a traveling book wagon from a man named Roger Mifflin.Mifflin is a quirky bookseller who wants to sell his "Parnassus," a horse-drawn wagon full of books, and retire to write. Helen takes over the business, embarking on an adventure that leads her to discover the joys of books, independence, and new horizons.Christopher Morley (1890–1957) was an American writer, poet, essayist, and literary critic known for his wit, humor, and deep love of books. He was a prolific author who wrote novels, essays, poetry, and plays, and his work often celebrated the joy of reading, literature, and the quirky aspects of everyday life.

The Haunted Bookshop. E-book. Formato EPUB Christopher Morley   -  Passerino, 2023  - 

The Haunted Bookshop is a novel written by Christopher Morley, first published in 1919. The story takes place in a second-hand bookstore in Brooklyn, New York, run by Roger Mifflin and his assistant, Aubrey Gilbert. The bookstore is haunted by the ghost of a former owner, the widow of the original owner, who died in the store.The plot revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a valuable book from the store, and the subsequent investigation by Mifflin and Gilbert. Along the way, they encounter a cast of eccentric characters, including a wealthy businessman, a young poet, and a beautiful and mysterious woman.The novel is known for its witty dialogue, charming characters, and its celebration of the joys of reading and bookselling. It is also a fascinating glimpse into early 20th-century Brooklyn and the world of bookselling.Christopher Morley (1890-1957) was an American writer, journalist, and poet. He was born in Haverford, Pennsylvania and attended Haverford College and Oxford University.