Richard Middleton

Richard Middleton, cuentista, poeta y ensayista inglés fue la personificación poética del estereotipo romántico, un bohemio que apenas vivía de lo que le reportaba la venta de sus escritos a importantes periodicos de la epoca, un joven de un talento exquisito que jamas fue reconocido , y que a la edad de 29 años decidio poner fin a su vida. Este es un recopilatorio de sus cuentos.

This book explores in practical detail many of the ways, old and new, in which people can shoot bullets by their own force, without the aid of explosives.David slew Goliath with a stone from a sling, but it was a large stone and Man has long been shooting small stones and carefully rounded bullets of clay, glass and latterly steel and lead from a variety of weapons without recourse to gunpowder. The bow and arrow has been Mans choice for the last 10,000 years, when modern firearms have been unavailable or unsuitable.There is currently an explosion of interest in making primitive archery equipment. The author has been building bows and shooting flint-tipped arrows since adolescence. But the addiction has led to stronger stuff: to experiments with making and shooting pump-up airguns, stonebows and home-made lead musketballs.Richard Middletons narrative is lively, humorous and full of exciting information and experimentation. In this quirky and clever book, he invites you to share the thrills of his garden shed experiments.

When elder brothers insisted on their rights with undue harshness, or when the grown-up people descended from Olympus with a tiresome tale of broken furniture and torn clothes, the groundlings of the schoolroom went into retreat. In summer-time this was an easy matter; once fairly escaped into the garden, any climbable tree or shady shrub provided us with a hermitage. There was a hollow tree-stump full of exciting insects and pleasant earthy smells that never failed us, or, for wet days, the tool-shed, with its armoury of weapons with which, in imagination, we would repel the attacks of hostile forces. But in the game that was our childhood, the garden was out of bounds in winter-time, and we had to seek other lairs. Behind the schoolroom piano there was a three-cornered refuge that served very well for momentary sulks or sudden alarms. It was possible to lie in ambush there, at peace with our grievances, until life took a turn for the better and tempted us forth again into the active world.

Fairfield is a little village lying near the Portsmouth Road about half-way between London and the sea. Strangers who find it by accident now and then, call it a pretty, old-fashioned place; we who live in it and call it home dont find anything very pretty about it, but we should be sorry to live anywhere else. Our minds have taken the shape of the inn and the church and the green, I suppose. At all events we never feel comfortable out of Fairfield.Of course the Cockneys, with their vasty houses and noise-ridden streets, can call us rustics if they choose, but for all that Fairfield is a better place to live in than London. Doctor says that when he goes to London his mind is bruised with the weight of the houses, and he was a Cockney born. He had to live there himself when he was a little chap, but he knows better now. You gentlemen may laughperhaps some of you come from London waybut it seems to me that a witness like that is worth a gallon of arguments.

In "The Day Before Yesterday," Richard Middleton weaves a rich tapestry of human experience, blending elements of fantasy with keen observations of daily life. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, Middletons prose is marked by lyrical elegance, yet it possesses an undercurrent of stark realism. His explorations into the themes of time, memory, and the fleeting nature of existence resonate deeply in this collection of short stories, where the ordinary is infused with magical realism, reflecting the transitional era in which he wrote. Literary contemporaries such as H.G. Wells and James Joyce influence his narrative style, but Middleton carves his own path with an inventive use of surrealism and a philosophical approach to storytelling. Richard Middleton, a lesser-known yet significant figure in early modern literature, was profoundly influenced by the tumultuous changes of his time, including the spiritual upheavals and the onset of World War I. His brief but impactful literary career is marked by a poignant introspection, drawing on personal experiences and the socio-political milieu of early 20th-century Britain. Middletons own struggles with mental health and existential thought undoubtedly informed his writing, enriching the emotional depth of his work. This collection is recommended for readers who appreciate a blend of realism and fantasy and seek to delve into the human psyches complexities. "The Day Before Yesterday" offers an intriguing glimpse into the past, masterfully capturing the essence of nostalgia and the passage of time, inviting its audience to reflect upon their own memories and the stories that shape their lives.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

In the realm of literature, where words dance and emotions ignite, "Monologues (Unabridged)" by Richard Middleton emerges as a captivating masterpiece. This collection of monologues unveils the innermost thoughts and desires of a diverse cast of characters, each grappling with their own unique struggles and triumphs. From the poignant musings of a heartbroken lover to the defiant cries of a rebel, these monologues resonate with raw authenticity and profound insight. Prepare to be transported into a world where the human condition is laid bare, and the power of language captivates the soul.

Richard Middleton was an English poet and author, who is remembered mostly for his short ghost stories, in particular The Ghost Ship. Middleton suffered from severe depression, known as melancholia at that time. He spent the last nine months of his life in Brussels, where in December 1911 he took his life by poisoning himself with chloroform, which had been prescribed as a remedy for his condition. An encounter by Middleton with the young Raymond Chandler is said to have influenced the latter to postpone his career as writer. Chandler wrote, "Middleton struck me as having far more talent than I was ever likely to possess; and if he couldnt make a go of it, it wasnt very likely that I could."Check out this seven short stories by this author carefully selected by critic August Nemo:- The Ghost Ship.- A Drama of Youth.- The New Boy.- On the Brighton Road.- A Tragedy in Little.- Sheperds Boy.- The Passing of Edward.