<div><P><B>John Gardner&rsquo;s classic fairy-tale collection depicts a world where anything can happen&mdash;and often does</B></P>A humble thistle girl, a wise old philosopher, a hapless woodchopper, and an unscrupulous king&mdash;these are the vivid protagonists of Gardner&rsquo;s masterful book for children. Richly and humorously drawn, they face challenges at every turn. And in a realm where any one of these unconventional heroes might triumph, the reader will delight in expecting the unexpected! Inventive and illustrative, entertaining and edifying, these four stories demonstrate the quirky challenges of distinguishing between good and evil and living happily ever after.</div>

Gudgekin the Thistle Girl

<div><B>The classic children&rsquo;s collection: four fantastical stories filled with wit and wisdom, humor and heart</B> In this wonderful collection of fairy tales, John Gardner turns a timeless tradition into a topsy-turvy whirlwind. In the title story, a kindly simpleton unwittingly becomes sovereign of an avian race. A wicked witch seeks a new profession&mdash;and, thus, identity&mdash;in &ldquo;The Witch&rsquo;s Wish.&rdquo; In &ldquo;The Pear Tree,&rdquo; a sweet young boy is rewarded for his good deeds. And &ldquo;The Gnome and the Dragon&rdquo; presents a realm so mixed-up not even the reader can distinguish reality from illusion. With tongue-in-cheek wit and laugh-out-loud humor, Gardner has created a world that will delight readers of all ages.</div>

The King of the Hummingbirds

<div><p> </p><B>The bestselling story of a king&rsquo;s crusade to vanquish the Devil and to defeat the monster in each of us</B> A visiting lecturer is lured to the remote, gothic mansion of an estranged professor and his only son, who is described as a monster. But soon, the visitor enters an enchanting new world when he begins reading the son&rsquo;s hidden manuscript. Part history, part myth, the story conjures a sixteenth-century Sweden in which good and evil clash for the ultimate prize. To attain the throne, the protagonist, Gustav Vasa, accepts the Devil&rsquo;s counsel, but to remain in power and rule justly, he must drive the Devil underground. This sweeping, masterful tale transports us from the wasted mining hills of Dalarna to the frozen northern country of the Lapps&mdash;and into the very heart of the struggle over what it means to be human. This ebook features a new illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.<p> </p></div>

Freddy's Book

<div><P><B>An inspired book of short stories that explores the profound relationship between life and art</B><BR /><BR /> While mourning the loss of his son in the Vietnam War, an Italian chef reflects on the importance of art for future generations. An American boy retreats inward after he kills his younger brother in a farming accident, finding solace in classical music and a friendship with his teacher. Placing the artist at the center of his stories, Gardner produces a series of beautiful moments where art must act as a life-affirming force&mdash;and creates a collection of poignant narratives as a result.<BR /><BR /> In <I>The Art of Living</I>, author John Gardner brings his most significant themes to life with stunning eloquence and masterful narration.<BR /><BR /> This ebook features a new illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.</P></div>

The Art of Living

<div><p>      </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><B>The pinnacle of Gardner&rsquo;s medieval scholarship: a fascinating re-creation of the world of one of history&rsquo;s greatest writers </B></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">In this exquisite biography, John Gardner brings to life Geoffrey Chaucer, illuminating his writings and their inspiration like never before. Through exhaustive research and expert storytelling, Gardner takes readers through Chaucer&rsquo;s varied career&mdash;from writing <I>The Canterbury Tales</i> to performing diplomatic work at the Parliament&mdash;and creates a fully realized portrait of an author whose work would remake the English language forever.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">Written with passion and insight, this a must-read for those interested in Chaucer and the medieval time period.  </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">This ebook features a new illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.</p><p> </p><p> </p></div>

The Life &amp; Times of Chaucer

<div><P><B>The classic work on the art of fiction by the &ldquo;refreshingly unpredictable&rdquo; novelist and literary critic (<I>Publishers Weekly</I>)</B></P>In this posthumously published collection of his essays and reviews, acclaimed novelist John Gardner discusses the craft of fiction writing, taking to task some of his best-known contemporaries in the process. Gardner criticizes some for writing disingenuous fiction, and commends others who produce literature that acts as a life-affirming force. He offers insights into and exacting critiques on such writers as Vladimir Nabokov, John Updike, Saul Bellow, and John Cheever, while addressing his personal influences and delivering broad-ranging observations on literary culture. <BR /> Provocative and poignant, <I>On Writers &amp; Writing</I> is a must-read for both aspiring writers and careful readers of American literature.<BR /><I>This ebook features a new illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.</I></div>

On Writers &amp; Writing

<div><p> </p><B>A passionate portrait of a family&rsquo;s attempts to understand the meaning behind personal tragedy</B> When Professor James Chandler learns he is dying from leukemia, he moves his family to his childhood home in Batavia, New York. There, surrounded by loved ones&mdash;both new and old&mdash;the immediacy of Chandler&rsquo;s illness strikes them with new force, and the limitations of his mortality become painfully clear. Rich and moving, and imbued with insight, <i>The Resurrection</i> is a poignant story of love in the face of the ultimate tragedy. This ebook features a new illustrated biography of John Gardner, including original letters, rare photos, and never-before-seen documents from the Gardner family and the University of Rochester Archives.<p> </p></div>

John Gardner

Books By John Gardner (7 Books)

Gudgekin the Thistle Girl

The King of the Hummingbirds

Freddy's Book

The Art of Living

The Life & Times of Chaucer

On Writers & Writing

The Resurrection

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John Gardner

Books By John Gardner (7 Books)

Gudgekin the Thistle Girl

The King of the Hummingbirds

Freddy's Book

The Art of Living

The Life & Times of Chaucer

On Writers & Writing

The Resurrection

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