WYNNEWOOD, Pa., March 9, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- For many centuries, the world continues to be filled with danger, instability and mysteries which can push people to the very edge of their sanity and even their lives. But behind them is an evil force, waiting to strike at anybody that crosses its path. Just how far can people go in this unpredictable world? To find out, readers must join author Hilary Koprowski as he begins a journey into a world of imperfection and suspense with his astonishing new book The Night of Don Juan and Other Stories.
This new collection of short stories opens to readers a dark world filled with tales that will chill their spines and test their focus. The book's central tale explores the life, struggle and fate of Don Juan, who is haunted by the sight of a famous poet's face and soon enough evil elements from the past start to drive him insane. Other short stories waiting to entertain readers include an intriguing fable about a king offering his daughter's hand to suitors who must accept a daunting task, a tale about a series of evil letters, a story of exorcism in Toronto, the sad story of the life of a man named Savage, and more!
Creatively written and mature in its expression, Hilary Koprowski's short stories are not only mysterious or intriguing works of fiction as they also feature his sheer knowledge of literature, languages, history, and even culture. The Night of Don Juan and Other Stories is a solid collection of short stories that will entertain a wide range of readers as well as provoke their thoughts and challenge their intelligence. This is one book that will surprise and satisfy you!
About the Author
Hilary Koprowski was born in Warsaw, Poland. He is a graduate of the Warsaw University - Medical School and of two conservatories of music, one in Warsaw and the other in Rome. He has lived in the United States since 1944 and is the world renowned scientist in biomedical research. Hilary Koprowski is the discoverer of the first vaccine against poliomyelitis. He received honorary degrees from numerous universities and he is the recipient of many honors, including: Legion D'Honneur Award from the French Government, The Order of the Lion from the King of Belgium, the French Order of Merit for Research and Invention, and many others. He is the author of more than eight hundred scientific papers and three books of fiction. In addition to this, Dr. Koprowski is an avid art collector and a man of profound knowledge of world literature and arts. He speaks fluently eight languages and is currently a professor of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
The Night of Don Juan and Other Stories by Hilary Koprowski
Publication Date: October 4, 2005
Trade Paperback; $10.00; 68 pages; 1-4134-8917-6
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