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Carmilla & The Well of Loneliness presents a poignant exploration of alienation and identity through the lens of both gothic and modernist literary styles. This anthology juxtaposes Radclyffe Halls groundbreaking reflections on sexual identity with Sheridan Le Fanus eerie, classic vampire tale, crafting a nuanced dialogue on the societal peripheries. The collection showcases an exceptional range of narrative techniques, from Le Fanus dense, atmospheric horror to Halls introspective, realist prose, allowing the themes of exclusion and otherness to resonate profoundly in their disparate, yet curiously parallel worlds. The works stand as cultural landmarks, extending a literary bridge between the Victorian supernatural and the 20th-century quest for personal authenticity. Both Radclyffe Hall and Sheridan Le Fanu were pioneers in their respective fields, challenging societal norms and expanding the horizons of the literary landscape. Halls work aligns with early 20th-century movements toward realism and psychological narration, while Le Fanus contributions laid foundations for the gothic genre in the 19th century. Their narratives, enriched by distinct historical and cultural backgrounds, collectively offer a multifaceted examination of the human condition when confronted by societal rejection and self-discovery. Carmilla & The Well of Loneliness is indispensably valuable to scholars and enthusiasts of literature who seek to understand the evolution of narrative forms and themes concerning marginalization. This anthology invites readers to traverse through varying epochs and styles, engaging with texts that have significantly influenced discussions on identity and conformity. For those keen on dissecting significant literary movements or exploring complex personal and cultural struggles, this collection proves an essential, enlightening companion.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthologys overall scope without giving away essential twists.- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.

The Four Books of Confucianism, in its bilingual English/Chinese edition, serves as a monumental compilation, revealing the profound depth and versatility of Confucian philosophy. Spanning across ethics, politics, and personal development, this anthology bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary inquiry through varied literary styles including dialogues, essays, and aphorisms. Though rooted in profound scholarship, the compilation remains vividly accessible and offers seminal texts that have shaped East Asian cultural and intellectual landscapes. Noteworthy are the texts that articulate the roles of individuals within society and the governing state, illustrating philosophical inquiries that remain relevant today. The contributing ancient scholars, including the legendary Mencius and various insightful but anonymous authors, lend their voices to a tapestry of ideas that echo through time. Their works collectively trace the evolution of Confucian thought and its adaptation within various historical epochs, influenced by political upheavals and cultural exchanges. As the Confucian canon forms a cornerstone in understanding traditional Chinese philosophy, this anthology captures a dynamic interplay of ideologies that have significantly sculpted philosophical discourse in East Asia. This bilingual anthology offers readers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the foundational texts of Confucianism directly alongside their English translations, fostering a deeper understanding of the material and its contemporary relevance. Scholars, students, and enthusiasts of philosophy and Asian studies will find in these pages a rich source of educational enrichment and intellectual challenge, inviting a thoughtful reflection on lifes cardinal questions and the societal values that guide human conduct.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthologys overall scope without giving away essential twists.- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.

Mutiny on the Bounty is novel based on the mutiny against Lieutenant William Bligh, commanding officer of the HMS Bounty in 1789. It tells the story through a fictional first-person narrator by the name of Roger Byam, based on a crew member Peter Heywood. HMS Bounty was on a voyage to Tahiti for breadfruit plants and some of the crew members were complaining about Lieutenant William Blighs harsh treatment. The mutiny broke out under the leadership of Fletcher Christian, masters mate on the ship. Mutineers set Bligh afloat in a small boat with members of the crew loyal to him. Byam, although not one of the mutineers, remained with the Bounty after the mutiny. Mutineers continued to sail on the Bounty, looking for a place build a colony, conflicting with natives.

Men Against the Sea follows the events after the Mutiny on the Bounty, when Fletcher Christian and mutineers took control of the ship and set Lieutenant Bligh afloat in a small boat with members of the crew loyal to him. The story follows the journey of Lieutenant William Bligh and the eighteen men set adrift in an open boat by the mutineers of the Bounty. The story is told from the perspective of Thomas Ledward, the Bountys acting surgeon, who went into the ships launch with Bligh. Bligh exceeds with his inexhaustible determination and unfaltering leadership, saving the lives of his men and leading them through a horrific experience, to survive the South Pacific.

Pitcairns Island follows the Bounty mutineers as they try to settle and found colony in the islands of the South Seas. After two unsuccessful attempts to settle on the island of Tubuai, the Bounty mutineers returned to Tahiti where they parted company. Fletcher Christian and eight of his men, together with eighteen Polynesians, sailed from Tahiti in September 1789, and for a period of eighteen years nothing was heard of them. Then, in 1808, the American sailing vessel Topaz discovered a thriving community of mixed blood on Pitcairn Island under the rule of Alexander Smith.

This book is a compilation of different ghost and supernatural phenomena retold to the authors of this book and collected by them in different parts of Ireland. Yet the authors of this book remain objective, so it doesnt have any additional literary tricks employed to make the read feel like fiction. Once the British Isles characterize by a huge number of ghost stories and ghost lore is one of local peculiarities, the accounts in the book are perceived and presented like real. For example, there is even a story about a legal case regarding a haunted house, where the court ruled that the damages of the house should be perceived as such that are caused by a ghost. A truly interesting read for anyone who fancies supernatural and blood-chilling stories.

This is the study of the symbolic meaning of precious stones and how they have been used as magical objects in various eras, whether in essence or as a vehicle for symbolic carvings. This book covers the history of gems from the prehistoric times, through the meaning of valuable talismans of China, Tibet, India, Japan the sacred gem stones of Judaism, Egypt, Rome, Gnosticism and Christianity. This work also includes the history of many important, often "cursed" gems, and practical advice on buying gems. For anyone interested in the symbolic meaning of precious stones, this is a good reference book and a fascinating reading.

Emperor Augustus, the nephew of Julius Caesar, was one of the greatest and, some say, the most successful Roman emperor. This book presents a history of his life and deeds, so its not a mere biography; it analyzes his activity as a ruler and a Politian. The author follows the great emperor from his succeeding to the throne after the death of Julius Caesar, pays special attention to his reforms, a new constitution, his relations with the triumvirate, and his family life and worshippers. The author takes a deep insight into different sides of Augustuss life and follows the great emperor up to his death. Although the book is historical, it is written in a light and understandable manner and contains some interesting details, making it an easy, informative, and captivating read.

This book by the veteran officer of the Civil War gives a detailed account of George Washington as a military leader. Carrington starts the story with the first years of Washingtons life, describing early influences in his family and social environment that shaped his leadership qualities and military talent. The book is mainly drawn from letters and official documents that render Washington a willful and talented personality and a leader of the nation. Also, it is interesting in terms of military strategy, as Carrington gives a detailed account of Washingtons strategy, logistics, engineering, tactics, and more.

e-artnow presents to you the ultimate Christmas collection with the greatest classics in one meticulously edited ebook for all those who want to keep the spirit of Christmas alive with a heartwarming tale or verse. We have selected the greatest Christmas novels, short stories, fairy tales, legends, carols and poetry dedicated to this most beloved holiday. Content:The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry)The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlof)A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott)A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain)Silent NightThe Night After ChristmasThe Child Born at BethlehemThe Adoration of the ShepherdsThe Visit of the Wise MenAs Joseph Was A-WalkingThe Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter)Where Love Is, God Is (Leo Tolstoy)The Three Kings (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)A Christmas Carol (Samuel Taylor Coleridge)Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (L. Frank Baum)Christmas At Sea (Robert Louis Stevenson)The Savior Must Have Been A Docile Gentleman (Emily Dickinson)The Heavenly Christmas Tree (Fyodor Dostoevsky)The Little City of Hope (F. Marion Crawford)The First Christmas Of New England (Harriet Beecher Stowe)Christmas in the Olden Time (Walter Scott)Christmas In India (Rudyard Kipling)A Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens)The Twelve Days of ChristmasThe Wonderful Wizard of OZ (L. Frank Baum)Ring Out, Wild Bells (Alfred Lord Tennyson)Little Lord Fauntleroy (Frances Hodgson Burnett)Black Beauty (Anna Sewell)The Christmas Child (Hesba Stretton)Grannys Wonderful Chair (Frances Browne)The Romance of a Christmas Card (Kate Douglas Wiggin)Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame)The Wonderful Life - Story of the life and death of our Lord (Hesba Stretton)The Christmas Angel (A. Brown)Christmas at Thompson Hall (Anthony Trollope)Christmas Every Day (William Dean Howells)The Lost Word (Henry van Dyke)The Nutcracker and the Mouse King (E. T. A. Hoffmann)The Little Match GirlThe Elves and the ShoemakerMother HolleThe Star TalersSnow-White

e-artnow presents the Mark Twain Christmas collection with the greatest stories author dedicated to this most beloved holiday season, including his most famous novels and tales: Letter from Santa ClausThe Million Pound Bank NoteThe Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras CountyCaptain Stormfields Visit to HeavenThe Stolen White ElephantThe Story of the Bad Little BoyMy Platonic SweetheartA Ghost StoryThe Five Boons of LifeA FableA Dogs TaleThe Adventures of Tom SawyerThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

e-artnow presents to you the Charles Dickens Christmas collection with the complete novels and stories author dedicated to this most beloved holiday:A Christmas CarolThe ChimesThe Cricket on the HearthThe Battle of LifeThe Haunted ManA Christmas TreeWhat Christmas Is As We Grow OlderThe Poor Relations StoryThe Childs StoryThe Schoolboys StoryNobodys StoryThe Seven Poor TravellersThe Holly-TreeThe Wreck of the Golden MaryThe Perils of Certain English PrisonersA House to LetThe Haunted HouseA Message From the SeaTom Tiddlers GroundSomebodys LuggageMrs. Lirripers LodgingsMrs. Lirripers LegacyDoctor Marigolds PrescriptionsMugby JunctionNo ThoroughfareChristmas at Fezziwigs Warehouse

Behind the Veil at the Russian Court is a book by Princess Catherine Radziwill, a Polish-Russian blue-blood, who was a popular figure at the Imperial courts in Germany and Russia. The book covers the years 1855-1894, and 1894-1913.Excerpt:"In the vast halls of the Winter Palace, on the 18th of Februarythe 2nd of March according to the Gregorian Calendarof the year 1855, a great crowd was waiting amidst a profound silence and intense grief for news it expected as much as it dreaded. In the large square in front of the big building which had seen enacted within its walls so many momentous events in the history of Russia and the life of its Tsars, another crowd was gathered. The whole of the long night it had stood there in the snow and cold, with its eyes fixed upon a corner windowthat of the room where all knew their Sovereign lay dying. Women were seen weeping, for, in spite of what was said abroad, Nicholas was beloved by his people, and they felt that his demise, occurring as it did at a critical moment in the destinies of his Empire, was an event fraught with mighty consequences..."

France from Behind the Veilis a book by Princess Catherine Radziwill, a Polish-Russian blue-blood, who was a popular figure at the Imperial courts in Germany and Russia. The book covers fifty years of social and political life by the author.Excerpt:"Towards the end of the year 1868 I arrived in Paris. I had often before been in the great city, but had never occupied any official position there. Now, however, having been appointed secretary to our (Russian) embassy, I consequently enjoyed special privileges, not the least being opportunity to watch quite closely the actors in what was to prove one of the greatest dramas of modern history. I had many acquaintances in Paris, but these belonged principally to the circle known still by the name of Faubourg St. Germain, for I had never frequented the Imperialistic world..."

Cleopatra VII was the famous ruler of Egypt who managed to capture the minds and hearts of both Julius Caesar and Marc Anthony. Countless tales have been recounted of her beauty, wisdom, wiles and feminine charm. e-artnow presents to you yet another famous story about the famous Pharaoh Queen by Claude Ferval. Claude Ferval was the pen name of Baroness Marguerite AimeryHarty de Oierrebourg nee Thomas- Galline. She was a novelist, biographer, and poet. She devoted her literary career to writing biographies, which generally were about great female figures. Excerpt:"It was about seven oclock. On the crowded docks of Alexandria the sailors were unloading the last bales of merchandise. Swiftly, like belated birds, the fishing boats dropped anchor at the old wharves in Eunostus harbour. It was almost dark when the last vessel slipped in stealthily. A man stepped down, broad-shouldered, covered from head to foot with a dark cloak, his travellers cap pulled down to his ears. With the utmost care he helped a woman to land, a woman so young, so light-footed, that she seemed almost a child."

Napoleon is a biographical account by the French emperor written by Alexandre Dumas pere, famous French author of historical fiction and other genres. Dumas first wrote a play based on Napoleons life which surveyed thirty years of the history of France, and later adapted it to a thrilling review of Emperors life. Dumas takes a chronological perspective on the life of Napoleon. There are details from his early life in Corsica, his time as general and later as Emperor of France till his exile on St. Helena. He presents a person who loved reading, much influenced by Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. During his time he conquered many parts of Europe and planned to conquer India too. Dumas writes in details about Napoleons personality, talents and achievements on the battlefields.

This is the first biography of Florence Nightingale, primarily dedicated to her deeds during the Crimean War. Readers get to know a lot about Nightingales hard work and effort to introduce sanitation in the barracks of wounded soldiers, her efforts to reform medicine in Britain, her motivation and beliefs. Matheson gives a complete account of Nightingales life from her childhood to the last years. A reader gets insights into her education, acquaintances, service at the Crimean War (including the account of the most important events and the role Florence Nightingale played), her fight for sanitation in barracks, and finally, her victory of prejudice. A fascinating piece about the establishment of modern medicine is described through a persons life.

A memoir of a Hawaiian queen living in the Victorian era is fascinating to anyone seeking rare historical pieces and materials about political leaders. It tells about Liliuokalani, the last queen of Hawaii, whose ancestors were first converts to Christianity and creators of the constitution. She lived in the turbulent times of the Victorian era, a problematic period for Hawaii and herself. Her life was full of events from marriage and coronation to revolution and imprisonment. The book is written in the first person and claims to be a personal memoir of the real princess. It describes in detail her childhood, marriage, a world tour, acquaintance and friendship with President Cleveland and his wife, a visit to Great Britain, meetings with nobility and then the overthrow of the monarchy in Hawaii, and other political events leading to the annexation of Hawaii to the US in the late 19thcentury, which she didnt support. The book is considered an important document and one of the key historical sources for the Hawaiian sovereignty movement.

Bygones Worth Remembering is a two volume work of memoirs and recollections of George Holyoake, English man of letters known for developing the concept of secularism and for his activism in co-operative movement. Holyoake reminisces about notable people and events that occurred during his lifetime and career with the aim to keep clear of the sin of pretension. Persons worth remembering include George Eliot, George Henry Lewes, Harriet Martineau, Giuseppe Mazzini, Giuseppe Garibaldi, John Stuart Mill, William Gladstone, Herbert Spencer, Benjamin Disraeli, and Joseph Cowen among others. Among events worth remembering are the story of the British Legion, never before told, story of the Lambeth palace grounds, personal incidents and many others.

The Life of Florence Nightingale is a two volumes biography of a famous founder of modern nursing, written by English man of letters Sir Edward Tyas Cook. Florence Nightingale was an English social reformer, statistician and the founder of modern nursing. Nightingale came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War, in which she organized care for wounded soldiers at Constantinople. She gave nursing a favorable reputation and became an icon of Victorian culture, especially in the persona of "The Lady with the Lamp" making rounds of wounded soldiers at night. The quality of Cooks biography is that it draws extensively from Miss Nightingales own correspondence and presents as closely as it can a person she was. First volume covers the period from 1820 to 1861, and second volume continues to follow events in her life from 1862 to 1910.