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Here you will find the complete novels of Thomas Hardy in the chronological order of their original publication.- Desperate Remedies- Under the Greenwood Tree- A Pair of Blue Eyes- Far from the Madding Crowd- The Hand of Ethelberta- The Return of the Native- The Trumpet-Major- A Laodicean: a Story of To-day- Two on a Tower- The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid- The Mayor of Casterbridge- The Woodlanders- Tess of the dUrbervilles- Lifes Little Ironies- Jude the ObscureIncludes Bonus two short stories- The Great English Short-Story Writers, Vol. 1- The Three Strangers

The Works of Lucian of Samosata is a four-volume collection showcasing the wit and satire of the ancient Greek luminary, Lucian. Renowned for his distinctive style, Lucian takes readers on a journey through a world where superstition, religious practices, and the paranormal are subject to his incisive and humorous commentary.Volume 1: Divine Ridicule - Explore the fantastical and humorous landscapes of Lucians imagination, from the mythical Prometheus on Caucasus to engaging Dialogues of the Gods and the whimsical Dialogues of the Sea-Gods. Dive into the afterlife with the Dialogues of the Dead and embark on Menippuss satirical adventures.Volume 2: Scholarly Satire - Delve into Lucians scholarly musings with essays such as The Dependent Scholar, The True History challenging historical narratives, and Lexiphanes, a witty critique of pompous language and verbosity.Volume 3: Dialogues and Discourses - Encounter the life of Demonax, explore philosophical dialogues like Toxaris, and witness humorous examinations of gods like Zeus Cross-Examined and Zeus Tragoedus. Enjoy a range of topics from physical training to the art of mourning and an appreciation of the whimsical fly.Volume 4: Satirical Banquet - Conclude this literary feast with Lucians satirical pieces, including Slander, Patriotism, and a warning against the Thirst-snake, Dipsas. Engage with Lucians thought-provoking Dialogues of the Hetaerae and immerse yourself in the festive and satirical atmosphere of Saturnalia.Lucians unparalleled insights and humorous narratives make this collection an enduring exploration of the human experience, transcending time and continuing to captivate readers with its timeless wit.

The Wallace catalogs the sheer brutality of war. We are regaled with such detailed accounts of the sacking of towns and the burning down of buildings full of screaming inhabitants that the smells and sounds, as well as the terrible sights, of war are graphically conveyed in language which seems designed not only to express Wallaces rage and Harys antipathy but also to incite hatred of the English in his readers.

The Voyage of Bran is a classic of Irish literature. The story follows Bran mac Febail on his quest to the Otherworld, the realm of the deities. One day while Bran is walking, he hears beautiful music, so beautiful, in fact, that it lulls him to sleep. Upon wakening, he sees a beautiful silver branch in white bloom in front of him. He returns to his royal house, and among his retinue he spots a strangely dressed Otherworld woman, who identifies the branch to be from an apple tree growing in land of Emain and proceeds to sing a poem describing this Otherworld... This medieval narrative dates from the late 8th-century.

Written by the great Roman historian Suetonius in the year 121, "The Twelve Caesars" is an extremely important historical document and one of the main sources of knowledge about Roman history. In this magnificent work, which covers the period from the rise to the fall of the Roman Empire, we get to know the intimacy of the life of each of the twelve Caesars: their ancestors, their military campaigns, the events that led them to power and death, as well as the character and personality of each of them. Beyond historical facts, Suetonius managed to portray the human character of the 12 Caesars in an environment characterized by unlimited power, violence, and the debauchery and luxury of the emperors in ancient Rome. It is an exceptional work that deserves to be read.

The disparate texts in this anthology, produced in England between the late thirteenth and the early sixteenth centuries, challenge, and in some cases parody and satirize, the institution of marriage. In so doing, according to the Introduction, they allow us to interrogate the traditional assumptions that shape the idea of the medieval household. The trials of marriage seem to outweigh its joys at times and, as some of these texts suggest, maintaining a sense of humor in the face of what must have been great difficulty could have been no easy task. The texts bridge generic categories. Some are obscure, written by anonymous authors; others are familiar, written by the likes of John Lydgate, John Wyclif, and William Dunbar. Taken together they suggest that, despite the fact that marriage had become a sacrament in the twelfth century and was increasingly recognized by ecclesiastical and secular authorities as a valuable social institution, it was not always a stabilizing and orderly social force.

This carefully crafted ebook: "THE THREE MUSKETEERS - Complete Collection: The Three Musketeers, Twenty Years After, The Vicomte of Bragelonne, Ten Years Later, Louise da la Valliere & The Man in the Iron Mask" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Set in 1625, "The Three Musketeers" recounts the adventures of a young man named dArtagnan after he leaves home to travel to Paris, to join the Musketeers of the Guard. Although DArtagnan is not able to join this elite corps immediately, he befriends the three most formidable musketeers of the age: Athos, Porthos and Aramis and gets involved in affairs of the state and court. Dumas frequently works into the plot various injustices, abuses and absurdities of the old regime, giving the story an additional political aspect at a time when the debate in France between republicans and monarchists was still fierce.The novel Twenty Years After follows events in France during the Fronde, during the childhood reign of Louis XIV. The musketeers are valiant and just in their efforts to protect young Louis XIV and the doomed Charles I from their attackers.The Vicomte de Bragelonne, Louise de la Valliere and The Man in the Iron Mask are set between 1660 and 1667 against the background of the transformation of Louis XIV from child monarch to Sun King.Alexandre Dumas, pere (1802-1870) was a French writer whose works have been translated into nearly 100 languages and he is one of the most widely read French authors. His most famous works are The Count of Monte Cristo and The Three Musketeers.

Dive into the enchanting world of Marguerite de Navarres "The Tales of the Heptameron," a captivating collection of 72 short stories intricately woven into a frame narrative. Drawing inspiration from Giovanni Boccaccios "The Decameron," this French masterpiece invites readers to explore a rich tapestry of tales that unfold within the framework of a prologue. In this literary journey, Lady Oisille, guided by Parlamentes suggestion, becomes the architect of amusement for a company of stranded guests. As they endure the challenges of waiting for a bridges completion amid natural calamities and criminal intrigues, the characters find solace and diversion in storytelling. "The Tales of the Heptameron" offers a unique blend of religious contemplation and imaginative storytelling, creating a literary mosaic that reflects the intellectual and creative spirit of its characters.

Prophet Muhammad SAW from Mecca, unified Arabia into a single religious polity under Islam faith. Believed by Muslims to be a prophet and messenger of Allah SWT (God), Muhammad is almost universally considered by Muslims as the last prophet sent by God to mankind. While non-Muslims generally regard Muhammad as the founder of Islam, Muslims consider him to have restored the unaltered original monotheistic faith of Prophet Abraham, Prophet Moses, Prophet Jesus and other prophets.Born approximately in 570 CE in the Arabian city of Mecca, Prophet Muhammad SAW was orphaned at an early age; he was raised under the care of his paternal uncle Abu Talib. After his childhood Muhammad primarily worked as a merchant. Occasionally he would retreat to a cave in the mountains for several nights of seclusion and prayer; later, at age 40, he reported at this spot,that he was visited by Angel Gabriel and received his first revelation from Allah SWT (God). Three years after this event Prophet Muhammad SAW started preaching these revelations publicly, proclaiming that "God is One".

Jaufre is a lively, engaging and at times comedic tale of a knight from King Arthurs court. The young hero encounters all manner of unpleasant adversaries including giants and a demon knight, finds true love in the form of an independent, wealthy and hot-tempered heiress, and is tricked into going to the rescue of an underwater fairy. This story, dedicated to a king of Aragon and told in Occitan, was first set down in writing in the thirteenth century but does not appear to have reached English-speaking readers until the late nineteenth century. It was, however, originally intended for oral performance rather than for solitary readers. This new adaptation is an attempt to capture the spirit of the original Occitan, keeping close to the way it was told, and to bring the story to life in the hope that other storytellers will once again tell the tale of Jaufre and new listeners will enjoy his exploits.

Beowulf could well be the oldest surviving long poem in Old English and simultaneously one of the most important works of Old English literature. The action is set in Scandinavia, where Beowulf comes to the aid of Hrothgar, the king of the Danes, who is under attack by a monster known as Grendel. Beowulf conquers Grendel and finally also his mother.Later he also defeats a dragon, but is fatally wounded in the battle.

This edition contains four Middle English Charlemagne romances from the Otuel cycle: Roland and Vernagu, Otuel a Knight, Otuel and Roland, and Duke Roland and Sir Otuel of Spain. A translation of the romances source, the Anglo-French Otinel, is also included. The romances center on conflicts between Frankish Christians and various Saracen groups, and deal with issues of racial and religious difference, conversion, and faith-based violence.

El extenso poema «Balada del viejo Marinero» encumbra al movimiento romántico inglés de finales del siglo XVIII. Fue compuesto tras un meditativo paseo por el puerto de Watchet, en el canal de Bristo

Thomas Hoccleve was born in 1367 and entered government service as clerk in the office of the Privy Seal in 1387, an office that he held until his death in 1426. His earliest datable poem (the Epistle of Cupid, a free translation of Christine de Pisans Epistre au Dieu dAmour) was completed about 1402. The Regiment of Princes, written about 1410-11, was composed at a time when England was still feeling the consequences of the deposition of Richard II. Essentially it is addressed to a prince on the subject of his governance, but it exhibits considerable generic instability and thus raises fundamental questions about how we should understand the tone of considerable portions of the poem. For all the problems it presents, The Regiment shows that Hoccleve has strengths as a poet. At times he could be a very talented prosodist. In autobiographical sections of the poem he creates a most interesting early-modern subjectivity. He has distinctive observations to make about his time, and, in his self-critical awareness, probes the limits of what is means to be a poet writing in the wake of Chaucer.

The Real Story of Rome is a compelling anthology that encapsulates the breadth and depth of Roman historiography. The works in this edition were not written by modern historians separated by millenniums from the intrigues in Roman forum and the field of battles with strange tribes and ruthless barbarians. These works were all written by the citizens of the empire - by generals who knew all too well the smell of blood on the battlefield and sense of adrenalin of a triumph held in their honor; by the politicians who knew all intricacies of manipulation and deception and walked the fine line between conspiracy and loyalty; by administrators who knew personally the emperors whose characters they were describing; and by the scientists and philosophers who wanted to enrich their compatriots with wisdom and true knowledge of the world. These are invaluable works, based on prime sources and reports on current events. They are the books who ignited our never-ending fascination with this ancient civilization - their customs, their culture and their convictions. The Roman way of thinking represents the most sensible and calculated part of us, as well as the most ruthless and ambitious part of us. The collection includes:The History of Rome (Livy)The Annals (Tacitus)The Histories (Tacitus)The Germany & Agricola (Cornelius Tacitus)The Roman History (Ammianus Marcellinus)The Twelve Caesars (Suetonius)Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans (Plutarch)The Histories of Polybius (Polybius)The History of the Conspiracy of Catiline & The Jurgurthine War (Sallust)The Civil War (Julius Caesar)The Gallic War (Julius Caesar)The Antiquities of the Jews & The War of the Jews (Flavius Josephus)The Geography of Strabo (Strabo)

«El Cuervo» revoloteó por primera vez en 1845 entre las páginas del periódico «Evening Mirror», convirtiéndose pronto en una sensación popular. Este poema narrativo, exponente del estilo gótico román

We proudly present this collection of classic self-help works on how to attract success and money in your life.CONTENTS:1. Napoleon Hill - Think and Grow Rich2. Benjamin Franklin - The Way to Wealth3. Charles F. Haanel - The Master Key System4. Florence Scovel Shinn - The Game of Life and How to Play it5. Wallace D. Wattles - How to Get What You Want6. Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Getting Rich7. Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Being Well8. Wallace D. Wattles - The Science of Being Great9. P.T. Barnum - The Art of Money Getting10. Dale Carnegie - The Art of Public Speaking11. James Allen - As A Man Thinketh12. James Allen - From Poverty to Power13. James Allen - Eight Pillars of Prosperity14. James Allen - Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success15. James Allen - Men and Systems16. James Allen - Above Lifes Turmoil17. James Allen - The Life Triumphant18. Lao Tzu - Tao Te Ching19. Khalil Gibran - The Prophet20. Orison Swett Marden & Abner Bayley - An Iron Will21. Orison Swett Marden - Ambition and Success22. Orison Swett Marden - The Victorious Attitude23. Orison Swett Marden - Architects of Fate; Or, Steps to Success and Power24. Orison Swett Marden - Pushing to the Front25. Orison Swett Marden - How to Succeed26. Orison Swett Marden - Cheerfulness As a Life Power27. Marcus Aurelius - Meditations28. Henry Thomas Hamblin - Within You is the Power29. William Crosbie Hunter - Dollars and Sense30. William Crosbie Hunter - Evening Round-Up31. Joseph Murphy - The Power of Your Subconscious Mind32. Ralph Waldo Emerson - Self-Reliance33. Ralph Waldo Emerson - Compensation34. Henry H. Brown - Concentration: The Road to Success35. Henry H. Brown - Dollars Want Me36. Russell H. Conwell - Acres of Diamonds37. Russell H. Conwell - The Key to Success38. Russell H. Conwell - What You Can Do With Your Will Power39. Russell H. Conwell - Every Man is Own University40. William Atkinson - The Art of Logical Thinking41. William Atkinson - The Psychology of Salesmanship42. B.F. Austin - How to Make Money43. H.A. Lewis - Hidden Treasure44. L.W. Rogers - Self-Development and the Way to Power45. Douglas Fairbanks - Laugh and Live46. Douglas Fairbanks - Making Life Worth While47. Sun Tzu - The Art of War48. Samuel Smiles - Character49. Samuel Smiles - Thrift50. Samuel Smiles - Self-Help

The Prince (1513) is by the Italian philosopher, politician, and writer Niccolo Machiavelli, and is regarded as his most important and influential work. Intended as a guide for the worlds rulers, it discusses the political atmosphere of 16th-century Italy and Europe while offering a worldwide analysis of the notion of power in general.Machiavelli details all the common features, problems, and ideas that characterise rulers from ancient to modern times, and offers radical suggestions. This is an important work about politics and power and remains hugely influential to this day.

This carefully crafted e-artnow ebook collection "The Poetical Works of John Skelton" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:Of the death of the noble prince, Kynge Edwarde the ForthPoeta Skelton laureatus libellum suum metrice alloquiturTetrastichon ad Magistrum RukshawThe Bowge of CourtePhyllyp SparoweThe tunnyng of Elynour RummyngPoems against GarnescheAgainst venemous tonguesHow euery thing must haue a tymePrayer to the Father of HeauenTo the Seconde ParsonTo the Holy Gooste"Woffully araid,""Now synge we, as we were wont,""I, liber, et propera, regem tu pronus adora,"The maner of the world now a dayesWare the HaukeEpithaphe. A Deuoute Trentale for old John Clarke"Diligo rustincum cum portant,"Lamentatio urbis NorvicenIn Bedel, "Hanc volo transcribas,""Igitur quia sunt qui mala cuncta fremunt,""Salve plus decies quam sunt momenta dierum," Henrici Septimi EpitaphiumEulogium pro suorum temporum conditione, tantis principibus non indignumTetrastichon veritatisAgainst the ScottesVnto diuers people that remord this rymynge,Chorus de Dis contra ScottosChorus de Dis, &c. super triumphali victoria contra GallosVilitissimus Scotus Dundas allegat caudas contra AngligenasElegia in Margaret nuper comitiss de Derby funebre ministeriumWhy were ye Calliope embrawdred with letters of golde?Cur tibi contexta est aurea Calliope?The Boke of Three FoolesA replycacion agaynst certayne yong scolers abiured of lateMagnyfycence, a goodly interlude and a meryColyn ClouteSpeke, ParrotWhy come ye nat to CourteHowe the douty Duke of Albany, lyke a cowarde knyght, ran awaye shamfully,Poems attributed to Skelton:Verses presented to King Henry the Seventh at the feast of St. GeorgeThe Epitaffe of the moste noble and valyaunt Jaspar late Duke of BeddefordeElegy on King Henry the SeventhVox populi, vox DeiThe Image of Ipocrysy

This fresh classroom edition of the Middle English poems of Laurence Minot, with its introduction, gloss, notes, and glossary, enables students of all levels to encounter Minots poetry. A difficult figure to identify, Laurence Minot wrote a set of eleven poems celebrating English victories against the French between 1333 and 1352, soon after the conclusion of said victories. This volume offers students valuable insights into fourteenth-century English poetry and an inimitable English poets perspective on the Hundred Years War.