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The Republic Plato - Platos The Republic is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy.Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation other questions are raised: what is goodness; what is reality; what is knowledge?The work contemplates the duality inherent in life: the reality we perceive through our senses and the truth we can gain through the world of ideas. Although Plato is largely concerned with the definition of justice, the city-state and the just man, he also discusses a range of topics: social, moral, educational and psychological. Considered to be one of the bedrocks of Greek philosophy, Republic has had immeasurable impact on Western thought through the ages.This book is a necessary read for students of philosophy, political and social sciences and law.

In seiner Schrift vom Staat der Athener hat Aristoteles uns den Vertrag uberliefert, durch den nach dem unglucklichen Ausgang des Peloponnesischen Krieges und den ihn begleitenden inneren Unruhen in Athen die beiden Parteiungen der Burgerkriegswirren (Demokraten und Oligarchen) im Jahre 403 zu einem friedlichen Ausgleich zu kommen suchten. Der Autor hat diesen wichtigen Vertrag unter Heranziehung auch anderer Quellen, insbesondere der attischen Redner, erstmals ausfuhrlich kommentiert. Nicht nur die politische Geschichte, vor allem auch die athenische Rechtsgeschichte ist durch diesen Kommentar auergewohnlich bereictert worden.

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

The Pilgrims Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come is a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan and published in February, 1678. It is regarded as one of the most significant works of English literature, has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print.

The novel begins on a beautiful summer day with Lord Henry Wotton, a strongly-opinionated man, observing the sensitive artist Basil Hallward painting the portrait of a handsome young man named Dorian Gray, who is Basils ultimate muse. After hearing Lord Henrys world view, Dorian begins to think beauty is the only worthwhile aspect of life. He wishes that the portrait Basil painted would grow old in his place.

The Phoenix and the Carpet - Edith Nesbit - The Phoenix and the Carpet is a fantasy novel for children, written in 1904 by E. Nesbit. It is the second in a trilogy of novels that began with Five Children and It (1902), and follows the adventures of the same five protagonists Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and the Lamb. Their mother buys the children a new carpet to replace the one from the nursery that was destroyed in an accidental fire. The children find an egg in the carpet which hatches into a talking Phoenix. The Phoenix explains that the carpet is a magical one that will grant them three wishes per day. The five children go on many adventures which eventually wears out their magical carpet. The adventures of the children are continued and conclude in the third book of the trilogy, The Story of the Amulet (1906).This middle volume of the trilogy that began with Five Children and It and concludes with The Story of the Amulet deviates somewhat from the other two because the Psammead gets only a brief mention, and because in this volume the children live with both of their parents and their younger brotherthe Lambin their home in London. Consequently, there is less loneliness and sense of loss in this volume than in the other two. In both of the other volumes, circumstances have forced the children to spend a protracted period away from their familiar London home and their father; in Amulet, their mother and the Lamb are absent as well.A continuing theme throughout The Phoenix and the Carpet is, appropriately enough, the ancient element of fire. The story begins shortly before November 5, celebrated in England as Guy Fawkes Night. Traditionally, children light bonfires and set off fireworks on this night. The four children have accumulated a small hoard of fireworks but are too impatient to wait until November 5 to light them, so they set off a few samples in the nursery. This results in a fire that destroys the carpet.Their parents purchase a second-hand carpet which, upon arrival, is found to contain an egg that emits a weird phosphorescent glow. The children accidentally knock this egg into the fire: it hatches, revealing a golden Phoenix who speaks perfect English.It develops that this is a magical carpet, which can transport the children to anywhere they wish in the present time, although it is only capable of three wishes per day. Accompanied by the Phoenix, the children have exotic adventures in various climes. There is one moment of terror for the children when their youngest brother, the Lamb, crawls onto the carpet, babbles some incoherent baby talk, and vanishes. Fortunately, the Lamb only desired to be with his mother.At a few points in the novel, the children find themselves in predicaments from which the Phoenix is unable to rescue them by himself; he goes to find the Psammead and has a wish granted for the childrens sake. In addition, in the end, the carpet is sent to ask the Psammead to grant the Phoenixs wish. These offstage incidents are the only contribution made by the Psammead to this story.

The story of a man named Erik, an eccentric, physically deformed genius who terrorizes the Opera Garnier in Paris. He builds his home beneath it and takes the love of his life, a beautiful soprano, u

The famous Oxford Book of Ballads is a monumental anthology of poetry in 4 volumes, edited by Arthur Quiller-Couch.Contents:Thomas the RhymerTam LinSir CawlineSir AldingarCospatrickWillys LadyThe Queen of Elflands NouriceLady Isabel and the Elf-KnightThe Riddling KnightMay ColvinThe Wee Wee ManAlison GrossKemp OwyneThe Laily WormKing OrfeoKing HenryThe Boy and the MantleKing Arthur and King CornwallThe Marriage of Sir GawainBonnie AnnieBrown Robyns ConfessionThe Cruel MotherBinnorieThe Broomfield HillEarl Mars DaughterProud Lady MargaretClerk SaundersThe Daemon LoverClerk ColvenYoung HuntingThe Great Silkie of Sule SkerrieThe Wife of Ushers WellA Lyke-Wake DirgeThe Unquiet GraveBOOK II:Hynd HornHynd EtinErlintonEarl BrandThe Douglas TragedyGlasgerionKing EstmereFair AnnieThe Lass of LochroyanYoung BekieYoung BeichanChilde WatersChilde MauriceBrown AdamJellon GrameLittle Musgrave and Lady BarnardLord Ingram and Childe VyetFair JanetOld Robin of PortingaleLord Thomas and Fair AnnetRose the Red and White LilyLeesome BrandBabylonPrince RobertYoung AndrewThe Gay GoshawkWillies Lyke-WakeFair Margaret and Sweet WilliamThe Twa BrothersThe Cruel BrotherEdward, EdwardLord RandalThe Twa CorbiesThe Three RavensBOOK III:The Nut-Brown MaidFause FoodrageThe Fair Flower of NorthumberlandYoung JohnLady MaisryBonny Bee HomSir Patrick SpensThe Lord of LornEdom o GordonLamkinHugh of LincolnThe Heir of LinneFair Mary of WallingtonYoung WatersThe Queens MarieThe Outlaw MurrayGlenlogieLady ElspatJamie DouglasKatharine JohnstoneJohnie ArmstrongClyde WaterYoung BenjieAnnan WaterRare Willie Drowned in YarrowThe Duke of Gordons DaughterThe Bonny Earl of MurrayBonny George CampbellBOOK IV:JudasSt. Stephen and King HerodThe Maid and the PalmerThe FalconThe Cherry-Tree CarolThe Carnal and the CraneJolly WatI Saw Three ShipsThe Twelve Good JoysThe Angel GabrielThe Three KingsThe InnocentsDives and LazarusThe Holy WellThe Seven Virgins

e-artnow Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Olynthiacs and the Phillippics of Demosthenes" (Literally translated with notes) by Demosthenes. e-artnow Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every e-artnow book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. e-artnow hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

The Odyssey, attributed to the ancient Greek poet Homer, is an exhilarating epic that follows the perilous, wonder-filled journey of Odysseus, king of Ithaca, as he struggles to return home after the Trojan War. Known for his wit, resourcefulness, and at times troublesome pride, Odysseus becomes the center of a sweeping adventure that moves across seas haunted by gods, monsters, and temptations that test his resolve at every turn. The story opens not with Odysseus himself, but with his household in turmoil. His wife, Peneloperenowned for her intelligence and steadfast loyaltyfends off relentless suitors who pressure her to abandon hope of Odysseuss return. Meanwhile, their son, Telemachus, steps hesitantly into adulthood, searching for news of his father and struggling to assert his place in a kingdom on the brink of collapse. His journey mirrors his fathers in quieter ways, filled with lessons in honor, courage, and the responsibilities of leadership. Odysseuss own path is far harsher. As he attempts to sail home, he encounters the enchanting yet dangerous nymph Calypso, the hypnotic songs of the Sirens, the brutal force of the Cyclops Polyphemus, and the supernatural whims of gods like Athena and Poseidoneach shaping his fate in powerful ways. Through storms, shipwrecks, and divine interventions, Odysseus must rely on his cunning mind as much as his physical strength, while the tension of whether he will reach Ithacaand what awaits him theredrives the story forward with gripping suspense.The Odyssey stands as a cornerstone of Western literature, influencing centuries of storytelling, from epic fantasy to modern adventure narratives. Its exploration of identity, perseverance, and the longing for home resonates across cultures. The poems enduring legacy continues to shape literary tradition, mythic imagination, and our understanding of the ancient world.

In Sabine Baring-Goulds The Most Curious Medieval Myths, readers are taken on a fascinating journey through some of the most intriguing myths and legends of the medieval period. Baring-Goulds extensive knowledge of folklore and history is on full display as he delves into the origins and meanings of these myths, providing a scholarly analysis that is both engaging and informative. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both academic scholars and general readers interested in the subject. Baring-Goulds use of primary sources and his attention to detail add depth and credibility to his examination of these timeless stories. The literary context of the book reflects Baring-Goulds background as a renowned folklorist and antiquarian, showcasing his passion for uncovering the hidden truths behind ancient myths and legends. His meticulous research and thoughtful interpretations make The Most Curious Medieval Myths a valuable contribution to the study of medieval folklore and culture. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in exploring the rich tapestry of myths that have captured the imagination of generations past.

This stunning collection of myths is for adults, and brings together 52 goddess myths from across the globe: familiar, unknown, forgotten - spectacular! Pioneering storyteller Sally Pomme Clayton revitalises powerful goddesses, creating new perspectives and contemporary literature from fragments of myth. It features 52 papercuts by artist Sophie Herxheimer, juxtaposing the ordinary and fabulous. The Mighty Goddess reimagines ancient myths in poetic language, putting the goddess in the centre of the narrative, exploring the diverse ways in which goddesses are represented. Words and images delight and subvert, revelling in the female, exploring creativity, desire, destruction and death. This contemporary collection brings goddesses to life in all their glory.Journey from Alaska to Mesopotamia, and ancient Rome to Tibet, and follow the goddess from creator to crone in a collection where myth and art combine.

Writing in ancient Egypt first appeared in the late 4th millennium BC during the late phase of predynastic Egypt. By the Old Kingdom, literary works included funerary texts, epistles and letters, hymns and poems, and commemorative autobiographical texts recounting the careers of prominent administrative officials. Ancient Egyptian literature has been preserved on a wide variety of media. This includes papyrus scrolls and packets, limestone or ceramic ostraca, wooden writing boards, monumental stone edifices and coffins. This book is intended to serve as an elementary introduction to the study of Egyptian Literature. Its object is to present a short series of specimens of Egyptian compositions, which represent all the great periods of literary activity in Egypt under the Pharaohs. Contents:The Pyramid TextsStories of Magicians who Lived under the Ancient EmpireThe Book of the DeadBooks of the Dead of the Grco-Roman PeriodThe Egyptian Story of the CreationLegends of the GodsHistorical LiteratureAutobiographical LiteratureTales of Travel and AdventureFairy TalesEgyptian Hymns to the GodsMoral and Philosophical LiteratureMiscellaneous LiteratureThe Book of the DeadPapyrus of AniHymn to the NileGreat Hymn to AtenHymn to Osiris-Sokar Tale of the Doomed PrinceThe Magic BookThe Dialogue of a Misanthrope with His Own SoulAncient Egyptian Love Poems

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley was an English novelist, short story writer, dramatist, essayist, biographer, and travel writer, best known for her Gothic novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus (1818). She also edited and promoted the works of her husband, the Romantic poet and philosopher Percy Bysshe Shelley. Her father was the political philosopher William Godwin, and her mother was the philosopher and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft. After Wollstonecrafts death less than a month after her daughter Mary was born, Mary was raised by Godwin, who was able to provide his daughter with a rich, if informal, education, encouraging her to adhere to his own liberal political theories. When Mary was four, her father married a neighbour, with whom, as her stepmother, Mary came to have a troubled relationship.

The Letters of Pliny the Younger, also known as the Epistles of Pliny the Younger, have been studied for centuries, as they offer a unique and intimate glimpse into the daily life of Romans in the 1st century AD. Through his letters, the Roman writer and lawyer Pliny the Younger (whose full name was Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus) discusses philosophical and moral issues; but he also talks about everyday matters and topics related to his administrative duties. One of these letters, Letter 16 from Book VI, addressed to Tacitus, holds unparalleled historical value. In it, Pliny describes the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79, which destroyed the city of Pompeii. Many scholars claim that with his letters, Pliny invented a new literary genre: the letter written not only to establish pleasant communication with peers but also to publish it later. Pliny compiled copies of every letter he wrote throughout his life and published those he considered the best in twelve books. This edition presents selected letters chosen for their various characteristics and covering several books, focusing mainly on Books I, II, and III. The work is part of the famous collection: 501 Books You Must Read.

With A to Z Classics, discover or rediscover all the classics of literature.Contains Active Table of Contents (HTML) and in the end of book include a bonus link to the free audiobook."The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a short story by American author Washington Irving, contained in his collection of 34 essays and short stories entitled The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Written while Irving was living abroad in Birmingham, England, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" was first published in 1820. Along with Irvings companion piece "Rip Van Winkle", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is among the earliest examples of American fiction with enduring popularity.