Literary studies: general books

Explore the captivating world of ancient Greece in ""Antimachus of Colophon and the Position of Women in Greek Poetry,""...  Read More >>

The ancient oral traditions of the Norsemen live on in these translations known as the ""Lays of the Gods."" This...  Read More >>

Originally published in 1930, this book grew out of a series of lectures given by the renowned classicist Tenney...  Read More >>

""The Lay of the Nibelung Men"" is an enduring epic poem rooted in Germanic legends and medieval literature. This...  Read More >>

Explore the vibrant world of Republican Rome through the lens...  Read More >>

Step back in time to ancient Greece with ""The Deipnosophists or Banquet of the Learned of Athenæus,"" Volume 2...  Read More >>

Continue your journey through the allegorical landscape of ""Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman,"" Volume II of...  Read More >>

Embark on a journey through the allegorical landscape of medieval England with William Langland's ""Vision and Creed...  Read More >>

Explore the vibrant world of ancient Rome through the lens of its enduring poetry. ""Studies in the Poetry of Italy,...  Read More >>

Literary byways. This book, Literary byways, by William Andrews, is a replication of a book originally published...  Read More >>

Rediscover a vital piece of early 20th-century modernism with ""The Little Review, Vol. 3, No. 1, March 1916,""...  Read More >>

Explore the chilling concept of ""poine,"" or blood vengeance, in Hubert J. Treston's ""Poine: a study in ancient...  Read More >>

Explore the enduring mystery of English literature with Edward Walter Smithson's ""Baconian Essays,"" a compelling...  Read More >>

Explore the foundations of storytelling and thought with this meticulously reproduced edition of ""Illustrated History...  Read More >>

Delve into the passionate and profound world of Renaissance Italy with ""Sonnets and Madrigals of Michelangelo Buonarroti.""...  Read More >>

Explore the enduring mystery of ""King Arthur in history and legend"" by W. Lewis Jones. Delve into the fascinating...  Read More >>

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and...  Read More >>

Delve into the rich tapestry of English folklore with ""Chap-Books and Folk-Lore Tracts, Vol. 1 of 5: The History...  Read More >>

""The Characters of Theophrastus"" offers a fascinating window into ancient Greek society through a series of insightful...  Read More >>

Following-up on the shortread Replicate This, which was published in February 2025 as a popularization of literary...  Read More >>

Explore the life and legacy of Virgil, Rome's epic poet, in William Lucas Collins' insightful biography. This volume...  Read More >>

Explore the cornerstone works of English literature with ""One Hundred Books Famous in English Literature,"" a meticulously...  Read More >>

The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books...  Read More >>

Explore the vibrant world of Jacobean and Restoration drama with this meticulously prepared edition of ""Beaumont...  Read More >>

Explore the life and works of Aristophanes, the celebrated ancient Greek playwright, in this essential volume. A...  Read More >>