Literary studies: general books

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and...  Read More >>

Reprint of an 1899 edition published by J.M. Dent, London.  Read More >>

""By Platonism,"" the author clarifies, ""is meant not Neo-Platonism of any kind, but the leading principles of...  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 enduring wit and artistry of Roman comedy with Lawrence Echard's ""Prefaces to Terence's Comedies and...  Read More >>

William Paton Ker's ""Epic and Romance: Essays on Medieval Literature"" explores the enduring power of epic poetry...  Read More >>

Explore the foundations of Western literature with ""Authors of Greece,"" a comprehensive exploration of ancient...  Read More >>

Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a prolific Scots man of letters, a poet, novelist, literary critic and contributor to...  Read More >>

""Halleck's New English Literature"" offers a comprehensive journey through the history and criticism of British...  Read More >>

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Delve into the dramatic world of 19th-century English literature with Benjamin Disraeli's ""Count Alarcos."" This...  Read More >>

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1902 Original Publisher: Bell Subjects: Latin poetry...  Read More >>

Rediscover Longinus's seminal work, ""On the Sublime,"" a cornerstone of literary theory and aesthetics. This treatise...  Read More >>

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""The Epistle of Othea to Hector, or The Boke of Knyghthode"" by Christine de Pisan offers a fascinating glimpse...  Read More >>

Step back in time to ancient Greece with Athenaeus of Naucratis's ""The Deipnosophists; or, Banquet of the Learned,""...  Read More >>

Delve into the captivating world of Greek mythology with ""The Legend of Perseus, Volume 3 of 3: Andromeda. Medusa.""...  Read More >>

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1904 Original Publisher: H. Holt  Read More >>

General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1904 Original Publisher: H. Holt  Read More >>

Experience the raw power of Roman drama with ""The Tragedies of Seneca,"" a compelling collection of plays from...  Read More >>

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

Explore the vibrant world of Restoration comedy with ""William Wycherley, Four Plays,"" a collection of essential...  Read More >>

Explore the vibrant world of ancient Greek tragedy through the lens of classical art. ""Greek Tragedy in the Light...  Read More >>

The beginnings of poetry (1901). This book, The beginnings of poetry, by Francis Barton Gummere, is a replication...  Read More >>

Rediscover the vibrant energy of early 20th-century modernism with the inaugural issue of ""The Little Review,""...  Read More >>