Literature, Poetry & Criticism books

This book addresses an absence in queer readings of Shakespeare’s work: the pregnant body. Through discussions of...  Read More >>

Gentile Women in Qumran examines whether and how female converts may have entered the Qumran movement affiliated...  Read More >>

This study traces the outlines of democratic theories and practices as they took shape among African American leftists...  Read More >>

The story of Clan McGrath, intertwined with Kennedys and O'Briens is told in a tale that sweeps across continents...  Read More >>

Two noble kinsmen, Arcite and Palamon, fall for Emilia, sparking a deadly rivalry in this final Shakespearean play....  Read More >>

A witty and intricate comedy of manners exploring love, societal norms, and deception in 18th century England.  Read More >>

بين ركام التاريخ وأصداء القوافي التي لم تهدأ منذ ألف عام، يطلّ علينا أبو تمام؛ الشاعر الذي لم يكن مجرد ناظم للكلمات،...  Read More >>

Hidden within the crumbling walls of Blackthorn Manor lies a love story buried for over a century. When Elena arrives...  Read More >>

A provocative Restoration comedy by William Wycherley, exploring themes of deception and desire in 17th century...  Read More >>

Poor Folk Dostoevsky In 1840s St. Petersburg the ageing copyist Makar Dievushkin is, with various degrees of subtlety,...  Read More >>

Hedda Gabler navigates a loveless marriage and societal expectations, entangled in a web of past desires and future...  Read More >>

Tourist uncovers supernatural secrets of a Sicilian castle's past in a Gothic romance.  Read More >>

A dark, realist drama by Tolstoy, exploring the downfall of peasants Anísya and Nikíta amidst poverty and moral...  Read More >>

Mark Antony's love for Cleopatra sparks conflict and power struggles in ancient Rome, testing loyalty and leadership....  Read More >>

Wit and scandal reign in 18th-century London as high society's hypocrisies are skewered in Sheridan's timeless comedy....  Read More >>

Queen Margaret wages war on the Yorkists after her son's disinheritance, leading to brutal battles and power struggles...  Read More >>

A collection of prose poems reflecting on opium-induced dreams and experiences, showcasing De Quincey's 'impassioned...  Read More >>

A professor bets he can transform a flower girl into a duchess, exploring themes of class, identity, and social...  Read More >>

King Henry IV's crusade plans are derailed by border skirmishes and his son Hal's reckless behavior, as rebellion...  Read More >>

Richard III's ruthless pursuit of power leads to murder and betrayal as he eliminates anyone standing between him...  Read More >>

Discover Roswitha of Gandersheim's 10th-century Latin plays, inspired by Terence, exploring themes of faith, martyrdom,...  Read More >>

A young man's journey to an ancient Roman hilltop fort sparks a transformative, surreal experience, influencing...  Read More >>

As Queen Margaret arrives with a controversial peace treaty, power struggles ensue, fueled by deceit and ambition,...  Read More >>

Epic hero Beowulf battles Grendel, Grendel's mother, and a dragon in this Old English masterpiece.  Read More >>

The world today is at a historical turning point. At this juncture, China, South Korea, Japan, and other countries...  Read More >>