Originally published in 1908, this book provides an insightful analysis of the craft of novel writing. Written by Charle......more

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This collection of letters provides an insight into the lives of the aristocracy and intellectuals of the day. From disc......more

Bullard’s work is a collection of essays and observations on the cultural and social landscape at the turn of the 20th c......more

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The Spectator was a daily publication in 18th century London, known for its political commentary, literary criticism, an......more

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This book is a collection of the works of John Sheffield, a prominent figure in the 17th and 18th century English litera......more

This classic periodical, which was published from 1844 to 1941, was one of the most influential and widely read literary......more

John Ruskin was one of the most influential thinkers of the Victorian era, and his works continue to resonate today. Fro......more

A comprehensive collection of literary criticism covering English and American authors from 1875-1890. This collection p......more

A collection of lectures and essays on the natural world by famed American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nature Addre......more

A collection of essays critiquing the beliefs of prominent thinkers of the early 20th century, including H. G. Wells, Ge......more

This volume of selected letters from Jane Austen provides a unique and intimate view into the life and thoughts of the b......more

This collection of essays by the renowned author and activist Jack London explores his socialist and anarchist beliefs, ......more

This book is a collection of lectures given by John Ruskin on the subject of English art. Ruskin provides a comprehensiv......more

Modern English Literature is a comprehensive survey of English literature from the late nineteenth century to the presen......more

This book contains the complete correspondence between the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns and his trusted friend and ......more

Hannah More’s timeless work offers invaluable advice to those tasked with guiding the character development of young pri......more

A collection of charming and whimsical letters written by Sydney Warburton, under the pseudonym ’A Lady’, to her unknown......more

This book offers a unique perspective on the world of books and reading. With a focus on the moral and intellectual aspe......more

This book is a collection of essays and poems on the theme of friendship, written by women for women. The pieces are hea......more

This book explores the tensions and conflicts between different religious and social groups in Ireland throughout its hi......more

This collection of essays by renowned French philosopher Michel de Montaigne offers a fascinating insight into the mind ......more

Read the best of William Cowper’s engaging and thought-provoking letters, revealing his personality and personal struggl......more

Eleanor and Emily Eden, sisters of Lord Auckland, the Governor-General of India, offer a vivid and witty account of thei......more

A fascinating collection of aphorisms and maxims on the nature of human behavior, drawn from the works of two of the gre......more

A must-read for all students of literature, this collection features some of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s most insightfu......more

This pamphlet, published in 1720, is a scathing critique of the financial practices of the London stock market in the ea......more

This collection of 16 love letters in Greek was written in the 4th century CE. Each letter portrays a different love aff......more

In this classic work of literary criticism, Edward Tuckerman Mason offers insightful analyses of the personal traits of ......more

This book is a biographical work by the British author Mary Russell Mitford, based on her own correspondence with friend......more

Quarrels of Authors sheds light on the literary spats of famous writers including Alexander Pope, William Warburton, Col......more

This collection of unpublished letters and writings by the great 19th-century writer Walter Savage Landor offers a fasci......more

A pioneering work of anthropology and evolutionary theory, ’Caliban the Missing Link’ is a bold attempt to reconstruct t......more

This collection of essays from Aubrey de Vere covers a wide range of subjects, from ethics to literature and philosophy.......more

These essays by Thomas De Quincey, best known for his confessional memoir ’Confessions of an English Opium-Eater’, cover......more

Emil Reich explores the philosophies of Plato, arguing that they provide an important foundation for modern criticism of......more

A collection of essays from various columnists on various topics and current events. This work has been selected by scho......more

This collection of essays by John Addington Symonds offers readers a glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most i......more

This volume contains the complete poetical works of John Dryden, one of the most important poets of the Restoration peri......more

A collection of timeless love letters from various authors throughout history, expressing the depth and beauty of human ......more

The Lamp is a collection of essays and poems from a wide range of contributors. Edited by T.E. Bradley, it provides a fa......more

Thomas Babington Macaulay was a prominent English historian and politician in the 19th century. This book contains a col......more

This collection of poems by Alexander Pope offers readers a glimpse into the early works of one of England’s greatest po......more

John Churton Collins’ ’Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau in England’ offers a fascinating look at the influence of the......more

This book is a collection of essays and musings on art, literature, and life. The author, a renowned critic and journali......more

A collection of essays and articles from Leigh Hunt’s influential political journal, The Examiner, published in the earl......more

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Volume 10 of The Complete Writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes includes some of the author’s best-known works, including Th......more

Literary and Social Judgments is a collection of essays by Victorian writer William Rathbone Greg. The book includes ess......more

This charming anthology of circus-themed stories, poems, and essays is a must-read for anyone who loves the big top. Edi......more

This book contains a collection of Samuel Johnson’s literary work featuring essays, short stories and biographies, among......more

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This collection of essays by Alexander Campbell Fraser offers a comprehensive overview of the history of philosophy from......more

A searing exposé of the brutal living conditions endured by the poorest residents of Paris in the mid-19th century, writ......more

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This biography of British poet and physician Mark Akenside offers a fascinating look at his life and times. Illuminating......more

Discover a collection of previously unseen correspondence from one of history’s great satirists and writers, Jonathan Sw......more

This book is a collection of essays by renowned British scholar and critic, Matthew Arnold. The essays cover a wide rang......more

This delightful anthology collects some of the finest essays written in the 18th century, covering a wide range of topic......more

Works is a comprehensive collection of the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, a leading figure in the American Transcenden......more

This book takes readers on a tour of the English countryside with Sir Thomas Browne, a 17th-century physician and philos......more

A collection of poignant and humorous essays on life, love, and human relationships. Ellen Burns Sherman weaves stories ......more

This book contains two dialogues written in the 16th century that explore the nuances of the French language. Filled wit......more

A collection of essays and letters by the renowned Benjamin Franklin, covering a wide range of topics including politics......more

This fascinating collection of letters between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Bettina von Arnim offers a glimpse into th......more

This book contains a selection of letters from prominent literary figures throughout history. The letters are accompanie......more

Addison’s collection of essays and anecdotes is a timeless classic that covers a wide range of topics, from morality and......more

A fascinating collection of essays and reflections on the life and work of Robert Louis Stevenson, one of the most belov......more

For readers interested in the world of publishing and journalism, Sanctum Sanctorum offers a fascinating glimpse behind ......more

A collection of essays and sketches written by the American author and women’s rights advocate Gail Hamilton, on various......more

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This charming collection of essays from Agnes Repplier offers a delightful blend of humor and insight. With subjects ran......more