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
With a sharp wit and keen observations, Beerbohm provides an entertaining collection of essays on a wide range of topics......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
Published in 1922, this collection of essays by American journalist and critic Henry Louis Mencken takes on a wide varie......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 collection of letters to and from British writer Leigh Hunt includes correspondence with Percy Bysshe Shelley, John......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
A collection of essays and sketches by the notable British journalist and literary critic Edmund J Armstrong, offering a......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
Discover the wit, wisdom, and insight of one of the greatest thinkers and writers in English history with this curated s......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
The Rambler is a collection of essays written by Samuel Johnson, one of the greatest writers and thinkers of the eightee......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
This book is a collection of essays and sketches by Sarah Willis Parton under the pseudonym Fanny Fern. The author was a......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
Dive into the mind of the infamous author Thomas De Quincey with his work ’The Caesars’. A mesmerizing look at Roman his......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
John Churton Collins was a respected literary critic and historian of the Victorian era. This collection of posthumous e......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
Experience some of the best critical and historical writing of the 19th century with this collection of essays by Thomas......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
Volume 10 of The Complete Writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes includes some of the author’s best-known works, including Th......more
This book is a collection of essays and other works by Charles Lamb, a 19th-century English writer and essayist. The col......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
This history book describes the encounters of European conquerors, Spaniards, and Portuguese, with the native population......more
This collection brings together the best of Donald G. Mitchell’s essays, letters, and other writings, providing a fascin......more
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
A collection of essays by American transcendentalist philosopher and writer Ralph Waldo Emerson, exploring topics such a......more
A collection of essays and other writings by British novelist and playwright Wilkie Collins, including literary criticis......more
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
James Browne’s ’A Critical Examination of Dr. Macculloch’s Work on the Highlands and Western Isles of Scotland’ is a mus......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
One of the greatest works of literary criticism in the English language, this collection of essays illuminates the art o......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
This fascinating book delves into the hidden world of Louis XV’s mistresses, drawing on previously unpublished letters a......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
This is a collection of essays on various topics in American society and culture from the perspective of a prominent lit......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 musings by one of the most prolific and witty writers of the early 20th century. Chesterton’s......more
A collection of essays and sketches written by the American author and women’s rights advocate Gail Hamilton, on various......more
A collection of essays exploring the interplay between facts, thought, and imagination, featuring contributions from Fre......more
This charming collection of essays from Agnes Repplier offers a delightful blend of humor and insight. With subjects ran......more
A collection of essays on various topics such as literature, art, and society written by the renowned English poet and e......more
This collection of essays by Smyth examines various aspects of classical literature, with a focus on Greek tragedy. Smyt......more
A collection of essays covering a wide range of topics, including politics, philosophy, and literature. Trench’s writing......more
This comprehensive guide provides detailed discussions and analyses of some of the greatest novels in British and Americ......more
At Large is a collection of essays and reflections by Arthur Christopher Benson, a noted writer and intellectual of the ......more
This delightful book is a collection of essays and stories about summer and the joys of outdoor life. From picnics and w......more
A charming collection of essays on a variety of topics by Humphry Repton and Anna Seward. These essays explore everythin......more
This book is a collection of essays written by Francis Bacon. It covers topics such as truth, death, revenge, and more. ......more
English Traits is a work of cultural criticism by the American writer and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson. First publish......more
This book is a collection of essays written by Thomas Henry Huxley, a prominent Victorian scientist and philosopher. The......more
A collection of the best of Lewis L. Binkerton’s writings and addresses, this book is a must-read for anyone who is pass......more
This collection features the works of Thomas De Quincey, including his influential treatise on economics, ’The Logic of ......more
This book is a collection of essays, poems, and letters written by the Victorian author Charles F. Tyrwhitt Drake, who i......more
This book is a comprehensive collection of the writings of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, one of the most important women wr......more
This collection of letters from Catharina Elisabeth Goethe, the sister-in-law of the renowned writer Johann Wolfgang von......more
This book is a collection of letters written by the great English letter writers, including Samuel Richardson, Horace Wa......more
A comprehensive analysis of the works of William Dean Howells, one of America’s foremost realist writers of the late 19t......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
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A collection of essays and articles from Leigh Hunt’s influential political journal, The Examiner, published in the earl......more
A collection of essays and poems, including some historical and biographical works, by the prominent 19th-century Britis......more