The Iliad of Homer

The Iliad of Homer

It is anticipated that the Current Translation of the Iliad will represent the original text and ideas more faithfully than any earlier translation. This book was created after thorough scrutiny thanks to the laborious work of ancient academics and lexicographers like Barnes and Clarke as well as contributions from researchers across each era. Theodore Alois … Read more

Ethics

Ethics

Astotle’s ethics treatise is a noteworthy example of this synthesis, with half of the volume devoted to his political ideas and the other half delving into other topics. Both lines of thought are perfectly intertwined and revolve around the core idea of what Aristotle called “Philosophy of Human Affairs.” This thorough investigation goes beyond only … Read more

The Chinese Classics

The Chinese Classics

Book Excerpt The Books now recognised as of highest authority in China are comprehended under the denominations of ‘The five Ching [1]’ and ‘The four Shu [2].’ The term Ching is of textile origin, and signifies the warp threads of a web, and their adjustment. An easy application of it is to denote what is … Read more

Tess of the d’Urbervilles

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

“Tess” is an exemplification of all the horrors of malignant destiny. By nature its heroine is incarnate goodness: every fibre of her being is pure; and yet, under the stress of circumstances, the compulsion of force and the beguilement of fraud, partly through ignorance, partly through delirium and desperation, she is harassed, degraded, despoiled, plunged … Read more

Beowulf

Beowulf

Translated by Gummere. “Beowulf” is an epic poem that transports readers to a world of heroism, bravery, and mythical creatures. Through active storytelling and vivid imagery, the anonymous poet narrates the heroic exploits of Beowulf, a courageous warrior who battles monstrous foes to protect his people. With the use of transition words, readers are effortlessly … Read more

Aesop’s Fables

Aesop's Fables

  Translated by George Fyler Townsend.   “Aesop’s Fables” is a timeless collection of short stories that holds valuable life lessons for readers of all ages. Through active storytelling and vivid imagery, Aesop weaves moral tales featuring animals as characters, making the fables both entertaining and instructive. With the use of transition words, readers are … Read more

Don Quijote

Don Quijote

  Don Quijote de la Mancha (ortografía y título original -1605-, El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha) es una de las obras cumbre de la literatura española y la literatura universal, el libro más traducido después de la Biblia, escrito por Miguel de Cervantes.   “Don Quijote” by Miguel de Cervantes is a … Read more

Great Expectations

Great Expectations

“The story of the orphan Pip, writing his life from his early days of childhood until adulthood and trying to be a gentleman along the way. The story can also be considered semi-autobiographical of Dickens, like much of his work, drawing on his experiences of life and people.”–Wikipedia   “Great Expectations” by Charles Dickens is … Read more

The Republic

The Republic

Translated by Benjamin Jowett. “The Republic” by Plato is a foundational philosophical work that explores the nature of justice, governance, and the ideal society. Divided into ten books, Plato’s dialogue guides beginners through Socrates’ conversations with various interlocutors, unraveling profound insights into the human condition.   Beginning with a discussion on the nature of justice, … Read more

Don Quixote

Don Quixote

Translated by John Ormsby. One of the earliest novels in a modern European language, one which many people consider the finest book in the Spanish language.   “Don Quixote” is a timeless literary masterpiece that takes readers on a whimsical and thought-provoking journey. Miguel de Cervantes’ novel, divided into two parts, follows the adventures of … Read more