The Country of the Blind & Other Stories |
H. G. Wells (1866 - 1946) |
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The Essays of Montaigne - Complete |
Michel Montaigne (1533 - 1592) |
Essays was first published in 1580. In it Montaigne essentially invented the literary form of the essay, a short subjective treatment of a given topic. Montaigne's stated goal in his book is to describe man, and especially himself, with utter frankness. The modernity of thought in Montaigne's essays, coupled with their sustained popularity, made them arguably the most prominent work in French philosophy until the Enlightenment. Their influence over French education and culture is still strong. |
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The First Men in the Moon |
H. G. Wells (1866 - 1946) |
The discovery of Cavorite, a substance with anti-gravity properties, by an English scientist during Victorian times makes possible one of mankind's oldest dreams - travel to the moon. But a journey into the unknown brings with it all sorts of mysterious risks. Captured by aliens on the moon, the humans need to escape and thwart their abductors from conquering earth. Another brilliant H.G. Wells sci-fi story. |
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood |
Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870) |
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The New Machiavelli |
H. G. Wells (1866 - 1946) |
Richard Remington appears to have it all - a successful career as author and politician, social approval and a wonderful marriage. But looks can be deceiving, especially after he meets Isabel Rivers. Will he be able to resist the temptation ... |
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The Perils of Certain English Prisoners |
Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870) |
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The Portrait of a Lady Vol 1 |
Henry James (1843 - 1916) |
Generally regarded as the masterpiece of his early writing The Portrait of a Lady has young American Isabel inheriting a large amount of money and gaining freedom to travel the continent. Here she falls under the influence of two expatriate Americans who want her money. The work has met continuing critical acclaim and remains the most popular of James' longer works. |
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