When Paul Manning begins working as an engineer clerk for the railroad, he decides to move in with his mother's family on their farm. There, he is able to be closer to his job as the railroad pa...więcej »
Featuring eight works of short fiction, South Sea Tales by Jack London is an adventurous collection with a nautical theme. With settings on islands or ships, South Sea Tales te...więcej »
'p''b''I'The Tao and Its Characteristics'/I' is one of the world's oldest and most influential documents. Its view of the mind and its place in the world, paradoxically simple and profou...więcej »
The young Jeanne and her cousin Hugh are drawn to a special room decorated with eye-catching tapestry that pulls the children into a mystical world. The Tapestry Room: A Child's Romanc...więcej »
Selected Poems of Yone Noguchi (1921) is a collection of poems by Yone Noguchi. Although he is widely recognizing as a leading poet in English and Japanese of the modernist period, Noguch...więcej »
Trial and Triumph (1888-1889) is a novel by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. One of the first novels published by an African American woman, Trial and Triumph is a story of family, fa...więcej »
Originally published in 1853, author Nathaniel Hawthorne delivers a vibrant selection of mythological tales inspired by some of the most popular figures in Greek lore. Tanglewood Tales...więcej »
Author Marie Corelli's brilliant commentary on the personal and professional politics of the literary community full of colorful characters fueled by fame, criticism and competition. It's...więcej »
Halvard Solness is a successful master builder who has acquired both fame and fortune, yet he's convinced his greatness will fade with the younger generation. He is committed to retaining...więcej »
Love and Life Behind the Purdah (1901) is a collection of short stories by Indian writer, lawyer, and social reformer Cornelia Sorabji. Raised by Christian missionaries, Sorabji trained a...więcej »
When young Christy Mahon flees from his family's farm and tells the townspeople he killed his father, they respond in a way he did not expect. After an intense fight with his fath...więcej »
A Marriage Below Zero (1889) is a novel by Alan Dale. Recognized as one of the first English language novels to openly depict homosexuality, the novel is a poignant study of the instituti...więcej »
George Hell is a shallow man, fond of gambling, drinking, and womanizing. Set in his socialite ways, George does whatever it takes to satisfy his desires. However, when cupid strikes George with...więcej »
Bartleby is a newly-hired scrivener who initially produces great work but slowly reduces his output, declining assignments and responding with: "I would prefer not to." Despite his poor perf...więcej »
When a mysterious houseboat appears on the river Styx, it brings an influx of famous souls who begin to flock towards the new favored location. A House-Boat on the Styx is a series...więcej »
"Cridge ridicules the cult of domesticity by exposing its contradictions, made especially glaring when enacted by men." -Carol Farley KesslerMan's Rights; or, How Would You Like It?więcej »
The New Life (1294) is a work of verse and prose by Italian poet Dante Alighieri. Composed in the prosimetrum style, The New Life explores the popular medieval theme of cour...więcej »
In a German Pension captures the youthful views of esteemed writer, Katherine Mansfield, who jumpstarted her illustrious career with a series of remarkable short stories. It showca...więcej »
The Life, History and Travels of Kah-ge-ga-gah-Bowh (1847) is a memoir by George Copway. Written while he was living with his wife and daughter in New York City, The Life, History and ...więcej »
The Spirit of Japanese Poetry (1914) is a collection of essays by Yone Noguchi. Although he is widely recognized as a leading poet in English and Japanese of the modernist period, Noguchi...więcej »