Contemporary American Literature is a meticulously curated anthology, exploring the rich tapestry of early 20th-century American writing. Covering an expansive range of literary styles, from realism to modernism, this collection captures the diverse essence of a nation in flux. Readers will find a spectrum of voices and genres that reflect the dynamic cultural landscape of the time, offering works that challenge societal norms, explore human consciousness, and reflect on the American ident...

They ran around the wood, here and there and everywhere, eating roots and twigs and any old scraps they could find. But still they were HUNGRY. One day they came to a Big Tree full of fruit. But they could not eat it, for they did not know what it was. They sat down in a circle round the tree, and said, “What can we do?” When they had thought a while, they said, “Let us send Robin Rat up the river to Leo, our King, and ask him what the fruit is and whether we may eat it.”

The Bojabi Tree tells the story of a young protagonist who embarks on an adventure involving a magical or fantastical tree. The tree, known as the Bojabi Tree, holds special significance and possesses unique powers that drive the plot of the novel.The narrative follows the protagonist’s journey as they interact with the tree and uncover its secrets. The story is likely filled with whimsical elements, magical creatures, and fantastical settings that engage young readers and spark their imag...

In the jungles of deepest darkest Africa, the animals were hungry for there was nothing to eat. They fought for scraps and tit-bits until they came across a tree, the Bojabi tree (the mango-melon-pomegranate tree} which they smelled of apple-orange-plum-pear-banana. They wanted to rat the rich, red fruit but found they could not, because they did not know the fruit’s name.The animals took it in turns to leave and cross the dry and dusty African plains to ask the king of the jungle,...

The animals in the African forest were experiencing hunger. The Bojabi tree smelled of many aromas: fresh apple, orange, plum, peach, and banana. They wanted to eat the fruit of the tree, but they could not because they did not know what it was.The animals went in turns to depart and cross the forest and a river to ask King Leo the Lion for the answer. Despite having been taught everything by the king, they cannot remember anything when they return. Only the sluggish turtle remains....

This edition was prepared in 1898-99; but as it had to wait its turn on the list of the Early English Text Society, it has been completely revised, and extended in the light of several fresh publications on the subject, which have appeared in the meantime. My thanks are due to Dr. Furnivall for good acdvice on many occasions, and to Professor Manly, of the University of Chicago, for reading the proofs.

The original manuscript, dating back to the late 14th century, provides a set of guidelines on how children should behave in various social contexts. These instructions cover areas like etiquette at the table, manners in conversation, and proper conduct in the presence of others, especially those of higher social standing. The text emphasizes respect, modesty, and humility, reflecting the hierarchical structure of medieval society.By translating the medieval language into modern English, F...

In 'Contemporary American Literature,' John Matthews Manly and Edith Rickert curate a compelling anthology that traverses the multifaceted landscape of American literary expression. Encompassing a wide spectrum of genres and styles, this collection includes everything from poignant short stories and evocative poems to profound essays and experimental prose. This anthology captures the zeitgeist of early 20th-century America, introducing the reader to a tapestry of narratives that interroga...

This collection, first published in 1868, includes: John Russell's Boke of Nurture, c. 1460 Wynkyn de Worde's Boke of Keruynge, 1513; The Boke of Curtasye, c. 1460; R. Weste's Booke of Demeanor, 1619; Seager's Schoole of Vertue, 1557; The Babees Book, 1475; Aristotle's ABC, 1430; Urbanitatis, c. 1460; Stans Puer ad Mensam; The Lytylle Childrenes Lytil Boke, c. 1480; For to serve a Lord; Symon's Lesson of Wysedome for all Maner Chyldryn; The Birched School-Boy, c. 1500; plus short related i...

The Canterbury Tales is a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century (two of them in prose, the rest in verse). The tales, some of which are originals and others not, are contained inside a frame tale and told by a collection of pilgrims on a pilgrimage from Southwark to Canterbury to visit the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at Canterbury Cathedral. The Canterbury Tales are written in Middle English. Although the tales are considered to be his magnum opus, some be...

A guide to collecting vintage and antiquarian magazines showing major contributors as well as less well-known ones as well as the history and representative prices for most collectable magazines. Guides the reader/researcher through the history of the publications and the contributors that add to a magazine's worth. Originally published as: "Antique Traders Vintage Magazine price Guide".

According to Wikipedia: "George Gordon Byron, later Noel, 6th Baron Byron FRS (1788 1824) was a British poet and a leading figure in Romanticism. Amongst Byron's best-known works are the brief poems When We Two Parted, She Walks in Beauty, and So, we'll go no more a roving, in addition to the narrative poems Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and Don Juan. He is regarded as one of the greatest European poets and remains widely read and influential, both in the English-speaking world and beyond. By...