This volume explores the conflicting representations of ancient Rome—one of the most important European cities in the medieval imagination—in late Middle English poetry.Once the capital of a great pagan empire whose ruined monuments still inspired awe in the Middle Ages, Rome, the seat of the pope, became a site of Christian pilgrimage owing to the fame of its early martyrs, whose relics sanctified the city and whose help was sought by pilgrims to their shrines. C. David Benson ana...

Originally published in 1990. This study is of one of the world’s great narrative poems and one of the few long poems in English about physical love. Although this work is often overshadowed by the Canterbury Tales, the author argues that it has its own profound multiplicity. Its mixture of genres, styles, characters and other competing elements creates a powerful literary experience for each reader. This book explores the diversity and contradictions produced by the poem without ...

Over the course of her career, Elizabeth Robertson has pursued innovative scholarship that investigates the overlapping domains of medieval philosophy, literature, and gender studies. This collection of essays, dedicated to her work, examines gender as a construct of language, a mode of embodiment, and a critical framework for thinking about the past. Its eleven contributors approach the figure of the gendered body in medieval English writing along several axes: poetic, philosophical, mate...

The 'SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics' is a sweeping compilation that charts a course through the realms of speculative fiction. This expansive anthology boasts an impressive array of narratives that traverse the breathtaking boundaries of space, time, and imagination. With its blend of dystopian futures, interstellar expeditions, and mythical lost worlds, the collection invites readers to experience the perennial clash between huma...

Dive into a groundbreaking exploration of speculative fiction with the 'Sci-Fi Box Set: 140+ Dystopian Novels, Space Adventures & Lost World Classics,' a meticulously curated anthology that transcends time and genre to bring together an unparalleled collection of science fiction literature. This collection captures the essence of exploration, societal critique, and fantastical worlds through its diverse range of literary styles and themes. From thrilling tales of survival in unknown territ...

In 'THE SPELL HAS BEGUN: 550+ Supernatural Mysteries, Macabre & Horror Classics', readers are offered a mesmerizing journey through the shadowed realms of the supernatural and macabre. This expansive collection covers a wide spectrum of literary styles including eerie gothic tales, mysterious spectral encounters, and horror classics that have shaped the genre. Each piece is a tribute to the craftsmanship of suspense and the uncanny, with standout narratives that envelop the reader in haunt...

This meticulously edited Sci-Fi Collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents: H. G. Wells: The Time Machine The War of the Worlds The Invisible Man… Jules Verne: Journey to the Center of the Earth 20.000 Leagues under the Sea… Mary Shelley: Frankenstein The Last Man Edwin A. Abbott: Flatland Jack London: Iron Heel The Scarlet Plague… R. L. Stevenson: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde George MacDonald: Lilith H. Rider Haggard: King Solomon's Mines She Willia...

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘David Blaize by E. F. Benson - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Collected Works of E. F. Benson’.Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Benson inclu...

Throughout the long centuries of human history is the want, and the need, to share information, to exchange ideas and for that knowledge and experience, for curiosity and learning, to be the basis of a civil society.In literature the ambition is much narrower. In order to be known, to be popular, you had to be published. And for that people had to know you existed and your ideas worth reading. Obviously for most of humanity’s time people couldn’t read and texts couldn’t be publishe...

The 'Sci-Fi Ultimate Collection: 170+ Space Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics' serves as a monumental anthology that traverses vast literary landscapes across the realms of science fiction. This extensive collection showcases a multitude of themes such as exploration of unknown territories, societal evolution in response to technological advancements, and the quintessential conflict between nature and civilization. Comprising a variety of literary styles—from the foundatio...

The 'Horror Anthology' unveils a mesmerizing tapestry of fear through an array of literary styles, representing a rich spectrum of the horror genre across different epochs. This collection brings together tales of terror woven with intricate layers of suspense, gothic elements, and supernatural marvels. The anthology stands out not only for its sheer diversity but also for the timeless allure of its stories. While some tales are anchored in psychological horror, others roam the landscapes ...

The *HALLOWEEN Ultimate Collection: 550+ Horror Classics, Supernatural Mysteries & Macabre Stories* is an unparalleled anthology, enveloping readers within the chilling, ethereal embrace of Gothic horror and supernatural mystery. This expansive compilation unfolds a tapestry of eerie atmospheres and dark imaginings, from the spectral to the sublime. It delves into the human psyche, exploring themes of fear, mortality, and the unknown. Within these pages, readers will discover a myriad of n...