Illustrated electronic edition of a fables by Aesop prepared in accordance with the principles of The World in Pictures project, providing a complete set of illustrations, among them 57 illustrations by outstanding painters, with a comprehensive rendering of the plot. Illustrated biography of the great ancient fabler Aesop. The edition also included the sketches of Aesop's fables: "The Crow and the Fox," "The Wolf and the Lamb", "The Gnat and the Lion," "How the Mouse Saved the Lion," "The...

Medea finds her position in the Greek world threatened when her husband Jason attempts to leave her for a Greek princess of Corinth.In this classic translation of Seneca’s Medea, Ella Harris retains the powerful effects of the monologues, as well as the unique flavor of Seneca's language.

The Eclogues (also called the Bucolics) are the first of the three major works of the Latin poet Virgil.Imitating the Greek Bucolica ("on care of cattle", so named from the poetry's rustic subjects) by Theocritus, Virgil created a Roman version partly by offering a dramatic and mythic interpretation of revolutionary change at Rome in the turbulent period between roughly 44 and 38 BC. Virgil introduced political clamor largely absent from Theocritus' poems, called idylls ("little scenes" or...

If you think 18th century economic philosophy is by definition dry and boring, check out Bernard Mandeville's 1714 poem "The Fable of the Bees." It espouses the benefits of selfishness as a way of increasing economic prosperity -- a common enough idea today, but one that was so scandalous at the time of its publication that Mandeville was convicted by a grand jury and widely denounced by the most prominent thinkers of the day in blistering terms. This volume contains the text of the poem a...

Born in 1572 in London England, John Donne was an English Jacobean poet of exceptional skill, whose poetry was known for its vibrancy of language and inventiveness of metaphor. While Donne was well educated and his poetic talents considerable he struggled for much of his life to provide for his family. Having published only two volumes during his lifetime, he was not a professional poet. Despite this his legacy on the world of poetry is a significant one. In this volume you will find a rep...

This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, Nook, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including eReaders, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. Are these the only works of Providence within us? What words suffice to praise or set them forth? Had we but understanding, should we ever cease hymning and blessing the Divine Power, both openly and in secret, and telling of His gracious gifts? Whether digging or ploughing or eating, should we not sing the hymn to God:—

Giovanni Boccaccio's 'The Most Pleasant and Delectable Questions of Love' is a captivating and insightful exploration of the realm of love and relationships during the medieval period. Written in a lively and engaging style, this work fits into the tradition of courtly love literature prevalent in Boccaccio's time, offering readers a glimpse into the intricacies of romantic pursuits and desires. Through a series of dialogues and discussions, Boccaccio delves into the complexities of human ...

Im in love with this book. When I first finished it, I immediately turned back and began again, doubtless, its a true gem. It seeks to remind you that before we, as individuals or as a race, seek to remedy our problems in the external world, we should have a care to achieving freedom, courage, and greatness of mind within.Although by this late date much of the initial vigor and authenticity of the great early Greeks such as Heraclitus, Anaxagoras, and Diogenes had given way to deri...

“The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars/ But in ourselves.”― William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar“Whoknowshimself a braggart, let himfearthis, for itwill come to passthateverybraggartshallbefound an ass.”― William Shakespeare, The Complete Works“By my soul I swear, thereis no power in the tongue of man to alter me.”― William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice“My Crown is in myheart, not on myhead:Not deck'dwithDiamonds, and Indian...

One of the finest works of the Neoclassical period this is a comprehensive collection of Pope's best works. A deep satire and criticism is meted out at the contemporary society and the attitudes and frivolities of the females. A brilliant collection that relaxes and inspires the readers!

Vida's Art of Poetry is an 18th century translation of the famous poet Marco Vida's work. Vida authored many poems in Latin in the 16th century.