The Gamester is Edward Moore's most famous work, and while it has fallen into relative obscurity in the last century, at the time it marked an important shift in the staging of eighteenth century tragedy. More specifically, it was one of the first plays to depict bourgeois suffering through the valence of moral values, moving the genre away from the lofty depiction of kings and empires toward something much closer to home for middle-class audiences. As such, the play depicts the trials and...

Reflecting the spirit of East Indian myths, legends, and fables, these illustrations were compiled by one of the nineteenth century's foremost Orientalists. Edward Moor published The Hindu Pantheon in 1810, and this new volume draws upon his exposition of India's religious iconography to offer a spectacular array of images of Hindu deities.Dramatic engravings and line drawings include scenes from the Ramayana and Mahabharata as well as temple images of Kri...

The Rollercoaster of Gambling: 12 Books gathers twelve works in which wagering becomes a lens for chance, desire, deception, and social aspiration. Moving among tales, sketches, sensation fiction, adventure, satire, and moral reflection, the volume ranges from card tables shadowed by obsession to racetracks, confidence games, and speculative schemes. Its strongest effects arise from this formal variety: gambling appears at once as entertainment, vice, economic metaphor, and an unsettling t...

In "Moore's Fables for the Female Sex," Edward Moore presents a captivating collection of fables that uniquely engage with the complexities of women's lives in the 18th century. With a blend of wit and moral insight, Moore employs a concise and allegorical style reminiscent of Aesop while infusing his narratives with social critique and feminist undertones. Each fable serves as a mirror reflecting societal norms, expectations, and the often-ignored intelligence and agency of women, thus si...

Burn: A Balance of Fitness and Fun. Sometimes a book title can mislead. Especially this title with its illustration, in which the scale seems to be heavily tipped to the “fun” side. The truth is that following the program in this book will require lots of training and little fun—until you reach the last two chapters. At that point, all your hard work and effort will begin to pay off. Your level of fitness will allow you to enjoy the day and your surroundings as you glide along your favorit...

Moores Fables for the Female Sex by Edward Moore offers a concentrated, compelling experience within history / general. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, accessible read, the book is well-suited to book clubs and classroom di...

The Gamester is a tragedy by Edward Moore that examines the destructive effects of gambling addiction on personal relationships and social standing. The story follows Beverley, a gentleman who succumbs to compulsive gambling, leading to financial ruin and the unraveling of his marriage to his devoted wife, Mrs. Beverley.As Beverley’s obsession deepens, he loses not only his fortune but also the trust and support of those closest to him. His wife struggles to maintain her dignity and protec...

"An Outline of the History of Christian Thought Since Kant " is a piece of religious text written by American theologian, Edward Caldwell Moore.

In "The Gamester" (1753), Edward Moore masterfully intertwines the themes of addiction, morality, and the psychological consequences of gambling within the framework of an engaging dramatic narrative. Written in a period characterized by a burgeoning interest in social issues and human psychology, the play captures the destructive nature of vice through its complex characters and moral dilemmas, articulated with sharp wit and emotional depth. Moore employs a blend of realism and heightened...

Mr. Moore's book reviews and comments on the main issues of North American life in recent years, including immigration, COVID-19, race relations, diversity, #MeTwo, the National Football League, YouTube, relationships, and social media.Mr. Moore hopes that his book will lead readers to thoughtfully re-examine their own views on social and political life in North America and have a few laughs along the way.His efforts at humor are purely intentional.

This is Volume XVII of twenty-two in a series on 20th Century Philosophy. Originally published in 1959, it is a contribution to the History of Modern Philosophy under the heads: first of different Schools of Thought-Sensationalist, Realist, Idealist, Intuitivist; secondly of different Subjects-Psychology, Ethics, Aesthetics, Political Philosophy, Theology. This is a collection of papers by George Edward Moore, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Fellow of Trinity College in the University...

The “Long Middle Ages” indicates a span of time extending from Antiquity, across the Middle Ages, to the Early Modern period. The author tries to understand factors of historical continuity binding this period together and the periodic scenes of violent change that disrupted societies and traditions. The Long Middle Ages were established on classical and biblical foundations, while each generation interpreted and expanded on those origins. The cohesion of the Long Middle Ages was brought a...