The Epistulae morales ad Lucilium (English: Moral Epistles to Lucilius) is a collection of 124 letters which were written by Seneca the Younger at the end of his life. They are addressed to Lucilius, the then procurator of Sicily, although he is known only through Seneca's writings. In these letters, Seneca gives Lucilius tips on how to become a more devoted Stoic. Lucilius was, at that time, the Governor of Sicily, although he is known only through Seneca's writings. Selected from the Epi...

Before King Arthur there was Beowulf, a young lord of great renown. When Beowulf hears that the monster Grendel is terrorizing a neighbor state, he and his men travel there to rid the land of this terrible monster. Beowulf battles Grendel; Grendel's mother, who is even more terrible than her son; and a dragon. These are tales of bravery and pride, boasting and accomplishment. After reading these grand adventures you'll understand why this epic remains one of England's National Treasures!

As a writer, Seneca is known for his philosophical works, and for his plays, which are all tragedies. His prose works include a dozen essays and one hundred twenty-four letters dealing with moral issues.Seneca's influence on later generations is immense—during the Renaissance he was "a sage admired and venerated as an oracle of moral, even of Christian edification; a master of literary style and a model for dramatic art."Contents:THE TRAGEDIESTHE MADNESS OF HERC...

It is the object of the following pages neither to defend poetry nor to account for it, but simply to study it as a social institution. Questions of its importance, of the place which it has held, or ought to have held, in the esteem of men, and of the part which it is yet to play, are interesting but not vital to one who is bent upon the investigation of it as an element in human life. A defence is doubtless needed now and then by way of answer to the pessimist like Peacock, or to the mor...

In "The Beginnings of Poetry," Francis Barton Gummere embarks on a groundbreaking exploration of the origins and evolution of poetic forms, delving into the rich tapestry of early poetic expression across cultures. Through a meticulous collection of examples and a keen analytical lens, Gummere intertwines historical context with literary criticism, illustrating how poetry has evolved as a vital aspect of human experience and communication. The work is recognized for its innovative approach...

In "The Beginnings of Poetry," Francis Barton Gummere embarks on an insightful exploration of the origins and evolution of poetic expression, tracing its roots from prehistoric traditions to the intricate forms of early literature. Gummere's meticulous scholarship is evident in his analysis of linguistic structures, thematic elements, and the socio-cultural contexts that shaped early poetry. Employing a blend of critical examination and engaging narrative, he reveals the organic relationsh...

The Epistulae morales ad Lucilium (English: Moral Epistles to Lucilius) is a collection of 124 letters which were written by Seneca the Younger at the end of his life. They are addressed to Lucilius, the then procurator of Sicily, although he is known only through Seneca's writings. In these letters, Seneca gives Lucilius tips on how to become a more devoted Stoic. Lucilius was, at that time, the Governor of Sicily, although he is known only through Seneca's writings. Selected from the Epi...

The Epistulae morales ad Lucilium (English: Moral Epistles to Lucilius) is a collection of 124 letters which were written by Seneca the Younger at the end of his life. They are addressed to Lucilius, the then procurator of Sicily, although he is known only through Seneca's writings. In these letters, Seneca gives Lucilius tips on how to become a more devoted Stoic. Lucilius was, at that time, the Governor of Sicily, although he is known only through Seneca's writings. Selected from the Epi...

You can run but you can't hide.Mississippi transplant Danny Mosley's ex-lover, Kalinda Jones, tracks him down in San Francisco triggering a dangerous, violent and wildly unpredictable set of events. When Jones is found murdered shortly after visiting with Mosley, he quickly becomes the police's number one suspect.Robert "Lucky" Lucas, a retired police officer and part-time off-the-books private investigator, comes to the aid of his friend, but the arrival of eighteen-year-o...

The Epistulae Morales ad Lucilium, also known as the Moral Epistles, is a collection of 124 letters which were written by Seneca the Younger at the end of his life, during his retirement, and written after he had worked for the Emperor Nero for fifteen years. They are addressed to Lucilius, the then procurator of Sicily, although he is known only through Seneca's writings. Although these letters deal with Seneca's eclectic form of Stoic philosophy, they also give us valuable insights into ...

Lucky Lucas is back in The Damage,set in the colorful, edgy, and seductive city of San Francisco. Lucky Lucas, a widowed ex-Police Detective, has relocated from Southern California to San Francisco to be near his son's family. As a favor to a friend, Lucas agrees to locate Diane Berger, an eighteen year old girl who has suddenly disappeared from her wealthy parent's Russian Hill home. Lucas locates the girl in Venice Beach, but not before stumbling upon a corpse in the apartment where she ...

Stoicism is a philosophical school of thought that originated during the early Hellenistic era (circa 300 BC). It flourished throughout the Roman and Greek world until the 3rd century A.D. Lucius Annaeus Seneca, Epictetus, and Emperor Marcus Aurelius were prominent promoters of stoicism. However, Christianity became the religion of the state during the 4th century and stoicism rapidly declined. Over the years, stoicism has experienced some periods of revival, notably during the Renaissance...