The Religio Medici is the apologia of a learned physician who was proud to be a Christian and a member of the Church of England as established by Elizabeth I. He recognized that under Henry VIII the Church in England had been the catholic Church in schism, whereas the Elizabethan Establishment was regarded as heretical by Rome. Yet hew rote courteously about the Pope. Unlike many seventeenth-century Protestants he never described St Peter's successor as 'Balschazar', 'the Man of Sin,' or '...

Thomas Browne's "The Garden of Cyrus" is a captivating exploration of the intersection between nature, philosophy, and art, presented through the lens of the author's unique metaphysical style. Written in 1658, this work stands out as an intricate discourse on the significance of the quincunx pattern, which Browne employs as a symbol of order and beauty within the chaotic diversity of the natural world. Rich with allegorical references and a blend of erudition and whimsy, Browne's prose in...

The Most Influential Works by Sir Thomas Browne gathers the essential writings of one of seventeenth-century England's most original prose stylists, from the spiritual self-examination of Religio Medici to the learned skepticism of Pseudodoxia Epidemica and the meditative grandeur of Urn-Burial. Browne's prose is baroque, Latinate, richly metaphorical, and intellectually restless, standing at the crossroads of Renaissance humanism, Baconian inquiry, Anglican devotion, and early modern scie...

The unthinkable is happening in Lynnwood - a village with centuries of guilt on its conscience.Who wouldn't want to live in an idyllic village in the English countryside like Lynnwood? With its charming pub, old dairy, friendly vicar, gurgling brooks, and its old paths with memories of simpler times.But behind the conventional appearance of Lynnwood's villagers, only two sorts of people crawl out of the woodwork: those who hunt and those who are prey.You can a...

Thomas Browne's Hydriotaphia, or Urne-Burial (1658) begins from the discovery of ancient funerary urns in Norfolk and expands into one of the great prose meditations on death, remembrance, and human vanity. Ostensibly an antiquarian essay on burial customs, it moves from learned comparison of Egyptian, Roman, and northern rites to a sonorous, baroque contemplation of oblivion. Its style—Latinate, aphoristic, and magnificently cadenced—places it at the crossroads of Renaissance humanism, ea...

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.Written after the discovery of over forty Bronze Age b...

The worlds breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places...- Ernest HemmingwayIn a future of bleakness and roboticism, a totalitarian government enforces upon the people a lifestyle that lulls them into a state of obedience. Your career and social status are predestined and you cannot alter it - this is a reality that walks a fine line between evoking sensations of fear and inducing a sense of futility.A dystopian reality can sometimes...

The novel is set in the rugged and untamed Australian outback during the 1850s and 1860s and tells the story of two brothers, Dick and Jim Marston, who become involved in a life of crime. The Marston brothers turn to bushranging, robbing travelers and settlers in the remote bushland areas of New South Wales and Victoria.The narrative is presented as a first-person account by Dick Marston, who serves as the story's protagonist and narrator. Throughout the novel, readers follow the Marston b...

A desolate landscape, wracked with upheaval, the uncanny nature of a place once so familiar. A revelation of what was formerly undisclosed, the harbingers of apocalypse are edging ever closer...The wasteland of abandoned memories, the end of the world or a chance for a new beginning. Be it a personal apocalypse, or one of great cataclysm, the stories that arise from the rubble are tales of aftermath and tales of survival. Bridging the gap between Science Fiction and Horror...

Thomas Browne's Religio Medici is a landmark work in the history of English literature and spiritual reflection, blending personal devotion, philosophy, and natural observation into a deeply contemplative narrative. First published in 1643, this remarkable text offers a unique insight into the mind of a 17th-century physician grappling with faith, reason, and the mysteries of existence. In Religio Medici, Browne presents an intimate exploration of his own religious beliefs, moral reflectio...

"The Conchologist's First Book" is a fascinating exploration of marine life, focusing on the study of shells and mollusks. Authored by Thomas Brown, this work serves as an introduction to conchology, blending scientific observation with artistic illustration. Brown's meticulous attention to detail and his passion for the natural world shine through, making the book not only informative but also visually appealing. It invites readers to appreciate the beauty and diversity of shell life, enc...

The seventeenth century writer Sir Thomas Browne was an English polymath and author of varied works, revealing his wide learning in diverse fields, including science and medicine, religion and the esoteric. His most famous work is ‘Religio Medici’, a journal principally concerning the mysteries of God, nature and man, which he described as “a private exercise directed to myself.” It was an immediate success and was soon circulated widely in Europe. Noted for his melancholia tone, Browne’s ...