Anthologies

"Historical and Descriptive Narrative of Twenty Years’ Residence in South America Vol. I" by William Bennet Stevenson is a captivating memoir that delves into the rich tapestry of South Ame …

First published in 1956. Arthur Waley here presents an engrossing account of the works and life of Yuan Mei (1716-1797), the best-known poet of his time. Gaiety is the keynote of his works and the po …

First published in 1969, this title examines the works of Jonathan Swift from both a literary and an historical perspective. W. A. Speck first presents Swift in his historical context, analysing in p …

Verdict: This is an important collection for all lovers of fantasy and literature. Library Journal A marvelous mix of classics and rarely seen works, bibliophile”s finds and old favorites . . . a tr …

First published in 2005. An excellent introduction to Old English, this book begins with an elementary grammar, ably preparing students for the thirty-four texts that follow. Among the carefully sele …

The second in a brand-new series of annual anthologies, The Best British Short Stories 2012 reprints the cream of short fiction, by British writers, first published in 2011. These stories first appea …

First published in 1951, this book is based on a course of lectures on poetry and prose given at Cambridge University during the long vacations of 1946-1950. A request for lectures of this kind came …

Originally published in 1990, this book contains the full text and translation of razos and troubadour songs. The coupling of the razos and songs in this edition is based on the conviction that thoug …

"Herbert Spencer’s "First Principles: Part II: Laws of the Knowable" is a seminal work in philosophy of science literature, continuing Spencer’s exploration of epistemology and scienti …

“In this collection commissioned by Amy Scholder, nine original essays explore the specific and personal impact of cultural icons.” —Publishers Weekly   Whose poster hung on your wall as a teena …