Robert Hughes 
Shock of the New [EPUB ebook] 

"Nostalghia" by Grazia Deledda is a compelling novel set against the striking backdrop of Sardinia, where the protagonist, Elias Portolu, navigates a complex tapestry of emotions and …

Westerfelt: A Novel" is a work by American author Will N. Harben, published in 1901. Will Nathaniel Harben (1858-1919) was known for his stories set in the Southern United States, particularly …

"The Irrational Knot" by George Bernard Shaw is a novel that delves deeply into the complexities of marriage and divorce within the framework of Victorian society. It explores the conflict …

"Pole Baker" by Will N. Harben is a Southern fiction novel that offers a profound exploration of rural life in the American South. The story centers on Pole Baker, whose personal journey is …

"Paul Gosslett’s Confessions in Love, Law, and The Civil Service" by Charles James Lever is a humorous and satirical exploration of the protagonist’s personal and professional life. The …

"Paul Rundel" by Will N. Harben is a Southern fiction novel that delves into the complexities of personal growth and social dynamics. The story centers on Paul Rundel, a character whose …

"The Warden" by Anthony Trollope centers on the life of Septimus Harding, an elderly clergyman who serves as the warden of a charitable almshouse. The story explores themes of clerical duty …

"The School for Scandal" is a comedy of manners play written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. It premiered at Drury Lane Theatre in London on May 8, 1777. The play is a quintessential example …

This edited volume investigates knowledge networks based on materials and associated technologies in Prehistoric Europe and the Classical Mediterranean. It emphasises the significance of material obj …

Eighteenth-century fashion was cosmopolitan and varied. Whilst the wildly extravagant and colorful elite fashions parodied in contemporary satire had significant influence on wider dress habits, more …