Literary Collections

Fighting for the Rain Forest: War, Youth and Resources in Sierra Leone examines the war in Sierra Leone as a crisis of modernity. The conflict is not simply a matter of random violence, but rather a...

A time-traveling food blogger gets a second chance at her teenage years in this magical romantic comedy. Anna Matthews takes a vitamin supplement that sends her back to 1996, and she decides to use...

Sam Shepard and Johnny Dark: Intimate Correspondence. This collection gathers nearly forty years of letters and transcribed conversations between two men who were more than just friends - they were...

Kei Miller's Writing Down the Vision offers a unique blend of personal reflection and analytical insight into the power of storytelling. Through essays that explore themes of migration, family,...

Hardcover, 231 pages, published 2018. John Cleese shares his experiences as a professor at Cornell University in this collection of talks, essays, and lectures. Over nearly twenty years, he has...

Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor is a lively and engaging citizen comedy that explores the complexities of human life through its central character, Falstaff.This second edition of the play...

Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg: The Letters is an exhilarating exchange of letters that reveals the process of creation for two celebrated members of the Beat Generation. Through this...

This abridged version of Twelfth Night has been created specifically for children and teachers. It retains the key plot points, character development and essential scenes, making it an engaging and...

The Turkish Lady and Other Writings is a collection of three works by Jean Lorrain, featuring a semi-fictional travel piece, a decadent fairy tale, and another travel piece.Published in 2023, this...

Granta 152 Still LifeA collection of essays and writing in response to the pandemic, exploring themes of confinement, escape, and attention. This issue of Granta magazine brings together new fiction,...

This collection of essays by Hubert Butler offers a unique perspective on European culture and politics. Written with uncommon elegance and power, these literary pieces explore topics from...

Daughters of Latin America brings together a dazzling collection of works from 140 Latine writers, scholars, and activists across time, space, languages, and genres. This magnificent volume gathers...

Thomas Hoccleve's poetry offers a unique glimpse into the life and thoughts of a 14th-century writer. This collection, newly edited from his own copies, provides a comprehensive introduction to his...

A.J. Liebling's unforgettable New Yorker articles bring to life the vibrant world of 20th-century America, from the Latin Quarter and midtown Manhattan to the Normandy beachhead and Times Square...

The Power of the Ring: A Critical Study of J.R.R. Tolkien's Spiritual Vision Stratford Caldecott delves into the spiritual biography of J.R.R. Tolkien, exploring how his Christian faith and love of...

Troilus and Cressida is a play that has long been considered challenging, yet its popularity on stage and in critical circles continues to grow. This second edition features an expanded introduction...

The Four Men A Farrago by Hilaire Belloc is a culturally significant work that has been preserved and made available to the public. As it falls within the public domain in many countries, including...

Jane Austen's Little Book of Wisdom Words on Love, Life, Society and Literature by Andrea Kirk Assaf is a beautifully compiled collection of over 300 bite-size quotes from one of the greatest female...

The Art of PhilosophizingFirst published in 1968, this collection of essays by Bertrand Russell explores the fundamental principles of mathematics, logic, and philosophy.Russell's approach to...

Native American Literature: A Very Short Introduction By Sean Kicummah Teuton, this book explores the evolution of North American Indigenous literature from its ancient roots to its current status as...

Victorian Demons explores the complex and often contradictory nature of masculinity in late 19th-century Britain. By examining how dominant models of masculinity were demonized in various literary,...

The Saints at the Limits: Seven Byzantine Popular Legends by Stratis Papaioannou presents a unique collection of stories that shed light on the cultural boundaries and societal norms of the Byzantine...

A personal portrait of the Royal Family offers a unique glimpse into the lives of those who have shaped the British monarchy over six decades. Through his extensive collection of photographs, Colin...

Forgetting by Gabriel Josipovici explores the complex relationship between remembering and forgetting. Drawing inspiration from various cultural and historical contexts, the author examines how our...

Letters from Louise Brooks offer a unique glimpse into the life and personality of Hollywood legend Louise Brooks. Written by her close friend Jan Wahl over the course of twenty years, these letters...

Granta 148 Summer Fiction brings together new fiction from some of the most exciting writers working today. The collection features works by Haruki Murakami, Ben Lerner, Amor Towles, David Means,...

The Book of Greek and Roman Folktales, Legends, and Myths by William F. Hansen presents a unique window into the fantasies, anxieties, humor, and passions of ancient Greeks and Romans. This...

Color, Communism and Common Sense is a personal account of one Black American Communist's disillusionment with the ideology.The author recounts their ten-year involvement in the communist movement,...

This collection of essays offers a comprehensive survey of Peter Hughes' poetry, published simultaneously with his Selected Poems. A diverse range of contributors, including poets and critics, share...

The Epistle on Legal Theory: A Translation of Al-Shafi'i's Risalah This foundational document of Islamic jurisprudence is now available in English for the first time. Written by Muhammad ibn Idris...

Maurice Baring's memoirs offer a unique glimpse into his life, spanning from his early years as a member of the aristocratic Baring family to his experiences in World War I and beyond. Baring...

Virginia Woolf's Essays on the Self is a thought-provoking collection that explores questions of identity and individual experience over two decades. Spanning from 1937 to 1958, these thirteen essays...

Kevin Crossley-Holland's New Leaves On An Old Tree A Writer's Portfolio is a collection of essays that explore the writer's craft and creative process. Spanning several decades, these pieces offer...

The Best American Essays 2007 brings together twenty-two essays from a diverse range of periodicals, showcasing a remarkable range of forms and styles. These essays cover various topics, including...

Frances Harper's Poems, Prose and Sketches is a collection of her writing, showcasing her reputation as a poet and abolitionist in the decades leading up to the American Civil War. Harper's work was...

The Ten by Jacqui LofthouseA thought-provoking exploration of human relationships and the complexities of life.This collection of ten poems explores themes of love, loss, identity and belonging,...

Hemingway's passion for fishing was a lifelong one, inspired by his childhood summers spent near Walloon Lake in Michigan. This collection brings together his most notable writings on the subject,...

The Devil's Dictionary by Ambrose Bierce is a unique and fascinating collection of words and their definitions. First published in 1911, this book presents a satirical take on language and meaning,...

Recovering the significance of a pivotal literary moment, James Gifford's Personal Modernisms explores the intersection of personalism and anarchism in 20th-century literature. This work of...

The Art of Flight is a literary memoir by Sergio Pitol, a renowned author in Mexican literature. First published in English, this debut work offers a unique perspective on the human experience...

T.S. Eliot's On Poetry and Poets is a collection of essays that explore the nature of poetry and its various forms. In this work, Eliot examines the relationship between poetry and drama, as well as...

The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels is a foundational text in political philosophy. First published in 1848, this influential work outlines the principles of communism and its...

Helen Vendler's latest collection of essays offers a profound exploration of poetry and its enduring power. Spanning two decades of her work, this comprehensive volume showcases Vendler's unyielding...

The Question and the Answer: Science and CultureThis collection of essays by Hilaire Belloc explores the intersection of science and culture, examining the ways in which scientific inquiry has shaped...

Diana Mitford's essays, reviews and diary offer a unique glimpse into her life and observations of those around her. This collection brings together previously private articles, now published for the...

D. H. Lawrence's collected introductions and reviews offer a unique insight into the life and work of one of the 20th century's most influential writers. This comprehensive volume brings together...

Christianity As Bhakti Marga: A Study in the Mysticism of the Johannine Writings is a new release of the original 1927 edition, offering insights into the mystical aspects of the Johannine writings.A...

Vivian Gornick's The End of the Novel of Love is a thought-provoking collection of criticism that explores the meaning of love and marriage as literary themes in the twentieth century. In this...

Applied Acoustics by Harry F. Olson and Frank Massa is a comprehensive textbook that explores the fundamental principles of acoustics. Covering topics from basic concepts to advanced applications,...

This collection of love letters spans centuries and features some of history's most iconic figures. From Beethoven to Fitzgerald, and from Napoleon to Charlotte Bronte, these timeless words offer a...

The Wealth of Nations: A Fundamental Work on Economics Adam Smith's comprehensive treatise on economics, first published in 1776, presents a profound analysis of human nature and its impact on...

Samuel Johnson: A Personal History This biography offers an intimate look at the life of Samuel Johnson, drawing on every known contemporary source. Hibbert provides a minutely detailed account of...

Fidelity by Susan Glaspell is a significant work in the literary canon. This edition has been carefully reproduced from the original artifact to preserve its historical integrity, including any...

Africa Works by Patrick Chabal and Jean-Pascal Daloz explores the complex relationship between Africa's social, political, and cultural factors and its economic development. This study examines how...

The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare is a Renaissance comedy that explores the complexities of human relationships and the tension between idealism and reality. This early work by one...

Pari Mutuel Betting: The Information Needed for Conservative Successful BettingThis practical guide provides essential information for those interested in pari mutuel betting, offering a...

Alfred Russel Wallace Letters and Reminiscences, Vol. 1 is a collection of correspondence between Wallace and other scientists, including Charles Darwin.Written by Alfred Russel Wallace, this early...

Mark Twain's Notebooks Journals, Letters, Observations, Wit, Wisdom, and Doodles is a unique collection that brings together the writings of America's most beloved author. Spanning his thoughts on...

Edwina George's life has been marked by tragedy and dysfunction. Now, at 69 years old, she is faced with her own mortality as stage four lung cancer takes hold.As she reflects on her past, Edwina is...

Hardcover: 420 pages Edited by Claire Lehmann, Colin Wright, Jamie Palmer, Jonathan Kay and Toby Young A collection of compelling narratives from Quillette magazine, exploring the human toll of...

Cathal Ó Searcaigh's Errigal: Sacred Mountain is a deeply personal and poetic exploration of Ireland's largest mountain. This book is a culmination of his long fascination with the mountain, which...

This second edition of The Chesapeake: Tales and Scales features all black and white photographs, making it an affordable choice for readers. The collection brings together stories from the...

Daniel David Palmer sets out the principles of manually correcting disorders of the bones as a panacea for various ills of the human biology. In his practice of chiropractic medicine, he claimed to...

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano is a powerful account of one man's struggle against the brutal forces of slavery. Without his testimony, it is unlikely that many of the...

The Greek Epic Cycle and its Ancient Reception A Companion by Marco Fantuzzi and Christos Tsagalis provides a thorough critical foundation for reading and interpreting the surviving poems. These...

A unique collection of tales from Iraq's folklore, presented in English for the Western reader. These stories have been passed down through centuries, transmitted verbally by skilled female...

Mary Churchill's War: The Wartime Diaries of Churchill's Youngest Daughter by Emma Soames is a unique and intimate insight into life during World War II. Seventeen-year-old Mary found herself at the...

The New Frontier Reflections from the Irish Border by James Conor Patterson explores the complexities of identity and belonging in the 21st century. This landmark collection of writing from the Irish...

The Voluntaryist Creed And A Plea for Voluntaryism by Auberon HerbertThis collection features two key works by Auberon Herbert, written in 1906 and just before his death. The first is a lecture...

William T. Vollmann's Expelled from Eden is a comprehensive collection of his work, offering a unique and kaleidoscopic portrait of one of America's most renowned writers. This extensive anthology...

Cicero's Philippics are a collection of speeches that showcase his mastery of rhetoric and politics. Written by Marcus Tullius Cicero, these works offer a unique insight into the turmoil of ancient...

Create Dangerously: A Call to Arms for Artists In 1957, Albert Camus delivered a powerful speech that remains as relevant today as it was then. "To create means to create dangerously," he said,...

The Symposium is a rich and complex work that has captivated readers for centuries. This new edition offers a fresh reading of Plato's central text, with a substantial commentary that explores its...

The Grey Man by S. R. Crockett is an historical novel that explores the history of Scotland. First published in 1896 and reprinted from the popular edition of 1910, this novel has been a staple of...

L. T. Hobhouse's Liberalism explores the role of ideas in shaping social change. While ideas alone cannot bring about significant transformations, they are essential for sparking action and...

Ross Gay's new collection of small, daily wonders celebrates the everyday that brings us joy and meaning. Written over the course of a year, these lyrical mini-essays explore the world around us,...

Jonathan Franzen's latest essay collection is a provocative and necessary exploration of human experience. Spanning topics from his complex relationship with family to the global seabird crisis,...

Evolutionary Socialism by Eduard Bernstein is a foundational work that laid the groundwork for modern democratic socialism. In this influential book, Bernstein challenges Karl Marx's predictions...

C.S. Lewis's Latin Letters offers a unique glimpse into the author's devotional side and his thoughts on Christian unity, modern European history, liturgical worship, and general ethical behavior. In...

Thomas Lynch's Bodies in Motion and at Rest Essays is a thought-provoking collection that explores the intersections between literature and mortality. With his characteristic blend of poetic and...

England Your England Notes on a Nation by George Orwell This collection brings together four of Orwell's short sketches of English life, offering a masterful analysis of a society in crisis. Written...

This comprehensive study assesses the significance of African societies' attachment to their past and the evolution of African historiography. It explores various primary sources, oral traditions,...

The Literature of Ancient Egypt: An Anthology of Stories, Instructions, Stelae, Autobiographies, and PoetryThis highly regarded anthology offers fresh translations of all the texts featured, as well...

Lucretius: De Rerum Natura Book III This third book of Lucretius' epic poem explores the implications of Epicurus' idea that death is nothing to us. By accepting this fact, men can overcome...

Notices Of The Historic Persons Buried In The Chapel Of St. Peter Ad Vincula In The Tower Of London. With An Account Of The Discovery Of The Supposed Remains Of Queen Anne Boleyn by Doyne Courtenay...

The Dionysiaca in Three Volumes. Books I-XV. 1 is an epic poem by Nonnos of Panopolis, composed in the fifth century AD. Spanning forty-eight books, this narrative explores the adventures of Dionysus...

Yeh Can't Stone Women Anymore by Francis James is a poignant and humorous novel set in 1970s Ireland. Born into a family of drunks and ne'er-do-wells, Angie struggles to find her place in a world...

St. Pius X A Pictorial Biography is a photographic reprint of the original biography, carefully inspected and corrected to remove imperfections. This edition aims to remain faithful to the original...

John Steinbeck's 1936 articles for The San Francisco News offer a powerful and poignant portrayal of the lives of migrant farmworkers during the Dust Bowl. Gathered in this volume, these seven...

This collection brings together 45 of Ireland's most inspiring and evocative speeches, from Robert Emmet's defiant words before his execution to Panti Bliss's passionate advocacy for gay rights. Each...

An Iron Will by Orison Swett Marden is a collection of essays that explore the human spirit and its capacity for perseverance and determination.Written in 1903, this book offers insights into the...

A Rainbow Thread: An Anthology of Queer Jewish Texts From the First Century to 1969 by Noam Sienna explores the intersection of Jewish and queer identities over two millennia. This collection brings...

Seneca's Moral Essays are a collection of philosophical writings that explore some of life's most fundamental questions. Written in a style that is both accessible and profound, these essays offer...

A rare and fascinating glimpse into medieval Europe through the eyes of an Arab-Syrian gentleman. Usāmah ibn-Munqidh's memoirs offer a unique perspective on military, cultural, and moral interactions...

Sextus Empiricus: Against the Logicians is a comprehensive critique of philosophical reasoning by one of ancient Greece's most influential sceptics. Written in five books, this work presents a case...

Letters of Transit: Reflections on Exile, Identity, Language, and LossThis collection of essays explores the complexities of identity, memory, and belonging through the experiences of five...

Justice Neil Gorsuch reflects on his journey to the Supreme Court and the vital responsibility of each American to keep our republic strong. In this book, he shares personal reflections, speeches,...

Sofía Casanova: A Life Unexamined For over fifty years, Sofía Casanova was a prominent figure in Spanish society, leaving an indelible mark on literature and journalism. As a poet, journalist of two...

A no-nonsense journal to help you seize the day - and say it like it is. This undated journal is packed with space for notes, lists, and reflections, all presented in a refreshingly honest and...

We Run Through The Dark Together is an anthology of more than thirty previously unpublished poems, flash fiction, and short stories on the subject of mental health. All proceeds from this collection...