Classics

Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice is the second published novel by Jane Austin. It deals with such matters as marriage, moral rightness, education, and the role of women in aristocratic English society during the turn of the 19th century. Subject:...

King Lear

King Lear is a tragedy by William Shakespeare and is considered one of his greatest works. This edition is part of the Folger Shakespeare Library. It includes full explanatory notes, scene-by-scene plot summaries, and an introductory essay on...

Iliad

The Iliad reveals the final events of the Trojan War, including the siege of Troy. W.H.D. Rouse has produced one of the best English translations of Homer's epic poem. "Dr. Rouse's admirable ... Iliad has the same qualities of a swift moving novel in...

Great Expectations

Charles Dickens provides readers with a good introduction to Victorian England in this wonderful book. Great Expectations goes beyond a description of Victorian England and addresses enduring issues that we face today. Subject:...

Portrait of a Lady

The most popular of Henry James's longer novels, The Portrait of a Lady examines the differences between Europe and America in this story about a young American woman who moves to England. James explores the clash between independence and...