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Malcolm Bowie, Gustave Flaubert, Mark Overstall |
Oxford
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Madame Bovary : Provincial Manners
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This book is a captivating portrayal of Emma Rouault's desperate quest for passion and escape from a mundane existence. Set in provincial France, Gustave Flaubert masterfully unveils the dark side of society and character, scandalizing readers with his raw portrayal of deceit and despair. With its distinctive style and powerful exploration of human desires, "Madame Bovary" is a must-read for those seeking a gripping tale that delves deep into the complexities of human nature.
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Samuel Richardson, Alice Wakely, Thomas Keymer |
Oxford
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Pamela : Or Virtue Rewarded
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One of the most spectacular successes of the flourishing literary marketplace of eighteenth-century London, Pamela also marked a defining moment in the emergence of the modern novel. In the words of one contemporary, it divided the world into two different Parties, Pamelists and Anti-pamelists, even eclipsing the sensational factional politics of the day. Preached for its morality, and denounced as pornography in disguise, it vividly describes a young servant's long resistance to the attempts of her predatory master to seduce her. Written in the voice of its low-born heroine, Pamela is not only a work of pioneering psychological complexity, but also a compelling and provocative study of power and its abuse.Based on the original text of 1740, from which Richardson later retreated in a series of defensive revisions, this edition makes available the version of Pamela that aroused such widespread controversy on its first appearance.
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R.F. Stalley, Aristotle, Ernest Barker |
Oxford
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Politics
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If you're keen on delving into the origins of political philosophy, Aristotle's "Politics" is indispensable. It's not just a piece of history; it's a work that will challenge you to consider deep questions about how society functions and what makes a good government. Whether you're a student of political science, a history buff, or just curious about the development of political systems, this book's comprehensive exploration of governance from household to city-state will offer you timeless insights.
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
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Richard II
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Richard II is a fascinating exploration of power, politics, and the consequences of hubris. Shakespeare's masterful writing is accompanied by useful commentary and notes that deepen the reading experience. Recommended for those who enjoy historical fiction with complex characters and themes.
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Clare West, Emily Brontë |
Oxford
University
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Oxford Bookworms Library: Level 5:: Wuthering Heights
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This book is a must-read for those who are drawn to intense, passionate narratives. From the hauntingly beautiful descriptions of the Yorkshire moors to the complex characters, Wuthering Heights will transport you to a world of love, betrayal, and revenge. With its timeless themes and gripping storyline, this classic novel is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers. So, grab a cozy blanket and prepare to be immersed in this dark and unforgettable tale.
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William Shakespeare
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Oxford
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Oxford School Shakespeare: Merchant of Venice
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This edition of The Merchant of Venice is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work.About the Series:Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.
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Ivan Turgenev, Richard Freeborn |
Oxford
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Fathers and Sons
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This book could be a good read for readers interested in exploring the clash between generations and the impact of societal change. Turgenev's masterpiece delves into the conflict between fathers and sons, capturing the tension and ideological differences in a captivating manner. The character of Bazarov, an energetic and cynical nihilist, adds a unique and intriguing perspective to the story. Through its insightful portrayal of changing values and the struggle for individualism, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and societal evolution.
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If you're looking to immerse yourself in a narrative that weaves the political and personal against the backdrop of India's fight for freedom, "Kanthapura" is a significant choice. Raja Rao's mastery of English tinged with the rhythm of Indian storytelling makes this book not just a read but a cultural experience. You'll appreciate it for its lyrical prose and poignant insights into human and societal transformation.
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William Shakespeare, Jay L. Halio |
Oxford
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Merchant of Venice
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This edition provides valuable historical and cultural context, shedding light on the controversial themes and characters in the play. It also includes a fresh modernized text for easy reading, making it a great choice for both students and general readers interested in Shakespeare's exploration of complex societal issues such as anti-Semitism, loyalty, and love.
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Norman Maclean, Annie Proulx |
University
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A River Runs Through it and Other Stories
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Just as Norman Maclean writes at the end of "A River Runs Through It" that he is "haunted by waters," so have readers been haunted by his novella. A retired English professor who began writing fiction at the age of 70, Maclean produced what is now recognized as one of the classic American stories of the twentieth century. Originally published in 1976, A River Runs Through It and Other Stories now celebrates its twenty-fifth anniversary, marked by this new edition that includes a foreword by Annie Proulx.Maclean grew up in the western Rocky Mountains in the first decades of the twentieth century. As a young man he worked many summers in logging camps and for the United States Forest Service. The two novellas and short story in this collection are based on his own experiences—the experiences of a young man who found that life was only a step from art in its structures and beauty. The beauty he found was in reality, and so he leaves a careful record of what it was like to work in the woods when it was still a world of horse and hand and foot, without power saws, "cats," or four-wheel drives. Populated with drunks, loggers, card sharks, and whores, and set in the small towns and surrounding trout streams and mountains of western Montana, the stories concern themselves with the complexities of fly fishing, logging, fighting forest fires, playing cribbage, and being a husband, a son, and a father.
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Alastair Hannay, Walter Lowrie |
Princeton
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A Short Life of Kierkegaard
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Imagine delving into the depths of a misunderstood genius's life, feeling the weight of his melancholic reflections and the wit beneath his despair. 'A Short Life of Kierkegaard' gives you that rare blend of personal drama and intellectual vigor. It's a biography that's as much a philosophical journey as it is a narrative about the peculiar, leggy Danish thinker who sought to challenge the world with his ideas. For an intimate look at the man whose existential musings shaped modern thought, this read is both enlightening and deeply humanizing.
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Ian Jack, Emily Brontë, Helen Small |
Oxford
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Wuthering Heights
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Wuthering Heights is one of the most famous love stories in the English language. It is also, as the Introduction to this edition reveals, one of the most potent revenge narratives. Its ingenious narrative structure, vivid evocation of landscape, and the extraordinary power of its depiction of love and hatred have given it a unique place in English literature. The passionate tale of Catherine and Heathcliff is here presented in a new edition that examines the qualities that make it such a powerful and compelling novel. The Introduction by Helen Small sheds light on the novel's oddness and power, its amorality and Romantic influences, its structure and narration, and the sadistic violence embodied in the character of Heathcliff. The volume retains the authoritative Clarendon text and notes, with new notes that identify literary allusions hitherto unnoticed. In addition, the edition boasts two appendices, one of which contains poems by Emily Bronte selected for their relevance to the novel, and a second which contains Charlotte Bronte's Biographical Notice of Ellis & Acton Bell and Preface to the New Edition.
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Charlotte Dacre, Kim Ian Michasiw |
Oxford
University
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Zofloya : or The Moor
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`Few venture as thou hast in the alarming paths of sin.' This is the final judgement of Satan on Victoria di Loredani, the heroine of Zofloya, or The Moor (1806), a tale of lust, betrayal, and multiple murder set in Venice in the last days of the fifteenth century. The novel follows Victoria's progress from spoilt daughter of indulgent aristocrats, through a period of abuse and captivity, to a career of deepening criminality conducted under Satan's watchful eye. Charlotte Dacre's narrative deftly displays her heroine's movement from the vitalized position of Ann Radcliffe's heroines to a fully conscious commitment to vice that goes beyond that of `Monk' Lewis's deluded Ambrosio. The novel's most daring aspect is its anatomy of Victoria's intense sexual attraction to her Moorish servant Zofloya that transgresses taboos both of class and race. A minor scandal on its first publication, and a significant influence on Byron and Shelley, Zofloya has been unduly neglected. Contradicting idealized stereotypes of women's writing, the novel's portrait of indulged desire, gratuitous cruelty, and monumental self-absorption retains considerable power to disturb. The introduction to this edition, the first for nearly 200 years, examines why Zofloya deserves to be read alongside established Gothic classics as the highly original work of an intriguing and unconventional writer.
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Chrétien de Troyes, Burton Raffel |
Yale
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Cliges
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Cliges could be a good read for those interested in medieval literature, romance stories, and character development. Chretien's narrative style provides emotional depth to his characters and the world they live in. Raffel's translation reflects the original work's narrative tone and speed, making it accessible to modern readers. The book is filled with barbs, humor, and bawdiness.
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Stephen Orgel, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
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The Tempest: The Oxford Shakespeare
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Performed variously as escapist fantasy, celebratory fiction, and political allegory, The Tempest is one of the plays in which Shakespeare's genius as a poetic dramatist found its fullest expression. Significantly, it was placed first when published in the First Folio of 1623, and is now generally seen as the playwright's most penetrating statement about his art.Stephen Orgel's wide-ranging introduction examines changing attitudes to The Tempest, and reassesses the evidence behind the various readings. He focuses on key characters and their roles and relationships, as well as on the dramatic, historical, and political context, finding the play to be both more open and more historically determined than traditional views have allowed.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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George Eliot, Terence Cave |
Oxford
University
Press
Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe
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If you've felt at odds with the world or endured heartache, *Silas Marner* could whisper to your soul. George Eliot's profound narrative transcends a simple moral story, weaving complex human emotions with rich Victorian realism. As Silas transforms from a life of miserly solitude to one of love and connection, you might find pieces of his journey reflecting your own quest for belonging and healing. It's literature that comforts and challenges in equal measure.
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Seth Whidden, Jean Nicholas Arthur Rimbaud, Wallace Fowlie |
University
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Chicago
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Rimbaud : Complete Works, Selected Letters, a Bilingual Edition
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Rimbaud's work is a must-read for anyone interested in modern poetry and the French symbolist movement. This bilingual edition is a faithful rendition of Rimbaud's complex verse, and also includes previously omitted versions of poems and letters, making it the best authoritative version of Rimbaud's work available. The book's unique feature is its side-by-side translation, which makes Rimbaud's poetry accessible to readers who are not fluent in French. Overall, this edition is a comprehensive, up-to-date resource for lovers of modern poetry.
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Charles Darwin
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Harvard
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On the Origin of Species: A Facsimile of the First Edition
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Imagine holding a piece of history that revolutionized our understanding of life's diversity. Reading Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' connects you directly with the moment a bold new idea took root. It's not just for scientists; it’s surprisingly digestible and maintains a raw clarity lost in later editions. Dive in, and you'll be engaging with the thoughts that shaped modern science.
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Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, Sophocles |
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Sophocles
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Richard Bellamy, Cesare Beccaria, Richard Davies |
Cambridge
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Beccaria: 'On Crimes and Punishments' and Other Writings
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If you're intrigued by the underpinnings of modern justice systems and enjoy delving into philosophical texts, you'll find Beccaria's work compelling. This book uncovers the tapestry of Enlightenment thought, showcasing how ideas about punishment, politics, and human motivation intertwine. It breathes life into historical concepts that still echo in current debates on law and order, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the evolution of societal norms and governance.
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Howard Vincent Hong, Edna Hatlestad Hong, Søren Kierkegaard |
Princeton
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The Sickness Unto Death: A Christian Psychological Exposition for Upbuilding and Awakening
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If you find yourself drawn to the existential questions that keep philosophers awake at night, Kierkegaard's "The Sickness Unto Death" may resonate with you deeply. It's not just about the dreariness of despair, but the journey towards self-realization and the eternal struggle between the finite and infinite within us. The dense, yet profound text offers a chance to explore your own self in relation to the divine, and could be a stepping stone to a greater understanding of your existence.
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Mark Philp, Thomas Paine |
Oxford
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Rights of Man, Common Sense, and Other Political Writings
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The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political thought and social change. Paine's writings provide an essential insight into the importance of individual rights, natural justice, and the need for political control by the people. The author's ideas have shaped the Western liberal democratic tradition and also inspired social liberation movements all over the world. The book itself is fully annotated, providing helpful notes and up-to-date bibliographies to further explore the topic.
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Niccolò Machiavelli, Mark Musa, Peter Bondanella |
Oxford
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The Prince
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First published in 1532, several years after Machiavelli's death, The Prince immediately fired a debate which has raged until the present day. It has variously been described as the first work to analyse the role of the political élite; as the book which established the independence of politics from theology; as an early formulation of the political 'myth' required to galvanize apolitical masses into revolutionary action; as a practical rule-book containing timeless precepts for the diplomat; and, most frequently, as the handbook of evil. Certainly it is a work of the greatest originality, based upon Machiavelli's first-hand experience as an emissary of the Florentine Republic to the courts of Europe. He provides an analysis of the means -- often violent -- by which political power is seized and retained, and the circumstances in which it is lost. His treatment of major philosophical and political issues, especially the relationship between public deeds and private morality, added a dimension of incisive realism to traditional discourse on the nature of the State. Above all, The Prince provides a remarkably uncompromising picture of the true nature of power, no matter in what era or by whom it is exercised.
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Henry Chadwick, Augustine of Hippo |
Oxford
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Confessions
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If you're drawn to the intersection of philosophy, religion, and introspection, "Confessions" by Augustine may resonate deeply with you. Augustine's candid account of his tumultuous journey to Christian faith reveals the vulnerabilities and philosophical curiosities that define human experience. Henry Chadwick's clear, modern translation makes this classic spiritual autobiography accessible, inviting you to explore Augustine's transformative personal narrative alongside helpful explanatory notes that enrich understanding.
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Hannah Arendt, Margaret Canovan |
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The Human Condition
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A work of striking originality bursting with unexpected insights, The Human Condition is a in many respects more relevant now than when it first appeared in 1958. In her study of the state of modern humanity, Hannah Arendt considers humankind from the perspective of the actions of which it is capable. The problems Arendt identified then--diminishing human agency and political freedom; the paradox that as human powers increase through technological and humanistic inquiry, we are less equipped to control the consequences of our actions—continue to confront us today.
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Roma Gill, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
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Oxford School Shakespeare: Othello
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Oxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed series especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes that are easy to find and crystal clear. Each volume also includes decorative and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, rigorous but accessible commentary, up-to-date reading lists, the addresses of relevant websites, and classroom notes - all to help students to better appreciate the great works of Shakespeare. Now the six most popular books in the series have received a fresh new look.
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William Shakespeare
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Oxford
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Measure For Measure
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Measure For Measure is a thought-provoking tragedy that challenges readers to consider the complex nature of justice and mercy. With critical and historical notes accompanying the text, readers can gain an even deeper understanding of the story's themes. Shakespeare's masterful storytelling is on full display, making this a must-read for fans of classic literature.
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John Gray, John Stuart Mill |
Oxford
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On Liberty and Other Essays
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Collected here in a single volume for the first time are John Stuart Mill's On Liberty, Utilitarianism, Considerations on Representative Governmen t, and The Subjection of Women . These essays show Mill applying his liberal utilitarian philosophy to a range of issues that remain vitaltoday--the nature of ethics, the scope and limits of individual liberty, the merits of and costs of democratic government, and the place of women in society. In his Introduction John Gray describes these essays as applications of Mill's doctrine of the Art of Life , as set out in A System ofLogic . Using the resources of recent scholarship, he shows Mill's work to be far richer and subtler than traditional interpretations allow.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expertintroductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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David Skilton, Anthony Trollope, Peter Miles |
Oxford
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"Framley Parsonage" offers a vivid portrayal of life in 19th century England, painting a compassionate picture of ambitious clergyman Mark Robarts who makes a costly mistake. Trollope's acute insight into human nature is on full display as the consequences of Robarts' actions threaten his family's future, making for a compelling read for lovers of historical fiction.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
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Oxford
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A Study in Scarlet & Other Sherlock Holmes Adventures
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When Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are called to a sinister house, they discover the body of a man whose face is filled with horror. Yet there are no signs of a struggle, just some letters written on the wall in blood. The police are baffled, but the brilliant Holmes uses his powers of deduction to trace the mystery through the damp, murky streets of London and back to the sun-scorched plains of America.About the Series: Oxford Children's Classics bring together the most unforgettable stories ever told. Complete and unabridged text allows children to discover the stories as they were meant to be read. Produced in beautifully designed hardback editions, the collection features well-loved classic stories readers will treasure and return to again and again.
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H.J. Oliver, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
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The Taming of the Shrew: The Oxford Shakespeare
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One of Shakespeare's most rollicking and beloved comedies, The Taming of the Shrew was also one of his earliest, probably written about 1592. The introduction to this edition offers a full and original consideration of the play's textual problems, a study of sources, a survey of scholarship and criticism, with the editor's own critical appreciation, and a study of the comedy's fortunes in the theatre.About the For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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William Shakespeare, Roma Gill |
Oxford
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The Merchant of Venice
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Critical commentary accompanies the story of Antonio, who risks his life to borrow money from his enemy, Shylock, and is saved by Portia, an heiress posing as a lawyer.
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Roger Pearson, Émile Zola |
Oxford
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The Masterpiece
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The Masterpiece is the tragic story of Claude Lantier, an ambitious and talented young artist who has come from the provinces to conquer Paris but is conquered instead by the flaws of his own genius. Set in the 1860s and 1870s, it is the most autobiographical of the twenty novels in Zola's Rougon-Macquart series. It provides a unique insight into Zola's career as a writer and his relationship with Cezanne, a friend since their schooldays in Aix-en-Provence. It also presents a well-documented account of the turbulent Bohemian world in which the Impressionists came to prominence despite the conservatism of the Academy and the ridicule of the general public.
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C.P. Snow, Stefan Collini |
Cambridge
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The Two Cultures
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The notion that our society, its education system and its intellectual life, is characterised by a split between two cultures—the arts or humanities on one hand, and the sciences on the other—has a long history. But it was C. P. Snow's Rede lecture of 1959 that brought it to prominence and began a public debate that is still raging in the media today. This 50th anniversary printing of The Two Cultures and its successor piece, A Second Look (in which Snow responded to the controversy four years later) features an introduction by Stefan Collini, charting the history and context of the debate, its implications and its afterlife. The importance of science and technology in policy run largely by non-scientists, the future for education and research, and the problem of fragmentation threatening hopes for a common culture are just some of the subjects discussed.
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William Shakespeare, Roma Gill |
Oxford
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The Taming of the Shrew
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This play is a witty exploration of societal gender roles and expectations through the interactions of the headstrong Katharina and the determined Petruchio. Recommended for those interested in classic literature and social commentary.
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Daniel Karlin, Edward FitzGerald, Omar Khayyám |
Oxford
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Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam
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In 1859, Edward FitzGerald translated into English the short, epigrammatic poems (or "rub iy t") of medieval Persian poet Omar Khayy m. If not a true translation--his Omar seems to have read Shakespeare and the King James Bible--the poem nevertheless conveyed some of the most beautiful and haunting images in English poetry, and some of the sharpest-edged. By the end of the century, it was one of the best-known poems in the English language, admired by Swinburne and Ruskin. Daniel Karlin's richly annotated edition focuses on the poem as a work of Victorian literary art, doing justice to the scope and complexity of FitzGerald's lyrical meditation on "human death and fate." Karlin provides a fascinating critical introduction which documents the poem's treatment of its Persian sources, along with its multiple affiliations with English and Classical literature and to the Bible. A selection of contemporary reviews offers an insight into the poem's early reception, including the first attack on its status as a translation. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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John Cottingham, René Descartes, Bernard Williams |
Cambridge
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Descartes: Meditations on First Philosophy : With Selections from the Objections and Replies
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This authoritative translation by John Cottingham of the Meditations is taken from the much acclaimed three-volume Cambridge edition of the Philosophical Writings of Descartes. It is based on the best available texts and presents Descartes' central metaphysical writings in clear, readable modern English.
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Richmond Lattimore, David Grene, Sophocles |
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"These authoritative translations consign all other complete collections to the wastebasket."—Robert Brustein, The New Republic"This is it. No qualifications. Go out and buy it everybody."—Kenneth Rexroth, The Nation"The translations deliberately avoid the highly wrought and affectedly poetic; their idiom is contemporary....They have life and speed and suppleness of phrase."— Times Education Supplement"These translations belong to our time. A keen poetic sensibility repeatedly quickens them; and without this inner fire the most academically flawless rendering is dead."—Warren D. Anderson, American Oxonian"The critical commentaries and the versions themselves...are fresh, unpretentious, above all, functional."— Commonweal"Grene is one of the great translators."—Conor Cruise O'Brien, London Sunday Times"Richmond Lattimore is that rara avis in our age, the classical scholar who is at the same time an accomplished poet."—Dudley Fitts, New York Times Book Review
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Charles Dickens
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Oxford
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Bleak House
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If you're someone who relishes in the intricate layering of character and society, then "Bleak House" could be a delight. Dickens is a master at exposing societal flaws through a blend of satire and tragedy. Sail through the foggy streets of Victorian London and find yourself entangled in narratives that reveal as much about the human condition as they do about the injustices of the time.
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Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Victor Gourevitch |
Cambridge
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Rousseau: 'The Discourses' and Other Early Political Writings
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The work of Jean-Jacques Rousseau is presented in two volumes, which together form the most comprehensive anthology of Rousseau's political writings in English. Volume I contains the earlier writings such as the First and Second Discourses. The American and French Revolutions were profoundly affected by Rousseau's writing, thus illustrating the scope of his influence. Volume II contains the later writings such as the Social Contract. The Social Contract was publicly condemned on publication causing Rousseau to flee. In exile he wrote both autobiographical and political works. These volumes contain comprehensive introductions, chronologies, and guides to further reading, and will enable students to fully understand the writings of one of the world's greatest thinkers.
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Jill L. Levenson, William Shakespeare |
Oxford
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Romeo and Juliet: The Oxford Shakespeare
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Recommended for those who appreciate timeless romance. Shakespeare's thematic mastery shines in this iconic play.
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Émile Zola, Andrew Rothwell |
Oxford
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Thérèse Raquin
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If you're drawn to works that delve into the instinctual, darker side of human nature, "Thérèse Raquin" is a must-read. Zola's masterpiece, an exemplar of Naturalism, doesn't shy away from the grim realities of passion and crime. It's a raw, unflinching examination of human beings as creatures of desire, where the suspense and psychological depth can grip you as tightly today as it did readers in the 19th century.
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Anthony C. Yu, Wu Cheng'en |
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The Monkey and the Monk : An Abridgment of The Journey to the West
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Anthony C. Yu’s celebrated translation of The Journey to the West reinvigorated one of Chinese literature’s most beloved classics for English-speaking audiences when it first appeared thirty years ago. Yu’s abridgment of his four-volume translation, The Monkey and the Monk , finally distills the epic novel’s most exciting and meaningful episodes without taking anything away from their true spirit. These fantastic episodes recount the adventures of Xuanzang, a seventh-century monk who became one of China’s most illustrious religious heroes after traveling for sixteen years in search of Buddhist scriptures. Powerfully combining religious allegory with humor, fantasy, and satire, accounts of Xuanzang’s journey were passed down for a millennium before culminating in the sixteenth century with The Journey to the West . Now, readers of The Monkey and the Monk can experience the full force of his lengthy quest as he travels to India with four animal disciples, most significant among them a guardian-monkey known as “the Great Sage, Equal to Heaven.” Moreover, in its newly streamlined form, this acclaimed translation of a seminal work of world literature is sure to attract an entirely new following of students and fans. “A new translation of a major literary text which totally supersedes the best existing version. . . . It establishes beyond contention the position of The Journey to the West in world literature, while at the same time throwing open wide the doors to interpretive study on the part of the English audience.”— Modern Language Notes , on the unabridged translation
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Andrew Goodwyn, James Joyce |
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Dubliners
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"Dubliners" is for you if you're interested in a textured snapshot of life in early 20th-century Dublin. Joyce's writing here is more accessible than his later works, yet it brims with the complexities and nuances of everyday life. Capturing a wide range of characters, from childhood innocence to the paralysis of routine adulthood, each story offers a glimpse into the human condition that's as relevant today as it was then.
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William Shakespeare
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Yale
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Macbeth
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Recommended for fans of historical tragedies. The play explores the consequences of unchecked ambition and guilt on the human psyche. Shakespeare's poetry and language elevates the dramatic and intimate story of Macbeth to new heights.
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Rosamund Bartlett, Anton Chekhov |
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About Love and Other Stories
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Raymond Carver called Anton Chekhov "the greatest short story writer who has ever lived." This unequivocal verdict on Chekhov's genius has been echoed many times by writers as diverse as Katherine Mansfield, Somerset Maugham, John Cheever and Tobias Wolf. While his popularity as a playwright has sometimes overshadowed his achievements in prose, the importance of Chekhov's stories is now recognized by readers as well as by fellow authors. Their themes - alienation, the absurdity, and tragedy of human existence - have as much relevance today as when they were written, and these superb new translations capture their modernist spirit. Elusive and subtle, spare and unadorned, the stories in this selection are among Chekhov's most poignant and lyrical. The book includes well-known pieces such as The Lady with the Little Dog, as well as less familiar work like Gusev inspired by Chekhov's travels in the Far East, and Rothschild's Violin, a haunting and darkly humorous tale about death and loss. The stories are arranged chronologically to show the evolution of Chekhov's art.About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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John Rawls
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A Theory of Justice : Original Edition
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A must-read for scholars of political theory. Rawls's theory of "justice as fairness" is a powerful alternative to utilitarianism, advocating for the inviolability of basic rights and liberties of citizens. This original edition, though not the definitive statement of Rawls's view, is still widely referenced and a must-read for serious students of Rawls's work.
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Andrew Kahn, Nicolas Pasternak Slater, Mikhail Lermontov |
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'After all that - how, you might wonder, could one not become a fatalist?'Lermontov's hero, Pechorin, is a young army officer posted to the Caucasus, where his adventures - amorous and reckless - do nothing to alleviate his boredom and cynicism. World-weary and self-destructive, Pechorin is alienated from those around him yet he is full of passion and romantic ardour, sensitive as well as arrogant. His complex, contradictory character dominates A Hero of Our Time, the first great Russian novel, in which the intricate narrative unfolds episodically, transporting the reader from the breathtaking terrain of the Caucasus to the genteel surroundings of spa resorts. Told in an engaging yet pointedly ironic style, the story expresses Lermontov's own estrangement from the stifling conventions of bourgeois society and the oppression of Russian autocracy, but it also captures a longing for freedom through acts of love and bravery. Andrew Kahn's introduction sheds light on the novel's relation to orientalism and the ethnographic and anthropological discourses of the day, and his informative notes illuminate a wide range of historical, literary, and geographical references. This new edition is the only one to include Pushkin's Journey to Arzrum, in which Pushkin describes his own experiences of Russia's military campaigns in the Caucasus, offering a fascinating counterpoint to Lermontov's novel.
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Friedrich Nietzsche, R.J. Hollingdale, J.P. Stern |
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Untimely Meditations
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本书是尼采中晚期作品，收录了尼采四篇“沉思”：《《施特劳斯――表白者和作家》《历史学对于生活的利与弊》《作为教育者的叔本华》和《瓦格纳在拜雷特》，前两篇探讨消极的，令人忧虑的现象：“知识庸人”施特劳斯和历史学，后两篇是对神圣的救世主形象叔本华和瓦格纳的颂歌。尼采在本书中完成了一种彻底的重新评价，他将“不合时宜”等同于单纯性和真诚性的高贵品质，认为被敬仰和喜爱的哲学家在其关于生活价值的问题中想到的从来不是合乎时宜的德性，而是一种应当追求的更高和更纯洁的品质。
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Pierre Bourdieu, Richard Nice |
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The Logic of Practice
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Our usual representations of the opposition between the "civilized" and the "primitive" derive from willfully ignoring the relationship of distance our social science sets up between the observer and the observed. In fact, the author argues, the relationship between the anthropologist and his object of study is a particular instance of the relationship between knowing and doing, interpreting and using, symbolic mastery and practical mastery―or between logical logic, armed with all the accumulated instruments of objectification, and the universally pre-logical logic of practice. In this, his fullest statement of a theory of practice, Bourdieu both sets out what might be involved in incorporating one's own standpoint into an investigation and develops his understanding of the powers inherent in the second member of many oppositional pairs―that is, he explicates how the practical concerns of daily life condition the transmission and functioning of social or cultural forms. The first part of the book, "Critique of Theoretical Reason," covers more general questions, such as the objectivization of the generic relationship between social scientific observers and their objects of study, the need to overcome the gulf between subjectivism and objectivism, the interplay between structure and practice (a phenomenon Bourdieu describes via his concept of the habitus ), the place of the body, the manipulation of time, varieties of symbolic capital, and modes of domination. The second part of the book, "Practical Logics," develops detailed case studies based on Bourdieu's ethnographic fieldwork in Algeria. These examples touch on kinship patterns, the social construction of domestic space, social categories of perception and classification, and ritualized actions and exchanges. This book develops in full detail the theoretical positions sketched in Bourdieu's Outline of a Theory of Practice . It will be especially useful to readers seeking to grasp the subtle concepts central to Bourdieu's theory, to theorists interested in his points of departure from structuralism (especially fom Lévi-Strauss), and to critics eager to understand what role his theory gives to human agency. It also reveals Bourdieu to be an anthropological theorist of considerable originality and power.