Delphi Classics: 481 books

The philosophy of Confucius emphasises personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity, which were developed into a system known as Confucianism. Confucius is traditionally credited with having authored or edited many of the Chinese classic texts including...

Following the 1851 publication of ‘Uncle Tom's Cabin’, Harriet Beecher Stowe’s monumental classic quickly reached an audience of millions across the world. Stowe’s portrayal of the impact of slavery on African Americans captured the nation's attention, fuelling debates concerning abolition...

G. A. Henty’s historical adventure stories have won the admiration of readers across the world, helping to change the course of children’s literature. For the first time in publishing history, Delphi Classics is proud to present the complete works of G. A. Henty, with numerous illustrations, many...

The epic poem ‘Argonautica’ by Apollonius of Rhodes is the only epic poem to survive from the Hellenistic period, telling of the fabled adventures of Jason and the Argonauts in their quest for the Golden Fleece. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical...

The Late Republic poet Gaius Valerius Catullus had a lasting influence on the Augustan poets Ovid, Horace and Virgil. Today, Catullus’ love poetry retains its raw power in vividly expressing the frenzy of love. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical...

Apuleius’ ‘Metamorphoses’, commonly known as ‘The Golden Ass’ since the Middle Ages, is the only Latin novel to survive in its entirety. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Latin and...

Gustave Flaubert, the great realist writer, is now available in Delphi’s bestselling range of titles. This erudite eBook offers readers the most complete collection ever compiled of Flaubert’s FICTIONAL works in English translation, with all the usual Delphi bonus texts. (Current version: 1) *...

John Milton, whose epic poem ‘Paradise Lost’ is widely regarded as the greatest exemplar of its form in the English language, created a body of poetry and prose that reflected his strong personal convictions and passion for freedom during the political turmoil of his day. The Delphi Poets Series...

Geoffrey Chaucer, regarded by many as the Father of English literature, is widely considered the greatest English poet of the Middle Ages, whose ‘Canterbury Tales’ helped establish the legitimacy of Middle English, at a time when the dominant literary languages in England were French and Latin....

A masterpiece of Old English literature, the alliterative epic poem ‘Beowulf’ was written between the 8th and 11th century and narrates the eponymous hero’s battles against the monster Grendel, Grendel’s avenging mother and finally a terrifying dragon that threatens Beowulf’s homeland. Blending...

The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of the beloved war poet Wilfred Owen, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material.* Beautifully illustrated with images relating...

The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete works of Robert Browning, with beautiful illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Browning's...

Famous for his poems ‘Paul Revere's Ride’ and ‘The Song of Hiawatha’, the Fireside Poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was one of the most successful American writers of his day, enjoying success overseas as well as at home. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature’s finest...

One of the most beloved poets of the Romantic Age of English literature, John Keats created a body of works in his short life that is characterised by sensual imagery and unparalleled beauty. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. This...