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Published in 1676 John Bunyan The Strait Gate Great Difficulty of Going to Heaven is a thoughtful theological on how one can attain salvation. He argues that it is not one's knowledge of religious scriptures that leads one to Heavens but rather the carrying out of the orders stated therein.

A brilliant discourse by one of the most influential and prominent English poets. Originally published in 1659 it is an excellent example of Milton's powerful rhetoric. He has expressed his views on politics and religion with great eloquence. The historical value of the treatise adds to its significance. Superb!

A poignant tale in which Zola highlights the futility of war and the destruction it causes. The happiness and peace of the protagonists is wrecked when Prussian soldiers enter their village. Zola has excelled himself in the in-depth portrayal of human emotions and feelings. Intensely moving!

Chronicling the life of William Wallace and Robert Bruce this is a brilliant work on the history of Scotland. The events of the life and struggle of these two men are narrated in great detail. Their heroic fight against British domination is recorded with utmost care so as they may not be rendered the whims of the author.

A poignant tale of a love that is shrouded by misunderstandings has been narrated here. With the characters struggling to find the truth and understand each other the narrative dwells on the power of one woman who conquers everything through her love and sincerity.

The Window-Gazer is one of the masterpieces by Mackay. With brimming emotions the work portrays the twists and turns of fate. Through an array of amazing characters the virtues of steadfastness and sincerity are sketched in the work. Ups and downs of life and turmoil that have to be faced are depicted in a manner that makes the work realistic and engrossing.

This play by Lawrence is designed to produce what he believed was "A people's Theatre" catering to the needs of those who are caught between the forces of Labour and Capitalism. The play portrays a group of miners and their continuous conflicts in choosing their leadership and the consequent problems faced by them.

An inspirational story about how individual traits and efforts help one to rise and progress. It is the story that eloquently compares and contrasts between two characters their attitudes efforts and consequently their success and failure. The book remains an inspiration for those who are ready to put in efforts and move ahead in life.

Drawing on traditions of American Renaissance the work dwells on the themes of life morality politics romance and culture. With skilfully presented mystery and great detective work this is one of Spofford's masterpieces.

At last - -an unabridged contemporary English translation of Bunyan's enduring classic! Children will be swept away by Pilgrim's adventures, while mature believers can savor the gems of wisdom hidden in every chapter - -from Christian's flight from the City of Destruction to his homecoming in the...

A novel that on the one hand encompasses the lives of the heirs of Herodias and on the other narrates the religious and political upheavals. With occasional appearances by the legendary Wandering Jew and Herodias it is an enthralling tale of loyalty and deceit.

In these fifteen stories of adventure, love, betrayal, and self-realization, Zen master and best-selling author Thich Nhat Hanh transports the reader to old Vietnam. This anthology contains traditional and historical legends as well as some new folktales inspired by Vietnam's more recent past. Each story...

In this book of criticism, Howells has discussed different Italian poets. He has reflected on the themes of their poetry and concluded that through the ages, Italian poetry has focused on themes of patriotism and love of the land. He has discussed particular poems in great detail and has given engrossing commentary upon them.

'I weighed up these women in my life and decided that none of them would fill the role of a mother. But then, what did I know about mothers anyway? ... The short answer was nothing bugger-all.'' Sydney in 1928 and Alva, a young Jewish wife, dies in childbirth. No family member is allowed to care for...