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Hellenica is a very important work by Xenophon. It is considered to be one of the major sources for the final seven years of the Peloponnesian War and its consequences. Highly informative!

This collection of Alexander Pope's poetry showcases his genius and brilliancy as a satirist. He portrays the foppishness and absurd attitudes of that era. His trademark heroic couplets combined with the brilliant use of language mesmerize and exhilarate. This poetical collection has all a Pope-fan would want to know and enjoy. Marvellous!

The novel is an allegory presented through animals regarding the political affairs of its period. It is a commentary on the state of affairs of the common man and elite. Regarded as an account of history rather than an allegory by the author the book is a factual record of the England at a time when it was locked in war with its neighbours.

The narrative dwells on the moralistic lesson that heaven will grant the one who is worthy; even if he is not accomplished in the worldly sense. With in-depth characterization and well-knitted plot the theme hits home with the reader. Exhilarating!

A charming tale which takes us to the time of brave knights and chivalry. A touching story of courage and friendship brought to life by vivid characterization and rich descriptions. Wonderful!

The work delves into the life and works of Shelley. Symonds has provided a rich biography of the man and he dispels a lot of misconceptions about the great poet. Glimpses of other great men related to Shelley are also provided here. An amazing and deeply researched work.

A sensational novel by Balzac about sentiments and emotions of a girl called Juana. He has portrayed the realistic elements of flagrantly romantic qualities and violent passion in a very stunning way. Captivating!

An inspiring work has been produced as a result of a cross between characters of Whyte and Bunyan. Characters that are highly religious in nature have been presented and the author's imagination has given them new dimensions. This work is bound to produce wiser men and more resolute Christians.

Arthur Conan Doyle's The Adventures of Gerard (1903) is an anthology of short stories about the heroics of a Hussar of the French army who lived from the 1780s to 1860s. The strategies of war and the lives of soldier are romantically described as is the vanity of the protagonist himself who views himself as the most gallant man in France.

Sunday Under Three Heads" by Dickens is a short story with explicit description of the characters. Although the book comprises of only three chapters still it carries complete details and narrations that elucidate upon the plot. The conclusion of the story is very dramatic and keeps the readers interested. Startling!

Prefaces and Prologues to Famous Books with Introductions Notes and Illustrations by Charles W. Eliot is an anthology of literary gems by famous writers. It contains prefatory prose and criticism by Dryden Wordsworth Hugo and others. Dr. Johnson's Preface to his great Dictionary Walt Whitman's...

This work captures the Crusades in their essence and entirety. The religious passions of men who were ready to lay down their lives the triumph of men at the battlefield the gratitude of capturing the sacred places and the emotions and feelings are reflected from the very words of the book. Captivating!

What happens when the war against global terrorism also destroys individual integrity and personal freedom? This is the bold disturbing theme of Manfred Jurgensen's The American Brother. Harry Greene although a serious-minded intellectual finds himself

This novel is a page - turner from beginning to end. So many lives were affected by a fatal accident that took place one stormy morning. It took the lives of a minister's wife, two of their daughters, and their son. The surviving daughter and her twin brother were left with great bitterness, heartache,...