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The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus (1604) a play by Christopher Marlowe is based on the medieval legend of a German scholar and magician. Faustus sells his soul to the devil for knowledge and power. The deal with Lucifer is sealed in Faustus' own blood. Faustus of course lives a damned life and cries out to Christ for salvation.

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!

One of the finest works of the Neoclassical period this is a comprehensive collection of Pope's best works. A deep satire and criticism is meted out at the contemporary society and the attitudes and frivolities of the females. A brilliant collection that relaxes and inspires the readers!

A remarkable tale about a historical expedition. Here, in one of the most famous books by Xenophon, the author gives first hand account of the celebrated march of ten thousand Greeks towards Persia to aid Cyrus the Younger. Cyrus sets out to dethrone his brother Artaxerxes in Persia. It is a vivid account which transports us to the author's time, and enables us to relive the sensational adventure.

A unique insight into the reign of the imperial couple Justinian and Theodora is presented. The private and public life of the emperors their deceit and destruction and its consequences are depicted. The book reveals secrets and gives voice to that age's common men. It is an essential landmark in the history of individual legal rights.

Life of Johnson by Boswell was published in 1791 and it remains one of the best biographies ever written. It is a compilation of letters journals memoirs and extracts of other works. It presents the personality of the author his profound ideas and his ideology of life. Even the most negligible detail...

Life of Johnson by Boswell was published in 1791 and it remains one of the best biographies ever written. It is a compilation of letters journals memoirs and extracts of other works. It presents the personality of the author his profound ideas and his ideology of life. Even the most negligible detail...

A delightful novel sets in central New York near Unadilla Creek. A British Captain has taken tenure and established a farm there with beautiful pond and huts. A moving and poignant piece so magnificently penned by Cooper. Hypnotic!

The Book of Dreams and Ghosts is an entertaining horror fiction composed of short stories. The narrations play with readers psychology and drag it to illusions and hallucinations. The author has used a simple plot which is narrated in the plain language. The stories have unnerving twists and turns and seem realistic as different narrators tell their true dreams. Spine chilling!

William Makepeace Thackeray's novel The History of Henry Esmond, Esq. (1852) presents the story of Henry Esmond, one of the colonels in Queen Anne's service. A sense of insecurity follows him as the illegitimate son of a Jacobite family even after his eventual acceptance by his family members....

A fascinating biographical account of Samuel Johnson's. Mainly based on his letters it elegantly entwines the details of his personal life with that of his career. Truly Captivating!

Xenophon wrote several books most of which survived. The narrative is about military advance, or journey. And what a journey this was for 10,000 Greek mercenaries, through hostile territory, ultimately retreating back to Greece. Xenophon's informal and realistic style of writing makes this exciting real-life adventure story intensely interesting and captivating. Highly Recommended!

Portraying the life in Athens the work is about Socrates and defines him as a great philosopher. Xenophons ideas about the man are presented here. Through a dialogue that also covers other aspects of that era Xenophon engages and engrosses the reader.

A deep and philosophic piece that was delivered as a welcome address has been captured in these pages. Whitman here recounts the American history in general and dwells on the greatness of literature. He presents his opinion that the literature of the country has not been able to endorse the greatness of the land and the people. Thought-provoking!