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The initial part of the story focuses on the romantic life of a middle aged man named Swann. Proust has used poetic style of words to describe the nature and environment of France. His sentence structure is impressive and filled with searing insightful and humorous criticisms of French society.

Create a lasting impression. Learn the secrets of the ''whys'' ''whens'' and ''how-tos'' of thank-you-note writing. The Art of Thank You will motivate you - or perhaps someone you know who could-use a little encouragement - to pick up a pen...

A Tale of a Tub" is a well known allegorical work and a crystal clear affirmation of Swift's misanthropy with striking religious satire on all human races. It has stirring stylistic impact on its reader due its astuteness of language. Stimulating and thought-provoking!

A remarkable novel about the exploitation of poor at the hands of aristocracy. Nekhludoff a jury member remembers how as a young man he seduced Maslova the woman currently on trial. To appease his guilty conscience he vows to reform her life. Tolstoy takes us on an absorbing journey as a man struggles against initial moral decadence to regain his lost spiritual piety. Riveting!

A vast literary and commercial success, the book, "Minstrelsy of Scottish Border" consists of historical and romantic ballads. These were collected in southern counties of Scotland. The pieces in the book are founded on folk traditions. It is indeed a collection of preserved vernacular folk poetry. It highlights the traditions and life styles of the people of Scotland.

". . . a wise prince should establish himself on that which is in his own control and not in that of others; he must endeavour only to avoid hatred, as is noted." Presenting a controversial yet realistic political theory, Machiavelli, through his "The Prince", has raised a political debate that remained...

An analysis of the religious attitudes of people is presented in the book. The work amalgamates different themes; intellectual attitudes foresight romance and broadmindedness are all part of the story. Real-life characters are created in a manner that captures the attention.

An exciting and adventurous novel set in 17th-century France. It relates the experiences of a young man DArtagnan and his three musketeer friends. Dumas based his work on the memoirs of a Lieutenant Captain of the Kings Musketeers. Political intrigue romance friendship action adventure this novel has it all. A pure reading pleasure!

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...

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...

Formerly titled "In the Face of Surrender," this updated, revised book is a compendium of short, simple stories of the love and strength of ordinary Christians who reflected the extrordinary love of Christ in the face of unspeakable evil, even if it cost them their lives. Pastor Wurmbrand calls these...

In this amazingly captivating work Howells has recorded his stay in New England and the literary developments during that time. His close acquaintance with the literary giants of his time has enabled him to sketch them before the readers in a befitting manner. The authors and artists come alive before our eyes through this riveting explanation.

A collection of short stories this is one of the best works ever written by Lermontov. The writer recounts the occurrence of certain incidents in the life of protagonist Pechorin. The character of the protagonist is an amalgamation of different people from real life and seems capable of the vilest acts. Truly depicting the degenerating morality of current times this is a thrilling work.