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With profound moral and philosophical ideals Melville has presented a novel that touches the heart and mind. The idiosyncratic characters are etched into the plot of the novel and fight for distinguishing between the right and wrong. An amalgamation of factors from popular fiction and gothic drama it is a work that absorbs the attention of the reader.

Shelley's first novel this work is a perfect piece of gothic fiction. The main character turns into a villain as he sets out to avenge the injustice done to his mother. The various spine-chilling twists and turns in the plot combined with other gothic elements offer an enticing masterpiece.

Gaston de Blondeville" by Ann Radcliffe was first published posthumously in 1826. This mysterious account revolves around a character named "Gaston" who is being accused of the murder of a merchant's kinsman. Revealing political historical and religious aspects of contemporary age the story presents...

This is a collection of the most unique and expressive verses by the English authoress and poet Ann Radcliffe. Her aesthetic sense and brilliant observation is portrayed through these verses that present different stages of her novels. Gloom mystery grotesque and profound feelings are presented through these lines.

This is a philosophical essay by Rousseau that bears a strong sense of realism. The work captivates with its hard-hitting honesty vibrancy and depth. Rousseau is of the opinion that the price of civilization is human freedom and individuality. With civil advancement man's primeval feelings of self-fulfillment and natural happiness are razed. A true classic!

The Discourses by Epictetus is a record of different conversations that transpired between him and his pupil. These are aimed at explaining the authors philosophy about how to live a serene life. Discussing a wide range of topics from steadfastness to weaknesses from fear to poverty and from happiness to the lack of it this is a thought-provoking work. Captivating!

This title contains,On Friendship by Cicero, The Memorabilia Recollections of Socrates by Xenophon, The Corpus Hermetica by Hermes Trismestigustus, Against Apion by Flavius Josephus, The Art of Rhetoric by Aristotle, Charmides by Plato, Euthydemus by Plato, Laches by Plato, On Generation...

This title contains,Pragmatism and Other Writings by William James, The Fair Haven by Samuel Butler, The Querist Part Three by George Berkeley, Erewhon Revisited by Samuel Butler, Philosophical Enquiry into the Sublime and the Beautiful by The Right Honourable Edmund Burke, A Treatise Concerning...

The thought ''mother'' cannot be separated from that of ''love.'' Without love, a child cannot flower and an adult cannot mature. Without love, we weaken and wither. Thich Nhat Hanh, from A Rose for Your Pocket Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh leads us to a new and deeper appreciation of motherhood....

According to ancient Chinese medicine and philosophy, everything releases energy, or chi. In the Japanese spiritual community, hado is a similar life-force energy that encompasses healing properties and transformative powers. Literally translated, it means wave motion or vibration. Once we become aware...

Narrating the courting done by the protagonist this is a charming tale. With a light-hearted atmosphere prevailing over the complete narration the work captures the fancy of the reader with its romantic depiction of the events. With brilliantly drawn characters and a well-knitted plot this is an amazing work.

A poignant story of a sculpturer all-time search for his ideal woman. To slake this desire he falls in love with three women in the same family, each of a different generation - grandmother, mother and daughter and also carves the figure of a naked Aphrodite. Hardy's splendid novel that merges tragedy...

A magnificent composition written with great genius. Benson has wonderfully illustrated his own personal experiences and views about different aspects of life. It satisfies the readers with its interesting descriptions and author's fantastic responses to unusual conditions. Marvellous and charismatic!

In this collection of essays Meynell has dwelled upon different themes. Presented in an exquisite manner with arguments in favor and against this is a thought-provoking work. The book monopolizes the reader's attention.