"Character Writings of the Seventeenth Century," edited by Henry Morley, is a compelling anthology that delves into the rich tapestry of character literature from the seventeenth century. This collection showcases the diverse voices and styles of various authors, reflecting the social, political, and cultural dynamics of the time. Morley's insightful curation highlights the significance of character writing as a literary form, offering readers a glimpse into the complexities of human natur...

"Chronicle of the Cid" is a captivating retelling of the legendary tale of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, known as El Cid, a nobleman and military leader in medieval Spain. This work, translated and adapted by Henry Morley, brings to life the heroic exploits and adventures of El Cid as he navigates the complexities of loyalty, honor, and warfare. The narrative is rich with historical context, showcasing the cultural and political landscape of 11th-century Spain, while also emphasizing themes of br...

The stories in "Mediaeval Tales" may include famous works from medieval literature, such as Arthurian legends, tales of chivalry, courtly love, and morality stories. Morley's editorial contributions likely include introductions, annotations, and contextual information to help modern readers understand and appreciate these ancient narratives.Overall, "Mediaeval Tales" serves as a valuable resource for those interested in medieval literature, providing a curated selection of stories that off...

The Battle of the Books is the name of a short satire written by Jonathan Swift and published as part of the prolegomena to his A Tale of a Tub in 1704. It depicts a literal battle between books in the King's Library (housed in St. James's Palace at the time of the writing), as ideas and authors struggle for supremacy. Because of the satire, "The Battle of the Books" has become a term for the Quarrel of the Ancients and the Moderns. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.TABLE OF ...

The Natural History of Selborne is a foundational work of English nature writing, composed as a series of letters that combine close empirical observation with reflective prose. Centered on the parish of Selborne in Hampshire, the book records birds, mammals, plants, weather, migration, and seasonal change with extraordinary patience and precision. Its literary style is at once plain, elegant, and quietly philosophical, standing at the intersection of Enlightenment natural science, pastora...

Gilbert White's "The Natural History of Selborne" is a pioneering work that intricately weaves together natural observation, personal reflection, and scientific inquiry within the pastoral landscape of Selborne, Hampshire. First published in 1789, this seminal text represents a turning point in the genre of natural history writing, characterized by White's meticulous attention to detail and innovative approach to recording the behaviors of flora and fauna. His epistolary style, presented a...

In "Ideal Commonwealths” Professor Henry Morley offers a selection of the most known writings on this topic, as well as his own reflections. Included are Plutarch's Lycurgus, More's Utopia, Bacon's New Atlantis, Campanella's City of the sun and a fragment of Hall's Mundus alter et idem.

This volume of "Mediæval Tales" is in four parts, containing severally, Turpin's "History of Charles the Great and Orlando," which is an old source of Charlemagne romance; Spanish Ballads, relating chiefly to the romance of Charlemagne, these being taken from the spirited translations of Spanish ballads published in 1823 by John Gibson Lockhart; a selection of stories from the "Gesta Romanorum;" and the old translation of the original story of Faustus, on which Marlowe founded his play, an...

This volume of "Mediæval Tales" is in four parts, containing severally, (1) Turpin's "History of Charles the Great and Orlando," which is an old source of Charlemagne romance; (2) Spanish Ballads, relating chiefly to the romance of Charlemagne, these being taken from the spirited translations of Spanish ballads published in 1823 by John Gibson Lockhart; (3) a selection of stories from the "Gesta Romanorum;" and (4) the old translation of the original story of Faustus, on which Marlowe foun...

This volume of "Mediæval Tales" is in four parts, containing severally, Turpin's "History of Charles the Great and Orlando," which is an old source of Charlemagne romance; Spanish Ballads, relating chiefly to the romance of Charlemagne, these being taken from the spirited translations of Spanish ballads published in 1823 by John Gibson Lockhart; a selection of stories from the "Gesta Romanorum;" and the old translation of the original story of Faustus, on which Marlowe founded his play, an...

This volume of "Mediæval Tales" is in four parts, containing severally, (1) Turpin's "History of Charles the Great and Orlando," which is an old source of Charlemagne romance; (2) Spanish Ballads, relating chiefly to the romance of Charlemagne, these being taken from the spirited translations of Spanish ballads published in 1823 by John Gibson Lockhart; (3) a selection of stories from the "Gesta Romanorum;" and (4) the old translation of the original story of Faustus, on which Marlowe foun...

In this enthralling gothic novel, Clara Reeve takes the foundation laid by Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto and crafts a unique narrative set against the backdrop of medieval England.This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. Breathing new life into the gothic horror genre, The Old English Baron ...