Contents: Compiled and Edited by Charles W. Eliot LL D in 1909, the Harvard Classics is a 51-volume Anthology of classic literature from throughout the history of western civilization. The set is sometimes called "Eliot's Five-Foot Shelf." This e-book is all 51 volumes, the equivalent of over 20,000 printed pages in one e-book. It is fully searchable with a completely linked table of contents. + - All 20 volumes of the 'Harvard Classics Shelf Of Fiction' Each volume is also available separ...

John Milton wrote at a time of religious flux and political upheaval, and is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost (1667). Written in blank verse, Paradise Lost is widely considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written.He achieved international renown within his lifetime; his celebrated Areopagitica (1644), written in condemnation of pre-publication censorship, is among history's most influential and impassioned defences of freedom of speech and freedom of...

If you were looking for the definitive Christmas anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! This book is everything you want Christmas to be — loving, warm and celebratory. Timeless and adorable, beautifully designed, "The Big Book of Christmas" is a great big stocky book — stuffed with novels, novellas, short stories, poems, carols and songs. Inside you'll find: · Novels, novellas and short stories from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, O. He...

Milton argues that the Licensing Order is a violation of freedom of speech and that it is harmful to the progress of knowledge. He argues that the best way to combat bad ideas is to expose them to public scrutiny, and that censorship only serves to protect bad ideas from criticism.Milton also argues that the Licensing Order is a waste of time and money. He points out that it is impossible to censor all bad ideas, and that the government would be better off spending its time and money on ot...

"Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven." In Paradise Lost, John Milton transforms the story of Adam and Eve, their temptation, and their fall from grace into one of the greatest epics ever written — a sweeping tale of freedom, rebellion, and redemption. Through dazzling verse and profound imagination, Milton presents Satan's bold revolt against God, the creation of the world, and humanity's first disobedience — exploring questions of morality, divine justice, and the meaning of f...

Compiled and Edited by Charles W. Eliot LL D in 1909, the Harvard Classics is a 51-volume Anthology of classic literature from throughout the history of western civilization. The set is sometimes called "Eliot's Five-Foot Shelf." This e-book is all 51 volumes, the equivalent of over 20,000 printed pages in one e-book. It is fully searchable with a completely linked table of contents.

If you were looking for the definitive Christmas anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! This book is everything you want Christmas to be — loving, warm and celebratory. Timeless and adorable, beautifully designed, "The Big Book of Christmas" is a great big stocky book — stuffed with novels, novellas, short stories, poems, carols and songs. Inside you'll find: · Novels, novellas and short stories from Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, O. He...

The 'Christian Collection: Scripture, History, Theology, Spirituality and Fiction' offers a profound exploration into the diverse interpretations and expressions of Christian thought across ages. This anthology uniquely combines theological treatises, historical narratives, spiritual meditations, and fictional works, presenting a broad spectrum of literary styles from the allegorical to the doctrinal. The anthology highlights significant pieces that exemplify the evolution and depth of Chr...

First published in 1667, "Paradise Lost" is an epic poem in blank verse by the 17th-century English poet John Milton."Paradise Lost" is about Adam and Eve and how they came to be created and how they came to lose their place in the Garden of Eden, also called Paradise. It's the same story found in the first pages of Genesis, expanded by Milton into a very long, detailed, narrative poem. It also includes the story of the origin of Satan. Originally, he was called Lucifer, an angel i...

The Essential Works of Christianity gathers a sweeping library of Christian thought, devotion, controversy, and imagination, tracing the faith's intellectual and literary presence from late antiquity to the modern age. Its range is unusually broad: patristic theology, medieval mysticism, Reformation polemic, devotional counsel, epic poetry, allegory, historical fiction, philosophical critique, and practical spirituality all stand together. The volume's significance lies in this breadth, wh...

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

Engage with the grandeur of John Milton's epic masterpiece with "Paradise Lost: Milton's Epic of Sin and Redemption - eBook Edition." This celebrated epic poem has enchanted millions of readers worldwide with its poetic brilliance and poignant narrative.Unravel the layers of allegory and symbolism as you journey through the narrative of humanity's first sin, and the profound consequences that ensue. Experience the heights of Heaven and the depths of Hell, arousing emotions of awe, ...