In June 1795, Mary Wollstonecraft embarked on a three-month trip around Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, on undisclosed business at the request of her lover Gilbert Imlay. During the course of this voyage she wrote twenty-five letters to him, which were compiled the following year at the behest of her publisher into this volume. As a travelogue, the letters of course contain descriptions of the natural beauty of the places she visited and the habits and interests of the people she met; but wha...

This volume gathers classic visions of the ideal state, from Plutarch's sober portrait of Sparta to the satirical "other worlds" of later Renaissance writers. Framed by Henry Morley's introduction, it traces the tradition of political imagination from Plato through Lycurgus, Thomas More, Francis Bacon, Tommaso Campanella, and Joseph Hall, linking virtue, governance, reform, and wit in a single conversation about the better commonwealth. Plutarch's Life of Lycurgus presents the legendary Sp...

"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...

"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...

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...

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, 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, (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 ...