Originally curated by Harvard President Charles W. Eliot as a complete liberal education in fifty volumes, the Harvard Classics gathers philosophy, science, literature, and history into a single indispensable library. Plato's dialogues and Marcus Aurelius's meditations sit alongside Dante's Divine Comedy, Francis Bacon's essays, Charles Darwin's scientific writing, and Benjamin Franklin's autobiography, tracing the foundations of Western thought from ancient Greece to the modern age. Homer...

Childe Harold's Pilgrimage is a lengthy narrative poem in four parts written by Lord Byron. It was published between 1812 and 1818 and is dedicated to "Ianthe". The poem describes the travels and reflections of a world-weary young man who, disillusioned with a life of pleasure and revelry, looks for distraction in foreign lands. In a wider sense, it is an expression of the melancholy and disillusionment felt by a generation weary of the wars of the post-Revolutionary and Napoleonic eras. T...

Lord Byron - She Walks in Beauty 2. Christina Rossetti - I Loved You First: But Afterwards Your Love 3. Walt Whitman - A Glimpse 4. W.Shakespeare - Let Me Not To The Marriage Of True Minds 5. John Donne - The Good-Morrow 6. K.Gibran - Love One Another 7. Robert Browning - Meeting At Night 8. E.Dickinson - My River 9. P.B. Shelley - Love's Philosophy 10. Alfred Tennyson - Maud 11. E.A. Poe - Annabel Lee 12. J.Keats - Bright Star 13. Andrew Marvell - To His Coy Mistress 14. E.A. Poe - ...

Robert Burns'ün Kırmızı, Kırmızı Bir Gül Şiiri:Ey sevgilim,tıpkı Haziran'da yeni açmış kırmızı bir gül gibisin;Ey sevgilim, tıpkıtatlı tatlı çalınan bir melodi gibisin.Ne kadar güzelsin, güzel kızım,sana o kadar derinden aşığım:Ve seni sevmeye devam edeceğim, sevgilim,bütün denizler kuruyana kadar:Bütün denizler kuruyana kadar, sevgilim,ve kayalar güneşle eriyene kadar:Seni sevmeye devam edeceğim, sevgilim,

DEEP, DARK & UNSETTLING gathers more than a century of Gothic experimentation into a capacious archive of terror, wonder, and psychological disturbance. Its contents range from foundational castle romances, spectral ballads, and Faustian tales to detective mysteries, decadent fantasies, imperial nightmares, and proto-science-fictional horrors. Recurring images—ruined houses, forbidden manuscripts, doubles, revenants, persecuted heroines, and corrupted inheritances—demonstrate how Gothic wr...

Lord Byron's 'Manfred' is a poetic drama that explores the complexities of the human soul, blending elements of Romanticism and Gothic literature. The story follows the protagonist, Manfred, as he grapples with guilt, existential questioning, and a desire for knowledge that leads him to make a pact with dark powers. Byron's evocative language and vivid imagery create a haunting atmosphere that captivates readers and delves into themes of individualism, morality, and the supernatural. Set a...

Lord Byron's 'Childe Harold's Pilgrimage (With Byron's Biography)' is a remarkable work of Romantic poetry that follows the titular character on a journey through various European landscapes as he contemplates life, love, and the human condition. Byron's lyrical style and vivid imagery capture the essence of the Romantic era, with themes of nature, beauty, and melancholy prevalent throughout. The incorporation of Byron's own biography alongside the poetic text provides readers with a deepe...

Lord Byron's 'Don Juan' is a satirical poem that follows the adventures of a young man who travels across Europe and experiences various romantic pursuits. The poem showcases Byron's witty and humorous writing style, filled with social commentary and critiques of the morality of his time. 'Don Juan' is considered a landmark work in English literature due to its unconventional structure and bold content, challenging traditional ideas of love and society. This edition also includes Byron's b...

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names:- The Divine Comedy [Dante Alighieri]- Emma [Jane Austen]- Persuasion [Jane Austen]- Pride and Prejudice [Jane Austen]- Father Goriot [Honoré de Balzac]- Jane Eyre [Charlotte Brontë]- The Tenant of Wildfell Hall [Anne Brontë]- Wuthering Heights [Emily Brontë]- The Way of All Flesh [Samuel Butler]- Don Quixote [Miguel de Cervantes]...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.But finding a starting point can be overwhelming, even off-putting, so in this series we offer up our Top 10 classic poet...

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, composed by Lord Byron during the early 19th century, is an influential narrative poem that captures the essence of the Romantic era. The work follows the travels of the disenchanted aristocrat, Harold, who embarks on a spiritual quest across Europe, reflecting Byron's own life experiences and his profound sense of melancholy. The poem is distinguished by its rich imagery, lyrical beauty, and a deep exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the sublime. Byro...