In 'The Scholemaster,' Roger Ascham presents a groundbreaking treatise on education that reflects the humanist ideals of the Renaissance. The book intricately blends practical advice with philosophical musings, advocating for a systematic and moral pedagogy rooted in classical studies. Ascham emphasizes the importance of a nurturing and engaging educational atmosphere, wherein the student is encouraged to develop not only intellectual capabilities but also a virtuous character. Through his...

Toxophilus, originally published in 1545, is considered to be the first book on archery written in English. This comprehensive treatise on longbow archery provides a fascinating insight into historical shooting."how honest a pastime for the mind, how wholesome an exercise for the body" - Roger AschamThe work comprises two books combined together: The First Book of the School of Shooting and The Second Book of the School of Shooting

In "The Scholemaster," Roger Ascham presents a profound treatise on education and pedagogy, intricately weaving the philosophical underpinnings of humanistic learning with practical instructional methods. Grounded in Renaissance thought, Ascham's literary style is marked by clarity, wit, and a conversational tone that invites readers into a dialogue about the nature and purpose of education. He champions a well-rounded curriculum that not only emphasizes classical languages, particularly L...

Step back in time to the Renaissance era and immerse yourself in the world of archery with Roger Ascham's "Toxophilus." Published in 1545, this timeless treatise explores the art and science of archery, capturing the essence of a sport cherished for centuries. Ascham, renowned as Queen Elizabeth I's tutor, offers a compelling blend of historical insight, practical guidance, and philosophical reflection. Through vivid prose, he delves into the techniques, equipment, and etiquette of archery...

Geoffrey Chaucer, regarded by many as the Father of English literature, is widely considered the greatest English poet of the Middle Ages, whose ‘Canterbury Tales’ helped establish the legitimacy of Middle English, at a time when the dominant literary languages in England were French and Latin. The first volume of Delphi Classics’ Series Three offers the complete works of Geoffrey Chaucer, with medieval illustrations, scholarly features, informative introductions and the usual Delp...

This file includes 10 tragedies by Euripides, literally translated by Theodore Buckley. The plays are: HECUBA, ORESTES, PHOENISSAE (The Phoenician Virgins), MEDEA, HIPPOLYTUS, ALCESTIS, BACCHAE, HERACLIDAE, IPHIGENIA IN AULIS, and IPHIGENIA IN TAURIS. According to Wikipedia: "Euripides (ca. 480 BCE406 BCE) was the last of the three great tragedians of classical Athens (the other two being Aeschylus and Sophocles). Ancient scholars thought that Euripides had written ninety-five plays, altho...

Love's Labour's Lost is one of William Shakespeare's early comedies, believed to have been written in the mid-1590s for a performance at the Inns of Court before Queen Elizabeth I. It follows the King of Navarre and his three companions as they attempt to forswear the company of women for three years of study and fasting, and their subsequent infatuation with the Princess of Aquitaine and her ladies. In an untraditional ending for a comedy, the play closes with the death of the Princess's ...

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"Startlingly good" stories of Nepali society set against the backdrop of violent Maoist insurgencies ( San Francisco Chronicle).From an author like "a Buddhist Chekhov," The Royal Ghosts features characters trying to reconcile their true desires with the forces at work in Nepali society ( San Francisco Chronicle). As political violence rages, these people struggle with their duties to their aging parents, an oppressive caste system, and t...

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