Thomas received his schooling from Mr. Samuel Whyte, who had been Sheridan's first preceptor, a man of more than average literary culture. He encouraged a taste for acting among the boys: and Moore, naturally intelligent and lively, became a favorite with his master, and a leader in the dramatic recreations. His aptitude for verse appeared at an early age. In 1790 he composed an epilogue to a piece acted at the house of Lady Borrows, in Dublin; and in his fourteenth year he wrote a sonnet ...

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 - ...

Lamblichus was a Syrian Neoplatonist philosopher of Arab origin. He determined the direction that would later be taken by Neoplatonic philosophy. He was also the biographer of the Greek mystic, philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras.His Protrepticus is of importance for the study of the Sophists.Contents:The TranslationsLife of PythagorasProtrepticusDe MysteriisFragmentsThe Greek Texts

Victor Frankenstein is the first to unlock the key to life, but not the last.Over two centuries of relentless advancement, five more minds find the secret, and five more creatures are made. Five more stories end in tragedy. From the stinking streets of 1850s London to the sun-drenched hysteria of a modern cruise liner, amidst passion, jealousy, art, obsession, desperation and war, Creatures is a hidden history of a forbidden science.

More’s “Utopia” was written in Latin, and is in two parts, of which the second, describing the place ([Greek text]—or Nusquama, as he called it sometimes in his letters—“Nowhere”), was probably written towards the close of 1515; the first part, introductory, early in 1516. The book was first printed at Louvain, late in 1516, under the editorship of Erasmus, Peter Giles, and other of More’s friends in Flanders.It was then revised by More, and printed by Frobenius at Basle in Novembe...

If a picture speaks a thousand words, a love letter or a poem speaks a thousand more... Even in this age of e-mail, faxes, and instant messaging, nothing has ever replaced the power of a love letter or that of a poem. LIST OF POEMS: 1. 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. Rob...

In his fresh and life-giving translation of the Gospels with sparkling commentary, spiritual innovator Thomas Moore strips the Gospels of their theological agendas and reclaims them as a fundamentally new way of imagining human life. He blends scholarship and pastoral guidance to highlight the Gospels’ teachings on earthly, rather than otherworldly, living in which community, compassion, inclusiveness, prayer and healing are key elements. He draws deeply from Greek philosophy, literature a...

Classic Ballads: 4 Timeless Books of Traditional Songs gathers the ballad tradition in its capacious literary afterlife: tales of courtship, betrayal, warfare, supernatural encounter, exile, and communal memory appear beside lyric meditations and narrative poems shaped by popular song. Its range extends from orally inflected refrains and border legends to Gothic visions, Romantic reverie, dramatic monologue, and Victorian narrative verse. Particularly compelling are the collection's haunte...

The story is narrated by the protagonist, a young and wealthy Athenian named Alciphron, who identifies himself as an Epicurean—a follower of the philosophy that seeks pleasure and tranquility as the highest goods in life. However, Alciphron becomes increasingly disillusioned with the hedonistic lifestyle of Epicureanism and begins to search for a deeper meaning in life.Alciphron’s quest for truth and spiritual fulfillment leads him to Egypt, where he encounters various mysterious and mysti...

"Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan" by Thomas Moore is a captivating exploration of the life and achievements of one of the most prominent figures in British theatre and politics. Sheridan, a playwright, poet, and politician, is best known for his comedic works such as "The School for Scandal" and his role in the founding of the famous Drury Lane Theatre. Moore's detailed narrative provides insights into Sheridan's character, his wit, and his influence on the cu...

"Memoirs of the Life of the Rt. Hon. Richard Brinsley Sheridan" by Thomas Moore is a captivating exploration of the life of one of the most influential figures in British theatre and politics. Sheridan, a playwright and politician, is best known for his comedic works such as "The School for Scandal" and his role in the founding of the famous Drury Lane Theatre. Moore's biography delves into Sheridan's complex personality, his brilliant wit, and his tumultuous relationships, providing reade...

"Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 6" by Thomas Moore offers an intimate glimpse into the life of one of the most enigmatic poets of the Romantic era. This volume delves into Byron's complex personality, exploring his relationships, literary achievements, and the societal influences that shaped his work. Moore, a close friend of Byron, provides personal anecdotes and insights that reveal the man behind the myth, showcasing Byron's struggles with fame, love, and his own artistic ambitions, making it...