Books
Philosophy for a clear mind and deliberate work, in editions we have the right to offer. Each one is a one-time purchase that stays in your library.
G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
This calendar presents fragments from various works of Chesterton, offering reflections and insights aligned with the days of the year, including a special section for movable feasts.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
Written from a child's perspective, these verses capture the imagination and experiences of childhood through the eyes of young observers.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Intermediate
The poem follows a young woman weeping by a river, throwing away tokens of lost love.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The book is a lyrical reflection on a Sabbath morning in a Scottish rural community, capturing the essence of local traditions and the atmosphere of the day.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work encapsulates a variety of legends and tales inspired by the landscapes and cultures of the Pacific Islands and Scotland, presenting themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human nature.
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Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
This volume contains seventy-two poems chronicling the battles, personalities, and aftermath of the American Civil War, from John Brown's execution to the Confederate surrender at Appomattox.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The central narrative of "Charmides" revolves around a beautiful young Grecian lad and his encounters with a goddess, exploring themes of love, desire, and the transcendent nature of beauty.
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Louisa May Alcott
Modern · Intermediate
These fables explore themes of kindness, love, and moral lessons through the whimsical adventures of fairies and other mystical beings, each story conveying important virtues as they interact with the world around them.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Advanced
The content of the book includes a selection of poetic verses, where flowers such as daffodils, violets, and primroses are featured alongside their symbolic meanings and the contexts in which they appear.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
This book presents whimsical reflections on life, nature, and the essence of childhood from the perspective of aging gentlemen.
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Plato
Ancient · Introductory
Socrates asks Ion, a prize-winning reciter of Homer, whether his skill comes from knowledge or from inspiration.
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Herman Melville
Modern · Intermediate
Melville privately printed only twenty-five copies at his own expense for family and friends.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This work combines both poetry and art, as it features woodcut illustrations by the author himself.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
This compilation includes poems that reveal Stevenson's private thoughts and feelings, some of which are deeply intimate and personal.
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Mary Shelley
Modern · Advanced
The opening portion of the text begins with Mary Shelley's preface, where she expresses her duty to present a definitive collection of her husband's works.
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Lewis Carroll
Modern · Introductory
The title poem presents a whimsical dialogue between a man named Tibbets and a ghost who has invaded his home.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
At the start of the collection, the author includes three dedications, setting a tone of friendship and shared struggles against despair and doubt.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
Oscar Wilde's collected poems, including "The Sphinx", "Ravenna" and "The Ballad of Reading Gaol".
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
The work reflects an intimate exploration of spirituality and community life, particularly in the Samoan context where Stevenson lived.
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Mary Shelley
Modern · Intermediate
Based on Ovid's tale of Proserpine's abduction by Pluto, this blank verse drama reimagines the ancient myth from a feminist perspective, emphasizing the bond between mother Ceres and daughter Proserpine.
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Lewis Carroll
Modern · Intermediate
This compilation includes various pieces such as "Phantasmagoria" and "The Hunting of the Snark," each featuring eccentric characters and inventive storytelling.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Intermediate
The central poem, "The Ballad of Reading Gaol," serves as a narrative of remorse and reflection following the hanging of a man who killed the woman he loved.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Intermediate
The work includes 154 sonnets, with sonnets 127-152 addressing a mysterious figure known as the Dark Lady, described as having black wiry hair and dark skin.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
This work predominantly explores themes of bravery, adventure, and the camaraderie of soldiers, reflecting the spirit of wartime valor and heroism.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
This compilation includes narrative verses, philosophical poems, and miscellaneous verses, reflecting on various themes such as love, nature, duty, and the human experience.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
The collection is structured around a variety of poetic forms and themes, with each piece revealing Stevenson's impressions of the places he visited and the people he encountered.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Intermediate
Written during the late 16th to early 17th century, this book captures the essence of the Elizabethan era, where poetry was a popular form of expression, particularly regarding the complexities of human emotions.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Advanced
The book delves into Tennyson's contributions to poetry, examining his artistic philosophies and the influence he had on his contemporaries and the literary landscape of his time.
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Oscar Wilde
Modern · Introductory
The poem narrates the execution of Charles Thomas Wooldridge, a fellow prisoner who murdered his wife, weaving together objective storytelling with symbolic identification among all convicts.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
The book features a range of poetic themes, including reflections on war, death, and the beauty of life, with a particular focus on the figure of St. Barbara, the patron saint of artillery and those in peril.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
Written in traditional ballad form, it tells the story of Saxon King Alfred the Great's struggle against invading Danes.
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Arthur Conan Doyle
Modern · Introductory
The poems within this collection reflect the experiences of soldiers, the impact of war on both individuals and society, and a tribute to the fallen.
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Lewis Carroll
Modern · Intermediate
A crew of ten oddly-named members embarks on a peculiar voyage to hunt the mysterious Snark, a creature that may prove to be a deadly Boojum.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Advanced
It serves as a ballad that captures themes of love, captivity, and the complexities of desire, reflecting the broader romantic traditions of its time.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Intermediate
This collection of 21 poems appeared under Shakespeare's name, yet only five are considered authentically his—including two sonnets and three excerpts from "Love's Labour's Lost.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Intermediate
This enigmatic 67-line work describes a funeral for two birds—the mythological phoenix and the mortal turtle dove—whose perfect, transcendent love defied all logic.
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Charles Dickens
Modern · Intermediate
The content reflects themes of love, nature, society, and heartfelt emotions, encapsulating the sentiments of his time.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Intermediate
This somber work recounts the tragic story of Lucretia, a virtuous Roman noblewoman whose encounter with the king's son leads to devastating consequences.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Intermediate
This work includes 154 sonnets, among them a mysterious sequence addressed to the "Dark Lady"—a woman described with black hair and dark skin who inspires overtly sexual verse.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Introductory
Chesterton's whimsical yet style captures the contrasts of joy and sorrow, questioning morality, and exploring the nature of belief in a changing world.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Introductory
This volume features notable works such as "A Child's Garden of Verses," which captures the essence of childhood wonder through a series of poems that explore themes of imagination, nature, and the everyday experiences of children.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Introductory
This collection encompasses the playwright's diverse repertoire, traditionally organized into histories, tragedies, and comedies.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Modern · Intermediate
A collection of Stevenson's poems in two books, the first in English and the second in Scots.
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William Shakespeare
Early modern · Intermediate
It tells the story of Venus, goddess of love, who becomes infatuated with the beautiful young Adonis and attempts to seduce him—but he only wants to go hunting.
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G. K. Chesterton
Modern · Intermediate
The collection features a series of verses that explore life through metaphorical lenses, often using drinking as a central motif.
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