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Storia della poesia persiana, Volume 2, by Italo Pizzi, offers a detailed examination of Persian poetry. This volume provides insights into the historical development, key figures, and stylistic evolution of Persian poetic traditions. Written in Italian,...

Wilfred Watson's "Sterne's Satire On Mechanism: A Study Of Tristram Shandy" offers a detailed exploration of Laurence Sterne's masterpiece. This critical work delves into the intricate layers of satire within "Tristram Shandy", examining how Sterne...

This is a two-volume collection of the works of Doctor Duarte Ribeiro de Macedo (1618-1680), a prominent Portuguese diplomat, writer, and intellectual of the 17th century. These volumes offer insights into his political thought and observations on...

Artistas y críticos españoles, written by Rafael Balsa de la Vega and published in 1891, offers insights into the vibrant art scene of 19th-century Spain. The book presents biographical sketches and critical analyses of prominent Spanish artists and...

L'Épopée castillane à travers la littérature espagnole examines the enduring influence of Castilian epic poetry on the broader landscape of Spanish literature. Authored by Ramón Menéndez Pidal and Henri...

This is a biographical sermon delivered by Cyrus Augustus Bartol on the life and character of Amos Bronson Alcott. Presented as a eulogy, the text explores Alcott's philosophical contributions and lasting impact on American Transcendentalism. Bartol...

Explore the intellectual landscape of early 20th-century France with this volume of "Cahiers de la quinzaine". Authored by Charles Péguy, a prominent figure in French literature and political thought, alongside Marcel Péguy, this collection...

In "The Quantity and Music of the Greek Chorus Discovered," William Willis Moseley and Michael McN. Walsh delve into the intricate relationship between quantity and music in ancient Greek choral performances. This scholarly work offers insights into the...

This is Volume 3 of the complete works of Flavius Josephus, a crucial figure in understanding the history of the Jewish people and the Roman Empire during the first century CE. Josephus, a Jewish scholar and historian who lived through the tumultuous...

Observations sur l'usage syntaxique de Ronsard et de ses contemporains, by Edvard Lidforss, offers a detailed examination of the syntactic practices employed by the renowned French poet Pierre de Ronsard and his contemporaries. This study delves into the...

"O realismu umleckém" (On Artistic Realism) delves into the aesthetic and philosophical underpinnings of realism in art. Written in Czech, this work explores the core tenets of realism, examining its relationship to beauty, truth, and the human...

This collection, "Obras de Macedo Papança, conde de Monsaraz," showcases the writings and artistic works of António de Macedo Papança, the Count of Monsaraz (1852?-1913). Featuring "Catharina d'Athayde-1880-1886" and "Telas historicas," the...

Obrazy ze soudobého Ruska (Pictures from Contemporary Russia) by Ivan Olbracht offers a fascinating glimpse into Russia in the early 20th century. This two-volume work provides a series of observations and reflections on Russian society, culture,...

This edition of "The Clerk's Tale" is meticulously presented from Manuscript Dd. 4. 24, housed in the University Library, Cambridge. Edited by W.A. Wright, this volume offers readers a direct connection to Chaucer's timeless narrative. "The Clerk's...

Il volgarizzamento delle Favole di Galfredo [Anonymus Neveleti], dette di Esopo, Volume 1, presents a meticulously preserved and presented Italian translation of Aesop's Fables. This volume offers invaluable insights into the transmission and adaptation...

This is the second edition of the collected works of Francisco de Figueroa, published by Luis Tribaldos de Toledo. These "Obras" have been emended and greatly expanded for this edition. Figueroa, a prominent figure of the Renaissance, is celebrated for...

Les sonneurs de sonnets, 1540-1866 by Alfred Delvau offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the sonnet in France. Spanning several centuries, this work, illustrated with an etching by Frédéric Massé, explores the evolution...

L'Edició maguntina de Ramón Lull amb un apéndix bibliogràfic dels manuscrits i impresos Lulians de Maguncia és un estudi exhaustiu sobre l'edició de les obres de Ramon Llull a Maguncia, acompanyat d'un apèndix...

Le balcon de l'opéra by Joseph Louis d'Ortigue, published in 1833, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century French opera and musical criticism. D'Ortigue, a prominent music critic of his time, provides insightful commentary and...

La verdadera poesía castellana, floresta de la antigua lírica popular, Volume 10, compiled by Julio Cejador y Frauca, offers a rich anthology of early Castilian folk poetry. This volume presents a carefully curated selection of poems reflecting the...

De Aristotelis didascaliis, written in Latin by Günther Jachmann, explores the teachings and influence of Aristotle. This work delves into the historical context and philosophical underpinnings of Aristotle's doctrines, offering insights into his...

Alfredo Oriani è una biografia dettagliata di Alfredo Oriani, importante figura della letteratura e della storia italiana. Giuseppe Pentimalli esplora la vita e le opere di Oriani, offrendo un'analisi approfondita del suo contributo al pensiero...

Confesion del amante por Joan Goer presents a Spanish translation of John Gower's renowned Middle English poem, "Confessio Amantis." This edition, meticulously compiled by Adolf Birch-Hirschfeld, draws from the literary estate of Hermann Knust and is...

"Commentaria in Aristotelem Graeca. Edita Consilio et Auctoritate Academiae Litterarum Regiae Borussicae pt 1-3, Volume 14" presents a scholarly edition of ancient Greek commentaries on the works of Aristotle. Compiled and edited under the auspices of...

The Book-lover's Enchiridion, by Alexander Ireland, offers a charming exploration into the joys of reading and the profound companionship found within the pages of books. First published in 1883, this collection of thoughts and reflections serves as a...

Aristotele e aristotelismo nella storia dell'estetica antica, origini, significato, svolgimento della "Poetica" esplora in profondità l'influenza di Aristotele e dell'aristotelismo sulla storia dell'estetica antica. Augusto Rostagni analizza le...

"Shelley, Godwin, and Their Circle" delves into the intertwined lives and intellectual legacies of Percy Bysshe Shelley, Mary Shelley, and William Godwin. This insightful biography explores the complex relationships and revolutionary ideas that shaped...

Corso di letteratura drammatica, Volume 2, by August Wilhelm von Schlegel, offers a detailed exploration of dramatic literature. This volume, part of a larger course, delves into the nuances of dramatic works, providing insightful analysis and critical...

"Spenser's Faerie Queene," edited by Thomas J. Wise and illustrated by Walter Crane, is a timeless edition of Edmund Spenser's epic poem. This sixth volume presents a captivating journey through allegorical landscapes and chivalrous adventures. Spenser's...

Controlling Ideas in the Poetry of Phineas Fletcher, 1582-1650, Volume 1, explores the works of the English poet Phineas Fletcher. This study delves into Fletcher's complex use of religious and philosophical themes within his poetry, offering a critical...

"Az Ördög, vigjáték három felvonásban" is a play by Ferenc Molnár, originally published in 1907. This Hungarian-language drama, whose title translates to "The Devil," offers a glimpse into the theatrical landscape of...

This volume presents a comprehensive collection of William Shakespeare's dramatic works, enhanced with insightful notes and commentary. Featuring contributions from notable scholars such as John Payne Collier, Samuel Weller Singer, Charles Symmons, and...

This is a new edition of Volume 2 of Edmund Spenser's epic poem, "The Faerie Queene," accompanied by critical and explanatory notes by Ralph Church. Spenser's masterpiece, an allegorical romance celebrating the virtues of Queen Elizabeth I, remains a...

This is Volume 2 of the "Oeuvres de Jean Lemaire de Belges", meticulously edited and published by J. Stecher. Jean Lemaire de Belges (c. 1473 - c. 1525) was an important poet and chronicler of the early French Renaissance. His works provide valuable...

This is Volume 9 of "A New Variorum Edition of Shakespeare," edited by Horace Howard Furness. This edition offers a comprehensive collection of notes, textual variants, and scholarly commentary on Shakespeare's works, making it an invaluable resource for...

This seventh volume of "The Works of Victor Hugo" presents a selection of writings from one of France's most celebrated authors. Hugo's works, known for their profound exploration of human nature, social justice, and the tumultuous events of 19th-century...

Explore the life and works of one of France's most beloved poets, Jean de La Fontaine, in this insightful biography by Frank Hamel. Delve into the world of the 17th century as Hamel unveils the man behind the timeless fables and poems that have charmed...

Francis Thompson, the Preston-born Poet, With Notes on Some of his Works by John Thomson offers a biographical sketch and critical analysis of the noted English poet, Francis Thompson. This volume provides insights into Thompson's life and examines key...

Heine on Shakespeare presents Heinrich Heine's insightful commentary on Shakespeare's heroines. This translation offers English readers a unique perspective from one of Germany's most celebrated poets and critics on characters such as Juliet, Ophelia,...

System der Ästhetik by Johannes Immanuel Volkelt is a seminal work in the field of aesthetics, offering a comprehensive and systematic exploration of artistic beauty and its philosophical foundations. Volkelt's detailed analysis delves into the nature...

Remarks and Collections, Volume 10 presents a compilation of historical notes, observations, and records pertaining to British history. Authored by David Watson Rannie, Thomas Hearne, Charles Edward Doble, and H.E. Salter, this volume offers readers a...

This volume presents "The Hermit of Warkworth, a Northumberland Ballad" alongside "Henry and Emma, Upon the Model of The nut Brow," showcasing the poetic artistry of Thomas Percy. "The Hermit of Warkworth" evokes the spirit of Northumberland with its...

This is Volume 2 of a complete English translation of Martial's Epigrams. Martial, a Roman poet of the 1st century AD, is best known for his witty and satirical epigrams, short poems that often offer pointed observations on Roman society and daily life...

The Songs of Experience is a collection of powerful and moving poems by Celia Levetus, exploring themes of life, loss, and the human condition. With vivid imagery and profound insight, Levetus captures the complexities of modern existence in a way that...

La lirica greca di Ettore Romagnoli offre un'analisi approfondita e appassionata della poesia lirica greca. Romagnoli, rinomato studioso della classicità, esplora le opere di poeti come Saffo, Alceo e Pindaro, contestualizzandole nel loro ambiente...

Giornale Enciclopedico Di Firenze, Volume 1 offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century Florence and Italian intellectual life. This volume represents an early example of an encyclopedic journal, providing insights into the cultural, social, and...

Alexiadis Libri XV, Volume 1, offers a deep dive into the historical narrative of the Byzantine Empire. Penned in ancient Greek, this work provides invaluable insights into the political, social, and military events of the Komnenian dynasty. Authored by...

Commodiani Carmina presents the works of Commodianus, an early Christian Latin poet, meticulously edited by Bernhard Dombart. This edition, originally published in 1887, offers a valuable resource for scholars of early Christian literature and late...