Classic and pre-20th century poetry Books

Ce roman poétique offre un aperçu fascinant de la vie dans l'Europe médiévale, avec des descriptions détaillées de la cour de Wenceslas, des tournois, des batailles et plus encore. La traduction française, réalisée pour la première fois par Auguste...

This book is a collection of Greek poems from the Anthology, a collection of poems up to the 10th century AD. The poems are mostly epigrams, providing a glimpse into the everyday lives of the Greeks. The collection includes works by well-known poets such...

This book presents an alliterative poem on the theme of death and life, written in Middle English in the fourteenth century. It offers a dramatic vision of the journey of the soul from life to death, from sin to redemption, and from earthly suffering to...

This is a collection of the works of various ancient Greek lyric poets, including Sappho, Alcaeus, Bacchylides, and Pindar. The texts are collected and edited by Theodor Bergk, a 19th-century German philologist and poet. Bergk's edition is considered a...

Cette épopée romaine raconte l'histoire du héros troyen Enée qui, après la chute de Troie, voyage en Italie pour y fonder une nouvelle patrie. Cette œuvre majeure de la littérature latine est une source d'inspiration pour de nombreux artistes, écrivains...

This collection of medieval romance poetry, first published in 1805, includes works by some of the most famous authors of the genre. From the legendary exploits of Charlemagne and his paladins to the adventures of brave English knights, these tales offer...

This beautifully illustrated volume collects some of the most celebrated works of one of ancient Rome's greatest poets. With lyrical translations and accompanying commentary, this book makes Virgil's poetry accessible to modern readers.This work has been...

This epic poem tells the story of the discovery of the island of Madeira by the Portuguese in the 15th century. The author, Francisco de P. Vasconcellos, poetically describes the heroic deeds of the intrepid explorers and the beauty of the new land they...

This translation of the first seven books of the Odyssey by C. Lloyd is a classic work of English literature. With corrections from the manuscript, Lloyd's translation captures the beauty and power of Homer's epic poem. This edition is a must-read for...

This stirring epic poem tells the story of the legendary marriage of Peleus and Thetis, two of the most important figures in Greek mythology. With its rich characterizations and vivid descriptions of battles and courtship rituals, this work has...

In this beautiful and inspiring volume, G. Musgrave presents the book of Psalms in English blank verse. Musgrave's elegant and poetic translation captures the beauty and power of the original text, and provides readers with a timeless source of spiritual...

De rerum natura is a didactic epic poem written by the Roman poet and philosopher Lucretius. It is a comprehensive exposition of the doctrines of Epicureanism, teaching that the universe is infinite and eternal, that it is governed by mechanical laws,...

Ce livre est une collection de poèmes écrits par le grammairien latin Priscien. Il couvre une variété de sujets, depuis les merveilles de la nature jusqu'aux épreuves de l'amour. Écrit dans le style éloquent de l'Antiquité, ces poèmes sont un exemple...

Punica is an epic poem that tells the story of the Second Punic War, one of the largest and most important conflicts of the ancient world. This book offers a critical edition of the Latin text, along with commentary and analysis that will be of interest...

Une édition complète des poèmes de François Villon, l'un des plus grands poètes de la littérature française médiévale. Cette collection comprend ses Lais, son Testament et d'autres poèmes divers. Indispensable pour les amateurs de la poésie du Moyen Âge...

A poetic tribute to the struggles and triumphs of Indian women, this epic work reflects the author's deep admiration and respect for their resilience and spirit. Through vivid and moving descriptions of Indian life, customs, and traditions, Sastri...

The Fairy Queen is a famous epic poem by the English poet Edmund Spenser. It tells the story of the knights of the court of Gloriana, the Faerie Queene, and their various quests and adventures. The poem is a masterpiece of allegory and symbolism, and...

This classic collection of satirical poems by the Roman writer Juvenal offers a biting critique of the social, political, and cultural norms of his time. With clear and accessible translations and extensive commentary by Ludwig Friedländer, this edition...

Ce livre est une collection de chroniques historiques métriques de Georges Chastellain et Jean Molinet, deux écrivains français du Moyen Âge. Il présente également des notices biographiques sur les deux auteurs, ainsi que des remarques sur le texte...

En omfattende udgivelse af antikke græske digte af Theocritus, Bion og Moschus sammen med kommentarer fra førende klassiske eksperter. Bogen er også fuld af hjælpeværktøjer og et lexikon til Dorisk sprog.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

This is a bilingual edition of the works of three ancient Greek poets: Theocritus, Bion, and Moschus. The edition includes Greek and Latin versions of the poems, as well as commentary by various scholars. The poems are important examples of ancient...

A long poem recounting the events of the Battle of Talavera, a significant engagement fought during the Peninsular War in 1809 between the British army and the French army of Joseph Bonaparte.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally...

This epic poem by Edward Gascoigne Burton tells the story of the Northern Belle, a ship that meets its tragic end off the coast of England. Through vivid descriptions and emotional storytelling, Burton brings to life the journey of this vessel, from its...

Discover the biting wit and satire of the ancient Roman poet Martial in this collection of his famous Epigrams, translated into English by Walter C. A Ker.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge...

Laus Pisonis is a Latin poem written by the Roman poet Statius. In this edition, Gladys Martin provides a detailed commentary on the poem, as well as extensive notes and a full Latin glossary. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars of Latin...

Dieses Buch enthält eine kritische Ausgabe von Pindars IV. Pythischer Ode, einem der berühmtesten Gedichte der antiken Welt. Sie ist in griechischer und deutscher Sprache abgedruckt und wird von einführenden Kommentaren begleitet, die das Werk in...

This translation of the sixth book of Virgil's epic poem the Aeneid offers a fresh perspective on a classic work of literature. Butler's translation captures the beauty and complexity of Virgil's language, bringing the story of Aeneas's journey to the...

This book is a translation of Russian epic poetry by Isabel Florence Hapgood, a 19th century American translator. It includes an introductory note by Francis J Child, an American folklorist and scholar. Ideal for readers interested in Russian folklore or...

Hiawatha ist ein episches Gedicht von Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, das die Legenden der Ojibwe-Indianer beschreibt. Dieses Buch ist eine deutsche Übersetzung von Carl Hermann Simon und enthält auch das englische Original für den Vergleich. Die...

Gaius Valerius, George Lamb, James Grainger, Pervigilium Veneris, Tibullus Tibullus, and Walter Keating Kelly offer readers a complete translation of the erotic poems of Catullus and Tibullus. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested...

Ce livre rassemble les œuvres complètes d'Ovide, poète latin de l'Antiquité. Les lecteurs y trouveront ses poèmes les plus célèbres, comme les 'Métamorphoses' et 'l'Art d'aimer'.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...

In this epic poem, Thomas Gregg tells the story of Ruth, the biblical figure who follows her mother-in-law to Bethlehem and eventually marries Boaz. The poem is a masterpiece of religious and moral literature, with powerful and evocative language that...

Das Nibelungen-Lied ist ein mittelalterliches Epos über Liebe, Verrat und Rache, das auch heute noch fasziniert. In der Sage begegnen uns Helden wie Siegfried und Hagen von Tronje, Krieger und Burgfräulein, Drachen und Schatzhüter. Eine Geschichte voller...

Helen Rootham's Heroic Songs of the Serbs is a stirring collection of epic tales and ballads that celebrates the heroism and resilience of the Serbian people. With its gripping narratives and haunting melodies, this book is sure to captivate readers of...

This epic poem tells the story of Gustavus Adolphus, the Swedish King who played a pivotal role in the Thirty Years War. Swinborne's lyrical verse brings to life the battles and political intrigue of this tumultuous period in European history, while his...

One of the greatest epic poems of all time, The Aeneid tells the story of Aeneas, son of Venus, who journeys to Italy and becomes the ancestor of the Romans. Filled with adventure, war, romance, and tragedy, this masterpiece of Latin literature continues...

Trevelyan's translations of Lucretius's poetry offer a glimpse into the worldview of an ancient Roman philosopher. Each poem is accompanied by extensive notes that contextualize and explain Lucretius's ideas. This volume is essential reading for...

This book explores the different generations of heroes in early Greek myth and Homer's vision of war through four important symbolic themes- Monsters, Horses, Archers, and Fire.In the Greek mythical tradition there are 'early' heroes like Perseus and...

"A lucid and accessible guide through the complex and often intimidating web of literary, historical, and cultural references in one of the great literary works of the twentieth century."--Víctor Figueroa, author of Not at Home in One's Home"McGarrity's...

"A critically sophisticated leap forward in the study of early medieval literature, Signs That Sing issues a bold challenge to long-held preconceptions about the relationships underlying Old English poetry between past and present, pagan and Christian,...

60 Sonnets 'Original' And 'Streamlined' respects poetic traditions. The main feature of the collection, an aggregation of 120 Shakespearean sonnets, may be a recurring movement in favor of rigor that has no punctilious formal traditionality.Whatever...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Sermons By Thomas Lever, 1550 And Discourse Of English Poetry By William Webbe, 1586 (1870) is a book edited by Edward Arber. The book contains two texts from the 16th century: sermons by Thomas Lever, originally published in 1550, and a discourse on...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...