Henry Morley Libri

La bellissima Elena è stata rapita da Paride e portata a Troia. Menelao, marito di lei, unitosi a re e principi greci, dichiara guerra ai Troiani per riaverla. È questa la storia raccontata nell'Iliade: una guerra lunga dieci anni, appassionante, ambientata in un mondo vecchio di secoli e secoli, ma i cui valori - corne I'amicizia e l'onore, l'amore e il rispetto reciproco - perdurano nel tempo. Ci appassioneremo aile vicende di re e comandanti, seguiremo le imprese di uomini forti e coraggiosi e assisteremo ai capricci di dei volubili e potenti. Completano il testo attività varie e un breve dossier sul mondo greco che guida a una più approfondita comprensione dell'opera.

This book provides an in-depth look at the life and significant works of Daniel Defoe, focusing on his earlier experiences and literary contributions. It is a faithful reprint of the original 1889 edition, maintaining the quality and insights of the time. Readers can expect a detailed exploration of Defoe's impact on literature and his notable writings, offering a valuable resource for those interested in his legacy.

Travelogue of the famous author of „Robinson Crusoe“, describing his journey through the southern part of England and picturing the country at the end of the first quarter of the eighteenth century. Reprint of the 1888 edition.

The narrative follows Cornelius, a practitioner of medicine, as he navigates complex social and political landscapes, including a significant dispute with the Dominicans in Metz and his subsequent fall from grace. His journey takes him from Metz to Cologne and then to Lyons, where he becomes a court physician, facing challenges of marriage, church reform, and the vanity of sciences and arts. The story culminates in his imprisonment in Brussels, exploring themes of magic, exile, and conflict with religious authorities, ultimately leading to his death.

This work presents a faithful reprint of the original 1885 edition, showcasing both human and divine themes. It offers readers a glimpse into the literary and philosophical ideas of its time, preserving the essence and quality of the original text. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in historical literature and the exploration of profound concepts.

The Natural History of Selborne (1789) is the distillation of a lifetime of observing nature, and ranges far beyond White's immediate neighbourhood noted in the title. Written during a turbulent time in world history, it is a celebration of the endeavours of both human beings and animals to survive. White's main aims were to induce readers to pay more attention to the wonders around them, and to advance their knowledge of the variety of life: his success has made this book a classic, and has made his name one of the most revered among British naturalists.

La Gerusalemme liberata è, per universale riconoscimento, il capolavoro del Tasso, un’opera tuttora capace di appassionare il lettore e di ispirare un’incessante bibliografia critica nonché una mirabile illustrazione pittorica e musicale. L’intreccio (e la contraddizione) fra norma sociale, morale religiosa e spirito di avventura, sviluppato attraverso straordinarie peripezie guerresche e amorose, permea questo poema in venti canti incentrato sulla prima crociata, sulla liberazione del Santo Sepolcro e su personaggi diventati immortali, come Goffredo di Buglione e Tancredi. L’opera è corredata da un puntuale e utile apparato di note.

The 1660s represent a turning point in English history, and for the main events -- the Restoration, the Dutch War, the Great Plague and the Fire of London -- Pepys provides a definitive eyewitness account. As well as recording public and historical events, Pepys paints a vivid picture of his personal life, from his socializing and amorous entanglements, to his theatre-going and his work at the Navy Board. Unequaled for its frankness, high spirits and sharp observations, the diary is both a literary masterpiece and a marvelous portrait of seventeenth-century life.Previously published as The Shorter Pepys, this edition is edited and abridged by Robert Latham, Fellow and Pepys Librarian at Magdalene College, Cambridge.

A Tale of a Tub is the masterpiece of Swift's earlier years. It is presented here with The Battle of the Books, The Mechanical Operation of the Spirit, and the Additions. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.