De La Démocratie en Amérique published in two volumes, the first in 1835 and the second in 1840) is a classic French text by Alexis de Tocqueville. It...
Eugénie Grandet is a novel first published in 1833 by French author Honoré de Balzac. While he was writing it he conceived his ambitious project, The...
This book is the foundation of modern atheism. There is scarcely any argument used today by atheists against the existence of God that Feuerbach had n...
The Gilded Age: A Tale of Today is a novel by Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner. It satirizes greed and political corruption in post-Civil War Amer...
This poems are a mix of lyrical and narrative, and they explore a variety of themes, including love, loss, faith, and identity.
The title poem, "The...
Step into the opulent world of high society as Edith Wharton masterfully unveils the dazzling facade hiding the inner turmoil in "Twilight Sleep." In...
Meet Mrs. Barnaby, a widow with a secret and a thirst for social status. Her quest for a wealthy husband takes her from the country to the city, where...
In a world where men are consumed by wealth and women are confined to domesticity, Victorian social critic John Ruskin boldly challenges the status qu...
The “Theses on Feuerbach” are eleven short philosophical notes written by Karl Marx in 1845. They outline a critique of the ideas of Marx’s fellow You...
"The Glimpses of the Moon" (1922) is about Nick and Susy Lansing, both of whom live a decadent life in Europe by sponging off wealthy friends. They ma...
"Senhora" is a classic of Brazilian literature that explores the complex social issues of 19th century Brazil. Through the story of Aurélia and Fernan...
The Life of Reason, a five-volume work by George Santayana, is a comprehensive examination of human progress and the role of reason in shaping our liv...
The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade is a complex and unsettling novel that explores the nature of human nature, the elusiveness of truth, and the corro...
The Life of Reason is a five-volume work by the Spanish-American philosopher George Santayana. Published between 1905 and 1906, it is considered one o...
De Rerum Natura is an exposition of Epicurus' atomic theory and the ethical tenets based upon it. Lucretius, the author, draws upon this materialist p...
''Contos de Eça de Queirós'' é uma coleção de doze contos curtos que oferecem uma crítica mordaz à sociedade portuguesa do século XIX, particularmente...
Cousin Pons is a novel that delves into the complexities of family relationships, social hierarchy, and the corrupting influence of wealth in 19th-cen...
Poppy's Presents is a children's story that explores the themes of material possessions and the true meaning of happiness. Poppy, a young girl, eager...
This book, a collection of selections from the philosophy of Chuang Tzu, presents the teachings of this influential Chinese mystic. Chuang Tzu, a disc...
This book explores the lives of three women, each navigating different aspects of their marriages and financial situations. Callie and her husband str...
Tommy Trot is a well-off boy from Virginia who receives numerous gifts at Christmas but never feels truly happy. He begins to notice Johnny, a poor ne...
A.W. Benn's History of Modern Philosophy provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the development of Western philosophy from the Renaissance t...
“Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” is a satirical novel that follows the escapades of Lorelei Lee, a vivacious and ambitious young woman, through the glamorou...
This book delves into the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, exploring his philosophical and spiritual beliefs, particularly his embrace of mysticism...
