Shakespeare's sonnets are poems written by William Shakespeare on a variety of themes. When discussing or referring to Shakespeare's sonnets, it is al...
Henry Augustin Beers, native of Buffalo, NY and professor of English at Yale, with the help of John Fletcher Hurst (1834-1903), Methodist bishop and f...
"The chapters which follow are not intended as even a slight sketch of the history of Thought since the Renaissance. Their object is more modest, i.e....
A comprehensive and detailed account of medieval life and culture in France, with reference to other parts of Europe, including chapters on private li...
Step into the world of one of history's greatest scientific minds and witness the revolutionary discoveries that shook the foundations of the universe...
In the realm of literature's defense, Sir Philip Sidney's words rise like a clarion call. "The Defense of Poesy" encapsulates a vibrant discourse on t...
"Galateo" by Giovanni della Casa is a timeless masterpiece of Renaissance literature that delves into the intricacies of social etiquette and human be...
The Dialogue of Languages (Dialogo delle lingue) is a Renaissance dialogue by the Italian humanist Sperone Speroni, first published in 1542. It is con...
This book consists of a series of imaginary conversations between historical and mythical characters, covering a wide range of topics such as politics...
A Cabinet of Gems is a collection of excerpts from Sir Philip Sidney's "The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia," edited by George MacDonald. The excerpts...