Henry Morley Boeken

Metrische vertaling van het Oud-Griekse epos over de wrok van Achilles, de grootste Griekse held, tegen Agamemnon, die zijn geliefde slavin heeft afgenomen.

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.

Samuel Pepys begon zijn dagboek op 1 januari 1660 en hield dit negen jaar lang bij, tot zijn slechte ogen hem dwongen te stoppen. Hij schreef zijn openhartige bekentenissen in een geheimschrift dat pas in de vorige eeuw werd ontcijferd. Heleen ten Holt stelde een boek samen dat de mens, de bon-vivant en de puritein Pepys op een breed en gevarieerd wijze laat zien. In het dagboek komt Pepys naar voren als een vitaal mens, voor wie een leven zonder boeken ook denkbaar was, met smakelijk eten, vrouwen, muziek, theater en gezellige gesprekken. Hij beschrijft alles wat hij meemaakt, van zijn moeilijkheden met de stoelgang tot zijn interacties met koning Karel II, waarbij hij zijn plicht als ambtenaar aan het Navy Office vervult. Ondanks zijn preutse inslag, gevormd door de tijd van Cromwell en de puriteinen, blijft zijn vlees zwak. Pepys' dagboek biedt ook een schitterend stuk maatschappelijke reportage van de zeventiende eeuw, waarin onderwerpen als de topografie van Londen, wetenschappen, kunst, cultuur, financiën, politiek, folklore, de London Fire, de Great Plague, de restauratie van Karel II en de zeeoorlogen met de Republiek aan bod komen.

James Boswell's "The Life of Samuel Johnson" is perhaps the best-known biography in English literature, and it marked a turning point in the art of biography writing. Through Boswell's prose Johnson comes across as a wholly believable man. We do not get just an account of his life, but feel we have been there with Boswell and seen and heard Johnson for ourselves. Boswell revolutionized the art of biography, and was well aware that he was doing so. At the time he was writing there were two traditions of biography, the ethical (deriving from Plutarch's 'Parallel Lives'), in which incidents were shown for the moral instruction of the reader, and the anecdotal (deriving from Xenophon's 'Memorabilia of Socrates'), in which incidents were shown for their own sake, without moral lessons being attached

This edition is essentially that of Richard Aldington edited with reference to the French editions by André Morize and George R. Havens. Norman L. Torrey's introduction is a brief commentary on Voltaire's central purpose of reducing the doctrine of philosophical optimism to absurdity. Also included are a list of principal dates in the life of Voltaire and a selected bibliography.

This reprint preserves the original text from 1857, offering readers a glimpse into the historical context and literary style of the time. It serves as a valuable resource for those interested in classic literature and the themes explored in the work, reflecting the cultural and societal norms of its era. The book invites both new readers and enthusiasts of historical texts to engage with its enduring narrative and insights.

This book is a reproduction of an original historical work, published by Megali, a house dedicated to producing large print editions. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision, ensuring that important historical texts remain available and easy to read for a wider audience.

The book is a reproduction of a historical work, produced by Megali, a publishing house dedicated to making literature accessible for individuals with impaired vision. It features large print formatting, ensuring easier reading and engagement with the text.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to accommodate readers with impaired vision. The publishing house Megali focuses on making classic texts more accessible, ensuring that important literature can be enjoyed by a wider audience.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision. Published by Megali, the focus is on accessibility, ensuring that classic texts are available to a wider audience while preserving their original content.

This publication focuses on making historical works accessible by offering them in large print, catering specifically to individuals with impaired vision. The initiative by Megali aims to enhance the reading experience for those who may struggle with standard text sizes, ensuring that important historical content remains available to a wider audience.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, presented in large print to enhance accessibility for readers with impaired vision. Published by Megali, a house dedicated to making literature more inclusive, it aims to preserve and share important texts while ensuring they are easily readable.