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A Letter from a Person of Quality to His Friend in the Country

An Aristocratic Exchange of Wits and Insights

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In "A Letter from a Person of Quality to His Friend in the Country," Anthony Ashley Cooper, the Third Earl of Shaftesbury, meticulously crafts an epistolary discourse that serves as a reflection on the state of society and governance in early 18th-century England. Utilizing a conversational yet sophisticated literary style, Cooper engages his reader with a blend of philosophical musings and social ... Read more

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In "A Letter from a Person of Quality to His Friend in the Country," Anthony Ashley Cooper, the Third Earl of Shaftesbury, meticulously crafts an epistolary discourse that serves as a reflection on the state of society and governance in early 18th-century England. Utilizing a conversational yet sophisticated literary style, Cooper engages his reader with a blend of philosophical musings and social
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Utopia

A little, true book, both beneficial and enjoyable, about how things should be in the new island Utopia

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*** Premium Ebook ***Written in 1516, Utopia is a work of fiction and socio-political satire depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social, and political customs.The name of the book has given an adjective to our language—we call an impracticable scheme Utopian. Yet, under the veil of a playful fiction, the talk is intensely earnest, and abounds in practical suggestion. It is the ... Read more

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*** Premium Ebook ***Written in 1516, Utopia is a work of fiction and socio-political satire depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social, and political customs.The name of the book has given an adjective to our language—we call an impracticable scheme Utopian. Yet, under the veil of a playful fiction, the talk is intensely earnest, and abounds in practical suggestion. It is the
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The Life & Times of Chaucer

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The pinnacle of Gardner's medieval scholarship: a fascinating re-creation of the world of one of history's greatest writersIn this exquisite biography, John Gardner brings to life Geoffrey Chaucer, illuminating his writings and their inspiration like never before. Through exhaustive research and expert storytelling, Gardner takes readers through Chaucer's varied career—from writing The Canterbury ... Read more

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The pinnacle of Gardner's medieval scholarship: a fascinating re-creation of the world of one of history's greatest writersIn this exquisite biography, John Gardner brings to life Geoffrey Chaucer, illuminating his writings and their inspiration like never before. Through exhaustive research and expert storytelling, Gardner takes readers through Chaucer's varied career—from writing The Canterbury
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The Age of Shakespeare

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Series Book 15 - Modern Library Chronicles
In The Age of Shakespeare, Frank Kermode uses the history and culture of the Elizabethan era to enlighten us about William Shakespeare and his poetry and plays. Opening with the big picture of the religious and dynastic events that defined England in the age of the Tudors, Kermode takes the reader on a tour of Shakespeare’s England, vividly portraying London’s society, its early capitalism, its ... Read more

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In The Age of Shakespeare, Frank Kermode uses the history and culture of the Elizabethan era to enlighten us about William Shakespeare and his poetry and plays. Opening with the big picture of the religious and dynastic events that defined England in the age of the Tudors, Kermode takes the reader on a tour of Shakespeare’s England, vividly portraying London’s society, its early capitalism, its
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L'Allegro (Mobi Classics)

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L'Allegro (which means "the happy man" in Italian) is invariably paired with the contrasting pastoral poem, Il Penseroso ("the pensive man"), which depicts a similar day spent in contemplation and thought. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. ... Read more

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L'Allegro (which means "the happy man" in Italian) is invariably paired with the contrasting pastoral poem, Il Penseroso ("the pensive man"), which depicts a similar day spent in contemplation and thought. Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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The New Atlantis (Mobi Classics)

by Francis Bacon ...

In 1623 Sir Francis Bacon expressed his aspirations and ideals in The New Atlantis. Released in 1627, this utopian novel was his creation of an ideal land where "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendor, piety and public spirit" were the commonly held qualities of the inhabitants of Bensalem. In this work, he portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge. The plan and ... Read more

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In 1623 Sir Francis Bacon expressed his aspirations and ideals in The New Atlantis. Released in 1627, this utopian novel was his creation of an ideal land where "generosity and enlightenment, dignity and splendor, piety and public spirit" were the commonly held qualities of the inhabitants of Bensalem. In this work, he portrayed a vision of the future of human discovery and knowledge. The plan and
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The Rape of the Lock and Other Major Writings

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Alexander Pope (1688-1744) was the greatest English poet of his age, whose acerbic insights into human nature have entered the language, and whose verse still astonishes with its energy and inventiveness centuries after his death. This new selection of Pope's work follows the path of his poetic genius over his lifetime. It contains early poems including the masterly mock-epic 'The Rape of the Lock ... Read more

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Alexander Pope (1688-1744) was the greatest English poet of his age, whose acerbic insights into human nature have entered the language, and whose verse still astonishes with its energy and inventiveness centuries after his death. This new selection of Pope's work follows the path of his poetic genius over his lifetime. It contains early poems including the masterly mock-epic 'The Rape of the Lock
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Elizabeth I

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Edited by Leah S. Marcus, Janel Mueller, Mary Beth Rose ...

This long-awaited and masterfully edited volume contains nearly all of the writings of Queen Elizabeth I: the clumsy letters of childhood, the early speeches of a fledgling queen, and the prayers and poetry of the monarch's later years. The first collection of its kind, Elizabeth I reveals brilliance on two counts: that of the Queen, a dazzling writer and a leading intellect of the English ... Read more

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This long-awaited and masterfully edited volume contains nearly all of the writings of Queen Elizabeth I: the clumsy letters of childhood, the early speeches of a fledgling queen, and the prayers and poetry of the monarch's later years. The first collection of its kind, Elizabeth I reveals brilliance on two counts: that of the Queen, a dazzling writer and a leading intellect of the English
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Swift's Writings On Religion And The Church (Mobi Classics)

by Jonathan Swift,Temple Scott (editor) ...

Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church in two volumes Edited by Temple ScottTABLE OF CONTENTS:Volume IAn Argument Against Abolishing ChristianityFor the Advancement of ReligionThe Sentiments of a Church of England ManRemarks upon "The Rights of the Christian Church"Preface to the Bishop of Sarum's "Introduction"Abstract of Collins's "Discourse of Freethinking"Some Thoughts on FreethinkingA ... Read more

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Swift's Writings on Religion and the Church in two volumes Edited by Temple ScottTABLE OF CONTENTS:Volume IAn Argument Against Abolishing ChristianityFor the Advancement of ReligionThe Sentiments of a Church of England ManRemarks upon "The Rights of the Christian Church"Preface to the Bishop of Sarum's "Introduction"Abstract of Collins's "Discourse of Freethinking"Some Thoughts on FreethinkingA
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John Knox

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A fascinating biography from the "Famous Scots Series", written by famed church historian Alexander Taylor Innes about the 16th century Protestant Reformationist John Knox. ... Read more

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A fascinating biography from the "Famous Scots Series", written by famed church historian Alexander Taylor Innes about the 16th century Protestant Reformationist John Knox.
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Lycidas (Mobi Classics)

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John Milton's poem, "Lycidas" has been called "'probably the most perfect piece of pure literature in existence…' [employing] patterns of structure, prosody, and imagery to maintain a dynamic coherence. The syntax of the poem is full of 'impertinent auxiliary assertions' that contribute valuably to the experience of the poem,". The piece itself is incredibly dynamic, enabling many different styles ... Read more

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John Milton's poem, "Lycidas" has been called "'probably the most perfect piece of pure literature in existence…' [employing] patterns of structure, prosody, and imagery to maintain a dynamic coherence. The syntax of the poem is full of 'impertinent auxiliary assertions' that contribute valuably to the experience of the poem,". The piece itself is incredibly dynamic, enabling many different styles
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John Knox

by Taylor Innes ...

Biography of the Calvinist theologian. According to Wikipedia: "John Knox (c. 1510 1572) was a Scottish clergyman and leader of the Protestant Reformation who is considered the founder of the Presbyterian denomination. ...He was caught up in the ecclesiastical and political events that involved the murder of Cardinal Beaton in 1546 and the intervention of the regent of Scotland, Mary of Guise. He ... Read more

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Biography of the Calvinist theologian. According to Wikipedia: "John Knox (c. 1510 1572) was a Scottish clergyman and leader of the Protestant Reformation who is considered the founder of the Presbyterian denomination. ...He was caught up in the ecclesiastical and political events that involved the murder of Cardinal Beaton in 1546 and the intervention of the regent of Scotland, Mary of Guise. He
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