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  • Nuts to Crack

    or, Quips, Quirks, Anecdote and Facete of Oxford and Cambridge Scholars

    by Richard Gooch ...
    Series series Comedy & Satire
    Complete and unabridged, with 57 full-page plates by John Constable, George Morland and William Beechey. A thousand jokes, epigrams, puns and university anecdotes collected by a Cambridge bookseller who heard most of them across his own counter. The book is a cross-section of what an English university found funny in 1834: dons and undergraduates, bishops and duns, and the perpetual war between ... Read more

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  • Sassafras

    by Richard Gooch ...
    Two thousand litres of sassafras oil is enough ingredient to manufacture 2.5 million tablets of pure MDMA aka Ecstasy with a street value of over 30 Million Euros. Sassafras oil is difficult to make, harder to find and almost impossible to smuggle. Garry Carter is 39 and starving for adventure and a sense of meaning in his life. He decides to put everything on the line – including his life – to ... Read more

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  • Nuts to crack; or Quips, quirks, anecdote and facete of Oxford and Cambridge Scholars

    by Richard Gooch ...
    In "Nuts to Crack; or Quips, Quirks, Anecdote and Facete of Oxford and Cambridge Scholars," Richard Gooch offers a delightful tapestry of wit and wisdom, showcasing the eccentricities and intellectual dexterity of the renowned scholars from these historical institutions. Employing a light-hearted narrative style rich with anecdotes, Gooch crafts a literary mosaic that intertwines humor with keen ... Read more

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  • Nuts to crack; or Quips, quirks, anecdote and facete of Oxford and Cambridge Scholars

    Enriched edition. Whimsical Tales from Oxford and Cambridge Scholars

    by Richard Gooch, Ivy Callahan ...
    In "Nuts to Crack; or Quips, Quirks, Anecdote and Facete of Oxford and Cambridge Scholars," Richard Gooch embarks on a delightful exploration of the eccentricities and idiosyncrasies that define the scholarly lives within two of the world's most prestigious universities. Combining sharp wit and astute observation, Gooch elegantly weaves anecdotes and lively storytelling, highlighting the humorous ... Read more

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  • Lady Mary Wortley Montague, Her Life and Letters (1689-1762)

    Enriched edition. A Literary Journey Through 18th-Century Life

    by Lewis Melville, Mary Wortley Lady Montagu, Rowan Silvershaw ...
    Delving into the vivid tapestry of 18th-century life, 'Lady Mary Wortley Montague, Her Life and Letters (1689-1762)', edited by Lewis Melville, is a compelling anthology that captures the intellectual dynamism of its era. The collection spans a rich diversity of literary styles, from insightful essays and poignant letters to vivid biographical sketches, all unified by an overarching exploration of ... Read more

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  • The Life of Samuel Johnson

    Introduction by Claude Rawson

    by James Boswell ...
    One of the greatest and most compelling of all biographies in literature had its beginnings on a fateful day in London in 1763, when young James Boswell determinedly attached himself to the dominant literary figure of his age—the splendidly humane, devastatingly witty, often troubled Dr. Samuel Johnson. What followed was one of the most famous of literary friendships, one that Boswell carefully ... Read more

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  • THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON - All 6 Volumes in One Edition

    Enriched edition. Including Journal & Diary

    by James Boswell, Grosvenor Osgood, Hunter Reeves ...
    THE LIFE OF SAMUEL JOHNSON - All 6 Volumes in One Edition encapsulates a comprehensive and nuanced portrait of one of literature's most formidable figures, Samuel Johnson. This anthology not only traces Johnson's intellectual journeys and personal idiosyncrasies but does so through a mosaic of narratives that capture the spirit of 18th-century English literature. The range of literary styles, from ... Read more

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  • The Life of Samuel Johnson. Illustrated

    by James Boswell ...
    The Life of Samuel Johnson by James Boswell is widely regarded as one of the greatest biographies in the English language. Chronicling the life, character, and intellect of Samuel Johnson, this work provides an unparalleled portrait of a towering literary figure of the 18th century. Boswell’s narrative combines meticulous research with personal insight, offering readers an intimate view of Johnson ... Read more

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  • History of English Literature from "Beowulf" to Swinburne (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Critical Survey of the English Canon from Anglo-Saxon Epic to Victorian Poetry

    by Andrew Lang, Briony Sableford ...
    Andrew Lang's History of English Literature from "Beowulf" to Swinburne offers a sweeping yet discriminating survey of English letters from the Anglo-Saxon epic tradition to the rich complexities of Victorian poetry. Written with Lang's characteristic clarity, wit, and comparative breadth, the book situates major authors and movements within their historical, linguistic, and cultural settings. Its ... Read more

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  • Lives of the English Poets

    From Johnson to Kirke White, Designed as a Continuation of Johnson's Lives

    by Henry Francis Cary ...
    In "Lives of the English Poets," Henry Francis Cary presents an incisive collection of biographical sketches that illuminate the lives and works of over thirty prominent English poets, spanning from Chaucer to the early 19th century. Cary'Äôs literary style is characterized by its elegant prose and insightful critique, effectively combining biographical detail with literary analysis. This work ... Read more

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  • Life Of Johnson Book I

    by Boswell James ...
    Life of Johnson by Boswell was published in 1791 and it remains one of the best biographies ever written. It is a compilation of letters journals memoirs and extracts of other works. It presents the personality of the author his profound ideas and his ideology of life. Even the most negligible detail about the dressing and the life style of Johnson is given in a humorous and subtle manner. The ... Read more

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  • Life And Letters Of John Gay (1685-1732), Author of "The Beggar's Opera"

    Unveiling the Literary Legacy of 18th Century Playwright

    by Lewis Melville ...
    In "Life And Letters Of John Gay (1685-1732), Author of 'The Beggar's Opera,'" Lewis Melville presents a meticulous exploration of Gay's life, detailing his experiences within the vibrant literary culture of early 18th-century England. Melville employs a biographical style interwoven with critical analysis, effectively contextualizing Gay's work against the backdrop of the socio-political ... Read more

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