Michael Harney's translation of Cervantes's Novelas Ejemplare
In addition to a thoughtful selection of the essays, speeches, and autobiographical writings of Frederick Douglass, this anthology provides an... Læs mere
The Enlightenment and Why It Still Matters
"This exciting new edition of Edward II is indeed reader friendly. Of particular distinction are the introductory sections which include a thorough... Læs mere
In this engaging introductory dialogue, Todd Moody maps the spectrum of philosophical arguments and counterarguments for the existence of God.... Læs mere
Offers the Disquisition in its entirety along with two key selections from the Discourse: "Formation of the Federal Period" and "A Plural Executive Proposed".
Includes the translation of Kant's essay "On a Supposed Right to Lie Because of Philanthropic Concerns", in which Kant replies to one of the standard objections to his moral theory, that it requires us to tell the truth even in the face of harmful consequences.
Spanning Galileo's career, this title presents an annotated translation of Galileo's important writings as judged by their historical impact from the 17th century to the present.... Læs mere
The four late plays of Euripides collected here, in beautifully crafted translations by Cecelia Eaton Luschnig and Paul Woodruff, offer a faithful and dynamic representation of the playwright's mature vision.
Includes a preface and an appendix with footnotes keyed to the manuscript classifications.
While preserving the basic narrative of the Iliad, this bare-bones abridgement highlights the epic's high poetic moments and essential mythological content, and will prove especially useful in surveys of world literature, and in Western civilization surveys.