Introduces classical Arabic philosophers through substantial selections from key works in each of the fields - including logic, philosophy of science,... Læs mere
Tells the story of three generations of the Rackrent family from the perspective of their servant, Thady Quirk, during the middle of the eighteenth century in Ireland.
Tells the story of three generations of the Rackrent family from the perspective of their servant, Thady Quirk, during the middle of the eighteenth century in Ireland. This book contains annotations, an introduction and a bibliography.
Features translations of "The Woman From Andros"; "The Mandrake"; and "Clizia", a work inspired by Plautus' "Casin". This work... Læs mere
This line-for-line translation of Aritophanes' famous comedy features an introduction that explores Old Comedy, and the place of "Clouds" and Aristophanic comedy within it. The text is accompanied by extensive footnotes.
Giving an introduction to the political, social, and cultural development of imperial Chinese civilisation, this work introduces a number of important themes - such as the... Læs mere
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