Rasselas by Samuel Johnson Rasselas is a novel written by the English author Samuel Johnson in 1759. It is a philosophical work set in a fictional Abyssinian kingdom and follows the adventures of Prince Rasselas and his companions as they attempt to find happiness. The novel has been widely read since its publication and is … Read more
How to Find A Job: When There Are No Jobs – A Necessary Job Search and Career Planning Guide for Today’s Job Market (Find A Job Series) by Paul Rega Summary The book “How to Find A Job: When There Are No Jobs” by Paul Rega is a comprehensive guide to job searching in today’s … Read more
Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus by Ludwig Wittgenstein Summary of the Book The Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus by Ludwig Wittgenstein is a philosophical book, which was published in 1921 and is considered one of the major works of twentieth century philosophy. Wittgenstein’s book is an investigation into the structure of language and logical relationships between propositions. It was written as … Read more
Laws by Plato Summary of the Book Laws by Plato is a philosophical dialogue that was written in the 4th century BC. It is composed of 12 books, in which Plato talks about various topics related to the law and justice. It is the longest of Plato’s works and is considered to be the most … Read more
Architecture: by Henry-Russell Hitchcock Summary of the Book Architecture: by Henry-Russell Hitchcock is a book that provides an in-depth look into the history, theory, and practice of architecture. The book examines the development of architectural styles from the ancient world to the modern era and the influences of various cultures, religions, and political systems on … Read more
Excellent Women by Barbara Pym Summary of the Book Excellent Women is a 1952 novel by Barbara Pym, widely considered to be one of her best works. It tells the story of Mildred Lathbury, a middle-aged spinster living in a small village in England. Mildred is a woman of faith, who is content with her … Read more
A Breath of Snow and Ash by Diana Gabaldon (2005) A Breath of Snow and Ash is a historical fiction novel written by Diana Gabaldon and published in 2005. The novel is set in Scotland in the mid-1700s during the Jacobite rising of 1745. It follows the story of Claire Randall, an English nurse who … Read more
Sacaramouche by Rafael Sabatini Sacaramoce is a 1922 novel by Rafael Sabatini, a renowned Italian-English storyteller and novelist. The novel follows the adventures of a young French nobleman, Andre-Louis Moreau, as he travels through the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. Sabatini’s iconic works of literature, such as The Sea Hawk and Scaramouche, have been … Read more
A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words by John Camden Hotten Introduction John Camden Hotten’s A Dictionary of Slang, Cant, and Vulgar Words is a comprehensive reference book published in 1859. It is a comprehensive collection of slang words, cant terms and vulgar words used in the English language during the 19th century. The … Read more
The Middle-Class Gentleman by Molière The Middle-Class Gentleman is a comedy play written by the French playwright Molière in the 17th century. It is a classic example of the comedy of manners, which was popular during the time. The play follows the story of Jourdain, a middle-class merchant who wants to become a gentleman, and … Read more