Selected Writings of Sir Thomas Browne (Fyfield Books) Review
This completely modernized edition introduces the reader to all aspects of the doctor, scientist, and Christian philosopher, Sir Thomas Browne (1605-82). Designed for those unfamiliar with Browne's sometimes opaque prose, it includes substantial annotation and a useful introduction.
National Epics: A Study of Epics from Cultures Worldwide (Forgotten Books) Review
A national epic is an epic poem or similar work which seeks or is believed to capture and express the essence or spirit of a particular nation; not necessarily a nation-state, but at least an ethnic or linguistic group with aspirations to independence or autonomy. National epics frequently recount the origin of a nation, a part of its history, or a crucial event in the development of national identity such as other national symbols. In a broader sense, a national epic may simply be an epic in the national language which the people or government of that nation are particularly proud of. (Quote from wikipedia.org)
About the Author
John Stevens Cabot Abbott (September 19, 1805 - June 17, 1877), an American historian, pastor, and pedagogical writer, was born in Brunswick, Maine, in 1805.
He was a brother of Jacob Abbott, and was associated with him in the management of Abbott's Institute, New York City, and in the preparation of his series of brief historical biographies. Dr. Abbott graduated at Bowdoin College in 1825, prepared for the ministry at Andover Theological Seminary, and between 1830 and 1844, when he retired from the ministry in the Congregational Church, preached successively at Worcester, Roxbury and Nantucket, all in Massachusetts. Owing to the success of a little work, The Mother at Home, he devoted himself, from 1844 onwards, to literature. He was a voluminous writer of books on Christian ethics, and of popular histories, which were credited with cultivating a popular interest in history. He is best known as the author of the widely popular History of Napoleon Bonaparte (1855), in which the various elements and episodes in Napoleon's career are described. Abbott takes a very favourable view towards his subject throughout. Also among his principal works are: Hist
The Fall of Troy (Forgotten Books) Review
In Greek mythology, the Trojan War was waged against the city of Troy by the Achaeans after Paris of Troy stole Helen from her husband Menelaus, the king of Sparta. The war is among the most important events in Greek mythology, and was narrated in many works of Greek literature, including the Iliad and the Odyssey by Homer. The Iliad relates a part of the last year of the siege of Troy, while the Odyssey describes the journey home of Odysseus, one of the Achaean leaders. Other parts of the war were told in a cycle of epic poems, which has only survived in fragments. Episodes from the war provided material for Greek tragedy and other works of Greek literature, and for Roman poets like Virgil and Ovid. (Quote from wikipedia.org)
About the Author
Quintus Smyrnaeus (or Quintus of Smyrna) was a Greek epic poet whose Posthomerica, following "after Homer" continues the narration of the Trojan War.
The dates of Smyrnaeus's life are controversial, but they are traditionally placed in the latter part of the fourth century. "His date is approximately settled by two passages in the poem, viz. vi. 531 sqq., in which occurs an illustration drawn from the man-and-beast fights of the amphitheatre, which were suppressed by Theodosius I. (379-395 A.D.); and xiii. 335 sqq., which contains a prophecy, the special particularity of which, it is maintained by Koechly, limits its applicability to the middle of the fourth century A.D."
Some scholars suggest an earlier date in the 3rd or even the 2nd century, arguing that his Posthomerica shows an influence from the "Second Sophistic", the school of Greek orators who flourished in the first and second centuries. According to his own account (xii. 310), he began composing poetry in his early youth while tending sheep near Smyrna (pr
A to Zoo: Subject Access to Children's Picture Books (Children's and Young Adult Literature Reference) Review
This best-selling standard reference resource offers up-to-date information on fiction and nonfiction picture books for children. Comprehensive and easy to use, it consists of a subject guide, a bibliographic guide, and title and illustrator indexes. This 7th edition adds more than 4,000 titles published since 2001. An introduction discusses the history and amazing growth of English-language picture books. A to Zoo is useful for both reader's advisory and collection building.
Lot of 2 Little Golden Books: MGM's Tom and Jerry's Party 235 AND The Country Mouse and the City Mouse/The Fox and The Crow/The Dog and His Bone Review
Homer and the Iliad: Volume 3. The Iliad in English Verse. Books XIII-XXIV Review
This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1866 edition by Edmonston and Douglas, Edinburgh.
Treasure (DK Eyewitness Books) Review
From how these treasures were created, lost, and uncovered by explorers and scientists, Eyewitness Treasure takes a look at the wide variety of precious objects that have been the seeds of greed, conquest, crime, and adventure over the history of humankind.
The Country Mouse and the City Mouse, The Dog and His Bone and The Fox and The Crow (Little Golden Books) Review
The Bones of Giants (Hellboy (Pocket Star Books)) Review
Thrym the Hollow, Jothunheim's deposed King of the Frost Giants, has risen from the dead. This time he will not rest unti his foes are slaughtered and his tyranny reigns across the realm of Midgard -- Earth. When an unnatural lightning storm in Sweden uncovers a massive skeleton with an iron hammer gripped in its fist, the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense sends its top operatives to investigate -- the amphibian humanoid Abe Sapien and the equally anomalous crimson demon called Hellboy. Only Hellboy can lift the great hammer from the lifeless giant. And when a lightning bolt fuses the iron weapon to his stone right hand, the occult investigator becomes joined to the mightiest weapon in Norse mythology -- the hammer of Thor. Once instrumental in Thrym's downfall, the hammer subjects Hellboy to an ancient life he has never lived, and visions only he can see. Regardless of whether or not he succeeds in defeating the risen Thrym, he may be lost forever to an essence not his own...
