This anonymous epic poem is one of the most important works of Old English literature. Apart from an introduction to the AngloSaxon period, the book also contains files on AngloSaxon monsters and magic, as well as on the influence of Beowulf in Tolkiens writings.
This epic poem tells the story of Beowulf, a warrior who becomes famous by helping Hrothgar, King of the Danes. Beowulf kills first Grendel, a horrible demon who terrorizes the Danes every night, and then Grendels vengeful mother. Beowulf returns to his own country to become king. Late in life he decides to fight a dangerous dragon and
This epic poem tells the story of Beowulf, a warrior who becomes famous by helping Hrothgar, King of the Danes. Boewulf kills first Grendel, a horrible demon who terrorizes the Danes every night, and then Grendels vengeful mother. Beowulf returns to his own country to become king. Late in life he decides to fight a dangerous dragon and...
This famous satire about human society and government surprisingly became a popular childrens story. The book also contains files on 16th17th century science and satire, as well as on real life explorers and pirates.
The famous story of a young American boy who prefers adventure to school he witnesses a crime in a graveyard, is a pirate for two days, gets lost in a cavern and even finds treasure. Among his friends are the wild Huckleberry Finn and the angel, Becky Thatcher.
In this magical comedy about the difficulties of love, the situation appears to get worse before the play finally moves towards a happy ending. This book also contains files on Greek mythology in the play and on magic in Shakespeares time.
This famous novel about a respectable doctor with a double life marks a milestone in modern horror fiction. The book includes a history of horror stories, and looks at the medical profession in the 19th century.
Macbeth is the bravest soldier of the king, but after meeting three strange witches, he becomes greedy for power... This text of Shakespeares Scottish tragedy is a reader as well as a playscript. The book also looks at the history of witches and at the Elizabethan Theatre.
This is a famous Shakespeares comedy about young Bassanio, his his rich merchant friend, Antonio, and the Jewish moneylender, Shylock. This book also contains files on the economy and culture of 16th century Venice, as well as on Shakespeares passion for Italy.
When an American family buy Canterville Chase, they also buy a ghost. In this lively and comic portrayal of the meeting of two cultures modern American and traditional British Wilde uses his satire and humour to describe the attempts of the ghost, Sir Simon, to frighten away the new owners.
As Chaucers 14tH century pilgrims set off on a pilgrimage from London to Canterbury Cathedral, they all agree to tell a story. The five wellknown tales in this reader present, in a charming and often humorous style, many aspects of the human condition life, death, strength, weakness, good, evil, greed and, of course, love.
We older generations never had to face what the young are facing. Americas wonderful liberty and abundance are slipping away. Autor : Richard J. Maybury
Children are eagerly searching for a workable sense of values. They need to see in the lives of great people, common people, and children like themselves, the unchanging values of the ages lived out. They need reading material that will give them ideals to reach for and examples to follow.