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Antigone

Antigone is a tragedy written by Sophocles. In the story, Antigone is the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta. She attempts to secure a respectable burial for her brother…

The Epic of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh is an epic poem from Mesopotamia. It is one of the oldest known literary works. Preserved on 12 clay tablets, the story focuses on…

The Iliad

The Iliad is one of two epic stories attributed to Homer. It is considered the greatest war story ever told. Set during the Trojan War, it centers on…

Apocrypha

Apocrypha means “having been hidden away” in Greek. This collection of revered religious works, which have been excluded from the modern editions of the most Bibles are a…

The Odyssey

The Odyssey is one of two epic stories attributed to Homer. It centers on Greek hero Odysseus’ journey home after the ten-year Trojan War. The adventures of his…

The Dhammapada

The Dhammapada is a Buddhist scripture traditionally ascribed to the Buddha himself. It is believed that the Buddha spoke the verses of The Dhammapada, which address themes such…

The Wealth of Nations

The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith is a comprehensive look at the economics of the Industrial Revolution. Smith explains the benefits of a free market economy showing…

The Law

The Law is a book written by Frédéric Bastiat. Bastiat was an economist, statesman and member of the French assembly. His writing was during the time of the…

The Egyptian Book of the Dead

The Egyptian Book of the Dead is a full sequence of prayers, songs, and incantations that are employed at funerals, and by the individual in his journey beyond…

French Short Stories

French Short Stories is a collection of twenty-three classic stories from many of the great French authors including Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo, Emile Zola, Honore de Balzac, and…

George Washington’s Rules of Civility

George Washington’s Rules of Civility is a collection of rules and maxims written by George Washington concerning moral and decent behavior in company and conversation. This edition of…

Edgar Allan Poe: The Short Stories

Edgar Allan Poe was an American author who specialized in tales of macabre and mystery. His frighteningly bizarre short stories include murders and madmen, premature burials, and mysterious…