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“john aikin”

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  • Miscellaneous Pieces, in Prose

    by John Aikin, Mrs. Barbauld ...
    In "Miscellaneous Pieces, in Prose," John Aikin and Mrs. Barbauld present an intellectually stimulating collection of essays that traverse a broad spectrum of themes pertinent to the late 18th century. This anthology features an eclectic array of literary styles, ranging from didactic reflections to more narrative-driven pieces, providing a rich tapestry that reflects the diversity of ... Read more

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  • Eyes and No Eyes, and Other Stories

    Exploring Perception and Nature Through Classic Tales

    by Jane Taylor, John Aikin, Mrs. Barbauld, Mrs. Marcet ...
    Eyes and No Eyes, and Other Stories offers readers a window into the rich tapestry of nature and education as seen through the lenses of early 19th-century British literature. The collected narratives exhibit a range of literary styles, from instructive dialogues to imaginative prose, reflecting Enlightenment ideals and an emergent romantic appreciation for the natural world. This volume strains ... Read more

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  • Evenings at Home; Or, The Juvenile Budget Opened

    Enriched edition. A Tapestry of Education and Enlightenment for Young Minds

    by John Aikin, Mrs. Barbauld, Hudson Redwick ...
    Evenings at Home; Or, The Juvenile Budget Opened is a captivating anthology that offers a rich exploration of the world through the engaging lens of juvenile literature. With its diverse range of narratives and styles, it presents an enchanting tapestry of stories, dialogues, and moral lessons that echo the Enlightenment spirit of education and amusement. This collection spans genres from fables ... Read more

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  • Miscellaneous Pieces, in Prose

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Evolution of English Literature in the 18th Century

    by John Aikin, Mrs. Barbauld, Arden Whitlowe ...
    Dive into the compelling literary landscape of 'Miscellaneous Pieces, in Prose,' a discerning anthology that explores a myriad of human experiences and intellectual musings. This collection stands as a testament to the diversity of thought and literary brilliance, exhibiting a range of styles from reflective essays to satirical critiques. Within its pages, this anthology navigates complex themes ... Read more

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  • The Complete Works of Tacitus. Illustrated

    The Life of Agricola, Germania, Dialogue on Oratory, The Histories, The Annals

    by Tacitus ...
    Translated by John Aikin, Arthur Murphy, Clifford H. Moore, John Jackson ...
    Tacitus is widely regarded as one of the greatest Roman historians by modern scholars.The surviving portions of his two major works—the Annals and the Histories - examine the reigns of the emperors Tiberius, Claudius, Nero, and those who reigned in the Year of the Four Emperors (69 AD).Tacitus' other writings discuss oratory, Germania and the life of his father-in-law, Agricola, the general ... Read more

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    by Edward Lear ...
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  • The Short Stories Of Edward Lear

    by Edward Lear ...
    The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we ... Read more

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  • A Book of Bad Jokes, Pitiful Puns, Woeful Wordplay and Ridiculous Riddles

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    Hundreds of jokes congregate in this amazing compilation of some of the greatest bad jokes and puns there are. Uniting several forms of terrible gag in one ceaseless, relentless volume, A Book of Bad Jokes, Pitiful Puns, Woeful Wordplay and Ridiculous Riddles is intended to be a text that every aspiring or current bad joke teller would love in his library. Authored by known pun and bun master Hugh ... Read more

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  • The Devil and Tom Walker

    by Washington Irving ...
    A few miles from Boston, in Massachusetts, there is a deep inlet winding several miles into the interior of the country from Charles Bay, and terminating in a thickly wooded swamp, or morass. On one side of this inlet is a beautiful dark grove... ... Read more

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    by John Kendrick Bangs ...
    Charon, the Ferryman of renown, was cruising slowly along the Styx one pleasant Friday morning not long ago, and as he paddled idly on he chuckled mildly to himself as he thought of the monopoly in ferriage which in the course of years he had managed to build up. ... Read more

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    by Nathaniel Hawthorne ...
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    A short story written by famous American novelist, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Fancy's Show-Box is story of morality, guilt, and its affects on the soul. ... Read more

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