Classicly Books
THISTLEDOWN
Robert FordAn eminently learned and genial ex-Professor of one of our Universities not long since pointed out how Scotland was remarkable for three things—Songs, Sermons, and Shillings. And whilst it may not be ..
We Women and Our Authors
Laura MarholmWe German women are accustomed to look upon ourselves as an appendage to or a part of man. Up till now it has been the chief object and the pride of our existence to subordinate ourselves to him, and ..
Jerry Todd and the Oak Island Treasure
Leo EdwardsWhat you will particularly like about this book, I believe, is our money-making canal-boat show.It was plain to us that we were going to make a wad of money giving black art shows. A million dollars, ..
Martin Valliant
Warwick DeepingBrother Geraint pulled his black cowl forward over his head, and stepped out into the porch. Some one thrust the door to behind him, and there was the sound of an oak bar being dropped into the slots...
Satire in the Victorian novel
Frances Theresa RussellThe indifferent or repellent nature of a subject, even though triple distilled, has nothing to do, however, with its value as a topic for investigation. I present this study neither as apologist nor e..
Stroke of Genius
Randall GarrettBerin Klythe was attempting to do just that. There was, Crayley admitted, nothing malicious about it. Klythe was not trying to suppress Crayley; there was just nothing else he could do. There is nothi..
The Jazz Singer
Samson RaphaelsonAmerican life, in this year 1925, consists essentially of surfaces. You may point out New England communities and say here is depth, and I will answer, true, but New England is dead so far as the Amer..
The Psychology of the Emotions
Th RibotThe psychology of states of feelings, it is generally recognised, is still in a confused and backward condition. It is a very small part compared to the part played by the emotions and passions in hum..