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Paradise Lost by John Milton
Here in one volume are the complete texts of two of the greatest epic poems in English literature, each a profound exploration of the moral... [More]
Renaissance/
Reformation
Secondary
& Adult
Phil./Religion,
Literature
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Hamlet seeks revenge on Claudius, who has murdered his father, the King, taken the throne and married his mother. [More]
Renaissance/
Reformation
Secondary
& Adult
Literature
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Classic tragic romance of the feuding Capulets and Montagues. Romeo (a Montague) falls in love with Juliet (a Capulet) and are married in secret by Friar Lawrence... [More]
Renaissance/
Reformation
Secondary
& Adult
Literature
Henry V by William Shakespeare
Historically based play, England's King Henry V invades France. The decisive fight comes at the Battle of Agincourt, where the English are outnumbered five to one. [More]
Renaissance/
Reformation
Secondary
& Adult
Literature
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
The dialog is very clever if you can understand it - this edition has scene summaries and word definitions to help. The quick witted dialog and the absurd plot make this a pretty good read. [More]
Renaissance/
Reformation
Secondary
& Adult
Literature
Sonnets by William Shakespeare
Of indescribable linguistic beauty, elegance and complexity, Shakespeare's sonnets owe their timeless appeal to their supreme compositional values, the universality of their themes, and their keen insights into the human heart and soul. [More]
Renaissance/
Reformation
Secondary
& Adult
Literature
Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes
Don Quixote, errant knight and sane madman, with the company of his faithful squire and wise fool, Sancho Panza, together roam the world... [More]
Renaissance/
Reformation
Secondary
& Adult
Literature
Othello by William Shakespeare
Iago's jealousy rages after being passed over in favor of Cassio. The evil Iago engenders a revengeful scheme that turns jealousy into a weapon to destroy the noble Othello. [More]
Renaissance/
Reformation
Secondary
& Adult
Literature
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