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  • Reason and Persuasion

    Three Dialogues By Plato: Euthyphro, Meno, Republic Book I, 4th edition

    Three complete Plato dialogues - Euthyphro, Meno, Republic Book I - in a fresh English translation, with extensive commentary and original illustrations. Reason and Persuasion is suitable as an introductory textbook or for more advanced students of Plato and philosophy. The fourth edition is substantially revised, extended and improved."There is no dearth of textbooks offering an introduction to ... Read more

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  • The Devil's Apprentice

    by Belle D. Ware ...
    Series Book 3 - Time To Live
    The third Gathering. On the Coast, where the weather is bleak and wet, much like the mood of some of the participants, though Julia was in no mood to let that stop her having what she hopes will be a good time. The last was an eye-opener, could this be better?After sampling some of the delights with a new found friend she meets up again with Tim her bartender from the first Gathering and some of ... Read more

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  • The Elixir of Life

    Translated by Clara Bell, James Waring ...
    In "The Elixir of Life," Honoré de Balzac explores themes of ambition, desire, and the complexities of human relationships through a rich tapestry of characters embroiled in a quest for immortality. Written in Balzac's characteristic realist style, the narrative is interwoven with elements of fantasy and philosophical inquiry, reflecting the author's keen interest in the human condition and ... Read more

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  • The Party Animal

    by Belle D. Ware ...
    Series Book 2 - Time To Live
    To go, or not to go? The next Gathering was on in days and Julia had still not made a decision. At Carly’s insistence, she went, but when faced with the foreboding castle where the Gathering was to be held, she had second thoughts. Though not a seasoned player, she felt she had handled herself well at the first Gathering, but this, this was completely different—like a trip into fantasyland, where ... Read more

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  • Louis Lambert

    Enriched edition. A Journey into Genius and Spirituality in 19th Century France

    In "Louis Lambert," Honoré de Balzac delves into the complexities of intellectualism and the interplay between genius and madness. This philosophical novel illustrates the life of Louis Lambert, a young man gifted with extraordinary intellectual capabilities, whose existential struggles reflect the tumult of 19th-century France. Balzac employs a blend of vivid realism and introspective narrative, ... Read more

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  • The Exiles

    Enriched edition. A Tale of Redemption and Resilience in 19th-Century France

    In "The Exiles," Honoré de Balzac delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal alienation through the lens of the French exile experience. With his characteristic realism, Balzac crafts a narrative rich in psychological depth and social critique, exploring themes of identity, loss, and the pursuit of belonging. The novel showcases Balzac's mastery of descriptive detail and ... Read more

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  • The Elixir of Life

    Translated by Clara Bell, James Waring ...
    Some of the short stories in the Philosophical Studies section of Honore de Balzac's The Human Comedy have hints of the mystical and supernatural. These elements are very pronounced in the spine-chilling tale "The Elixir of Life," which veers into the territory of gothic horror. In the story, a dying man confides to his son that he has found a way to cheat death and achieve immortality. ... Read more

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  • The Elixir of Life

    Translated by Clara Bell, James Waring ...
    The Elixir of Life is a short story by Honoré de Balzac, first published 1830, about eternal life. However, this is an eternal life story with a horrific twist.The Elixir of Life is classified as one of Balzac's Philosophical Studies, many of which have supernatural overtones. This one not only has supernatural aspects, but also aspects of horror.The scene opens on a winter evening in a princely ... Read more

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  • The Exiles

    Translated by Clara Bell, James Waring ...
    Though Honore de Balzac is now lauded as a master of the literary genre of social realism, a sizable number of his stories and novels also contain supernatural and mystical elements. The story "The Exiles" is set in the medieval period, and revolves around a couple who run a small boarding house -- and gradually begin to suspect that some of their boarders may be harboring dark secrets. ... Read more

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  • Louis Lambert

    Translated by Clara Bell, James Waring ...
    Louis Lambert is an 1832 novel by French novelist and playwright Honoré de Balzac, included in the Études philosophiques section of his novel sequence La Comédie humaine.Set mostly in a school at Vendôme, it examines the life and theories of a boy genius fascinated by the Swedish philosopher Emanuel Swedenborg (1688-1772).The novel contains a minimal plot, focusing mostly on the metaphysical ideas ... Read more

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  • Massimilla Doni

    A Venetian Love Affair: Exploring Human Emotions and Ambitions in Elite Societal Circles

    Translated by Clara Bell, James Waring ...
    In "Massimilla Doni," Honoré de Balzac weaves a poignant narrative that intertwines themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships within a richly detailed Parisian backdrop. Set against the tumultuous social landscape of 19th-century France, the novella showcases Balzac's signature literary style, characterized by meticulous realism and psychological insight. Balzac deftly ... Read more

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  • The Elixir of Life

    A Tale of Ambition, Excess, and Eternal Youth in 19th-Century Paris

    Translated by Clara Bell, James Waring ...
    In "The Elixir of Life," Honoré de Balzac explores the intricate interplay between ambition, desire, and the human condition within a tale steeped in the fantastical. This novella weaves together elements of realism and magical realism, characteristic of Balzac's literary style, inviting readers into a world where the boundaries between life and death blur. The narrative also reflects the social ... Read more

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