Royal Classics

The Memorabilia is a defense of Socrates, offering edifying examples of Socrates' conversations and activities. Xenophon argues that Socrates was innocent of the formal charges against him,...

This autobiography is not just a personal story but a powerful indictment of the institution of slavery, showcasing Douglass's incredible intellect and willpower against the backdrop of America's...

Orlando is a groundbreaking novel that explores themes of gender, identity, and the fluidity of time through the life of its protagonist, who transforms from a man into a woman and lives for...

Parmenides delves into a profound philosophical discussion centered around Socrates' challenge to the revered Parmenides and Zeno. Employing the reductio ad absurdum method, Zeno argues against the...

Revelations of Divine Love by Julian of Norwich is a medieval Christian mystical text, notable for being the earliest surviving book written in English by a woman. It details sixteen mystical visions...

Robert Moore, a mill owner facing financial difficulties, lays off workers and becomes the target of labor riots in Yorkshire. Caroline, who secretly loves Robert, watches as he grows distant due to...

Silas Marner follows Silas Marner, a weaver falsely accused of theft by his best friend. Heartbroken and isolated, Silas moves to the rural village of Raveloe, where he finds solace in hoarding his...

Tao Te Ching, traditionally attributed to Lao Tzu, is a cornerstone of Taoism, delving into its philosophical and religious tenets. The text, known for its poetic and paradoxical style, consists of...

Tarzan of the Apes opens when a Lord and Lady are marooned on the west coast of Africa. One year later, they have a son. When a new English party is marooned, Tarzan comes face to face with his past,...

The Analects of Confucius is a collection of teachings and sayings attributed to the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his disciples, compiled after his death. The text, structured as a series of...

The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin is an iconic memoir written by one of America's Founding Fathers. It covers Franklin's life from his early years in Boston through his rise as a successful...

The Bridge of San Luis Rey is set in 18th-century Peru and begins with the collapse of an ancient Inca bridge, sending five people to their deaths. The novel follows Brother Juniper, a Franciscan...

The Campaigns of Alexander stands as a seminal work in the annals of classical literature, providing the most comprehensive account of Alexander the Great's monumental campaigns to conquer the...

The Chessmen of Mars centers on Tara, the daughter of John Carter and Dejah Thoris. When a storm carries Tara to a strange region of Mars, she is taken prisoner by the Kaldanes, beings that have a...

The Civil War recounts Caesar's conflict against Gnaeus Pompeius and the Roman Senate from 49-48 BC. Divided into three books, Caesar narrates his journey from Gaul to Italy, detailing his clashes...

The Complete Heimskringla is a collection of sagas about Swedish and Norwegian kings, beginning with the saga of the legendary Swedish dynasty of the Ynglings, followed by accounts of historical...

The Journals of Lewis and Clark document an expedition across the United States as commissioned by President Jefferson. Lewis and Clark set out on a journey to explore and map the newly acquired...

The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant capture the essence of the 18th U.S. President's life, particularly his pivotal roles during the Mexican-American and Civil Wars. Crafted in the final days of...

All fourteen Oz books are included in this collection: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz, Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, The Road to Oz, The Emerald City of Oz, The...

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a six-volume work by the English historian Edward Gibbon. In the first two volumes Gibbon offers a detailed account of Rome from its zenith under Augustus...

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a six-volume work by the English historian Edward Gibbon. In the third and fourth volumes, Gibbon compellingly narrates the surge of barbarian incursions...

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is a six-volume work by the English historian Edward Gibbon. In the third and fourth volumes, Gibbon delves into significant events shaping the medieval...

The Education of Henry Adams is an autobiographical reflection by Henry Adams, published in 1907, exploring his personal and intellectual development amid the sweeping political, social, and...

Set in the early 19th century, Silas Marner follows Silas Marner, a weaver falsely accused of theft by his best friend. Heartbroken and isolated, Silas moves to the rural village of Raveloe, where he...

The Gallic War, is Julius Caesar's account of his campaigns in Gaul over an eight-year period. Caesar's narrative not only captures his military tactics but also reflects his political acumen in war...

After a ten-year hiatus, John Carter returns to Mars and finds himself in the Valley Dor, a place no one is meant to leave. This is the Martian version of the afterlife. Here, Carter unearths a...

The History of the Franks contains Christian tales of miracles, descriptions of omens and natural events, stories of Christian martyrs, dialogues of church debates, discussions of the lives of holy...

The Jungle by Upton Sinclair is a harrowing tale that follows the life of Jurgis Rudkus, a Lithuanian immigrant, and his family as they navigate the brutal realities of the American Dream in the...

The New Testament consists of 27 books: the four canonical gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John), the Acts of the Apostles, the fourteen epistles of Paul, the seven catholic epistles, and the Book...

Christians traditionally divide the Old Testament into four sections: The first five books tell the history of the Israelites; The "Wisdom books" dealing with questions of good and evil in the world;...