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A beautiful story originally published in 1895. It can now be read for free online.

A free etext of a good health play for the children and students of parent groups and educators.

Has your child read Aesop's fables? Does he want to read more stories involving clever animals and wise people? Are you searching for stories that teach important life lessons every child should learn? If you've answered yes to any one of these questions, then it is time you looked into the Jatakas.

Persuasion, published after Austen's death in 1817, is a novel about the issues surrounding both persuading and being persuaded, as well as about social class dysfunction

I'll admit: I love free stuff. Free eBooks? Even better. Here is my (very large) favorite list of free business eBooks available for quick download now.

The Dawes Act and its subsequent revisions robbed Native Americans of their newfound homes in Indian Territory. It encouraged white settlement and a land rush followed.

Overview of Mary Wollstonecraft's writings of contempt for an authoritarian masculine society that depicted women as brainless, weak, and alluring objects for male desire

From Greek mythology to modern engineering, the history of the flying machine known as the ornithopter has come a long way.

Looking for the short and sweet on what's out there to tackle a constipated muse? Look no further as we present a few of the best tools for tackling your writer's block.

Until not too long ago, women were discouraged from studying science and mathematics. Even so, there were a select few who held their own and made their mark.

"My Kinsman, Major Molineux" examines the psychological dimensions of power and dictatorship upon colonized subjects. Published in 1831, it still offers stark insights.

Some swords were named, most were handed down for generations. Given by a priest, angel, or other holy figure seems to generally weave itself into the legend.

My fascination with dragons didn't end with puberty. In fact, the abundance of dragon books and tarot decks available to adults only strengthened my interest in draconology.

Albatrosses are large seabirds best known to those who spend a lot of time at sea south of the equator or in the North Pacific.

Howard Pyle is known as the Father of American Illustration. This quiet Quaker writer and artist illustrated his interest in pirates through his paintings.

The inequalities of Victorian society prompted a group of progressive thinkers to start a group to press for change.

The character of Robin Hood changes a little with every generation. Howard Pyle's 1883 version was the definitive one for decades.

The witchcraft trials in Salem represent a very unique event in American history. Many people today have colonial ancestors who were somehow involved.

Tips for success in reading, writing and understanding texts for university-level classes.

Travelers from around the world flock to Prince Edward Island each year to immerse themselves in the real world setting of L.M. Montgomery's famed Anne of Green Gables.

A handy guide to accessing free full text classic books for children online.

For the tween who loves to read books, there are many classics that should not be overlooked. Just because a story is many years old doesn't mean it isn't exciting.

Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe, filmed many times, has given Hollywood a popular view of Saxons vs. Normans and evil Templars in medieval England.

Whether you call it vintage, retro, or historic, making antique knitting or crochet patterns can be a greatly rewarding experience. Includes many free patterns to make!

Teachers can help students better understand reading passages by identifying the author's purpose for writing. Here are some tips to guide students while reading.

When a sickly British spinster decided to travel into the wilds of Colorado, she had no idea that notorious desperado "Mountain Jim" would fall in love with her.

Neat handwriting used to be a sign of sophistication. Revive this lost tradition. Improve your handwriting with a few simple steps. Learn how italics can help.

Characters, synopsis, and history of the Hungarian composer Karl Goldmark's opera The Cricket on the Hearth (Das Heimchen am Herd), based on the novella by Dickens.

Farnham' s Freehold establishes a parallel universe cracked open by a nuclear explosion where cannibalism and the proposition of incestuous propagation are the norm.

Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a well-known American novel. Here we analyze her characterization and a give a sketch of Uncle Tom and Eliza.

Read or listen to The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald for free. The free audiobook and ebook editions of the story are available for download.

Isaac Asimov, himself a legend, called science fiction writer Stanley G. Weinbaum "the second supernova" of the genré's best authors.

It's a stretch. But a case can be made that without the snit over a certain judicial appointment in Massachusetts, America's break with Britain might never have happened.

Abraham van Deusen was New Amsterdam's first mill owner and served on a counsel advising the New Netherland Colony's Director General.

Here are some palatable and easy-to-follow traditional recipes for a rich home made Christmas Pudding, the customary English dessert for a typical Christmas lunch.

The views of Elaine Tuttle Hansen's essay entitled "Of his love daungerous to me: Liberation, Subversion, and Domestic Violence in the Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale'

In "The Wife of Bath's Tale," Chaucer depicts a medieval woman who unabashedly confronts the anti-feminist stereotypes that circulated during her time.

The public domain contains a wealth of information and resources that creative entrepreneurs can freely use for profit. Find out how to make money from the public domain.

The question of choosing one's moral path in life is never an easy one. Within the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, however, is one method of doing just that.

Characters and plot summary for the opera Der Vampyr (The Vampire) by Heinrich August Marschner, with a libretto by Wilhelm August Wohlbrück based on "The Vampyre."

When searching for theme or meaning in literature, one way for students, teachers, and writers to tap into ideas is to find word history in the Oxford English Dictionary.

While perhaps influenced by writers of revenge tragedy before him, Shakespeare produced in "Hamlet," a work that was altogether new. Bold. And defining all its own.

The top sights in France's Loire Valley include mostly Renaissance châteaux (palaces), gothic churches, and interesting old towns in Orleans, Tours, Blois, and Amboise.

Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe has numerous characters and moves between many story lines. Here is a breakdown of the principal characters and their roles.

Following the advances proposed by Avicenna in the 11th century, medical experimentation languished during the Middle Ages and throughout the Age of Reason.

The Metamorphosis opens with a jolt: "One morning, when Gregor Samsa woke from troubled dreams, he found himself transformed in his bed into a horrible vermin" (2747).

The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain is a satirical tall tale that relies on humor and exaggeration to make a point.

Today it is common for a husband to carry his new bride across the threshold of their new home the first time they enter it. Few know the origin of this tradition.

John Polidori's short story "The Vampyre" (1819), based on a fragment by Lord Byron, inspired a wave of vampire fiction that has continued into the modern day.

This article speculates on how the "Father of the Declaration of Independence" might react to the war in Iraq.