Series: Modern Library Classics

Basic Writings of Nietzsche by Friedrich Nietzsche is a comprehensive collection that captures the essence of one of the most provocative and influential philosophers of the 19th century. This meticulously edited volume by renowned scholar Walter Kaufmann includes the complete texts of five seminal works that have had a profound impact on modern literature and thought. Nietzsche's writings delve deep...

The Call of the Wild, White Fang & To Build a Fire presents three of Jack London’s most powerful and unflinching tales of survival, resilience, and the raw beauty of the wild frontier. This remarkable collection encapsulates London's profound ability to capture the stark realities of nature and the indomitable spirit of his memorable animal protagonists. In The Call of...

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the Italian Renaissance with Giorgio Vasari's seminal work, The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects. Often hailed as the first art historian, Vasari offers readers an unparalleled look at the artistic achievements that defined an era. This masterful collection of artist biographies transports you from the humble beginnings of the...

The Story of My Life, a remarkable account of overcoming the debilitating challenges of being both deaf and blind, has become an international classic, making Helen Keller one of the most well-known, inspirational figures in history. Originally published in 1903, Keller's fascinating memoir narrates the events of her life up to her third year at Radcliffe College.

Nearly two millennia after its composition, Meditations by Marcus Aurelius remains an evergreen treasure for anyone striving to live a meaningful and thoughtful life. This timeless piece, written by the Roman Emperor from AD 161 to 180, stands as a compelling testament of philosophical contemplation and introspection. Meditations is not a conventional book with a plot; rather, it's a collection...

W. S. Merwin's brilliant translation of the great medieval French epic: The tale of the valiant, doomed warrior Roland, nephew of Charlemagne. The Song of Roland captures the poignancy and valor of Roland's last stand, offering readers a compelling glimpse into the chivalric traditions and historical tales of heroism from the Middle Ages.

Now in a beautifully coordinated Modern Library Classics edition, the definitive new edition of a major classic for both scholars and poetry lovers. Edited by William Kerrigan, John Rumrich, and Stephen M. Fallon John Milton's Paradise Lost, an epic poem on the clash between God and his fallen angel, Satan, is a profound meditation on fate, free will, and divinity,...

Introduction and Notes by Robert Folkenflik Rich in playful double entendres, digressions, formal oddities, and typographical experiments, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman provoked a literary sensation when it first appeared in England in a series of volumes from 1759 to 1767. An ingeniously structured novel (about writing a novel) that fascinates like a verbal game of chess,...

This classic, hailed as one of Twain's finest comic novels, explores what results when 19th century USA meets 6th century England. 220 illustrations. Introduction by Roy Blount Jr. With commentary, notes, and reading group guide. When referencing the title, it is best to use A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court.

Hardy's passionate tale of the beautiful farmer Bathsheba Everdene and her three suitors. Far from the Madding Crowd offers readers a gripping story enhanced with commentary, notes, and a reading group guide.

This updated edition has added a substantial new section to the Introduction. Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this masterpiece of political power play and manipulation—along with more than a hundred pages of exclusive features, including: An original Introduction to Julius Caesar Incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the...

These papers stand as the most eloquent existing testimonial to democracy. Edited and with an

This work features an introduction by Michael Crichton.

Chesterton's masterpiece is a surreal, psychologically thrilling novel centring on seven anarchists in turn of the century London who call themselves by the names of the days of the week. The Man Who Was Thursday is an enigmatic tale that blurs the lines between reality and illusion, drawing the reader into a world of unpredictable twists and philosophical exploration. Introduction...

A thrilling epic of a sea voyage and a complex novel of ideas, The Sea-Wolf is a standard-bearer of its genre. It is the vivid story of a gentleman scholar, Humphrey Van Weyden, who is rescued by a seal-hunting schooner after a ferryboat accident in San Francisco Bay. London uses Van Weyden's ordeal at the hands of a schooner's devious...

Unique Features: With a new introduction by Anne McCaffrey, set from the 1911 edition of Peter and Wendy, this Modern Library Paperback Classic includes 12 original illustrations by F.D. Bedford, a new biographical note, and a reading group guide. Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook, the lost boys, and Tinker Bell have filled the hearts of children ever since Barrie's play first...

Tess of the d'Urbervilles is Thomas Hardy's classic tale of a young heroine hurtling toward a tragic and ill-fated end.