There are two histories of drug use: the social history and the secret history of subjective experience. From antiquity to the present, people have sought artificial paradise in the stimulations and insights afforded by the use of intoxicants. Famous literary figures have often been the first to experiment with little-known drugs, and to champion their unique fascination upon the human imagination. In this remarkable anthology, a dazzling array of...

The popular success of Lowell's Among My Books series encouraged him to publish this eclectic collection, which includes "My Garden Acquaintance," "A Good Word for Winter," "On a Certain Condescension in Foreigners," "A Great Public Character," "Abraham Lincoln," "Carlyle," and "Library of Old Authors."

A love and yet tragic story that will quench you desire of affection, either is love or hate. A story that will allow you to understand the true meaning of love and hate. Sometimes in life we experience the strength and power of love and courage and other times we experience the overpowering strength of hate. This story is a kind that youll devour in one sitting. A fascinating and, yet tragic play of the new age.A young man, whose heart was separated...

This 1902 volume contains biographical essays on a number of notable English bibliophiles, including Sir Thomas Smith (1513-1577), John Lord Lumley (1533-1609), Frederic North-Earl of Guilford (1766-1827), and William Morris (1834-1896), among other men-ranging from bishops to astrologers and poets. It was called "the best attempt at a history of English books collectors that has yet been compiled."

This book is a collection of poems about the words we say and the words left unsaid. The things we control and the things we don't. The secrets we keep hidden away behind the mask and the statements we wear boldly on our sleeve. The actions we take without thought and the acts of others that affect us all. What we bring to the table is ultimately what consumes us. For good or ill, we live our lives; and our existence, like gravity, affects those around...

Eunoia is a haunting collection of eclectic poems, some light and breezy, others dark and gripping, some offering solace and comfort, others setting you thinking about the meaning of life and everything we do. Yet throughout, Majethia very boldly helps the reader explore and discover, jump into danger, into depths, dare, and dream, showing the reader what a fascinating and twisted feeling it is to live within the skin of the universe rather than live...

This book of poems was written and published to let Mary-an extraordinary entity for me in this mundane world-know how I feel about her and show her how much her presence and entire existence meant to me.

ABOUT THE BOOKDawn On My Mind is a collection of poems through which the author seeks to hold a reasoning with you, the reader.Williams shares his thoughts about life and living in a way that is simple, generous and honest.The range of subjects that he broaches is diverse; nature, life, humour, romance are a few and the pieces are captivating from start to finish.The use of literary devices is quite successful as they creatively express what is on...

This anthology represents a selective literary collection of research and scholarship over fifty years of the author's professional career. At the time this manuscript was submitted to the publisher, America was experiencing an endemic in violent crime and mass shootings; death, destruction, and heartache over COVID-19; an increase in suicides among young people; a rise and proliferation of hate groups rooted in the philosophy of white supremacy;...

Un escritor de gafas va inventando esta historia en el momento mismo en que el lector la lee. Va narrando los años decisivos de dos personajes -Andrés y Román- que se multiplican en muchos otros; sus vidas confluyen y se alejan todo el tiempo. De fondo se halla la ciudad que les propicia las experiencias vitales: alegría, tristeza, miedo y, sobre todo, los adioses, que son el hilo conductor de la novela. Porque en esta historia cada personaje...