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denis diderot
1713 – 1784, French
Jacques the Fatalist and His Master
Translated by Michael Henry with an
Introduction and Notes by Martin Hall
In this revolutionary novel, a leading
figure of the Enlightenment celebrates
the unpredictable nature of man and the
world as he considers the behavior of
the moral being and the philosophical
dilemma of free will and determinism.
264 pp. 978-0-14-044472-8 $15.00
The Nun
Translated with an Introduction by
Leonard Tancock
Conventional Christianity is sharply
criticized in a tale about a woman
confined to a convent against her will.
192 pp. 978-0-14-044300-4 $13.00
Rameau’s Nephew and
D’Alembert’s Dream
Translated with Introductions by
Leonard Tancock
In the form of dialogues, Diderot attacks
stale conventions and offers a surprisingly
modern view of life, sex, and morals.
240 pp. 978-0-14-044173-4 $14.00
See The Portable Enlightenment Reader.
Cassius dio
c. 163 – 235, Roman
The Roman History
The Reign of Augustus
Translated by Ian Scott-Kilvert with an
Introduction by John Carter
Following Rome’s long road to peace after
decades of civil war, Cassius Dio provides
the fullest account of the reign of the first
emperor in Books 50 through 60 of his
Roman History.
368 pp. 978-0-14-044448-3 $17.00
john donne
1572 – 1631, english
The Complete English Poems
Edited by A. J. Smith
Written in the natural rhythms of the
speaking voice, John Donne’s love poetry
is considered some of the greatest of all
time.
680 pp. 978-0-14-042209-2 $17.00
See Metaphysical Poetry.
Selected Poems
Edited with an Introduction by Ilona Bell
This rich collection reflects both the
remarkable diversity of John Donne’s
poetry, and the lucid and often startling
metaphors drawn from the world in which
he lived.
336 pp. 978-0-14-042440-9 $12.00
john dos Passos
1896 – 1970, american
Three Soldiers
Introduction and Notes by
Townsend Ludington
Based on his personal experiences in
France during WWI, Dos Passos’s novel is
a fierce denunciation of the military.
400 pp. 978-0-14-118027-4 $12.00
Fyodor dostoyevsky
1821 – 1881, Russian
The Brothers Karamazov
Translated with an Introduction and Notes
by David McDuff
This striking new translation chronicles
the murder of Fyodor Karamazov and the
subsequent investigation and trial. This
excellent translation recaptures the rough
humor of the original.
960 pp. 978-0-14-044924-2 $16.00
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