Culture/Civilization/Society
Explore a rich collection of books on culture, civilization, and society that offer insights into the diverse ways humans have lived and interacted throughout history. This category encompasses works that reflect on societal norms, historical events, and cultural traditions from various time periods and regions. Uncover narratives that illuminate the evolving dynamics of communities and the development of cultural identities. Perfect for readers interested in understanding the complexities of human societies and the forces that have shaped them over time.
A Room with a View
A young woman's Italian vacation forces her to choose between the expectations of her society and the desires of her heart.
By E. M. (Edward Morgan) Forster
Judge Elbridge
In old Chicago, a retired judge's hidden past threatens to destroy his family as secrets of stolen money and moral corruption surface.
By Opie Percival Read
Helena
In a world freshly scarred by war, a battle of wills ignites between a duty-bound guardian and his headstrong ward as they redefine the meaning of freedom and societal expectations.
By Humphry Ward
Jane Eyre: An Autobiography
A mistreated orphan battles unkind relatives, scary rooms, and unfair expectations as she grows, seeking love and a sense of belonging.
By Charlotte Brontë
The King in Yellow
In a world teetering on the edge of madness, a forbidden play whispers promises of doom, twisting the minds of those who dare to read it and forever changing their reality.
By Robert W. (Robert William) Chambers
The Age of Innocence
In a world of strict rules and high expectations, one man finds himself caught between a safe choice and a forbidden desire, threatening to unravel his perfect future.
By Edith Wharton
The Enchanted April
Seeking escape from their unfulfilling lives, four women find that the warmth of an Italian castle has the power to change everything.
By Elizabeth Von Arnim
Persuasion
When a woman gets a second chance at love, she discovers that class and status might not be as important as following your heart.
By Jane Austen
The Great Gatsby
** In an age of lavish parties and hidden desires, a man chases a dream that may forever remain just out of reach.
By F. Scott (Francis Scott) Fitzgerald
Dan, the Newsboy
A young newsboy struggles to make ends meet, faces adversity, and discovers his own strength in a world of unfair advantages.
By Horatio Alger
Nameless River
In a rugged frontier, two powerful women find their destinies intertwined through land disputes and personal rivalries, testing their strength against the backdrop of a wild, unforgiving landscape.
By Vingie E. (Vingie Eve) Roe
Farm Ballads
Amidst fields of gold, discover the heartwarming and humorous tales of love, loss, and the everyday battles of rural families, where laughter and tears grow side by side.
By Will Carleton
The Cambridge, Ely, and King's Lynn Road: The Great Fenland Highway
Journey through time on the old coaching route connecting notable locations, where Roman occupations and chaotic invasions intertwine with the landscapes that characterize the roads.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Don Quixote
An old man loses himself in stories of knights and embarks on a comical journey to revive chivalry, blurring the line between fantasy and reality.
By Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Indian Tales
In colonial India, a young writer's ambitions collide with past lives, sparking a series of adventures woven with themes of creativity, culture, and reincarnation.
By Rudyard Kipling
Pride and Prejudice
In a world obsessed with wealth and status, a spirited young woman challenges societal expectations as she navigates love and prejudice to find her own path.
By Jane Austen
The English Peasantry and the Enclosure of Common Fields
Witness the transformation of rural England as communal lands vanish, displacing peasants and reshaping the very heart of village life.
By Gilbert Slater
The Great North Road, the Old Mail Road to Scotland: London to York
Discover how a single road transformed the way people traveled between two major cities, evolving from a hazardous trail to a bustling highway with the advent of new transportation.
By Charles G. (Charles George) Harper
Ancient Nahuatl Poetry, Containing the Nahuatl Text of XXVII Ancient Mexican Poems Brinton's Library of Aboriginal American Literature Number VII.
Uncover the vibrant culture of pre-Columbian Mexico through a collection of ancient poems exploring themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
By Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison) Brinton
Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence
Discover the story of a poet who ignited a cultural rebirth, fighting to preserve his language and heritage.
By Charles Alfred Downer