Laughter: An Essay on the Meaning of the Comic

Humor & Entertainment

BERGSON, HENRI

Humor

Read & Co. Great Essays

This antiquarian book contains the first volume of Havelock Ellis’s 1937 collection of essays, “On Life and Sex - Essays of Love and Virtue”. These essays aim to set forth certain principles of virtue and sexuality, and were originally meant to be read by young people during adolescence. A timeless volume, “On Life and Sex” would make for a worthy addition to any collection of antiquarian literature. It will appeal to fans of Ellis's work, as well as those seeking to learn more about society and relationships throughout history. Contents include: “Children and Parents”, “The Meaning of Purity”, “The Objects of Marriage”, “Husbands and Wives”, “The Love-Rights of Women”, “The Play-Function of Sex”, and “The Individual and the Race”. Henry Havelock Ellis (1859 - 1939), also referred to as Havelock Ellis, was an English physician, writer, and social reformer who studied human sexuality. Many vintage texts such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Little Essays on Love and Virtue

ELLIS, HAVELOCK

History

Hailed as being among the most influential modernist authors of the 20th century, Woolf was a central figure in the feminist criticism movement of the 1970s whose works inspired countless women to take up the cause. Primarily, Woolf communicated her ideas through her essays, the most famous being “A Room of One's Own” (1929) which explored social injustices and women's lack of free expression. This volume contains an extensive collection of Woolf's seminal essays dedicated to the world of fiction and literature. Contents include: “Virginia Woolf”, “'Jane Eyre' And 'Wuthering Heights'”, “Defoe”, “Modern Fiction”, “On Re-Reading Novels”, “The Common Reader”, “American Fiction”, “David Copperfield”, “Jane Austen”, “George Eliot”, “The Russian Point of View”, “The Art of Fiction”, “The Novels of George Meredith”, etc. A must-have collection for those with a keen interest in feminist literature. Adeline Virginia Woolf (1882–1941) was an English writer. She suffered numerous nervous breakdowns during her life primarily as a result of the deaths of family members, and it is now believed that she may have suffered from bipolar disorder. In 1941, Woolf drowned herself in the River Ouse at Lewes, aged 59. Other notable works by this author include: “To the Lighthouse” (1927), “Orlando” (1928), and “A Room of One's Own” (1929). Read & Co. Great Essays is proudly publishing this brand new collection of classic essays now complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

The Art of Fiction - A Collection of Essays

Literature & Fiction

WOOLF, VIRGINIA

Humor & Satire

A collection of essays written by Woolf where she shows the power and wit of analytical mind discussing the art of writing biography.

The Art of Biography - A Collection of Essays

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

The Common Reader - First Series

Virginia Woolf is well known as one of the most prominent fiction writers of the twentieth century, what may be less well known is her astounding collection of letters and essays. Here is the collection first published in 1925, aimed at 'the Common reader', Woolf produced an eccentric and personal literary and social history of European thought in her own unique style, this collection helped cement Woolf as one of the most popular writers of her time.

Essays & Correspondence

A delightful collection of essays penned by Woolf for what she saw as the common reader. An informal, informative and witty celebration of our literary and social heritage.

The Common Reader - Second Series

One of Virginia Woolf's most famous works, written as a reply to a letter she had received from a gentleman asking her opinion on preventing the looming war. Full of Woolf's insight and passion as a committed pacifist.

Three Guineas

An extended essay which was based on a series of lectures that Woolf delivered at two women's colleges which are part of Cambridge University. The essay explores women both as writers and characters in fiction.

A Room of One's Own: With an Introductory Essay "Professions for Women"

Classics

A Letter to a Young Poet;Including the Essay 'Craftsmanship'

A letter from Virginia Woolf to an aspiring poet who had written to her for help with composition. A fascinating insight into the way Woolf thought of poetry.

A Letter to a Young Poet: Including the Essay 'Craftsmanship'

Street Haunting: A London Adventure: Including the Essay 'Evening Over Sussex: Reflections in a Motor Car'

A snapshot of the life on a London street one wintry evening, through the eyes of one of the most wonderfully descriptive writers of the twentieth century.

History & Criticism

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