The following is a list of recently released ebooks from various Gutenberg projects, including Project Gutenberg US, PG Australia, Faded Page, and Standard Ebooks.
Somerset Maugham writes six essays on: Zurbaran the painter; Edmund Burke readings; the decline and fall of the detective story; novelists he personally knew such as Henry James, H. G. Wells, and Arnold Bennett; his Professor Kant's aesthetic writings; and his friend Augustus Hare.
Canadian-related poetry published before his novel Wild Honey.
A Viking prince vies for glory and control of a kindgom.
A collection of George MacDonald’s fairy tales, short stories, and novellas.
These poems and the sketch were created by Maxwell Anderson and given to his wife as gifts.
The second collection of fairy tales by Mary De Morgan.
A young man comes of age during the Thirty Years’ War in Germany.
A monk converts a cloistered young prince to Christianity.
In book three of the series, Journey's End, this first section, Love and Friendship, Jean Christophe has reached a turning point in his life as he explores themes of love, friendship and personal growth.—Goodreads.
A historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the Greek War of Independence, focusing primarily on the life of Mitsos, a young Greek boy who dreams of vengeance against the oppressors of his people. The story delves into themes of rebellion, personal growth, and the struggle for freedom, showcasing the deeply entrenched injustices faced by the Greek populace under Turkish rule.—Project Gutenberg.
This memoir celebrates the life of Canadian science fiction author Charles Grant Blairfindle Allen (1848-1899). After teaching in grade school for several years, he became a professor of moral philosophy in Jamaica, where he developed his evolutionary system of philosophy. His literary career began with non-fiction essays on popular science, and he later went on to write nearly 30 fiction novels. He is considered to be a pioneer of the science fiction and detective fiction genres.—Kelmscott Bookshop.
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