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In Sex, sociologist and anthropologist Elsie Clews Parsons examines American attitudes toward intimacy, marriage, gender, and sexual convention in the early twentieth century. Parsons argues that American culture treats sexuality less as a natural part of human life than as a subject to be...

An aging king is determined to delay surrendering his throne, so he sends his three sons on a series of increasingly difficult quests. The youngest prince sets out reluctantly—and soon finds himself lost near a magnificent castle inhabited entirely by cats. There he meets the elegant and...

In Education, scholar and reformer Robert Morss Lovett delivers a provocative critique of the American school system in the early twentieth century. Lovett argues that education has become a kind of national “superstition”—an institution assumed to produce social progress merely because...

In Poetry, Pulitzer Prize–winning poet and critic Conrad Aiken surveys the remarkable transformation of American verse in the early twentieth century. Writing during the rise of modernism, Aiken rejects attempts to define American poetry through one movement, region, influence, or aesthetic...

In Art, painter, critic, and modern-art advocate Walter Pach examines the uneasy state of American visual culture in the early twentieth century. Pach argues that wealthy collectors and museums too often treat art as a prestige commodity, pouring money into established European masterpieces...

In Racial Minorities, historian Geroid Tanquary Robinson examines race relations in the United States through the experiences of Black Americans, Native Americans, Jewish Americans, and Asian Americans. Writing in 1922, Robinson challenges the then-common claim that racial prejudice can be...

In The Literary Life, critic Van Wyck Brooks delivers a sharp examination of the conditions facing American writers in the early twentieth century. Brooks argues that the United States possesses abundant talent but too often fails to nurture it. Writers are pushed toward popularity, commercial...

Hypnotism without mystery, superstition, or stage-show theatrics. In *Hypnotism Made Plain*, Maynard Shipley presents an accessible exploration of hypnosis as a psychological process rooted in concentration, expectation, imagination, and suggestion. Beginning with the early theories of...

A kind heart can create beauty. A cruel tongue can summon consequences. In Toads and Diamonds, Andrew Lang presents a classic French fairy tale about kindness, pride, and the unexpected magic hidden in everyday choices. When a gentle younger sister offers water to an old woman at a well, she...

What would change if you gave yourself room to breathe? In Meditation: The Space You Carry, Anthony Pica invites you to gently release mental clutter, quiet the noise of daily life, and reconnect with the calm presence that already exists within you. Through mindful reflection, guided relaxation...

Magic often appears in the most unexpected places. In Felicia and the Pot of Pinks, Andrew Lang presents a charming fairy tale filled with enchantment, wonder, and timeless lessons about kindness, perseverance, and destiny. When a mysterious pot of magical pink flowers enters Felicia's life, she...

In Bushy Bride, Andrew Lang presents a captivating fairy tale filled with hidden identities, woodland magic, and unexpected wonder. Rich with classic folklore charm, the story unfolds through strange encounters, magical twists, and the timeless themes of courage, love, and discovery. Atmospheric...

Strategy, imagination, and playful competition come together in this delightfully inventive classic by H. G. Wells. In Little Wars, Wells transforms tabletop toy battles into a clever and entertaining game of tactics, creativity, and storytelling. Written with humor and charm, this unusual and...

Step into a gentle winter world where kindness is rewarded and hard work brings unexpected magic.In Mother Holle, a beloved tale from Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm, a humble and diligent girl finds herself in a mysterious realm after falling into a well. There, she meets Mother Holle—a wise...