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Great Texts Translated to Modern English

Great works from across human history translated, modernised, adapted, or curated in clear contemporary English.

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Shakespeare

Modern-English editions of Shakespeare’s plays, sonnets, and themed bundles.

The Odyssey

The complete Odyssey and the six-volume modern-English edition.

Philosophy

Plato, Aristotle, Epictetus, Spinoza, Laozi, and other philosophical works in clear modern language.

Strategy & Martial Wisdom

Strategy, conflict, martial thought, discipline, mastery, and practical wisdom.

Myth & Epic

Epic and mythic traditions including Virgil, the Mahabharata, and Beowulf.

Stories & Fairy Tales

Classic tales and fairy stories retold or translated for modern readers.

Poetry & Satire

Poetry and satire rendered in clear modern language without losing their literary bite.

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