"Sir Gawain's Quest" is a retelling of the Arthurian tale "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight" as an epic poem. In this version, the gods fluidly intermingle with mortals, true to the ancient Greek genre of epic poems, and the classic story becomes a vehicle for a reflection on the metaphysical nature of human beings, earth, and the universe. The theme of unknown heroics is an extension of the book's other poems, which boldly expose the inhumanity found in modern China and call for justice against the communist regime that rules the rising international power.

American writer Jacob Abbott brings us classical history without the dry facts and analysis of a textbook. His stories, written in the grand style of the 19th century, capture the mystery, beauty, and adventure that make reading about history exciting. Adapted for modern readers, this book includes stories of the Oracle at Delphi; the Battles of Marathon and Thermopylae; and the Lives of Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. Here, heroes and legends come to life and moral character and virtue play central roles. This is epic