The Picture of Dorian Gray - The novel tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Dorian is selected for his remarkable physical beauty, and Basil becomes strongly infatuated with Dorian, believing that his beauty is responsible for a new mode of art. The Picture of Dorian Gray is considered one of the last works of classic gothic horror fiction with a strong Faustian theme. It deals with the artistic movement of the decadents, and homosexuality, both of which caused some controversy when the book was first published. However, in modern times,...

Edwin Brothertoft is a novel by Major Theodore Woolsey Winthrop, an American writer, lawyer, and world traveler. He was one of the first Union officers killed in the American Civil War. As he didn't manage to find a publisher in his lifetime, his novels appeared posthumously. His favorite topics were experiences of his travels, historical themes and social issues.

Robert Byng has recently returned from his Grand Tour of Europe to settle in New York City. An old friend lends Byng his rooms at Chrysalis College (an equivalent of real-life New York University, perhaps also partially modelled on the Tenth Street Studio Building). It is there that Byng meets his mysterious and reclusive neighbor Cecil Dreeme, and the two strike up a romantic friendship. However, Byng is also tempted by the villainous Densdeth, who seems to want the protagonist to fall into a life of unspecified sin and debauchery. Published posthumously by the author's friend George William...

"A few years ago I was working a gold-quartz mine in California. It was a worthless mine, under the conditions of that time. I had been dragged into it by the shifts and needs of California life. Destiny probably meant to teach me patience and self-possession in difficulty. So Destiny thrust me into a bitter bad business of quartz mining. If I had had countless dollars of capital to work my mine, or quicksilver for amalgamation as near and plenty as the snow on the Sierra Nevada, I might have done well enough...."

The Picture of Dorian Gray - The novel tells of a young man named Dorian Gray, the subject of a painting by artist Basil Hallward. Dorian is selected for his remarkable physical beauty, and Basil becomes strongly infatuated with Dorian, believing that his beauty is responsible for a new mode of art. The Picture of Dorian Gray is considered one of the last works of classic gothic horror fiction with a strong Faustian theme. It deals with the artistic movement of the decadents, and homosexuality, both of which caused some controversy when the book was first published. However, in modern times,...

In Theodore Winthrop's 'The Canoe and the Saddle', readers are taken on a captivating journey through the Pacific Northwest as Winthrop recounts his adventures exploring the region in the mid-19th century. Written in a compelling narrative style, Winthrop's work offers a unique perspective on the landscapes, cultures, and people he encounters during his travels. The book serves as both a travelogue and a historical document, shedding light on the interactions between European settlers and indigenous populations. Winthrop's vivid descriptions and keen observations make this a valuable piece of...