As the world approaches a new century, and many people anticipate the great advances of modernity, Cambridge University sits mired in the traditions of the past.Here, the university Proctors still operate...

'It's coming up to twenty-four hours since the boy stepped down from the big passenger liner – it must be, he reckons foggily – because morning has come around once more with the awful irrevocability...

In 'City Scenes; or, a peep into London,' editors Jane and Ann Taylor embark on an exploratory literary journey through the heart of London, stitching together an anthology that vibrates with the energy,...

In 'Little Ann, and Other Poems', the quintessential charm and profound insight of early 19th-century children's literature are brought to life through a delightful assortment of verses. This collection...