Here's one of the earliest of the so-called “slavery narratives,” works from those who lived through slavery times. Thus, they are...

The “Confessions”, frequently referred to as the first modern autobiography, came out in 1782, four years after author Jean-Jacques...

Don't be fooled; despite the title, “Reveries Of The Solitary Walker” does not have very much walking in it. Then again, this is...

At roughly 20 pages, this may be the shortest item on "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die" – we'll see. If we measure by the amount...

Although a few previous works on the "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die"list had some basis in historical events – "Romance Of The...