Short passages for reading, drawn from history, legend, poetry and fiction.
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The eighth-century English bishop and poet Cynewulf explores a prophecy from the Song of Solomon.
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J. S. Mill argues that free trade has done more to put an end to war than any political union or military alliance.
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Heracles seems to be the only one who can keep Poseidon’s rampaging white bull under control.
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Mothering Sunday is a peculiarly British celebration of Christian faith, close family and responsible freedom.
Cynewulf reflects on the mystery of the appearance of the angel Gabriel to Mary.
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Samuel Smiles explains why the London and Birmingham Railway was an achievement superior to the Great Pyramid of Giza.