Vatsayana's classic does not come out altogether that well when translated into English.

Uneven work, which at its best, rivals and even exceeds the two Alice books in quality. However, at other times, it seems disjointed.

One of Carroll's best poems.

An excellent translation which still glosses over some of the more risque portions of the book. Nevertheless, a great read and a superb collection of short stories.

An excellent book - but it is a condensation of Frazer's entire work. One of the finest (but outdated) works on the origins and study of religion

Goes over the top far too often; otherwise a pungent and penetrating book. However, one cannot and does not sympathise with the main character, i.e the Boss

An excellent work on anthropology. It is of course, horribly outdated, but there's no doubting the range and depth of this book.

An excellent work on anthropology. It is of course, horribly outdated, but there's no doubting the range and depth of this book.

An excellent work on anthropology. It is of course, horribly outdated, but there's no doubting the range and depth of this book.

Almost alone among all major Victorian novelists, Ms. Gaskell deals with the lives of the poor and downtrodden - their lives, hopes, etc. While there have been better writers, few depict rural England in a more realistic manner than Elizabeth Gaskell.