Published in 1950: The Pensees is a collection of philosophical fragments, notes and essays in which Pascal explores the contradictions of human nature in psychological, social, metaphysical and - above all - theological terms. Mankind emerges from Pascal's analysis as a wretched and desolate creature within an impersonal universe, but who can be transformed through faith in God's grace.

Published in 1950: The Pensees is a collection of philosophical fragments, notes and essays in which Pascal explores the contradictions of human nature in psychological, social, metaphysical and - above all - theological terms. Mankind emerges from Pascal's analysis as a wretched and desolate creature within an impersonal universe, but who can be transformed through faith in God's grace.

Originally published in 1923, this book presents a compilation of texts relating to French patriotism in the period from 1814 to 1833. The idea for the text came during 1917 and it was initially intended to further the friendship between France and England during a time of common military effort. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French history and nineteenth-century history.

First published in 1902, as the second edition of a 1900 original, this book was prepared with special regard to the Preliminary Examination of Candidates for Holy Orders, for which the 13 Homilies of St Augustine on John 14 formed the Latin subject for the years 1901 and 1902. The text is presented in Latin with a facing-page translation into English, together with a vocabulary of new words and detailed editorial notes. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in St Augustine and translations of his work.

Originally published in 1926, this book contains the biography of Francis Jenkinson, a fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, and the University Librarian for the University of Cambridge from 1889 until his death in 1923. The memoir was written by his friend H. F. Stewart, who was also a fellow at Trinity with Jenkinson. Jenkinson was a well-respected figure in University circles and was responsible for collecting the large amount of material relating to WWI now in the University Library's collection. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Jenkinson's life and his legacy.

Originally published in 1942, this book constitutes the companion volume to The Heart of Pascal (1945); both volumes were formed using selections from Pascal's Pensees. The text gathers together a series of selections, presented in French, which illustrate Pascal's Christian faith and thoughts on the relationship between man and God. An appendix and preface by the editor are also provided. This is a highly informative book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Pascal and his late thought.

Originally published in 1945, this book constitutes the companion volume to The Apology of Pascal (1942); both volumes were formed using selections from Pascal's Pensees. The text contains his meditations and prayers, notes for his anti-Jesuit campaign, and remarks on language and style. An index and preface by the editor are also provided. This is a highly informative book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Pascal and his late thought.

Originally published in 1915, this book presents the content of four lectures delivered by the author at the University of Cambridge from 1914 to 1915, as part of the Hulsean Lectures series. The text discusses the abiding value of Pascal and deals with misconceptions regarding the nature of his work and character. Detailed notes and an authorial preface are also provided. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Pascal and his influence on early twentieth-century thought.

First published in 1914, this book contains selections, in poetry and prose, from French Romantic writers. These selections serve to illustrate the theories put forward in a companion volume, The Romantic Movement in French Literature (1910). As a general rule, verse pieces are included in their entirety, although an exception is made in the case of a well-known passage from Victor Hugo's 'R ponse un acte d'accusation'. Prose selections are generally extracts from larger pieces, although two complete stories are included from Balzac and M rim e. All selections are presented in the original French. This carefully compiled text will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature and Romanticism.

Published in 1941, The Secret of Pascal was intended by its author, H. F. Stewart, to be a complement to his previous study, The Holiness of Pascal, which contained the Hulsean Lectures delivered before the University of Cambridge in 1914-5. Having already examined Pascal's religious thought and attitude in those lectures, Stewart here focuses on three other aspects of Pascal's genius: his skill in debate, his moral teaching, and his poetic mastery of language. By addressing these subjects apart from questions of philosophy or religion, Stewart illuminates some of the subtler aspects of Pascal's person which contributed to the strength and longevity of his influence.

First published in 1913, as the second edition of a 1910 original, this book contains a series of extracts from French Romantic texts, together with short introductory essays. Extracts were selected with the intention of revealing the importance of Romanticism for French literature at a time when the movement was being widely denigrated. The texts are given in French and all other material is presented in English. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature and Romanticism.