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Examples
Essays of Montaigne (Xist Classics) by Michel de Montaigne intr. by John M. Cohen
Montaigne's stated goal in his book is to describe man, and especially himself, with utter frankness and honesty. The essays are surprisingly modern and have served as foundational texts for much of Western philosophy and culture.
The Metamorphoses of Ovid (Xist Classics) by Ovid intr. by Denis Feeney
The Metamorphoses of Ovid is an epic poem comprised of many Greek and Roman myths. The Metamorphoses may be the most influential text on Western literature and certainly the most influential poem. Ovid's telling of the myths have been retold countless times in many different mediums.
Review A good translation in clear, dignified, poetic English (Prof Elaine Fantham, Princeton )
The Story of Burnt Njal (Njal's Saga) (Xist Classics)
Life and death in 13C Iceland.
The Trial (Xist Classics) by Franz Kafka