Diversion Classics

Considered one of the most significant pieces of his life's work, Charles Darwin's The Descent of Man forever shaped our understanding of human evolution. Picked apart in 1871 for its controversial content, Darwin's findings explore two essential facets of evolutionary theory: natural selection and sexual selection. Pointing to undeniable anatomical, mental, and social similarities, Darwin asserts not just that all races of humanity share a single origin, but that we share common ancestors with other animals and have evolved in similar ways. Under sexual selection, he argues that females choosing among competing males has determined our differentiating racial characteristics. Though aspects of Descent have been met with contention to this day, this book is a must-read for anyone curious about humanity and its origin. Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, this Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. For more classic titles like this, visit www.diversionbooks.com/ebooks/diversion-classics

Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. When a family tragedy leads Lucy Snowe to work as a governess in a remote French town, she falls for M. Paul Emanuel, a professor. But between supernatural threats and villains conspiring to keep them apart, Lucy and M. Paul's future begins to look uncertain. Bronte's final novel, VILLETTE is a stunning gothic romance, and an intriguing counterpoint to JANE EYRE.

Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. What began as a parody of Samuel Richardson's Pamela became one of Henry Fielding's greatest works, and one of the earliest English novels. Joseph, at the age of ten, becomes the apprentice of a man named Thomas Booby. But as he grows into a handsome young man, he begins to catch the eyes of Lady Booby, Sir Thomas's wife, and her servant, Mrs. Slipslop. Shocked by their advances, chaste and innocent Joseph spurs their every attempt at seduction. Insulted by his continuous rejection, Lady Booby fires Joseph and turns him out into the streets. Freed from his lecherous employer, his sets off on a journey to visit his beloved Fanny Goodwill. On the way, his old tutor, the pious Parson Adams, becomes his travel companion. The road to Fanny is paved with adventure, and poor Joseph can't seem to shake his various suitors. All he wants to do is live a quiet life devoted to his love, but will he be stopped at every turn?

Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, this Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. Lauded as one of the most influential Christian books of the 19th century, BEN-HUR is a tale of betrayal, redemption, and faith. This religious epic interweaves the harrowing journey of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman enslaved as a charioteer, and the story of Jesus Christ. His family wrongly accused of treason, Ben-Hur fights to clear their names, drawing inspiration from the words and deeds of Jesus as their lives intersect in surprising and powerful ways.

Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. Adventure stories have captivated audiences throughout history. In this anthology of classic tales, action-packed journeys and perilous voyages come to life. Including Jonathan Swift's GULLIVER'S TRAVELS, Robert Louis Stevenson's TREASURE ISLAND, and H.G. Wells's THE TIME MACHINE, this timeless collection is perfect for the adventure-seeking bookworm.

Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. This epistolary novel follows a scheming widow's attempts to secure a new husband, not just for herself, but for her daughter as well. One of Austen's first novels, LADY SUSAN was only published posthumously. Nevertheless, it retains the style, wit, and charm that have confirmed Austen as a fixture in the literary canon.

Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. In this first-person story of the Garden of Eden, the world's first woman chronicles her daily life. Eve's observations of the natural world, her own existence, and of course, her husband, Adam, are both comical and poignant. From her entrance into Eden to her eventual death, EVE'S DIARY is Mark Twain's unique spin on one of the most well-known stories in history.