The Norton Anthology of English Literature

Stephen Greenblatt, Carol T. Christ, Alfred David, Barbara K. Lewalski, Lawrence Lipking, George M. Logan, Deidre Shauna Lynch, Katharine Eisaman Maus, James Noggle, Jahan Ramazani, Catherine Robson, James Simpson, Jon Stallworthy, Jack Stillinger, M. H. Abrams

The most-trusted literature anthology of all time, now in its 50th year. More

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Adrienne Rich is the author of thirty books of poetry and prose. Her many honors include the National Book Foundation's 2006 Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters and the National Book Award. She lives more

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Quantum Man
Lawrence M. Krauss
"A worthy addition to the Feynman shelf and a welcome follow-up to the standard-bearer, James Gleick's Genius." -Kirkus ReviewsMore
A River Lost
Blaine Harden
"Superbly reported and written with clarity, insight, and great skill." -Washington Post Book WorldMore
The Social Conquest of Earth
Edward O. Wilson
#13 on NPR's Bestseller List

From the most celebrated heir to Darwin comes a groundbreaking book on evolution, the summa work of Edward O. Wilson's legendary career.More

Norton Classics

The Elegant Universe
Brian Greene
A new edition of the New York Times bestseller-now a three-part Nova special: a fascinating and thought-provoking journey through the mysteries of space, time, and matter.More
The Feminine Mystique
Betty Friedan, Anna Quindlen
The book that changed the consciousness of a country-and the world.More
The Norton Anthology of Literature by Women
Sandra M. Gilbert, Susan Gubar
Long the standard teaching anthology, the landmark Norton Anthology of Literature by Women has introduced generations of readers to the rich variety of women's writing in English.More