Sorrow is knowledge,

those that know the most must mourn the deepest,

the tree of knowledge is not the tree of life.

~ Lord Byron

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Table of Contents

Literary Studies (Now Available)

Literary Theory, Literary Movements Around the World, Genres and more…

Philosophy

Western Philosophy, East Asian Philosophies, and more…

Cinema Studies and Production

Film Theory, Cinema Movements, and more…

Communication Studies

Journalism Studies, Social Influence, and more…

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Psychology, Political Science, and More (Summer 2026)

  • Literary Studies

    Now Available

  • Philosophy

    Coming Summer 2026

  • Cinema Studies and Production

    Coming Summer 2026

  • Communication Studies

    Coming Summer 2026