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Universitas is an independent academic press, peer reviewed, located in Montreal, Canada. Please check our guidelines for submissions on our website.
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As of now, UP is open to submissions for books, essay collections (based on calls for papers), critical editions, and course-based anthologies. We strongly encourage young scholars and researchers who share our vision of books that make sense of the world, to contact us. We welcome studies from all countries, as we believe that non-Anglophone researchers are underrepresented in the English-speaking world.

11/05/2024

📖 Bringing the Classics into Contemporary Dialogue: Our Editions of Classics takes timeless literature and reimagines it for today’s readers. ✨ Expert introductions and modern annotations make these editions ideal for AP English and literature students, offering contemporary insights on works from British, American, and global authors. Whether you're a student or a book lover, these editions promise an enriching read.
➡️ Get ready to explore the classics in a whole new light!

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10/31/2024

🧛‍♀️ Why We Love Monsters: Our Monster Studies collection takes an academic yet accessible look at why we’re so captivated by monsters. From ancient legends of vampires to their modern reimaginings, these volumes dissect how these icons reflect social anxieties, historical contexts, and shifting cultural values. Perfect for literature and media studies professionals as well as horror aficionados, these books are a must-read for those interested in the power of myth and legend. Explore the cultural impact of horror and why monsters are here to stay!
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10/30/2024

✨ Bringing timeless literature to today’s readers with Editions of Classics from Universitas Press! Expert introductions and modern annotations make these editions ideal for AP English and literature students, offering contemporary insights on works from British, American, and global authors. Whether you're a student or a book lover, these editions promise an enriching read.
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10/29/2024

📖 Rediscover Canadian history and literature! Dive into our Canadiana Collection, featuring the first Canadian novels and a curated selection of 19th-century short stories, many by women authors. This collection shines a light on forgotten voices and perspectives that shaped our cultural heritage. Two forthcoming title this November—perfect for lovers of classic literature!
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10/17/2024

✨ Discover the Scandalous Classic: Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure ✨

📚 First published in 1749 and banned for centuries, John Cleland’s Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure (aka F***y Hill) remains one of the most intriguing novels of the 18th century! Once forbidden, now celebrated, it’s a daring and intimate glimpse into 18th-century London’s social and sexual world. 💋

Follow the wild adventures of F***y Hill, a kept mistress and pr******te, in this vivid tale of love, lust, and society. Both a steamy story and a rich historical chronicle, it’s a must-read for lovers of literary classics and bold narratives.

💡 Why choose this edition?
✔️ Includes both the original text and an updated version with modern spelling and punctuation (keeping the original tone and flavor!).
✔️ Over 300 annotations to enhance your reading experience.
✔️ Perfect for scholars and casual readers alike.

This scholarly edition brings you the full F***y Hill experience. The original text preserves the raw, unpolished voice of F***y, complete with all the colorful expressions and grammatical quirks of a young country girl. For those who prefer a smoother read, the updated version provides the same thrilling story but with more accessible punctuation and spelling—all in line with 18th-century standards. You get the best of both worlds!

Whether you're a student of literature or simply love captivating and controversial stories, this edition is your gateway to a timeless tale of passion and adventure. Don’t miss your chance to own the most extensively annotated version of this classic.

👉 Buy now and step into the sensational world of F***y Hill!

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10/14/2024

Happy Thanksgiving and happy reading. Support Canadian literature by supporting a Canadian publisher. Order today from our distributor, IPG: Independent Publishers Group
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10/11/2024

📚 Discover Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey with an Insightful Introduction by Sylvia Hunt! ✨
Jane Austen viewed the world of women as a Gothic realm—not the fantastical landscapes of Gothic novels, but a real-life oppression as confining and eerie as any Gothic setting.
In Northanger Abbey, Austen critiques the late eighteenth-century ideal that women should confine themselves to the private, domestic sphere—a supposed sanctuary that often becomes a prison for the intellectually ambitious. Through this lens, Austen challenges the passive, domestic woman trope and explores the real conflicts between reason and feeling, restraint and freedom, society and the individual.
🔍 What You'll Uncover:
• A New Take on the Heroine: Catherine Morland, though a familiar character type—a naïve young woman navigating social pitfalls—serves as a canvas upon which others project their desires and expectations. Her journey from gullibility to self-awareness challenges traditional notions of the perfect heroine and hero.
• Redefining the Gothic Novel: Austen rejects the delusional heroine and perfect hero, using Northanger Abbey to redefine the novel’s role and explore how characters read and misread both texts and people.
• Gothic and Feminine: Austen illustrates that the Gothic world is not only a literary construct but a reflection of real-life feminine experiences.
🌟 Special Edition Features:
• Introduction by Sylvia Hunt: Gain deep insights from a Jane Austen expert.
• Annotated Text: Enhanced with helpful notes for a richer understanding.
• Academic Format: Ideal for students and scholars alike.
📖 Get your copy now and delve into Austen’s unique critique of Gothic and domestic themes!
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10/10/2024

🚨📚 Uncover the Truth Behind Bram Stoker's Dracula! 📚🚨
Did you know that Bram Stoker’s Dracula isn’t just a tale of a Transylvanian vampire, but a story deeply rooted in history and colonial power? 😱
Cristina Artenie’s groundbreaking research dives into the circumstances that led to the creation of Dracula and its far-reaching consequences. This study offers a fresh and exciting postcolonial perspective on the famous 1897 novel. Stoker’s vampire count wasn’t just inspired by a fifteenth-century ruler, but by a long-standing connection between Romania and Britain, with real-life descendants of Dracula marrying into the British Royal Family! 🧛‍♂️👑
Curious how Dracula reflects the corruption of English blood by foreign invaders from Transylvania? Want to know how British colonialism plays into the vampire myth? Cristina’s work will give you ALL the answers! 💡
Discover the story that changed gothic literature forever—and the real history behind it. Whether you're a Dracula fan or love historical mysteries, this study is a must-read!

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10/08/2024

📚 Explore the Depths of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park with an Introduction by Sylvia Hunt! ✨
Jane Austen’s novels have endured for centuries, captivating readers with their rich portrayal of English life. Mansfield Park stands out for its engagement with contemporary issues that go beyond Austen's earlier works. In this novel, Austen delves into the complexities of colonial oppression and domestic female subjugation, presenting a more nuanced social commentary.
🔍 What to Discover:
• A New Perspective: While Mansfield Park maintains the familiar setting of the English countryside and focuses on a few families, it uniquely addresses the intersection of colonial and domestic oppression.
• F***y Price: The heroine, F***y, is an outsider—impoverished, plain, and often overlooked. Her role as an economic burden and source of free labor highlights the broader themes of financial vulnerability and social privilege.
• Colonial Slavery: Mansfield Park is notable for its exploration of colonial slavery, reflecting Austen's support for the abolitionist movement and connecting the experiences of slaves with those of English women.
🌟 Special Edition Features:
• Introduction by Sylvia Hunt: Gain valuable insights from a Jane Austen specialist.
• In-Depth Analysis: Understand the novel’s unique approach to sensitive historical topics.
Perfect for: Undergraduates, AP courses, and anyone eager to explore Austen's world.
📖 Get your copy today and dive into a classic that challenges and expands upon Austen’s timeless themes!
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10/04/2024

📚 Why Read Jane Austen’s Persuasion? 📚
Unlike any other, Persuasion offers a powerful, historically grounded look at British society, set against the backdrop of war. Jane Austen contrasts the vanity of the aristocracy with the bravery and utility of the British navy—a theme close to her heart, inspired by her own family’s wartime experiences.
At the center of it all is Anne Elliot, one of Austen’s most compelling heroines. Anne’s quiet strength and inner turmoil make her journey one of personal growth, societal critique, and self-discovery.
More than just a love story, Persuasion offers a fascinating commentary on class, duty, and the art of persuasion itself.
Ready for a novel that blends romance, history, and social insight? Dive into Persuasion today and see why this classic remains so relevant! 💙✨
Insightful Introduction: Enjoy a special introduction by historian Todd Webb, shedding new light on Austen’s time, the role of the navy, and Austen's sharp social commentary.
📖 Perfect for: Undergraduates, AP courses, and anyone eager to explore Austen’s nuanced critique of gentility and gender.
Grab your copy today and dive into a new, insightful read of this classic! ✨

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10/03/2024

🧛‍♂️📖 Rediscover Dracula Through a Fresh Lens! 📖🧛‍♂️
Cristina Artenie’s Dracula: A Study of Editorial Practices is a must-read for those fascinated by Bram Stoker’s iconic novel and the hidden history behind its representation of Transylvania and Eastern Europe. 🏔️🌍
For decades, the novel has painted Transylvania as the land of vampires, but is that really the whole story? Artenie deconstructs this narrative, showing how editors and critics have misrepresented not just Romania, but the entire East-Central European region. Using postcolonial theory in the tradition of Edward Said, this study sheds light on how Western colonial attitudes shaped the portrayal of these cultures, with little regard for their rich histories and peoples. 🇷🇴📚
The book dives deep into the historical context, including the British neo-colonial influence on the Lower Danube, a key setting in Dracula. Artenie also emphasizes the critical role editors play as mediators between text and reader, calling for a more thoughtful, responsible approach to editorial practices. ✍️
If you love Victorian novels, postcolonial studies, or simply want to see Dracula from a new angle, this is the book for you!

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10/02/2024

📖✨ Explore the Essence of Romantic Poetry – Edited by Sylvia Hunt! ✨📖
Romantic poets were more than just writers—they were prophets, seers, and creators of new worlds, speaking to the heart of humanity. In this beautifully curated anthology, discover how these poets shaped their age and ours with their powerful imaginations and timeless words. ✍️🌿
From Wordsworth, who saw himself as a priest of poetry, to Blake, who called out for readers to “Hear the voice of the Bard,” and Shelley, who declared poets “the unacknowledged legislators of the world,” these writers weren’t just artists—they were visionaries. In A Defense of Poetry, Shelley even labeled poetry as an “immortal creation,” while describing poets as beings who participate in the eternal and infinite. 🌟
This anthology offers over 120 poems, tracing the evolution of British Romantic poetry from the 1780s to the early Victorian era. And it’s the most diverse collection of its kind, featuring 27 poets—15 male and 12 female. The anthology highlights how female poets found empowerment in constructing and sharing their own poetic identities, making this collection not only a celebration of imagination but also a testament to the transformative power of poetry for both men and women. 🌸💪
Perfect for lovers of Romantic literature or anyone looking to experience the voices that shaped an era, this anthology is a must-have for your collection!

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10/01/2024

📚🍁 Discover the Best of 19th-Century Canadian Short Fiction! 🍁📚
Edited by Henry M. Wallace, A Dark Conspiracy and Other Nineteenth-Century Canadian Short Stories in English is the first anthology of its kind, featuring the finest short stories written by Canadian authors during this pivotal time in literary history.
Short fiction emerged as the most modern genre of 19th-century Canadian literature, evolving in tandem with short-story developments in the U.S. and Europe. These stories not only laid the foundation for a national Canadian literature but also explored new forms, capturing the fleeting essence of modern life with fact-based realism. 🌍📖
This anthology is the most comprehensive ever published, with 35 stories, including 18 written by women—a remarkable look at the rich diversity of voices that shaped Canada’s literary heritage.
Don’t miss out on this essential collection—buy now and experience the captivating world of Canadian short fiction! 🇨🇦✨
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09/26/2024

📚✨ Discover our Forthcoming title: Montreal Stories – A Hidden Gem of Canadian Literature! ✨📚
For the first time ever, one of the best short-story writers of the mid-Victorian era is being published in one volume. 🏙️ Set in the 1870s and 1880s, this masterpiece of Canadian social realism offers a rare and authentic view of Montreal city life.
From gritty realism to zany satire, John Arthur Phillips paints a vivid portrait of everyday life in one of Canada's most vibrant cities.
His unique combination of satire and authenticity brings the streets of Montreal to life like never before. 🌍✍️
A prominent journalist born in Liverpool, Phillips not only captured the spirit of his time but also mentored young writers as the editor of literary magazines.
This meticulously annotated volume is edited by Henry M. Wallace, editor of A Dark Conspiracy and Other Nineteenth-Century Canadian Short Stories in English.
Don’t miss this literary treasure—explore Montreal Stories today! 📖✨

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Instructors and teachers of CanLit, order your desk copy today!

09/25/2024

🧛‍♂️📖 Step into the Dark and Dreamy World of Early 19th-Century British Fiction! 📖🧛‍♂️
The Vampyre and Other British Stories is your gateway to the best short fiction from Britain’s early 19th century, a period known as the “rise of the tale.” During these years, new periodicals dedicated to short stories flourished, and authors across the kingdom released captivating collections of their own. 🌕📚
In this anthology, you'll find stories from 1800-1832—an era shaped by English Romanticism and its love for the fantastic, the gothic, and the uncanny. Dive into tales by masters like Joseph William Polidori, John Galt, William Harrison Ainsworth, and Walter Scott, where Byronic heroes turn into vampires, wander eternally, and encounter ghosts of the past. Expect daring leaps of fantasy, dark romance, and eerie atmospheres. 🧛‍♂️🌍
But that’s not all! This volume also highlights a contrasting trend of the time—romantic realism. Authors like Maria Edgeworth, Amelia Opie, and Mary Russell Mitford offered a tamer, more grounded form of Romanticism, focusing on social commentary, sentimentalism, and irony. These writers rejected the exotic and embraced everyday life, much in the tradition of Jane Austen. 🌸📜
Edited by Henry M. Wallace, PhD, this anthology is an essential tool for students and lovers of Romantic-era literature, showcasing the diverse literary landscape that gave rise to both the supernatural and the realistic stories that influenced the great British novels of the 19th century.
For fans of gothic fiction, romantic realism, or just great stories from a defining literary era—this collection is for you! 🌟

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09/24/2024

📚✨ Discover the Timeless Genius of Byron – Now in a Portable Edition! ✨📚
Byron, the iconic poet whose fame rivals even Shakespeare, is a name that resonates through the centuries. Yet despite his astonishing influence in the early 19th century—known for his libertinism, revolutionary spirit, and unforgettable characters—there has never been a truly accessible “portable Byron” until now.
This new volume aims to rescue Byron for today’s readers by offering a thematic selection of his poetry and prose, showcasing the essence of his works without overwhelming with completeness. Rather than focusing on Byron "the man" or "the artist," this edition presents Byron the commentator—a liberal, anti-colonial aristocrat with republican leanings, deeply invested in the revolutionary movements of his time. 🌍✊
Byron’s works explore everything from the melancholy of exile and the intricacies of love, to the fight for liberty and the sharp critique of social hypocrisy (what he called “cant”). His powerful voice, blending Romanticism and satire, draws on the 18th-century traditions of Pope, Swift, and Sheridan, while speaking to the very issues that shaped the early 19th century.
Whether you're new to Byron or a long-time admirer, this volume offers a curated glimpse into the mind of a poet who wasn’t afraid to defend the undefended and challenge the status quo. Dive into Byron’s world, a world filled with passion, rebellion, and timeless reflections on society and the human spirit. ✍️💥

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09/23/2024

📚 Rediscover Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility! ✨
Introducing Jane Austen to the literary world, Sense and Sensibility masterfully blends realism with keen satire. Austen’s debut novel offers a sharp critique of the novels of sensibility and their condemnation, showcasing her signature humor and perceptive social commentary.
🔍 What You'll Find:
• Realistic Characters: Austen’s characters navigate the delicate balance between reason and emotion, revealing how excess in either can be destructive.
• Satirical Insight: Austen not only critiques the trends of her time but also challenges readers to reconsider their judgments of characters, encouraging a deeper understanding of both self and others.
• Timeless Relevance: Even today, Austen’s exploration of romantic delusions and the interplay between head and heart remains profoundly relevant.
🌟 Special Edition Features:
• Student Edition: Perfect for academic study and easy reading.
• Introduction by Sylvia Hunt: Gain fresh insights from a Jane Austen specialist.
• Lightly Annotated: Provides helpful context while preserving the original text.
📖 Grab your copy now and immerse yourself in this classic with a modern perspective!
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09/12/2024

📖✨Discover the 18th Century Like Never Before – A Collection of British Short Stories! ✨📖
Introducing the first-ever annotated and illustrated edition of 18th-century British short stories—some of which have never been anthologized before! This collection is a treasure trove of humor, social customs, and the wild adventures of gentlemen and ladies across Britain. 🌍🎩
While novels and poems often dominate the spotlight, this anthology proves that short stories are equally powerful in capturing the spirit of the 18th century. These tales, featuring rogues, pr******tes, and outcasts, delve into the chaotic and morally complex world of the era. Readers will get a vivid sense of a time shaped by slavery, public executions, deportation, highwaymen, pirates, and the countless struggles of the vagrant and impoverished. ⛓️🏴‍☠️
With 47 stories by authors like Daniel Defoe, Jonathan Swift, Eliza Haywood, and Mary Hays, this collection brings the vibrancy and daring experimentation of 18th-century short fiction to life. It’s a must-read for lovers of literature, history buffs, and anyone curious about the darker, untamed side of Enlightenment Britain. 📚✨
Edited by Henry M. Wallace, PhD, an expert in 18th- and 19th-century British literature, this anthology is a perfect way to explore the raw energy and societal complexities of the time. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a newcomer, these stories will captivate and enlighten. 🌟
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