Some time ago a sort of debate concerning the publication of classic books on the web was brought into public consideration. That debate had nothing to do with the fact that classic books were being posted for free – the main point of contention was that traditional books were in jeopardy as a new form could replace them.
Today, we are aware that this is far removed from the truth, and books as we know them will always stand the test of time. I was reminded of this while browsing through the Classic Authors website. As you might have guessed from its name, this site is a portal where the works of renowned authors can be procured in HTML form and read in their entirety. One of the most interesting aspects of the site is that it includes books by non-English authors such as Pedro Calderón De La Barca and Friedrich Nietzsche along with giants of English literature such as Joseph Conrad, Henry W. Longfellow and Alexander Pope. The latest additions to the database are highlighted on the main page, and you can request a book to be added by means of the provided contact address. 
