Welcome.

About us

The Classics Network is your companion to discovering the works of the world's most important thinkers. The Network provides quality information on the humanities in the form of critical essays, carefully selected and rated references to online and print material, quotes, and related resources, in a dynamic, interactive environment, which allows any user to contribute to the site.

This week's featured author pages

William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) -- arguably the most heralded poet and dramatist of all time.

David H. Lawrence (1885 - 1930) -- one of the greatest novelists of the century

Democritus (460 - 370) -- Greek philosopher, who proposed, with Leucippus, the theory of atomism

Arcesilaus (315 - 240) -- Greek philosopher who championed scepticism, holding that we should suspend our beliefs and judgements

Marquis de Sade (1740 - 1814) -- notorious 18th century French writer of erotic novels