‘Orient BlackSwan Annotated Study Texts’ (OBAST) is a set of classic literary texts. Each edition carries an extensive introduction with insights into the nature of the work, the background of the writer and his age, important ideas and themes in the work, an analysis of the genre of the work with specific reference to techniques, use of language, special associations with the social background of the age and cross-references to the literary corpus of the period in question. There are annotations and notes along with required commentaries for the student to comprehend the texts. Appended to each edition is also a substantial reading list and also topics for discussion.