If you are interested in abstract algebra read this.  Excellent book that gives knowledge and contextualizes its importance.  (For example, when you learn what homomorphisms are you understand precisely why they are beautiful and powerful.)<br><br>Also, just enough writing by the author to humanize the artistic-intellectual pursuit of pure maths.<br><br>Absolutely lovely.  And excellent self-contained or as a stepping stone to further texts. (Aluffi’s intro grad text: Algebra Chapter 0, for example)<br><br>The lack of solutions is unfortunate. (As being able to check work is always very valuable.). And there may be too many trivial questions -  but just answer as you see fit.