Classics

One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius....

The forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion tells the earlier history of Middle-earth, recounting the events of the First and Second Ages, and introducing some of the key characters, such as Galadriel, Elrond, Elendil and the Dark Lord, Sauron....

The sci-fi series continues! The second Dune volume journeys through the changes of planet Arrakis's social order and surreal environment.

On the eve of his marriage to the beautiful Mercedes, having that very day been made captain of his ship, the young sailor Edmond Dantès is arrested on a charge of treason....

The sand-blasted world of Arrakis has become green, watered, and fertile....

In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the "coolest girl in the world" moves in across the street and wants to be her friend....

Nearly seventy years after its original publication, Ray Bradbury’s internationally acclaimed novel Fahrenheit 451 stands as a classic of world literature set in a bleak, dystopian future. Today its message has grown more relevant than ever before.

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume One is a continent-hopping, century-spanning collection of 15 essential classic novels by British, American, and Russian authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Stephen Fry, Jason Isaacs, Adjoa Andoh, David Rintoul, and many more.

The ruling Asharites of Al-Rassan have come from the desert sands, but over centuries, seduced by the sensuous pleasures of their new land, their stern piety has eroded.....

In an attempt to appeal to the Medici family during the Italian Renaissance, Machiavelli outlines the way to acquire and retain political power, and how great men should behave in a princely government....

Written in 1952, this hugely successful novella confirmed Hemingway's power and presence in the literary world and played a large part in his winning the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature....

Traumatized by the bombing of Dresden at the time he had been imprisoned, Pilgrim drifts through all events and history, sometimes deeply implicated, sometimes a witness....

Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey are unquestionably two of the greatest epic masterpieces in Western literature....

During the year 1866, ships of several nations spot a mysterious sea monster. The United States government assembles an expedition in New York City to find and destroy the monster....

Featuring a reluctant hero’s extraordinary journey through the cosmos, C. S. Lewis’s classic trilogy contains all the magic, invention, humour and big ideas of his Narnia novels.

Tremendous in scope and breathtaking in its suspense, Atlas Shrugged is Ayn Rand's magnum opus, an electrifying moral defense of capitalism and free enterprise....

One of the most beloved novels of our time, Watership Down is an epic journey, a stirring tale of adventure, courage, and survival....

The murder of brutal landowner Fyodor Karamazov changes the lives of his sons irrevocably....

With its first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on March 8, 1981, this dramatised tale of Middle Earth became an instant global classic.

C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly-wise old Devil to his nephew, Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man....

The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants can change their gender....

It is a June day in London in 1923, and the lovely Clarissa Dalloway is having a party....

A lean, fleet-footed translation that recaptures Homer’s “nimble gallop” and brings an ancient epic to new life....

A poignant look at the disillusionment and angst of the post-World War I generation, The Sun Also Rises introduces two of Hemingway’s most unforgettable characters: Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashley....

Greater in power, broader in scope, and more intensely emotional than any of the author's previous works, For Whom the Bell Tolls stands as one of the best war novels of all time....

Poirot’s peace is disturbed when a local gentleman, Roger Ackroyd, is found murdered in his study. Clues include a vanished letter, a scrap of cambric cloth, a goose quill, and an elaborately tooled Tunisian dagger. We follow Poirot, aided by the village doctor, James Sheppard, as he traces his way through a tangle of suspects that include Ackroyd’s sister-in-law, niece, secretary, adopted son, and housemaids—all of whom appear to have motives for killing him.

Charles Dickens: 5 Essential Novels & A Christmas Carol brings together all the five most revered novels written during Dickens' lifetime, as well as his iconic Christmas story. In this collection you'll hear Stephen Fry narrating Great Expectations, Scrooge's ghostly journey narrated by Jason Isaacs, David Rintoul leading us through David Copperfield, and other award-winning narrators bringing Dickens' most beloved stories to life.

Dame Ivy Compton-Burnett (1884-1969) was an English novelist who was a bestseller in the mid-20th century. She published eighteen highly acclaimed works of fiction in her lifetime, inspired by her own tragic experiences of family life. Her works consist mainly of dialogue and focus on family life among the late Victorian or Edwardian upper middle class. They deal with money, power, status, incest, adultery, murder, homosexuality – about which she was years ahead of her time – and all the passions and stresses of family life, described with brilliant wit and perception.

In Master Humphrey’s Clock, Dickens invites us into the world of an eccentric, warm-hearted bachelor, Master Humphrey, who spends his days in his cozy London study, spinning tales to entertain himself and others. The clock on his mantlepiece marks the passage of time, but it’s the stories shared around it that truly capture the essence of life—stories of love, betrayal, mystery, and the complexities of human nature.

Man beraubt sie der Früchte ihrer Arbeit, sperrt sie ein, beutet sie aus. Die Tiere auf dem Gutshof haben genug und proben den Aufstand - für eine bessere Welt, in der alle Tiere gleich und frei sind. Doch bald zeigt sich: Gleich heißt nicht gleich, und Freiheit ist ein kurzer Traum.

Dombey and Son is a poignant exploration of pride, family, and the pursuit of legacy in Victorian England. The novel follows the powerful and often cold-hearted Paul Dombey, a wealthy shipping magnate, who places all his hopes for the future on his son, young Paul. Obsessed with the idea of inheriting his business and name, Dombey’s disregard for the emotional needs of his children—especially his daughter Florence—leads to devastating consequences. As the story unfolds, Dombey’s single-minded pursuit of his goals ultimately challenges his understanding of love, family, and success.

The Old Curiosity Shop follows young Nell Trent and her grandfather, an eccentric and kind-hearted shopkeeper, as they struggle to survive in the shadow of poverty. The old curiosity shop, filled with strange and forgotten treasures, becomes a symbol of their fragile world—one that is constantly threatened by forces beyond their control. With its unforgettable characters and Dickens’ trademark blend of humor and pathos, this novel remains one of his most beloved works.

After ten years of war, the legendary hero Odysseus embarks on a perilous journey home, facing vengeful gods, seductions, and treacherous creatures. As his kingdom falls into chaos, his wife, Penelope, waits for his return—while the world changes around them.

Written in his distinctively dazzling manner, Oscar Wilde's story of a fashionable young man who sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty is the author's most popular work. The tale of Dorian Gray 's moral disintegration caused a scandal when it first appeared in 1890, but though Wilde was attacked for the novel's corrupting influence, he responded that there is, in fact, "a terrible moral in Dorian Gray ." Just a few years later, the book and the aesthetic/moral dilemma it presented became issues in the trials occasioned by Wilde's homosexual liaisons, which resulted in his imprisonment.

In a world of wealth, debt, and deception, Amy Dorrit has spent her life in the shadows, born and raised in the notorious Marshalsea Prison where her father has been locked away for years. But while the world around her is obsessed with status and money, Amy remains a beacon of kindness and resilience. When she crosses paths with the wealthy, yet troubled Arthur Clennam, their lives intertwine in a journey of secrets, betrayal, and the search for freedom.

A classic coming-of-age narrative and part-autobiographical, David Copperfield details one man’s extraordinary life and adventures in Victorian England. Termed by Dickens as his ‘favourite child’, this novel was a turning point in Dickens’s career, considered one of his more mature works. The eponymous David Copperfield, born in rural Suffolk six months after his father passes away, undergoes a difficult childhood.

Dickens weaves a tale of mystery, betrayal, and social unrest, centered around the simple, good-hearted Barnaby Rudge, a man with a mysterious past and a deep connection to the chaos brewing in London. As Barnaby’s journey unfolds, he is caught in the whirlwind of political and social upheaval, facing dark secrets, unexpected twists, and a society teetering on the brink of violence.

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka is a novella that explores various themes including alienation and identity through the unexpected transformation of its main character, Gregor Samsa. Gregor wakes up one morning to find that he has turned into a giant vermin: a dung beetle. The story explores Gregor's struggle to adapt to his new physical form and the implications this sudden metamorphosis holds for his family, shedding a strange light on certain societal expectations and familial responsibilities at that time.

About this Edition: "A Midsummer Night's Dream (Special Edition)" is specially annotated and handcrafted to help readers, to easily understand the complicated and dramatic book of "William Shakespeare". The book consist all the original acts and chapters as well as the illustrated acts and chapters, in some places pictures have been included to improve the overall reading experience. Have a nice reading. Study Guide: A Midsummer Night's Dream is first mentioned by Francis Meres in 1598, leading many scholars to date the play between 1594 and 1596.

"Dracula" is a classic 1897 Gothic novel by Irish author Bram Stoker, followed by numerous "Count Dracula" film versions. The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so he may find new blood and spread the undead curse. It conveys the epic battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. The novel is famous for bringing blood-sucking vampires into our imagination, and this book is the epitome of a good vs. evil horror novel.

En esta historia ambientada en una Londres cubierta de niebla, Robert Louis Stevenson estudia el vínculo entre el respetable doctor Jekyll y una enigmática figura llamada Edward Hyde, mientras explora las bajezas de la naturaleza humana y acaba tejiendo una fascinante trama de misterio en torno a la búsqueda de un asesino. El extraño caso del doctor Jekyll y el señor Hyde dio carta de naturaleza a la idea de la doble personalidad, y creó uno de los grandes mitos de la literatura victoriana, que resuena como nunca en español en la estupenda traducción de Miguel Temprano García.

Jonathan Harker visits Transylvania to help Count Dracula purchase a property in England, but Harker quickly gets tangled in forces darker than he could’ve imagined, becoming a tortured tool for the development of Dracula’s power.

Youth by Isaac Asimov is a clever and heartwarming science fiction short story that captures the boundless imagination of childhood against the backdrop of an alien encounter.

Die Geschichte des rebellischen und fantasievollen Tom Sawyers, der sich mit seinem besten Freund Huckleberry Finn immer an den falschen Orten herumtreibt und dabei die größten Abenteuer erlebt, entdecken die meisten Menschen wohl zweimal im Leben: einmal im Alter Toms, wenn man selbst auf gefährliche Abenteuer auszieht, und irgendwann in späteren Jahren, wenn man auf diese Zeit zurückschaut.

La ricezione delle Novelas ejemplares di Miguel de Cervantes, in Italia e fuori di Spagna, non fu delle più semplici e lineari. Di certo è possibile stabilire che furono pubblicate per la prima volta, e con regolare Privilegio Reale, per i tipi di Juan de la Cuesta, nel 1613, e che l'inizio della loro redazione risalirebbe, con ogni probabilità e prudenza, al 1590. Ma al di là di questi scarni ed essenziali riferimenti temporali, per il lettore italiano la corretta interpretazione dell'opera cervantina non risulta priva di ostacoli, fraintendimenti e questioni terminologiche fin dal titolo.

Incomincia la Comedia di Dante Alleghieri di Fiorenza, ne la quale tratta de le pene e punimenti de’ vizi e de’ meriti e premi de le virtù. Comincia il canto primo de la prima parte nel qual l’auttore fa proemio a tutta l’opera.

Bir kadının kaderi… Ve bir çağın çalkantısı.

Christine Hoflehner, Avusturya’nın küçük bir kasabasında yaşam mücadelesi veren genç bir postane memuresidir. Kaderin beklenmedik cilvesiyle, kendisini İsviçre Alpleri’nin ışıltılı otellerinde, aristokrasinin sahte cennetinde bulur. Kısa süreliğine tattığı bu ihtişam, ona yeni bir isim, Christiane van Boolen kimliğini ve özgüven sarhoşluğunu getirir.

""Потерянный рай"–это эпическая поэма английского поэта Джона Мильтона, написанная в XVII веке. Это одно из самых известных произведений английской литературы, которое воссоздает библейскую историю о падении Люцифера и его последующем изгнании из рая, а также о грехопадении Адама и Евы. Эта поэма известна своим метафорическим богатством, глубоким философским содержанием и красочным описанием. Она вызывает размышления о вечных темах добра и зла, справедливости и милосердия.

"And the young woman of the house," asked Dr. Hood, with huge and silent amusement, "what does she want?" "Why, she wants to marry him," cried Father Brown, sitting up eagerly. "That is just the awful complication." "It is indeed a hideous enigma," said Dr. Hood. "This young James Todhunter," continued the cleric, "is a very decent man so far as I know; but then nobody knows very much. He is a bright, brownish little fellow, agile like a monkey, clean-shaven like an actor, and obliging like a born courtier. He seems to have quite a pocketful of money, but nobody knows what his trade is. Mrs.

In the Grimm’s fairy tale, Rapunzel is a girl with long, magical hair who is locked in a tower by an enchantress named Mother Gothel. Gothel raises Rapunzel as her own and keeps her isolated, only visiting to have Rapunzel let down her hair as a ladder. A prince discovers Rapunzel’s singing and visits her, eventually leading to Rapunzel becoming pregnant. Gothel, enraged, banishes Rapunzel, who then wanders the wilderness and gives birth to twins.