Classics

The Odyssey is a timeless classic; retellings of the epic story have proliferated since the Middle Ages, inspiring writers susch as Alfred Tennyson, Robert Graves and James Joyce.In part of a sequel to The Illiad, which tells the …

Thus Spake Zarathustra Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche - Thus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for All and None (German: Also sprach Zarathustra: Ein Buch fur Alle und Keinen, also translated as Thus Spake Zarathustra) is a philosophical nov…

Written in 1513 for the Medici, following their return to power in Florence, The Prince is a handbook on ruling and the exercise of power.It remains as relevant today as it was in the sixteenth century. Widely quoted in the Press …

Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. With warmth, tenderness and quiet wit, Oscar Wi…

A modern collection of abridged classics, each with its own unique illustrations. Featuring six beloved abridged classic tales, each with its own modern illustration style,My Illustrated Classics Collectionis the perfect read-alou…

This distinctive edition of the familiar tale of the princess and the frog makes brilliant use of laser die-cut paper and silhouette-like illustrations to enliven every page. Sybille Schenker's evocative and exquisite illustration…

Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert had planned to adopt a boy to help out around Green Gables farm. But waiting for Matthew at the train station is freckle-faced, redheaded Anne Shirley - a talkative eleven-year-old orphan with a heart …

For most children, reading the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm is an essential experience when growing up. Grimm's Fairy Tales collects more than fifty of the best-known fairy and folk tales set down by the Brothers Grimm. Paper…

Widely recognized as a grim masterpiece in gothic fiction, Frankenstein remains a time-honored classic that appeals to generations of readers. In a gripping tale of rejection, monstrosity, and revenge, Mary Shelly presents a profo…

Widely recognized as a dark masterpiece in gothic literature, Dracula presents a twisted take on immortality and romanticism in the late nineteenth century. In this page-turning thriller, Johnathon Harker, a young lawyer, travels …

Embark on a wildly imaginative journey with Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole and finds herself lost in Wonderland. A whimsical tale of curiosity and self-discovery, even adults can't resist its magic. With unforgettable cha…

Best known for her deeply engaging narrative, Charlotte Bronte continues to inspire readers in this timeless masterpiece about love, family, and independence. Orphaned as a young child, Jane displays great courage as she aims to p…

Jules Verne's cleverly captures readers' imaginations in a remarkable story of courage and perseverance. The story follows German professor, Otto Lidenbrock, on his descent down an extinct Icelandic volcano toward the Earth's core…

Follow the story of Emma Woodhouse, a beautiful, wealthy, and single twenty-year-old who is convinced she will never marry. Overly confident in her matchmaking abilities, Emma commits to finding an eligible suitor for her new frie…

Widely recognized as Verne's greatest literary work, Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea presents one of the most alluring adventure tales of all time. The story follows French oceanographer Pierre Aronnax and his assistant, Con…

Herman Melville delivers some of his best literary work in this gripping tale of tragedy and vengeance. The story follows Captain Ahab on an obsessive quest to destroy the unruly White Whale that ravaged the Captain's ship on a pr…

Best known for her lively characters and complex emotional development, Jane Austen continues to captivate readers in this literary masterpiece The story reflects the love and lives of five husband-hunting sisters in the nineteent…

Generally considered to be F. Scott Fitzgerald's finest novel, The Great Gatsby is a consummate summary of the "roaring twenties", and a devastating expose of the Jazz Age. Through the narration of Nick Carraway, the reader is tak…

Widely recognized as a philosophical masterpiece in Gothic literature, The Picture of Dorian Gray presents a twisted take on Victorian morality and controversial topics prevalent during this era. The story follows a charming young…

A brilliant novel describing two parallel love stories, Sense and Sensibility remains a time-honored classic in English literature. The story follows the Dashwood sisters unique experiences with love and heartbreak in their search…