Penned by English Nobel laureate Rudyard Kipling in 1894, The Jungle Book is a collection of allegorical stories that take place deep in the Indian jungle. The most famous stories of The Jungle Book are those featuring a young feral boy named Mowgli... Zobraziť viac
He was the first to popularize the concept of time travel. He disturbed—and fascinated–us with a frightening doctor’s island. He wrote of an invisible man, of men on the moon, and of a war of the worlds. He has influenced countless other writers, art Zobraziť viac
The Poetry of Emily Dickinson is a collection of pieces by 19th-century American poet Emily Dickinson, who insisted that her life of isolation gave her an introspective and deep connection with the world. As a result, her work parallels her... Zobraziť viac
Thomas Paine is one of history's most renowned thinkers and was indispensable to both the American and French revolutions. The three works included, Common Sense, The Rights of Man, and The Age of Reason are among his most famous publications... Zobraziť viac
The story of Odysseus' perilous journey home after the fall of Troy relates allegorical tales of goddesses and sirens, capture and escape, and maneuvering between Scylla and Charybdis. After ten years of travel, Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca to find... Zobraziť viac
In The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne takes readers back to the Puritan days of the American colonies, into a society as unforgiving as its harsh New England winters. The story of Hester Prynne, who bears a scarlet "A" upon her breast as a symbol... Zobraziť viac
Chivalry is not dead! Central figures in Medieval literature, King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table still inspire many books and films today. Drawing on the legends of Camelot from French and English sources, Sir Thomas Malory compiled the... Zobraziť viac
Perhaps the most iconic pirate story of all time, Treasure Island was written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1881. The book follows young Jim Hawkins who finds himself in possession of a treasure map and embarks on a journey to unearth the pirate... Zobraziť viac
Legendary tales of myth and romance written so everyone can enjoy the stories! Can't keep all your gods and goddesses straight? Wondering about mythological references in classic literature? Bulfinch's Mythology offers approachable accounts of ancient... Zobraziť viac
This collection of classic mysteries will have you turning each page with anticipation. Classic Tales of Mystery contains eight famous stories from well-known authors, including Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle, and G. K. Chesterton... Zobraziť viac
All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including "The Ugly Duckling," "Thumbelina," "The Red Shoes," "The Princess on the Pea," and "The Emperor's New Clothes," fill the pages of this beautiful leather-bound... Zobraziť viac
Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso — the three fates of the deceased become the three pillars of an epic poem. The Divine Comedy, written by Italian poet Dante Alighieri in the fourteenth century, is considered the foremost work in Italian... Zobraziť viac
Bring on the merriment whenever you open this collection of Shakespeare's entertaining comedies. The comedies of William Shakespeare—including The Tempest, The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and As You Like It—have entertained readers... Zobraziť viac
A book so iconic that its title is synonymous with split personalities, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, was first released in 1886... Zobraziť viac
He was the first to popularize the concept of time travel. He disturbed—and fascinated–us with a frightening doctor’s... Zobraziť viac
No library's complete without the classics! This new, enhanced leather-bound edition collects the beloved tales of Arabian Nights, translated by Sir Richard Burton. They are ancient stories, but they still enchant our imaginations... Zobraziť viac
No home library is complete without the classics! The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Other Stories brings together the essential works from Arthur Conan Doyle in an elegant, leather-bound, omnibus edition—a keepsake to be read and... Zobraziť viac
With dozens of stories of the macabre, fantastic, and supernatural, Classic Horror Tales is sure to keep readers on the edges of their seats. This collection of works by classic writers spans more than a century—from 19th-century... Zobraziť viac
In a society where people "dreaded scandal more than disease," passion was a force of ruin. Winner of the 1921 Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence is set amidst the pre-World War I "Golden Age" of upper-class society in New York and is... Zobraziť viac
A collection of 284 animal fables first told by the Greek slave Aesop. Zobraziť viac
