The Northern mill-town of Coketown is dominated by the figure of Mr. Thomas Gradgrind, school headmaster, and model of Utilitarian success... Zobraziť viac
First published in 1914, Dubliners depicts middle-class Catholic life in Dublin at the start of the twentieth century. Themes within the stories include the disappointments of childhood, the frustrations of adolescence, and the importance ... Zobraziť viac
Jonathan Swift’s best known full-length work, and a classic of English literature. In this Reader you will find: information about Jonathan Swift’s life; CLIL History: European Exploration... Zobraziť viac
The story traces the life of David Copperfield from childhood to maturity. David Copperfield looks back on the first twenty-five years of his life. He is only... Zobraziť viac
Romeo Montague was in love with Juliet Capulet. He went over to her. â??I don't know who you are' he said. â??But I know... Zobraziť viac
Nicholas Nickleby is a kind man who works at a cruel school full of poor, hungry children. Can he ever find happiness in a world where stupid, greedy people have all the power and brave, honest people have nothing? Now a major film. Zobraziť viac
The lgal case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce has become a joke to some people. People are born, marry and die, and still the case continues. But will the lives of Ada and Richard be ruined, like so many before? And how will their friend ... Zobraziť viac
Wordsworth Editions Ltd: Each of these short stories was written specifically for Christmas. They combine concern for social... Zobraziť viac
When A Christmas Carol was first published in 1843 it was an overnight success, and set a precedent that was to be followed by other Christmas books, including The Chimes (1844) and The Cricket (1845). Each book was published at the same time of year, ... Zobraziť viac
Scrooge is a cold, hard man. He loves money, and he doesn't like people. He really doesn't like Christmas. But then some ghosts visit him. They show him his past life, his life now, and a possible future... Zobraziť viac
A mysterious benefactor provides Philip Pirrip with the chance to escape his poor upbringing. Aspiring to be a gentleman, and encouraged by his expectations of wealth, he abandons his friends and moves to London... Zobraziť viac
A Tale of Two CitiesThis wonderful series is a quick way into a range of exciting stories, from the chilling tale of 'Frankenstein', to the gripping adventure of 'Treasure Island' and the powerful animal story of 'Call of the Wild'... Zobraziť viac
Ebenezer Scrooge is a bad-tempered skinflint who hates Christmas and all it stands for, but a ghostly visitor foretells three apparitions who will thaw Scrooge's frozen heart... Zobraziť viac
Great Expectations charts the progress of Pip from childhood through often painful experiences to adulthood, as he moves from the Kent marshes to busy, commercial London, encountering a variety of extraordinary characters... Zobraziť viac
Edited By Hans Walter Gabler With Introduction By Scarlet Baron And John Banvillei. In this powerfully influential series of short stories, James Joyce captures uneasy souls, shabby lives, and innocent minds in the dark streets and... Zobraziť viac
Tales of the supernatural. Zobraziť viac
A carefully graded series of retold versions of popular classic and contemporary titles and specially written stories continue to grow and there are now over 170 titles in the series. Most titles are available with Audio CDs and... Zobraziť viac
After the brutal care of the workhouse, the orphan Oliver Twist falls into the more welcoming arms of a den of thieves. But the sinister Fagin's grip is not light, and life in the underworld where Oliver now finds himself often ends in a noose... Zobraziť viac
Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. After... Zobraziť viac
It is said that Charles Dickens invented Christmas, and within these pages you'll certainly find all the elements of a quintessential traditional Christmas brought to vivid life: snowy rooftops, gleaming shop windows, steaming bowls of punch, ... Zobraziť viac
