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
Since their first publication in the 1830s and 1840s, Edgar Allan Poe's extraordinary Gothic tales have established themselves as classics of horror fiction and have also created many of the conventions which still dominate the genre of ... 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
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
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
Classic / British English. David Copperfield's happy life suddenly changes when his mother marries again. Her new husband is cruel to him and sends him away to school. When David's mother dies, he is sent to work in London... Zobraziť viac
A selection of the best of Dickens' Christmas stories and writings, in one beautiful edition. It is said that Charles Dickens invented Christmas, and within these pages you'll certainly find all the elements of a quintessential traditional Christmas... Zobraziť viac
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Discover the mysterious selkies of the Scottish seas and the haunting Philippine tale of the curse of Sirena. Meet the merman from China whose tears turn to pearls and Hans Christian Anderson's brave little mermaid, pursuing her dream... Zobraziť viac
The Northern mill-town of Coketown is dominated by the figure of Mr. Thomas Gradgrind, school headmaster, and model of Utilitarian success... Zobraziť viac
Penguin Books Ltd: As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws... 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... Zobraziť viac
Introducing 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... Zobraziť viac
Fully annotated edition with over 400 notes. It contains Poe's complete poems and three essays on poetry. The undisputed pioneer of the horror, detective and science-fiction genres, Edgar Allan Poe was an accomplished poet as well... Zobraziť viac
In der Nacht vor Weihnachten wird der Geizhals Ebenezer Scrooge von einer seltsamen Erscheinung überrascht: Ein Geist verlangt, dass Scrooge von nun an großzügig sein soll... Zobraziť viac
'Please, Mr Murdstone! Don't beat me! i' ve tried to learn my lessons, reallyl have, sir!'sobs David. Although he is only eight years old, Mr Murdstone does beat him, and David is so frightened that he bites his cruel stepfather's hand... Zobraziť viac
Penguin Books Ltd: After reading Christmas Carol, the notoriously reculsive Thomas Carlyle was "seized with a perfect... Zobraziť viac
Although Stoker did not invent the vampire, he defined its modern form. In this Reader you will find: Information about Bram Stoker’s life... Zobraziť viac
Adapted for Intermediate level readers, this story is about Nell and her grandfather, who live in The Old Curiosity Shop. They are very poor, and when disaster strikes,.. Zobraziť viac
This great story is set against the background of the French Revolution. Two men – one French, one English, but very similar in appearance – are in love with the same woman. The three of them, like the people of France, ... Zobraziť viac
