Anglická spisovatelka a básnířka Edith Nesbitová (1858 – 1924) napsala či spolupracovala na více než šedesáti dětských knihách. Některé z nich byly zfilmované (např. The Railway Children, 1970). E. Nesbitová psala i romány a povídky pro dospělé... Zobraziť viac
První a dnes asi nejaktuálnější Shakespearova tragédie pojednává o střetu civilizací. Je to hra o násilí, mstě i magické moci slova. Ve hře najdeme předobrazy pozdějších velkých dramatikových postav... Zobraziť viac
Wordsworth Editions Ltd: This book includes an introduction and notes by Cedric Watts, Professor of English Literature,... Zobraziť viac
Macbeth meets three witches. They can see into the future. They tell Macbeth, "You are King of Scotland in the future." Are they right? Can Macbeth be king? ... Zobraziť viac
The daring and handsome nobleman Robin Hood is forced to live as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest, after the evil Sheriff of Nottingham kills his family and takes his land and money... Zobraziť viac
An excellent introduction to the world of Shakespeare... 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 unmissable story of four sisters whose father is fighting in the American Civil War... Zobraziť viac
Heart of Darkness is classified by the Modern Library website editors as one of the “100 best novels” and part of the Western canon. Marlow, a man who has spent his life at sea, tells... Zobraziť viac
Anglická spisovatelka a básnířka Edith Nesbitová (1858 – 1924) napsala či spolupracovala na více než šedesáti dětských knihách. Některé z nich byly zfilmované (např. The Railway Children, 1970). E. Nesbitová psala i romány a povídky pro dospělé... Zobraziť viac
“The truth is rarely pure and never simple.” Oscar Wilde; One of Oscar Wilde’s funniest plays, The Importance of Being Earnest was described by the dramatist as being ‘a trivial comedy for... Zobraziť viac
Treasure Island is an adventure novel, narrating a tale of “pirates and buried gold”. Treasure Island is an adventure tale known for its atmosphere, characters and action... Zobraziť viac
Which race between two English universities is so famous to be known simply as ‘The Boat Race’?... Zobraziť viac
“Does a boy get a chance to whitewash a fence every day?” Meet Tom Sawyer, a boy with a good heart who’s always in... Zobraziť viac
Everybody knows that it is true that any rich, single man must definitely want a wife. And, of course, all mothers think... Zobraziť viac
Great Expectations depicts the growth and personal development of an orphan named Pip. Pip is born poor, but one day his life mysteriously changes. He is sent to London to learn to... Zobraziť viac
The first-ever illustrated children's edition of William Shakespeare's First Folio, published to celebrate its 400th anniversary – a sumptuous gift book to treasure for ever... Zobraziť viac
“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.” In this reader you will find nine of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous stories of mystery and suspense... Zobraziť viac
This edition of Macbeth is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials... Zobraziť viac
Treasure Island is an adventure novel, narrating a tale of “pirates and buried gold”. Treasure Island is an adventure tale known for its atmosphere, characters and action... Zobraziť viac