Everybody knows that it is true that any rich, single man must definitely want a wife. And, of course, all mothers think... 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
Classic / British English: Two babies are born on the same day in England. One boy is a prince and the other boy is from a very poor family. Ten years later, they change places for a game. But then the old king dies and they cannot change back.... Zobraziť viac
Rather than be 'sivilized' by the Widow Douglas, Huckleberry Finn - the grubby but good-natured son of a local drunk - sets off with Jim, an escaped slave, to find freedom on the Mississippi river. With the... Zobraziť viac
This delightful collection of six hardback clothbound books features many of Mark Twain's best-loved novels, including: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn... 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
Which race between two English universities is so famous to be known simply as ‘The Boat Race’?... Zobraziť viac
Sail down the Mississippi with rascally Huck Finn! Huck Finn spits, swears, smokes a pipe and never goes to school. With his too-big clothes and battered straw hat, Huck is in need of 'civilising', and the Widow Douglas is determined to ... Zobraziť viac
Světová četba pro školáky je edice bohatě ilustrovaných, citlivě převyprávěných a zkrácených děl světové literatury. Inspirací Marka Twaina při psaní příběhu o uličníkovi s velkým srdcem Tomu Sawyerovi byly nejspíš vzpomínky na jeho vlastní dětství... Zobraziť viac
Krása je děs a děs je krása - to si prozpěvují tři čarodějnice v ďábelském zaříkávání a věští převrat v klidném Skotsku... Za vlády krále Duncana je Skotsko spravedlivou, pohostinnou zemí, kde šlechtici věrní králi a schopní válečníci střeží zájmy... Zobraziť viac
Veronou zmítá konflikt mezi mocnými patricijskými rody Monteků a Kapuletů, jejichž spor se snaží urovnat i kníže Eskalus. V této složité situaci se mladý Romeo Montek rozhodně tajně navštívit ples pořádaný úhlavními nepřáteli jeho rodiny... Zobraziť viac
Slavná a nesmrtelná Shakespearova tragedie o lásce dvou milenců z nesvářených rodů Monteků a Kapuletů vychází v nádherném... Zobraziť viac
The famous story of a young American boy who prefers adventure to school: he witnesses a crime in a graveyard, is a pirate for two days, gets lost in a cavern and even finds treasure. Among his friends are the ‘wild’ Huckleberry Finn and the ‘angel’, ... 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
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
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1876) is the story of a boy in Missouri in the 1840s. Tom Sawyer's parents are dead and he lives with his aunt in a small village next to the long Mississippi river. One night, Tom and his friend, Huckleberry Finn see Injun J Zobraziť viac
Classic / British English. Macbeth, a brave soldier, is trusted by the Scottish king. Then a strange meeting with three witches makes him greedy for power. Macbeth wants to be king. He and his evil wife make murderous plans... 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
Alma Classics: Widely considered one of the greatest American novels, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn tells the story of Huck... 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
