First published in 1890, Oscar Wilde's story was regarded as dangerously modern in its portrayal of fin-de-siecle decadence. Dorian is a modern-day Faust; his tempter is Lord Wotton who lives selfishly for amoral pleasure, and ... Zobraziť viac
Far in the future, the World Controllers have created the ideal society. Through genetic engineering, brainwashing and... Zobraziť viac
First serialized in a French magazine from 1869–1870, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is an incredible adventure story... Zobraziť viac
The ever-quotable Oscar Wilde once said, "Anybody can make history. Only a great man can write it." From his outsize celebrity in Victorian London to his authorship of fiction, drama and poetry that uniquely captured his era, it's fair to say... Zobraziť viac
One of the most famous works of literature in the world, 1984 is a landmark of dystopian science fiction. It is an indictment of the communist dictatorship of Big Brother that controlled everything in 1984... Zobraziť viac
The stunningly original and brilliant first novel from storytelling genius Neil Gaiman. Under the streets of London there's a world most people could never even dream of... Zobraziť viac
"Jemand mußte Josef K. verleumdet haben, denn ohne daß er etwas Böses getan hätte, wurde er eines Morgens verhaftet."" So beginnt die Geschichte des Josef K., dem an seinem 30. Geburtstag von einer mysteriösen Behörde der Prozeß gemacht werden... Zobraziť viac
The year is 1984, and life in Oceania is ruled by the Party. Under the gaze of Big Brother, Winston Smith yearns for... Zobraziť viac
Im Orwell-Staat wird eine neue Sprache verordnet, das sogenannte Neusprech. Zusammen mit dem sogenannten Zwiedenk soll den... Zobraziť viac
Canterbury Classics gives a new look to this controversial classic! The Picture of Dorian Gray is a familiar story of greed, sin, and arrogance. A young man, infatuated with his own handsomeness and youth as depicted in a perfect portrait... Zobraziť viac
Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his... Zobraziť viac
The activities in Dominoes keep students engaged in the stories and help to reinforce their understanding of the key language. They can be completed at home or in class.... Zobraziť viac
National Bestseller Selected as one of NPR'S Top 100 Science Fiction and Fantasy Books of All Time The #1 New York Times bestselling author's dark classic of modern fantasy, beautifully illustrated for the first time by award-winning artist... Zobraziť viac
Discover Neverwhere, Neil Gaiman's extraordinary modern classic, illustrated for the first time with breathtaking pictures by Children's Laureate Chris Riddell. This beautiful edition is like no other, featuring the fully illustrated short story, HOW THE Zobraziť viac
Una de las novelas más atractivas e inquietantes del siglo XX. Londres, 1984... Zobraziť viac
Orwels Roman ueber die Zerstörung des Menschen durch eine perfekte Staatsmaschinerie ist längst zu einer scheinbar nicht mehr erklärungsbedürftigen Metapher für totalitäre Verhältnisse geworden... Zobraziť viac
terrifying psychological trip into the life of one Joseph K., an ordinary man who wakes up one day to find himself accused of a crime he did not commit, a crime whose nature is never revealed to him. Once arrested, he is released, but must report... Zobraziť viac
Artist Basil Hallward has sent a gift. A portrait that perfectly captures young Dorian Gray's handsome features. When Lord... Zobraziť viac
Cuando se publicó El retrato de Dorian Gray, la crítica moralizante acusó a su protagonista de ser una figura satánica, corrompida y corruptora, sin comprender que era el héroe de una novela que reflejaba la fatalidad de los románticos... Zobraziť viac
´When we are happy, we are always good´, says Lord Henry, ´but when we are good, we are not always happy.´ Lord... Zobraziť viac