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Caroline Blackwood's masterpiece, shortlisted for the 1977 Booker Prize - a gothic family drama in miniature In her gloomy mausoleum of a home, the terrifying matriarch Great Granny Webster spends her days sitting bolt upright in a Victorian chair, entirely alone except for her one-eyed maid -...

THE PITCH-BLACK REDISCOVERED CLASSIC From the Booker-shortlisted author of Great Granny Webster, this twisted modern classic is perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson and Celia Dale. 'One of the greatest, darkest writers who ever lived' Virginia Feito 'This chillingly profound story drips with...

„Der Bajazzo" erzählt von einem jungen Mann, durchaus mit künstlerischem Talent begabt, welcher seine Schul- und Lehrzeit in einem träumerischen und desinteressierten Zustand hinter sich bringt und durch den Tod seiner Eltern ein Kapital erbt, das ihm ermöglicht, von dessen Zinsen ein recht gut situiertes Leben zu führen, ohne arbeiten gehen zu müssen. Er verbummelt seine Zwanzigerjahre im Ausland, spielt regelmäßig Klavier und liest gerne brandneue Romane von angesagten Autoren und beschließt schließlich, an einem finalen Standort sesshaft zu werden.

Darin steht ein legendäres bürgerliches Stadtviertel Londons im Mittelpunkt, in welchem Irving selber ein paar Jahre gelebt hat. Snobs und überdurchschnittlich gut situierte Leute gibt es darin nicht, so dass im Prinzip alle einander kennen und mehr oder weniger die gleichen Probleme und Sorgen haben. Doch die Zeiten ändern sich und plötzlich entsteht bei den Töchtern eines erfolgreichen Gewerbetreibenden der Wunsch, sich nach der neuesten Mode der City zu kleiden und entsprechende Kleidungsetikette in aller Öffentlichkeit auszuleben.

Penguin Presents Moomin Tales: The Audio Collection. If you haven't met a Moomin yet, you're missing the most magical fun... Join Moomintroll and his friends in this very special collection celebrating over 80 years of Moomin tales. This audio collection features 10 stories, and all of Tove...

Brought to you by Penguin. The first novel from one of the of the most beloved authors of the American Golden Age mystery - the perfect beach read for the summer. Meet Asey Mayo, Cape Cod’s answer to Sherlock Holmes, a Jack-of-all-trades who uses his worldly knowledge to solve the most...

Part of the great western migration of the late 1800s, Ántonia Shimerda and her Bohemian family settle in Nebraska to start a new life on the Great Plains. Jim Burden, a child just a couple of years older than Ántonia, travels the same route from the east and becomes, with his grandparents, the Shimerdas' nearest neighbor. Jim becomes Ántonia's tutor and good friend, and ultimately he chooses to write down her story.

Im Teheran der 1950er Jahre lebt die siebenjährige Ellie in großem Komfort, bis der vorzeitige Tod ihres Vaters sie und ihre Mutter zwingt, in ein winziges Haus in der Innenstadt zu ziehen. Zum Glück trifft sie am ersten Schultag Homa, ein freundliches, leidenschaftliches Mädchen mit einem mutigen und unbändigen Geist. Jahre später jedoch verändert Homas plötzliches Auftauchen in Ellies privilegierter Welt den Verlauf beider Leben. Gemeinsam werden die beiden jungen Frauen erwachsen und verfolgen ihre eigenen Ziele für eine sinnvolle Zukunft.

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Im Moloch Paris treiben sich die seltsamsten Gestalten herum. Der prosaische Großmeister Victor Hugo nutzt diese Weltbühne, um Charaktere unterschiedlichster Couleur aufeinanderprallen zu lassen und entfesselt ein spektakuläres Realitätsbild der wahnwitzigen Gesellschaft. Sorgenlose und mutige Glücksjäger, ausgestoßene Einzelgänger, vom Teufel besessene Priester, die leidenschaftlich morden und in alchemistischer Besessenheit nach Goldformeln suchen, wunderschöne Frauen, Studenten u. a.

This extraordinary collection brings together two of literature’s most monumental works, each a masterful exploration of betrayal, morality, and the resilience of the human soul. From the treacherous intrigues of Parisian society to the relentless pursuit of justice across Europe, these novels offer readers timeless adventures and profound moral insight.

The Virginia Woolf Complete Collection brings together all of her most iconic works, including all 9 of her published novels, a selection of her best short stories, as well as some of her most influential non-fiction writing. From the enduring importance of her ideas of female independence in A Room of One's Own to the modern masterpieces of Mrs Dalloway and To the Lighthouse, alongside many more of her novels, criticism, and essays, this collection takes you across the broad breadth of Woolf's ever-inventive and timeless writings.

The Ultimate Classics Collection: Volume One is a continent-hopping, century-spanning collection of 10 of the greatest classic novels ever written, from British, Irish, American, and German authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Joanne Froggatt, Stephen Fry, Jonathan Keeble, David Rintoul, and many more.

The Essential Classics: Volume 7 brings together 5 of the greatest classics ever written, perfectly read by an esteemed cast including Jonathan Keeble, Kristin Atherton, Emma Gregory, and Matt Bates. From the charming and compassionate world of Cranford to the ambitious and tragic tale of Jude the Obscure, this volume is a rich tapestry of human experience. Daniel Deronda challenges notions of identity, morality, and destiny, while Evelina offers a sharp yet humorous commentary on social class and manners.

The American Classics Collection: Volume II is a century-spanning collection of 15 classic novels, short stories, essay, and poetry by American authors, read by a cast of incredible narrators including Adam Sims; Nathan Osgood; Robert G. Slade; Jonathan Keeble, Katherine Fenton; and more. Included here are stories by some of the greatest writers of all time, including Herman Melville; Upton Sinclair; Mark Twain; Walt Whitman; F. Scott Fitzgerald; Thornton Wilder; Edith Wharton; Jack London; amongst a host of others.

Brought to you by Penguin. 'On that day, ten years ago, I saw my parents for the last time. Since then I’ve changed phone numbers, houses, continents, I’ve erected an impregnable wall and put an ocean between us. They’ve been the best ten years of my life.' Can you leave your parents...

Step into the world of Alexandre Dumas, where honor, betrayal, love, and vengeance collide in stories that have captivated readers for generations. This essential collection includes two of Dumas’s most celebrated novels, showcasing his talent for crafting unforgettable characters, breathtaking plots, and timeless drama.

The Complete Katherine Mansfield Collection contains the five volumes of short stories written by Mansfield between 1911 and 1924 which established her as one of the best short story writers of her generation, as-well as the only novel she ever penned: The Aloe. Katherine Mansfield (1888-1923) was a New Zealand-born English writer, famous for her expertly observed short stories. She had a great influence on the development of the short story as a form of literature.

This anthology features a wide array of thought-provoking, genre-defining works from the 1900s, showcasing the range of modern storytelling—from existential musings to dark humour and intricate social commentary. These are the stories that have shaped modern literature, offering timeless insights into human nature and society. This collection brings together the finest modernist narratives, political reflections, and social commentaries that have shaped literature as we know it.

The British Classics Collection – Volume 2 steps into the grand world of 18th, 19th, and 20th-century British literature to create a compelling anthology featuring iconic works that span time and genres. From the whimsy of Alice in Wonderland to the mystery of The Woman in White, the philosophical insights of The Waste Land and the unforgettable detective stories of Sherlock Holme, this volume offers a rich variety of British literary masterpieces.