Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) holds a unique place in American literature. Famous as a poet, he also penned short stories that are masterpieces of terror and suspense, infused with the horror and dread he knew from his feverish dreams and persistent... Zobraziť viac
Two cases of detection for Monsieur Auguste C. Dupin, Poe’s great detective. Who could have committed the atrocious murders in the Rue Morgue and so how did the murderer get in, or out? Will Dupin find the purloined letter and save the royal personage?... Zobraziť viac
A masterful collection of horror fiction by widely acclaimed authors whose contributions to the genre have been lost in the shadow of Poe, by one of America's foremost anthologists. Edgar Allan Poe did not invent the tale of terror... Zobraziť viac
Sherlock Holmes is the greatest fictional detective in the world. The hero of 56 short stories and four novels, he is so... Zobraziť viac
This series provides a wide variety of reading materials for all learners of English. The books are retold versions of popular classics and contemporary titles as well as specially written stories. Zobraziť viac
Sherlock Holmes ist der Inbegriff des scharfsinnigen Gentleman-Detektivs: Wenn er mit seinem Freund Dr. Watson ein wenig kombiniert, ist selbst der kniffligste Fall schon so gut wie gelöst... Zobraziť viac
Here, in one exquisitely designed volume, are all 4 full-length novels and 56 short stories about the colourful adventures of Sherlock Holmes. This book features distinctive gilt edging and attractive silk-ribbon bookmark... Zobraziť viac
Part of the elegant Chartwell Classics series, The Complete Sherlock Holmes comprises 4 full-length novels and 56 short stories featuring the world's most famous pipe-smoking detective... Zobraziť viac
Coketown is dominated by the figure of Mr Thomas Gradgrind, school headmaster and model of Utilitarian success. Feeding both... Zobraziť viac
Penguin Books Ltd: Pip doesn't expect much from life... His sister makes it clear that her orphaned little brother is... Zobraziť viac
Ladybird Classics give young readers an abridged version of some favourite stories... Zobraziť viac
The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers... Zobraziť viac
The Classics Reimagined series is a library of stunning collector's editions of classic novels illustrated by contemporary artists from around the world. Each artist offers his or her own unique, visual interpretation of the most well-loved, ... Zobraziť viac
From his rooms in Baker Street, Sherlock Holmes's brooding figure emerges into the foggy streets of Victorian London to... Zobraziť viac
"Please, Mr Murdstone! Don´t beat me! I´ve tried to learn my lessons, really I 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. For that, he... Zobraziť viac
Count Dracula's castle is a hellish world where night is day, pleasure is pain and the blood of the innocent prized above... Zobraziť viac
This is perhaps the most well-loved story by Charles Dickens... Zobraziť viac
A carefully graded series of retold versions of popular classic and contemporary titles and specially written stories continue to grow and there are now over 170 titles in the series. Most titles are available with Audio CDs and... Zobraziť viac
Two more cases solved by Sherlock Holmes: The Adventures of the Dancing Men about a secret gangster code; and Silver Blaze, the missing racehorse. The book also looks at the development of gangster crime in Chicago, and other famous detectives. Zobraziť viac
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore, While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door ... Zobraziť viac
