“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
Everybody knows that it is true that any rich, single man must definitely want a wife. And, of course, all mothers think... Zobraziť viac
When young Jim Hawkins finds a mysterious map in a dead sailor’s sea trunk, it marks the start of a thrilling treasure hunt – and a very dangerous adventure. Accompanied by the local doctor and squire, he sets off on the high seas as a cabin-boy... 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
Classic / American English: White Fang is a wolf from the mountains of Canada. His life is hard but he is happy in his world. Then he is taken to the world of men. There he learns to fight and to kill. White Fang knows nothing about love... Zobraziť viac
He wrote stories of chance and peril, pirates and buried gold. He told tales of good and evil, of men struggling with the... Zobraziť viac
Which race between two English universities is so famous to be known simply as ‘The Boat Race’?... Zobraziť viac
Mr Hyde has a frightening, ugly character. Why, then, is the honest Dr Jekyll such good friends with him? ... 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
Why has Dr Jekyll made a friend of the frightening Mr Hyde? Who is the evil little man? And why does he seem to have power over the good Dr Jekyll? Then there is a murder. Everybody is looking for Mr Hyde... Zobraziť viac
When men find gold in the frozen north of Canada, they need dogs - big, strong dogs to pull the sledges on the long journeys to and from the gold mines... Zobraziť viac
In this witty, charming work Mark Twain retells the Garden of Eden story in the first person, presenting the separate perspectives in diary form of the legendary father and mother of the human race... Zobraziť viac
Shining examples of American literature at its best, these four novels explore timeless themes—adventure, war, sex, and... 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
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Fear urged him to go back, but growth drove him on...' Set in the frozen forests of the Yukon Territory, Canada, during the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890s, ... Zobraziť viac
Volání divočiny - Román od Jacka Londona vypráví příběh psa Bucka, který se z ochočeného mazlíčka stane vůdcem vlčí smečky... Zobraziť viac
Jack London sa preslávil mnohými naturalistickými poviedkami a románmi z aljašskej prírody a iných drsných prostredí ľudskej civilizácie... Zobraziť viac
Jeden z najslávnejších dobrodružných románov všetkých čias. Dospievajúci Jim Hawkins sa spolu s priateľmi vydá hľadať legendárny poklad slávneho pirátskeho kapitána Flinta. Začína sa napínavá plavba na plachetnici Hispaniola... Zobraziť viac
Klasický viktoriánsky horor a napínavý pirátsky príbeh videný očami mladého Jima Hawkinsa... Zobraziť viac
Může se divoká šelma stát opravdovým přítelem člověka? Dokáže láska a trpělivost prolomit led nedůvěry a nenávisti? Čtěte uchvacující příběh o pohnutém osudu míšence psa a vlka a studujte při tom angličtinu! Děj se odehrává na... Zobraziť viac
