George Orwell's 1984 has become a defining narrative of the modern world. Its cultural influence can be observed in some of the most notable creations of the past seventy years, from Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale... Zobraziť viac
The classic Cold War thriller, published as a Penguin Essential for the first time. Alec Leamas is tired. It's the 1960s, he's been out in the cold for years, spying in Berlin for his British masters... Zobraziť viac
On his deathbed in 19 BCE, Vergil asked that his epic, the Aeneid, be burned and not published. If his wishes had been obeyed, western literature - and maybe even western civilization - might have taken a different course... Zobraziť viac
In this vivid portrait of one day in a woman's life, Clarissa Dalloway is preoccupied with the last-minute details of a party she is to give that evening. As she readies her house she is flooded with memories and re-examines the choices she has made over Zobraziť viac
Science and adventure are electrifying accomplices in Jules Verne's classic Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. This epic and enduring tale anticipates not just wonders such as electric light and submarine navigation... Zobraziť viac
First published in 1855 and extended by the author over the course of more than three decades, Leaves of Grass embodies Walt Whitman's lifetime ambition to create a new voice that could capture the spirit and vibrancy of the young American... Zobraziť viac
Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift edition of this touching and wise classic children's book, with the original translation by Katherine Woods and full-colour illustrations... Zobraziť viac
From author and scholar Michael Livingston, Origins of The Wheel of Time is an authorised exploration of the inspirations behind the acclaimed series, including the first biography of its creator... Zobraziť viac
Like Love is a momentous, raucous collection of essays drawn from twenty years of Maggie Nelson's brilliant work. These profiles, reviews, remembrances, tributes and critical essays... Zobraziť viac
What happened when Jane Austen’s heroines and heroes were finally wed? Marriage is at the centre of Jane Austen’s novels. The pursuit of husbands and wives, advantageous matches, and, of course, love itself, motivate her characters and continue to... Zobraziť viac
Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every childRediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this bold edition of Wuthering Heights. Heathcliff, an orphan, is... Zobraziť viac
Arguably the greatest love story ever told, Shakespeare′s Romeo and Juliet continues to touch modern audiences with its passionate depiction of the tragic romance between two young lovers. With a bitter feud between their respective families... Zobraziť viac
Žádná podívaná nevyděsí člověka víc než pohled na pana Žabáka za volantem... Jednoho krásného letního dne se Krtek pustil do úklidu svého příbytku. Když se mu zdálo, že už uklízel dost, vylezl a vydal se na výlet do míst, kde nikdy předtím nebyl... Zobraziť viac
One of the most famous animal stories of all time, The Wind in the Willows is a classic that has been entertaining children and adults alike for over a hundred years... Zobraziť viac
Come on, and kiss me, Kate. Zobraziť viac
Set on the bleak moors of Yorkshire, Lockwood is forced to seek shelter at Wuthering Heights, the home of his new landlord, Heathcliff. The intense and wildly passionate Heathcliff tells the story of his life, his all-consuming love for Catherine... Zobraziť viac
Beautiful, rich, self-assured and witty, Emma Woodhouse delights in match-making those around her, with no apparent care for her own romantic life. Taking young Harriet Smith under her wing, ... Zobraziť viac
The Marjolein Bastin Classics Seriesis a chance to rediscover classic literature in collectible, luxuriously illustrated volumes. For the first time ever, the internationally celebrated artwork of Marjolein Bastin graces the pages of... Zobraziť viac
Emma Woodhouse is introduced to us as "handsome, clever and rich" and, according to Jane Austen, a heroine "which no one but myself would like"... Zobraziť viac
Emma Woodhouse, Anfang Zwanzig, führt den Haushalt ihres gesundheitlich angeschlagenen Vaters. Etwas zu selbstbewusst und altklug hat sie für das Leben anderer immer ein passendes Rezept parat. Das führt zu Missverständnissen und Liebeskummer. Doch... Zobraziť viac
