A set of 6 much-loved stories from classic English literature for children, brought together by Puffin Books in beautiful paperback cover designs. In the strange countries of Lilliput, Brobdingnag, Laputa and the land of the Houyhnhnms... Zobraziť viac
'Soon I felt something alive moving along my leg and up my body to my face, and when I looked down, I saw a very small human being, only fifteen centimetres tall ...I was so surprised that I gave a great shout.' ... Zobraziť viac
A. J. Raffles is a gentleman by day, thief by night, performing elaborate heists in late Victorian London amongst clubland bachelors, hansom cabs, champagne suppers, Australian heiresses, and South African diamond moguls. Zobraziť viac
From the gardens of Pemberley to the spooky halls of Northanger Abbey, join some of literature's most iconic heroines on their path to self-discovery and true love.An adaptation of Jane Austen's famous stories, illustrated to introduce children aged 7... 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
Kathy, Ruth and Tommy were pupils at Hailsham - an idyllic establishment situated deep in the English countryside... Zobraziť viac
Having been found guilty of adultery, Hester Prynne is forced to wear an embroidered scarlet letter A as a punishment for her sin. While her vengeful husband embarks on a quest to discover the identity of her lover, she is left to face the consequences... Zobraziť viac
Take Note for Exam Success! York Notes offer an exciting approach to English literature. This market leading series fully reflects student needs. They are packed with summaries, commentaries, exam advice, margin and textual features to offer a wider... Zobraziť viac
What can a study of Pope tell us about the eighteenth century? Was Pope the poet of reason, or an anti-establishment prophet? So many questions surround the key figures in the English literary canon, but most books focus on one aspect of an author's... Zobraziť viac
Culture/Metaculture is a stimulating introduction to the meanings of 'culture' in contemporary Western society. This essential survey examines... Zobraziť viac
This is the epic journey of Odysseus, the hero of Ancient Greece...After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers - Polyphemus the greedy one-eyed... Zobraziť viac
At the age of ten, Fanny Price leaves the poverty of her Portsmouth home to be brought up among the family of her wealthy uncle, Sir Thomas Bertram, in the chilly grandeur of Mansfield Park. She gradually falls in love with her cousin Edmund, but when... Zobraziť viac
This is the first scholarly edition of Othello to give full attention to the play's bold treatment of racial themes. Designed to meet the needs of theatre professionals, the edition includes an extensive performance history, a commentary illuminating... Zobraziť viac
Taken from the poverty of her parents' home in Portsmouth, Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, acutely aware of her humble rank and with her cousin... Zobraziť viac
Práce se zabývá problematikou kulturní identity etnických skupin v moderní společnosti Mexika, zkoumá její povahu a podstatu a hledá možnosti jejího uchování. Ústřední otázkou práce je, jakým způsobem mohou indiánské skupiny... Zobraziť viac
Tato anglicky psaná publikace je určena především budoucím maturantům, ale jistě zaujme každého, kdo se zajímá o literaturu. Najdete zde 38 portrétů nejvýznamnějších autorů Velké Británie, Spojených států a dalších anglicky mluvících zemí... Zobraziť viac
Penguin Books Ltd: The Week, Tim Lott 'gusty and soulful...Bronte's masterpiece is written not only with consummate... Zobraziť viac
No Fear Shakespeare gives you the complete text of Macbeth on the left-hand page, side-by-side with an easy-to-understand translation on the right. Zobraziť viac
Tomáš Baťa s úsměvem je upraveným vydáním knihy: „Tomáš Baťa zblízka. Anekdoty a intimní projevy.“ Autorem publikace je Josef Mach. Poprvé byla kniha vydána v roce 1932... Zobraziť viac
Penguin Books Ltd: Ashley Tauchert, University of Exeter "This is an excellent package of well-edited text and thoughtful... Zobraziť viac
