Keep the philosophies of Plato in your pocket with this handy hardback guide to Plato's key ideas, complete with helpful summaries, diagrams and illustrations.The ancient Greek philosopher Plato is perhaps the single most important figure in the... Zobraziť viac
Meet gullible trolls, enterprising princesses and nefarious wizards in this treasury of 25 Norse fairy tales. Collected by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe in the 19th century, these Norwegian stories are described by Jacob Grimm as "surpassing... Zobraziť viac
This handsome hardback presents Dante's Purgatorio, the second part of the epic poem The Divine Comedy, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page edges. The Divine Comedy is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature... Zobraziť viac
Brilliant anti-heroine Becky Sharp will do anything to climb to society’s loftiest heights and couldn’t be more different from her rich, sweet-natured schoolmate, Amelia Sedley. Their parallel lives are marked by love, lust, marriage, fortune and loss... Zobraziť viac
Friedrich Nietzsche has had an extraordinary impact on modern philosophy, but what did he really mean when he talked about the 'death of God'? What are we to make of the idea of the 'will to power'? And what should be the guiding light for our morality... Zobraziť viac
This enthralling collection brings together 50 ancient tales from Japanese mythology, presented in a hardback gift edition with gold cover embossing and stencilled page edges. These tales were gathered and retold by 19th century traveler and naturalist... Zobraziť viac
Jane Eyre recounts the story of a governess who, having suffered during childhood both at her aunt's house and then at school, finds herself falling for her new employer, Mr Rochester... Zobraziť viac
Anton Chekhov's short stories were some of the most influential in modern literature. Relying on subtlety and clever characterisation rather than explicit action, his sketches of Russian life bring out comedy, tragedy and all aspects of human nature.... Zobraziť viac
John Keats was one of the leading romantic poets. His verse found little appreciation during his own lifetime but has since become one of England's most beloved poets. Through powerful imagery, unbridled emotion and expressive language, the poems... Zobraziť viac
The ancient Persian prophet Zarathustra descends from a life of solitude on the mountain to announce to the world that God has been supplanted by the "Superman", the divine in human form. In one of the most radical and influential works of modern... Zobraziť viac
Albeit that she is not yet 21, Emma Woodhouse foresees a future as a spinster dabbling in matchmaking. Charming and infuriating, she almost ruins the marriage prospects of Harriet Smith, her protégée, after misguidedly attempting to match Harriet with... Zobraziť viac
This elegant hardback edition brings together ' 20 classic short stories by Leo Tolstoy, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page edges. One of the most accomplished authors in history, Tolstoy has inspired and influenced generations of readers... Zobraziť viac
This beautifully presented slipcase edition offers a selection of the master detective's greatest cases, including the most popular Holmes story ever written, The Hound of the Baskervilles. In addition to this full-length novel, ... Zobraziť viac
This luxurious hardback edition presents Mary Shelley's classic gothic novel, Frankenstein, featuring a striking silver embossing and stenciled page edges... Zobraziť viac
Mark Twain's classic of smalltown life along the banks of the Mississippi features loveable rascal Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn - a social outcast and son of the town drunk. Dogged his nemesis - the villainous Injun Joe - Tom embarks with .. Zobraziť viac
This elegant hardback edition presents Henry James' classic horror novella, The Turn of the Screw, featuring deluxe cover embossing and gilded page edges. The Turn of the Screw is a gothic ghost story, described by Oscar Wilde as 'a most wonderful... Zobraziť viac
From dramatic mountains to lush rainforests and sun-baked deserts, the landscapes of our planet are varied and beautiful. This collection of more than 60 colour-by-number images shows scenery from all over the world, including well-known vistas such as... Zobraziť viac
Edward Gibbon's masterpiece of historical writing, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, is presented here in a stunning large-format gift edition with printed page edges and classic illustrations by Giovanni Battista Piranesi.,, Zobraziť viac
Rudyard Kipling's classic story The Jungle Book is brought to life in this beautiful hardback edition with full-colour illustrations and stencilled page edges.Follow Mowgli as he embarks on a series of incredible adventures and meets a cast of... Zobraziť viac
