Stories of Gods and Heroes, originally published in 1855, is the first of three works that make up Bulfinch's Mythology, by Thomas Bulfinch... Zobraziť viac
This classic and much-loved novel about the French Revolution offers deep social commentary and an intriguing cast of characters. One of the best-selling novels of all time, Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities recounts the story of Alexandre... Zobraziť viac
After a cyclone transports her to the land of Oz, Dorothy must seek out the great Wizard in order to return to Kansas. Originally published by G.M. Hill Co., 1900. Zobraziť viac
The oft-quoted transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau is best known for two works: Walden and Civil Disobedience. First published in 1854, Walden documents the time Thoreau spent living with nature in a hand-built cabin in the woods near Walden Pond in... Zobraziť viac
The Headless Horseman faces off with Ichabod Crane in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," a ghost story of enduring popularity that takes place at the time of the American Revolution. "Rip Van Winkle," another traditional favorite from the same historic period Zobraziť viac
No library is complete without the classics! This leather-bound edition includes the complete works of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare, considered by many to be the English language’s greatest writer. Zobraziť viac
This collection of charming and enduring stories conveys morals to young and old alike.Aesop was a slave and storyteller who lived in ancient Greece around 620564 BCE. No writings by him exist (if they ever existed at all), yet numerous stories and... Zobraziť viac
The idea for the story came to the author, Mary Shelley, in a dream she had about a scientist who had created life and was horrified by what he had made... Zobraziť viac
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole to Wonderland and enjoy tea with the Mad Hatter, find your way with the Cheshire Cat, and play croquet with the Queen of Hearts. On the other side of the looking-glass, meet Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the... Zobraziť viac
Join Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell, and a cast of other familiar characters on a fantastical journey in the Word Cloud Classics' Peter Pan. Included in this volume are the famous novel — Peter and Wendy (1911) — about the "boy who never grew up" and his... Zobraziť viac
Jane Austen’s enduring classic of the Bennet sisters’ quest for marriage, now with a creatively embroidered cover. Zobraziť viac
The words of ancient Chinese philosophers have influenced other thinkers across the world for more than 2,000 years and continue to shape our ideas today... Zobraziť viac
Most famous in the realm of holiday literature for his 1843 publication, `A Christmas Carol,` Charles Dickens was in fact a prolific writer in the yuletide genre and a great contributor to many now-prevalent traditions of the holiday itself. In 1944, `... Zobraziť viac
Discover new realms of thought and fantasy in this exclusively selected boxed set! Four special-edition Word Cloud Classics are included: The Wizard of Oz, The Wind in the Willows and Other Stories, Hans Christian Andersen Tales, and Aesop’s Fables.... Zobraziť viac
No library is complete without history's oldest treatise on warfare. Dated to about fifth century BC, The Art of War is considered the oldest treatise on war in the world... Zobraziť viac
The story of Odysseus' perilous journey home after the fall of Troy relates allegorical tales of goddesses and sirens, capture and escape, and maneuvering between Scylla and Charybdis. After ten years of travel, Odysseus finally reaches Ithaca to find... Zobraziť viac
Best-selling Victorian author Jane Austen has created many memorable female characters, with intriguing Emma Woodhouse being perhaps the most popular. Emma, a matchmaker at heart, is obsessed with love and romance—for others. As for her own love... Zobraziť viac
We all know the stories — or do we? We know who Snow White is, but what about Rose Red? And what happens to an all-too willful child? Learn more intriguing stories about "Wise Folks," "The King's Son Who Feared Nothing," and... well... Zobraziť viac
An entertaining graphic adaptation of the oldest military treatise in the world. Hailed as the oldest philosophical discussion on military strategy, Sun Tzu's The Art of War has been adapted as a graphic novel by award-winning illustrator Pete Katz.... Zobraziť viac
Canterbury Classics gives a new look to this controversial classic! The Picture of Dorian Gray is a familiar story of greed, sin, and arrogance. A young man, infatuated with his own handsomeness and youth as depicted in a perfect portrait... Zobraziť viac
