Dive into Aphra Behn's gripping tale of love and betrayal in "Oroonoko," a Penguin Classic that explores themes of nobility, colonialism, and resistance. This enduring narrative remains as powerful and poignant today as when it was first penned.
Explore a curated selection of classic and contemporary short stories, each handpicked by V. S. Pritchett to showcase diverse voices, vivid settings, and timeless themes that resonate across generations.
Explore Dickens’ satirical masterpiece where greed, ambition and social hypocrisy collide in a sprawling tale of family fortunes, political intrigue, and the relentless pursuit of wealth.
Unknown (9780385334563) - Height: 201 mm - Spine width: 30 mm - Width: 135 mm - Delta - Random House Publishing Group - ISBN: 9780385334563 - Number of pages: 592 - Languages: English - Weight: 612 g
George Eliot’s debut novel follows Adam Bede, a humble carpenter whose love for the village schoolmistress, Mary Rivers, sparks a chain of moral dilemmas and social change in rural England.
Set against a misty Sicilian landscape, Ann Radcliffe’s tale weaves forbidden love and supernatural intrigue, as a young woman confronts family duty, hidden secrets, and the haunting allure of an ancient villa.
Explore Pushkin’s masterful blend of romance and superstition in “The Queen of Spades,” alongside vivid tales of honor, fate, and intrigue that capture the spirit of 19th‑century Russia.
Explore Theodore Dreiser’s raw portrayal of ambition and urban allure in “Sister Carrie,” where a young woman’s relentless pursuit of success clashes with the harsh realities of early twentieth‑century America, revealing the fragile line between hope and disillusionment.
A gripping chronicle of the French coal miners’ revolt, Germinal exposes class struggle and human endurance through vivid characters, stark realism, and Zola’s relentless social critique.
(9780099422754) - Colette - Vintage Publishing - Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 10 mm - ISBN: 9780099422754 - Number of pages: 160 - Weight: 117 g | Gigi and The Cat