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Author:Jean Cocteau
The Holy Terrors: (Les Enfants Terribles)
Written in a French style that long defied successful translation--Cocteau was always a poet no matter what we was writing--the book came into its own for English-language readers in 1955 when this translation was completed by Rosamund Lehmann. It is a masterpiece of the...- $17.95
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Author:Thomas Mann
Death in Venice: And Seven Other Stories
Mann's bestselling work of fiction now appears in a trade paperback format with a striking new jacket. Sales of the classic have totaled over 800,000 copies and average 42,000 copies a year.Author: Thomas MannISBN-10: 0679722068ISBN-13: 9780679722069Publisher: VintageLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/13/1989Pages: 402Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 8.02h x...- $13.00
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Author:Bram Stoker
Dracula: "Bram Stoker's Dracula"
Good against Evil. There is no more classical horror story then Dracula. A story that takes place among the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania, is extremely satisfying although some say it's chilling effect "leaves us with a sensation of emptiness". Bram Stoker's Character of Dracula...- $10.97
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Author:Hans Fallada
Little Man, What Now?
The return of a "superb" forgotten masterpiece about a young couple living in Weimar Germany during the Nazi's rise to power (Graham Greene) Written just before the Nazis came to power, this darkly enchanting novel tells the simple story of a young couple trying...- $16.95
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Author:Elbert Hubbard
A Message to Garcia and Other Essays
Elbert Hubbard (1856 - 1915) was an American writer, artist and philosopher. He was instrumental in the Arts and Craft movement and is best known for his essay A Message to Garcia. Hubbard edited two magazines The Philistine and the Fra. The Philistine was...- $11.95
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Author:Flora Nwapa
Idu
'What we are all praying for is children. What else do we want if we have children?'These two sentences from Idu contain the basic theme of this novel set in a rural Nigerian community where the life of the individual is woven into that...- $16.99
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Author:Edith Wharton
The House of Mirth: Introduction by Pamela Knights
In The House of Mirth, Edith Wharton depicts the glittering salons of Gilded Age New York with precision and wit, even as she movingly portrays the obstacles that impeded women's choices at the turn of the century. The beautiful, much-desired Lily Bart has been...- $26.00
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Author:A. A. Milne
The Red House Mystery
A classic Golden Age locked-room cozy mystery by the author of Winnie-the-Pooh -- hailed as one of the "20 Best Classic Murder Mystery Books of All Time (Town & Country, 2023) "Has the pacing equivalent of perfect pitch . . . and spiced with...- $15.95
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Author:F. Scott Fitzgerald
Tender is the Night
Tender Is the Night is an English language novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was first published in Scribner's Magazine between January-April, 1934 in four issues. It is ranked #28 on the Modern Library's list of the 100 Greatest Novels of the 20th Century....- $15.99
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Author:Jack London
The Sea Wolf
Jack London's The Sea Wolf tells the story of a domesticated intellectual lad named Humphrey van Weyden, who after surviving a ship wreck, he is picked up by Wolf Larsen, the captain of the seal-hunting schooner Ghost. Brutal and cynical, yet also highly intelligent...- $16.95
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Author:Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
March 1917: The Red Wheel, Node III, Book 4
In March 1917, Book 4, the willing and unwilling participants of the Russian Revolution try to make sense of their next steps amidst unraveling chaos.One of the masterpieces of world literature, The Red Wheel is Nobel prize-winner Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's multivolume epic work about the...- $39.00
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Author:Ford Madox Ford
The Good Soldier
In Ford Madox Ford's The Good Soldier, deception lurks beneath the veneer of Edwardian society. Narrated by the unreliable John Dowell, it unravels the intricate web of affairs, lies and tragic misunderstandings between two couples. A haunting exploration of love, betrayal and the unraveling...- $11.99
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Author:Charles Dickens
A Tale of Two Cities
In Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Tale of Two Cities, the tumultuous backdrop of the French Revolution sets the stage for a gripping narrative of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Amidst the chaos, unforgettable characters navigate the clash between personal destiny and the sweeping currents...- $17.99
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Author:Agatha Christie
The Big Four
The Big Four, written by the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie, is a captivating detective novel that plunges the legendary Hercule Poirot into a world of international intrigue. Originally published in 1927, this timeless classic continues to enthrall readers with its suspenseful plot,...- $32.88
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Author:Grace Macgowan Cooke
The Power And The Glory
"The Power and the Glory" is a novel written by American author Grace MacGowan Cooke. First published in 1910, the book is a work of historical fiction set in the American South during the Civil War. It explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the...- $14.97
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Author:Percy Bysshe Shelley
Adonais
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Author:R. Michelle
Her Game Plan
Six months ago I was living in a one and a half million dollar house, had a thriving business and married to the man of my dreams. I was living a fairy tale life and it all fell apart as quickly as you could...- $14.99
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Author:C. S. Lewis
The Screwtape Letters CD
A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life from the vantage point of Screwtape, a highly placed assistant to "Our Father Below." At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and...- $29.99
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Author:D. H. Lawrence
Women in Love (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
Author: D. H. LawrenceISBN-10: 1778783392ISBN-13: 9781778783395Publisher: Royal ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/30/2024Pages: 456Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.84lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d- $49.95
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Author:Honoré de Balzac
Eugénie Grandet (The Human Comedy) (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
Author: Honoré de BalzacISBN-10: 1778783295ISBN-13: 9781778783296Publisher: Royal ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/23/2024Pages: 168Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.92lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d- $39.95
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Author:S. Baring-Gould
A Book of Ghosts
A Book of Ghosts 'may be read even late at night without any unpleasant consequences'. It is true that the ghosts themselves aren't likely to frighten the life out of any modern reader, but some of the tales are quite creepy, and I find...- $34.95
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Author:Gertrude Stein
The Making of Americans
The Making of Americans: Being a History of a Family's Progress is a modernist novel by Gertrude Stein. The novel traces the genealogy, history, and psychological development of members of the fictional Hersland and Dehning families. Stein also includes frequent metafictional meditations on the...- $55.00
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Author:Marcus Aurelius
Meditations
A compendium of ruminations and reflections by the second-century Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, a staunch adherent to the Stoic philosophy. It is a spiritual journal of the author's philosophical exercises and a chronicle of the paradox of the philosopher-king, who must enforce the law...- $20.00
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Author:Honoré de Balzac
History of the Thirteen
The criminal as superman: Balzac's fascination with crime as the obverse of society and because the criminal epitomizes the shapeshifting of modernism. There's also a heavily gothic element to these stories. Balzac distinguishes his novellas from 'traditional' gothic because he is charting the physiognomy...- $19.95
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Author:George Orwell
Down and Out in Paris and London
"A plongeur is a slave, and a wasted slave, doing stupid and largely unnecessary work. He is kept at work, ultimately, because of a vague feeling that he would be dangerous if he had leisure. And educated people, who should be on his side,...- $16.99
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Author:Charlotte Perkins Gilman
The Yellow Wallpaper
Experience a haunting descent into madness in The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. First published in The New England Magazinein January of 1892, it received mixed reviews. This chilling short story depicts the author's belief that women endured psychological turmoil amidsta patriarchal medical...- $8.99
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Author:Agatha Christie
The Big Four
2024 Reprint of the 1927 Edition. In this mystery, created from a reworked collection of short stories, Poirot enters the world of international espionage. The original stories were published in 1924 and it was in 1926 that Agatha Christie, in need of a new...- $9.50
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Author:Barbara Heller
Anne of Green Gables: The Complete Novel, Featuring the Characters' Letters and Mementos, Written and Folded by Hand
The must-have volume for Anne of Green Gables fans: This special edition invites readers inside the beloved story with gorgeous replicas of the characters' letters and mementos. Anne of Green Gables has been treasured by generations of dreamers and free spirits. For those who...- $40.00
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Author:Franz Kafka
Metamorphosis
A masterful mix of horror and absurdity which tells the story of travelling salesman Samsa, who wakes up one day to find out he has turned into a giant insect. Kafka's novella has been adapted for film and television a number of times, most...- $14.99
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Author:Agatha Christie
The Mysterious Affair at Styles
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Agatha Christie's first novel, this new edition includes a previously deleted chapter and a previously unpublished essay, 'Drugs and Detective Stories', where Christie talks about Poirot's first case and how it inspired her writing. It is widely...- $12.00
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Author:Agatha Christie
Poirot Investigates
Celebrating 100 Years of Detectives Stories This is the very first collection of amazing short stories featuring Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings. First, there was the film star and the diamond mystery... then came the 'suicide' that was a murder... What links these fascinating...- $9.99
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Author:Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
Join young Tom Sawyer in this classic tale of mischief and adventure along the banks of the Mississippi River. Mark Twain's timeless narrative captures the spirit of boyhood as Tom navigates treasure hunts, whitewashing fences, and encounters the enigmatic Becky Thatcher. A literary journey...- $14.99
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Author:George Eliot
Middlemarch
"Middlemarch" by George Eliot is a monumental work that intricately weaves together the lives of the inhabitants of the fictional town of Middlemarch in 19th-century England. At its heart is Dorothea Brooke, an idealistic and intelligent young woman yearning for purpose in a society...- $24.99
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Author:Jefferies Richard
The Life Of The Fields
"The Life of the Fields," by Richard Jefferies, is an endless observe of the herbal international that attracts readers in with its beautiful writing and eager observations. When Jefferies's books got here out within the past due 1800s, they took readers on a poetic...- $16.99
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Author:Agatha Christie
The Secret of Chimneys (Annotated)
"The Secret of Chimneys" by Agatha Christie is an enthralling mystery novel that takes readers on a captivating journey through a world of political intrigue, royal secrets, and unexpected twists. Published in 1925, this classic work showcases Christie's masterful storytelling and her ability to...- $19.95
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Author:W. Somerset Maugham
Of Human Bondage
"Of Human Bondage" is a novel written by British author W. Somerset Maugham, first published in 1915. The novel is considered one of Maugham's most significant works and is semi-autobiographical in nature. The story follows the life of Philip Carey, an orphan with a...- $39.00
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Author:Count Fathom
Fairie Tales - Rumpelstiltzkin and Goldilocks
Not for the easily offended!It's time to meet a character, long lost, forgot, obscured. I serve her, for I must. I write, into her web you're lured. Tortures most unspeakable within are oft endured. Meet her at your peril. She's only for the most...- $6.66
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Author:Thomas Hughes
Tom Brown at Oxford: A Sequel to School Days at Rugby; Volume 2
In this sequel to his classic novel "Tom Brown's School Days", Thomas Hughes follows the titular character as he enters Oxford University and navigates the challenges and temptations of academic life. With references to real-world events and personages, "Tom Brown at Oxford" offers a...- $36.95
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Author:Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra
The Life and Exploits of the Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote de la Mancha: 1
One of the most important works of world literature, Cervantes' Don Quixote has captured readers' imaginations for centuries. This translation, by Charles Jarvis, is a classic of the genre and one of the most readable versions of the text. Journey with Don Quixote, Sancho...- $40.95
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Author:Maurus Jai
The Day of Wrath
This book is a classic tale of love and revenge set against the backdrop of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. It tells the story of a young girl who becomes embroiled in the political turmoil of her country, and the young man who loves...- $33.95
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Author:A. a. Milne
Two People
How well can you ever know another person?Happily married, Reginald and Sylvia seem to lead a perfect, and perfectly quiet, life. They have more than enough money and their own country house. But when success overtakes them, and allure of London life pulls Reginald...- $12.99
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Author:Lilian Garis
The Girl Scouts at Rocky Ledge; Or, Nora's Real Vacation
"The Girl Scouts at Rocky Ledge; Or, Nora's Real Vacation" by Lilian Garis is a captivating story that transports readers into the world of the Girl Scouts and their exciting summer adventures. This narrative revolves around the character Nora, who embarks on a memorable...- $24.00
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Author:Samuel Warren
Works Of Samuel Warren: Ten Thousand A Year
Ten Thousand a Year is a classic novel of Victorian society, which deals with greed, status, and the law. The story follows the experiences of a well-paid lawyer as he navigates the complexities of the legal profession. Warren's work remains an important contribution to...- $38.95
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Author:Alan Douglas
Boy Scouts Tenderfoot Squad
"Boy Scouts Tenderfoot Squad" by Alan Douglas is an exciting and adventurous novel that revolves around a group of young Boy Scouts as they embark on a series of challenging and educational experiences. Set in the backdrop of the great outdoors, the story follows...- $24.00
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Author:H. De Balzac
The Quest of the Absolute and Other Stories
This book is a collection of short stories by Honore de Balzac, one of the greatest French writers of the 19th century. It showcases his mastery of psychological realism, his acute observation of social manners, and his exploration of the human condition. From the...- $24.95
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Author:Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens' Works: Bleak House
In this classic Dickens work, the orphan Esther Summerson and the wards of court Richard Carstone and Ada Clare search for their respective fortunes while their lives become entangled in the infamous Chancery Court case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce.This work has been selected by...- $34.95
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Author:Mansfield Katherine
Selected Stories
This selection of short stories includes The Garden Party and Other Stories, Bliss and Other Stories, and In a German Pension. Some of these stories are set in Europe and others set in Mansfield's native New Zealand such as "The Garden Party", "Her First...- $44.95
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Author:Eleanor H. 1868-1920 Porter
Just David
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Author:Deepti Menon
Classic Tales from Shakespeare
"All the world's a stage/ And all the men and women merely players." Fairies, witches, villains and heroes populate this intriguing world created by one of the most prolific playwrights of all times-William Shakespeare. Shakespearean language is rich, convoluted and picturesque, almost exaggerated at...- $8.99
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Author:Ronald Firbank
Valmouth: A Romantic Novel
Valmouth, a southern English coastal resort, has a generous supply of well-furnished and well-connected relics of society. Hare-Hatch House, inhabited by good friends Eulalia Hurstpierpoint and Elizabeth Thoroughfare, is one of the great centres of local social attention. Coming on a visit, Lady Parvula...- $13.95
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Fiction Classics Books
Fiction Classics Books is a remarkable collection that brings together timeless literary works from various genres of fiction. This collection encompasses an extensive range of novels, short stories, and plays that have stood the test of time and continue to captivate readers worldwide.
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1. "Pride and Prejudice"
2. "Moby-Dick"
3. "To Kill a Mockingbird"
4. "1984"
5. "The Great Gatsby"
6. "Jane Eyre"
7. "The Catcher in the Rye"
8. "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
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1. Jane Austen
2. Charles Dickens
3. F. Scott Fitzgerald
4. Leo Tolstoy
5. Mark Twain
6. Charlotte Brontë
7. George Orwell
8. Emily Brontë
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