Lush prose and penetrating psychological insight infuse Conrad's first novel with the qualities that have made him one of the most popular and most studied writers in English literature. The novel chr
Includes the unabridged text of Shakespeare's classic play plus a complete study guide that helps readers gain a thorough understanding of the work's content and context. The comprehensive guide inclu
"There is no such thing on earth as an uninteresting subject; the only thing that can exist is an uninterested person," declared the philosopher and wit G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936).
Regarded as the Victorian era's greatest writer of ghost stories, J. Sheridan LeFanu (1814-73) gave expression to the fears and dread that often haunt sensitive individuals. This collection contains f
A young Englishman journeys to Tuscany to rescue his brother's widow from an apparently unsuitable romance with an Italian of little fortune. Exciting and eventful, Forster's early novel showcases his
Featuring hard-to-find short stories published between 1873 and 1930, this original anthology spotlights a variety of important sci-fi pioneers, including Ethel Watts Mumford, Edith Nesbit, and Clare
Equally valuable as a primer for neophytes and as a portable collection for fans, this collection features Dostoyevsky's short fiction as well as selections from lengthier works such asCrime and Punis
The philosophical, religious, and literary movement known as Transcendentalism flourished in New England during the 1820s–30s. This convenient boxed set presents three volumes by the movement's f
Five essential firsthand accounts of life in bondage and daring escapes include Twelve Years a Slave (the source material for the recent award-winning film),Incidents in the Life of a S
The harrowing title tale from this collection recounts the experiences of an African-American coachman who becomes horribly disfigured after rescuing his employer's son from a fire. A study of race an
Witty masterpiece combines high comedy with social commentary in deflating romantic misconceptions of love and warfare. First produced in 1894, Arms and the Man is one of the most acted and studied o
Legendary lovers come to dramatic life in Shakespeare's gripping tragedy about the conflict of love and duty. Brilliant characterizations, fast-paced action in exotic locales, and matchless poetry com
In this fast-paced spy thriller, a young Englishman stumbles upon a plot involving not only espionage and murder but also the future of Britain itself. A long-running Broadway show and four film vers
Famous novella, rich in psychological and social insight, chronicles a young American girl's willful yet innocent flirtation with a young Italian, and its unfortunate consequences.
"Witty, easy-to-read philosophical essays, written by the poet, essayist, and Supreme Court Justice. Holmes drew upon his experiences as a resident of a New England boardinghouse to add color and humo
This wide-ranging collection of romantic tales features an international array of authors, including Sherwood Anderson, Alexander Pushkin, Anthony Trollope, and Giovanni Verga. In addition to new tran
This 1837 memoir proved an effective tool for abolitionists. One of the few autobiographies by a Caribbean slave, it recounts the horrors of the apprenticeship system that replaced the British slave t
This complex tale of self-discovery ? considered by the author to be his best work ? traces the path of an aging idealist, Lambert Strether. Arriving in Paris with the intention of persuading his youn
One of the most beloved and prolific writers of Yiddish literature, Sholom Aleichem (1859–1916) produced a wealth of wonderful stories that combine traditional Jewish oral humor with Western literary
A tale of spies and espionage rather than mystery, His Last Bow draws Sherlock Holmes out of retirement to take up his patriotic duty at the brink of World War I. This collection features seven additi
