Leaves of Grass is a timeless collection of poems and essays penned by influential nineteenth-century writer Walt Whitman. This profound compilation explores topics such as nature, mysticism, mor
A fine collection of classic novels, short stories, poems, and essays from distinguished women writers. Women writers have been making their voices heard for centuries, but their works were not a
The U.S. Constitution and Other Writings is part of the Leather-bound Classics series and is a collection of the crucial documents, speeches, and other writings that shaped the United States
Central figures in "The Matter of Britain," King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table still inspire many books and films today. Drawing on the legends of Camelot from French and
So long as ignorance and poverty exist on earth, books of the nature of Les Miserables cannot fail to be of use,” says Victor Hugo in the preface of his famous novel. Certainly,Les Miserables is Frenc
This chilling collection of scary stories will keep you awake for hours! Psychological horrors, disturbing dramas, and gruesome ghosts compose this compendium of confessions made in the dead of night.
All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelina,” “The Red Shoes,” “The Princess on the Pea,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” fill the pages of t
Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear, Hamlet, and Macbeth—the works of William Shakespeare still resonate in our imaginations four centuries after they were written. The timeless cha
Can’t keep all your gods and goddesses straight? Wondering about mythological references in classic literature? Bulfinch’s Mythology offers approachable accounts of ancient legends in a compilation of
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.The Art of War and Other Classics of Eastern
Four of Charles Dickens's most enduring and popular works in one volume.Oliver Twist. Pip. The ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. The characters of Charles Dickens live on in our imaginati
This new, enhanced leather-bound edition includes all the completed novels of beloved author Jane Austen.Jane Austen's stories of clever women, elusive love, and social mores have struck a chord with
No home library is complete without the classics! The Complete Sherlock Holmes Collection brings together the essential works from Arthur Conan Doyle in an elegant, leather-bound edition—a keepsake to be read and treasured.There is one literary detective who stands above all others, whose powers of deduction are known the world over, whose influence can still be felt in today’s most modern whodunits. Who is it, you ask? Why, it’s elementary—the answer is Sherlock Holmes, the famous sleuth of 221B Baker Street. And Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—the man who made him famous in such tales as The Hound of the Baskervilles and A Study in Scarlet—changed the world of mysteries, inspiring legions of devoted fans.Whether you’re a devotee or you’ve yet to be awed by Holmes’s powers of deduction, you’ll love this Canterbury Classics edition that includes the complete traditional canon of Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes mysteries: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of Four, The Valley of Fear, The
