Written in 1879, A Doll's House has been called the first truly feminist play. A scathing critique of the traditional roles of men and women in nineteenth century marriage, it caused scandal throughou
This is a classic title reworked with striking visuals to appeal to those who haven't heard of Gibran, and also to those who have and appreciate this fresh approach to his work. Lavishly illustrated i
The Great Gatsby (1925) is F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel of the American Jazz Age. It is the story of a fundamentally innocent man drawn to his own destruction through infatuation with a girl ca
Wealthy estate agent Geoffrey Stewart is murdered by his younger wife, Diana, in partnership with her lover, Mark Paxton. But their plan to secure his fortune and make a new life together is thrown wi
In this collection, werewolves, vampires and ghosts stalktheir victims through the nights. Incorporating elements from both horror and fantasy, these supernatural stories are terrifying tales filled w
Science fiction and fantasy have gone hand-in-hand since their emergence at the end of the 19th century. Containing the best short stories of the masters of the two genres, this collection brings toge
The Kama Sutra is the world's best-known manual on love-making and sexual fulfilment, but it is also more than that: it is a classic text on the value of aesthetic and sensual pleasure. While many of
The Tao Te Ching came into existence some 2500 years ago, since when it has become the most influential text of Eastern philosophy. Best translated as The Classic of the Way and its Power (or Virtue),
A classic story of trying circumstances and enduring hope, The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave is an eloquentaccount of the young man's life under slavery and his eventu
Originally published in 1923, The Prophet continues to inspire millions worldwide with its timeless words of love and mystical longing. Kahlil Gibran's most celebrated work is a timeless tale that spe
Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species, published on 24 November 1859, is a work of scientific literature which is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology. Its full title was On the
Written some 2,500 years ago, the Tao Te Ching is the most influential Chinese book of all time. The title can be translated as The Book of the Way and Virtue and its verses are no less than an attemp
In this fifth title of this charming series, Anne is marrying Gilbert Blythe. While she's thrilled about the marriage, she's sad that their home will be far away from Avonlea. However, there's plenty
Few philosophers have had a greater impact on the modern world than John Stuart Mill. World leaders, political parties and academics have all taken inspiration from his pioneering concepts. In On Libe
In Walden, Thoreau offers apositive and insightful look at human solitude and the natural world. Detailing his experiences of life at Walden Pond, Thoreau's fascinating look at human solitude and the
Blaise Pascal's unfinished work, Pensées, is an eloquent apology for the Christian faith. In a fragmented collection of notes, Pascal examines Christianity as well as human nature through theological,
For more than 100 years, science fiction writers have told tales of alien encounters and fascinating technologies and they have warned of the dangers of dystopian governments. From Victorians experime
This collection of bone-chilling tales is sure to keep readers awake for many nights. It includes stories from classic writers such as Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, M. R. Shiel, Willi
Lovecraft's otherworldly visions of cosmic horrors, alien beings and a world not quite our own remain immensely powerful and able to terrify even the most resolute readers. The stories here span the b
