Classic fiction: literary and general
Eglantyne Books Red-Headed Woman
Book SynopsisRed-Headed Woman was a sensational best-seller, and it is believed that during the height of the Great Depression, the author earned more than a million dollars in royalties from it.
£12.34
Renard Press Ltd Frenzied Fiction
Book SynopsisStephen Leacock is an unjustly neglected master of the short-story genre, once considered the best-known humorist in the world. Although he was a prolific writer, producing about fifty novels, biographies and histories, he was best known for his humorous articles and short stories in magazines. One of his later collections, Frenzied Fiction shows a master of a genre at the height of his game, and contains all the hallmarks of his earlier work and the trademark wit which he had refined over the previous decades. By turns laugh-aloud hilarious and poignant, and containing such gems as ‘My Recollections as a Spy’ and ‘Simple Stories of Success, or How to Succeed in Life’, this collection builds a strong case against prohibition, paints a moving picture of a war-torn world, caricatures and lampoons novelists, actors and princes, and demonstrates why he met with such success and stacked a fan base with figures as varied John Lane, A.P. Herbert and Groucho Marx.Trade Review'No one, anywhere in the world, can reduce a thing to ridicule with such few short strokes.' (Evening Standard) 'His wisdom is always humorous, and his humour is always wise.' (Sunday Times) 'Professor Leacock has made more people laugh with the written word than any other living author. One may say he is one of the greatest jesters, the greatest humorist of the age.' (A.P. Herbert)Table of Contents'My Revelations as a Spy', 'Father Knickerbocker A Fantasy', 'The Prophet in Our Midst', 'Personal Adventures in the Spirit World', 'The Sorrows of a Summer Guest', 'To Nature and Back Again', 'The Caveman as He Is', 'Ideal Interviews (with a European prince, with our greatest actor, with our greatest scientist, with our typical novelists)', 'The New Education', 'The Errors of Santa Claus', 'Lost in New York: A Visitor’s Soliloquy', 'This Strenuous Age', 'The Old, Old Story of How Five Men Went Fishing', 'Back from the Land', 'The Perplexity Column as Done by the Jaded Journalist', 'Simple Stories of Success Or How to Succeed in Life', 'In Dry Toronto: A Local Study of a Universal Topic', 'Merry Christmas, Note on the Text, Notes
£8.21
Renard Press Ltd To the Lighthouse
Book SynopsisDescribed by Virginia Woolf herself as 'easily the best of my books', and by her husband Leonard as a 'masterpiece', To the Lighthouse, first published in 1927, is one of the milestones of Modernism. Set on the Isle of Skye, over a decade spanning the First World War, the narrative centres on the Ramsay family, and is framed by Mrs Ramsay's promise to take a trip to the lighthouse the next day - a promise which isn't to be fulfilled for a decade. Flowing from character to character and from year to year, the novel paints a moving portrait of love, loss and perception. Bearing all the hallmarks of Woolf's prose, with her delicate handling of the complexities of human relationships, To the Lighthouse has earned its reputation - frequently appearing in lists of the best novels of the twentieth century, it has lost not an iota of brilliance.Trade Review'Easily the best of my books.' (Virginia Woolf) 'A book which transcends time.' (Margaret Drabble)Table of ContentsTo the Lighthouse, Note on the Text, Notes, Extra Material: A Brief Introduction to Virginia Woolf, More Information about Virginia Woolf
£7.99
Renard Press Ltd Nightmare Abbey
Book SynopsisNightmare Abbey is a novella by Thomas Love Peacock, first published in 1818, widely considered to be Peacock’s most enduringly popular work. The narrative centres on Christopher Glowry, a miserly widower, his son Scythrop and a host of dismal-sounding servants in his family pile, Nightmare Abbey. Recovering from an ill-fated love affair, Scythrop dreams up various schemes to reform and regenerate the human species, but misanthropy lurks around every corner, and everything changes when a mermaid is spotted and a strange woman appears in his chamber. Although fundamentally a Gothic novel, and rich in allusion – from Pope to Dante, Rossini to Mozart – Nightmare Abbey is, at heart, a satire, as Peacock makes clear in the preface to a later edition, in which he describes the characters – allusions to his friends – as ‘status-quo-ites’, ‘morbid visionaries’, ‘romantic enthusiasts’ and ‘lovers of good dinners’.Trade Review'Every quarter century, like clockwork, there is a Peacock revival.' (Gore Vidal) 'Great mental powers on display in such lightly told tales.' (Christopher Hawtree, The Guardian)Table of ContentsPreface, Nightmare Abbey, Note on the Text, Notes, Extra Material: A Brief Introduction to Thomas Love Peacock, More Information about Thomas Love Peacock
£7.99
Renard Press Ltd Oroonoko: Or, The Royal Slave
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1688, Oroonoko, or, The Royal Slave is a short, politically charged novella by the Restoration playwright – and spy – Aphra Behn, and is arguably one of the founding texts of the novel form. Purporting to chart the life of an African prince, Oroonoko, who is tricked into slavery and taken to South America, the narrative follows the Prince through his trials of love, loss and rebellion. Vying for the title of the first English novel – and certainly the first to be read as an indictment of the treatment of Africans – Oroonoko has all the hallmarks of Behn’s stage works, which are widely considered to be amongst the most important of the Restoration period.Trade Review'All women together ought to let flowers fall upon the tomb of Aphra Behn which is, most scandalously but rather appropriately, in Westminster Abbey, for it was she who earned them the right to speak their minds.' (Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own)Table of ContentsTo the Right Honourable the Lord Maitland, Oroonoko, Note on the Text, Notes, Extra Material: A Brief Introduction to Aphra Behn, More Information about Aphra Behn, A Note on Oroonoko
£7.99
Renard Press Ltd The Westminster Alice
Book SynopsisThe Westminster Alice is a collection of humorous vignettes by Saki, first published in the Westminster Gazette in 1902, which form a political pastiche of the Alice books by Lewis Carroll, featuring an unforgettable cast of notable politicians of the day, and brought to life with illustrations by F. Carruthers Gould – ‘with apologies to Sir John Tenniel’ for their striking likeness to the original Alice illustrations. Desperately trying to navigate her way through the world of Ineptitudes, Knights, Queens and Mad Hatters, Alice delivers a stinging satire of Westminster politics – which, imbued with Saki’s charm and delicate wit, and set in a world evocative of Carroll’s timeless Wonderland, is as charming today as when it was written, and belongs on every Alice fan’s bookshelf.Trade Review'His stories and novels appear as delightful and […] sophisticated as they did when he first published them.' (Noël Coward) 'Saki writes so lightly that you might hardly notice how beautifully also.' (Christopher Morley)Table of ContentsThe Westminster Alice: Introduction, Alice in Downing Street, Alice in Pall Mall, Alice at Lambeth, Alice and the Liberal Party, Alice Anywhere but in Downing Street, Alice in Difficulties, Alice at St Stephen’s, Alice Lunches at Westminster, Alice in a Fog, Alice Has Tea at the Hotel Cecil, Alice Goes to Chesterfield, The Aged Man, Spades in Wonderland, Note on the Text, Notes, A Brief Biographical Note on Saki
£8.49
Renard Press Ltd In the Clouds: The Impressions of a Chair
Book SynopsisIn 1878 Gustave Flaubert looked on in horror as his publisher picked up a manuscript from the mysterious stage actress Sarah Bernhardt and published it in place of a new edition of his latest work, and watched it go on to become an instant bestseller, achieving international fame. Narrated by a chair in a hot-air balloon, In the Clouds is a light-hearted, humorous tale that follows a character reminiscent of Bernhardt through the skies above Paris. Sadly the story sunk into obscurity, lying out of print in the English language for much of the twentieth century. Featuring the original illustrations by Georges Clairin, and in a fresh edit of the first English translation, this edition seeks to bring the tale to a new generation of readers.Trade Review'Apart from its highly original premise… its jaunty style proved her to be a lively, amusing writer.' (Robert Gottlieb)Table of ContentsIn the Clouds, Note on the Text and Illustrations, Notes, Biographical Note
£7.99
Renard Press Ltd Salome
Book SynopsisSalomé, the haunting one-act tragedy that marks Wilde’s first great success in the theatre, retells the Biblical story in which the stepdaughter of the tetrarch Herod Antipas demands the head of John the Baptist on a silver platter as a reward for her dancing for her stepfather’s amusement. Written in 1891, and prepared for its first run in 1892, rehearsals of Salomé had to be cancelled when the play was banned by the Lord Chamberlain due to its depiction of religious characters. Undaunted, Wilde moved on to the drawing-room and society comedies he is today best known for, wowing London audiences with Lady Windermere’s Fan and A Woman of No Importance, and it was only in 1894 that Salomé saw the light of day in an English translation, with a series of specially commissioned illustrations by the up-and-coming Aubrey Beardsley.Trade Review'If I craved for entertaining conversation by a first-class raconteur, I should choose Oscar Wilde.' (George Bernard Shaw) 'An extraordinarily illuminating intellect.' (William Rothenstein)Table of ContentsList of the Pictures; Salomé; Note on the Text; Notes; Extra Material: A Brief Introduction to Oscar Wilde, More Information about Oscar Wilde; Appendix: A Note on Salomé by Robert Ross; Notes to the Appendix
£7.99
Chiltern Publishing Silas Marner
Book SynopsisChiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the World?s finest literature.Your favorite classics in a way you have never seen before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colors of these remarkable covers make these books feel extra special and look striking on any shelf.Silas Marner tells the story about a weaver and how his life changes. The story begins with Silas, who has been displaced from his former home after being falsely accused of stealing money from his chapel. He settles in Raveloe and takes up the profession as a weaver. The only happiness he gets from his solitary life is with the gold he has acquired by working sixteen hours a day. His reclusive and depressive attitude has driven away most of the villagers.
£17.00
Jantar Publishing Ltd Newton's Brain
Book SynopsisA young man creates his own time machine and travels back in time to witness battles between Prussia and Austria. The first ever SF novel written in Czech by the celebrated Modernist author Jakub Arbes.
£12.34
Dedalus Ltd Marianna Sirca
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£9.49
Mage Publishers Rostam: Tales of Love & War from Persia's Book of
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£16.14
Melville House Publishing Parnassus On Wheels
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£10.44
Editions Zulma The Haunted Hotel: AND The Dream Woman
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£8.49
Editions Zulma The Picture of Dorian Gray: AND The Decay of
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£8.49
Editions Zulma Lady Eleanore's Mantle: Other Tales of Mystery
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£8.49
Editions Zulma The Well-beloved: AND Alicia's Diary
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£8.49
Suhrkamp Verlag Der Kurgast
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£999.99
Wartelsteiner GmbH Treasure Island Minibook (2 Volumes) - Limited
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£39.99
Wartelsteiner GmbH The Man with the Twisted Lip
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£14.39
Wartelsteiner GmbH The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
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£14.39
Wartelsteiner GmbH The Adventure of the Speckled Band
Book SynopsisThe Adventure of the Speckled Band. Miniature Book
£14.39
Wartelsteiner GmbH The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor
Book SynopsisThe Adventure of the Noble Bachelor. Miniature Book
£14.39
Wartelsteiner GmbH The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb (Miniature
Book SynopsisThe Adventure of the Engineer''s Thumb. Miniature Book
£14.39
Wartelsteiner GmbH The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet
Book SynopsisThe Adventure of the Beryl Coronet. Miniature Book
£14.39
Wartelsteiner GmbH The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
Book SynopsisThe Adventure of the Copper Beeches. Miniature Book
£14.39
Wartelsteiner GmbH The Adventure of the Stockbroker's Clerk
Book SynopsisThe Adventure of the Stockbroker''s Clerk. Miniature Book
£14.39
Wartelsteiner GmbH The Adventure of the Cardboard Box
Book SynopsisThe Adventure of the Cardboard Box. Miniature Book
£14.39
Rixdorf Editions Papa Hamlet: 2021
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£9.99
Aiora Press Moscov Selim
Book SynopsisGeorgios Vizyenos (1849-1896) is one of Greeces best-loved writers. Moskov Selim is set in Thrace, a corner of Europe where Greece, Turkey and Bulgaria meet. Selim is a Muslim name, yet Moskov implies that he is a Russian. Vizyenos fascinating and moving story is set during a time of constant wars between Russians and Turks whose outcome would decide the future of south-east Europe: Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria were becoming independent of the Ottoman empire, while Greece was to gain huge territories at the empires expense. Although Istanbul would remain in Turkey, it would no longer be the seat of the Ottoman Sultan, who, as caliph, was the leader of the worlds Muslims. Vizyenos story evokes a time when Greeks and Turks could share each others joys and pains despite the hostile relations between their governments. Listening to the protagonists life story, the narrator of Moskov Selim discovers that this Turk is a kindred spirit, despite the gulf of nationality and religion that separates them.Trade Review" Refined language and close observations mark Vizyenos's dense prose. Charged with strong emotions and a love of nature, it is a triumph that the stories' romanticism comes across fresh and true today. The demanding, complex tales are replete with character development, probing psychology and detailed descriptions. Publishers Weekly " Vizyenos brings into question the nature of identity and of reality as constructed by reason and senses. Roderick Beaton Director, Centre of Hellenic Studies, Kings College LondonTable of ContentsIntroduction; Moskov Selim; Chronological outline
£8.99
Aiora Press The Notary
Book SynopsisA wealthy count on his deathbed, his libertine nephew, an upstanding young clerk, and a scheming notary who stops at nothing to protect his daughter make The Notary an iconic tale of suspense and intrigue, love and murder. The classic work of Alexandros Rangavis, The Notary, a mystery set on the island of Cephalonia on the eve of the Greek Revolution of 1821, is Modern Greek literatures contribution to the tradition of early crime fiction, alongside E.T.A. Hoffman, Edgar Allan Poe and Wilkie Collins.Table of ContentsThe Notary; Endnote; Biographical Note; Map of the Ionian Islands
£11.39
Aiora Press Thracian Tales
Book SynopsisGeorgios Vizyenos (1849-1896) is one of Greece's best-loved writers. His stories, written in 1883-4, are set in his native Thrace, a corner of Europe where Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey meet. Each title poses an enigma: Where did Yorgis' grandfather travel on his only journey? What was Yorgis' mother's sin? Who was responsible for his brother's murder? At the end of each story the narrator possesses some knowledge that forces him - and his readers - to revise their earlier assumptions, which were based on incomplete knowledge. Because Vizyenos wants us to experience the difficult transition from ignorance to knowledge, he leaves us in suspense until the very end. Vizyenos' stories evoke a time when individual Greeks and Turks could share each other's joys and pains despite the hostile relations between their governments.Table of ContentsIntroduction; The one and only journey of his life; My mother's sin; Who was my brothers murderer?; Chronological outline.
£11.39
Twisted Spoon Press Edition 69
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£11.40
Twisted Spoon Press Boys and Murderers: Collected Short Fiction
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£9.50
Twisted Spoon Press Marketa Lazarova
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£14.25
Twisted Spoon Press The Illuminated Burrow: A Sanatorium Journal
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£15.20
Crest Publishing House The Greatest Scandinavian: Dutch, Swedish,
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£13.12
Crest Publishing House The Greatest French Classics: From La Sale to
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£13.12
Crest Publishing House The Greatest French Classics: From Jules Claretie
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£13.12
Crest Publishing House The Greatest French Classics: Alfred Capus and
Book SynopsisFrench food is arguably the most famous in the world for its sophistication and grandeur, and its exciting and innovative tastes. Its fame has created an aura of such seriousness that the food (and wine) literally cry out for a humorous explanation. This book is intended for the initiated and uninitiated alike,
£999.99
Crest Publishing House The Greatest Masterpiece Classics: Chinese,
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£999.99
Crest Publishing House The Greatest French Classics: From George Sand to
Book SynopsisFrench food is arguably the most famous in the world for its sophistication and grandeur, and its exciting and innovative tastes. Its fame has created an aura of such seriousness that the food (and wine) literally cry out for a humorous explanation. This book is intended for the initiated and uninitiated alike,
£13.12
Crest Publishing House The Greatest Italian Classics
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£13.12
Crest Publishing House The Greatest German Classics
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£999.99
Crest Publishing House The Greatest Russian Classics: From Pushkin to
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£13.12
Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd Twelfth Night
Book SynopsisReading books is a kind of enjoyment. Reading books is a good habit. We bring you a different kinds of books. You can carry this book where ever you want. It is easy to carry. It can be an ideal gift to yourself and to your loved ones. Care instruction keep away from fire.
£5.50
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Best of D.H. Lawrence
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£5.48
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Silas Marner
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£8.09
