Classic fiction: literary and general
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Wuthering Heights
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£8.24
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare
Book SynopsisRomeo and Juliet's intense and passionate love story, filled with sorrow, violence, and tragedy, has become a global literary and romantic myth thanks to William Shakespeare's evocative poetry.
£5.85
Pilgrims Book House Eve's Diary: Translated from the Orginal MS
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£5.48
Pilgrims Publishing Kim
Book SynopsisA work of positive genius, as radiant all over with intellectual light as the sky of a frosty nightwith stars."--"The Atlantic Monthly" "From the Trade Paperback edition."
£11.24
Pilgrims Publishing The Jungle Book
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£7.59
Random House, India The Romance Collection Box Set
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£23.99
Maple Press Pvt Ltd Key to my soul
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£6.64
Moonlight Books The Rose Goddess
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£12.38
Maple Press Pvt Ltd The Rainbow
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£10.35
HarperCollins India When Opposites Meet
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£6.39
OM Books International The Originals : A Portrait of The Artist as a
Book Synopsis"A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" by James Joyce portrays Stephen Dedalus' journey of self-discovery and rebellion against societal and religious constraints, culminating in his exile from Ireland. Published in 1916, the novel showcases Joyce's modernist style and themes of individuality and cultural identity.
£10.66
Rupa Publications India Pvt Ltd. Curse of the Blue Sapphire
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£9.49
OM Books International Love you Truly
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£14.11
OM Books International The Wealth Of Nations
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£999.99
Speaking Tiger Publishing Private Limited Kalindi Brahmankanya: A Novel
Book SynopsisIt is the early 1900s in Mumbai. Educated and financially independent, Kalindi Dagge dreams of living in a casteless and equitable society as a single mothera life far removed from the one she had in the stifling world she left behind. A world where she was the daughter of a brahmin lawyer, Appasaheb Dagge, and the casteless Shanta; and the granddaughter of another brahmin and his schoolteacher mistress who rejected the idea of marriage. A world in which she was an outcast; the daughter of a man who rejected his caste but not his caste pride. A world where she had reclaimed her grandmother's legacy and chosen, in defiance of family and society, to live as the mistress of Shivsharanappa, a Lingayat tobacco merchant, who later abandoned her and left her on the verge of suicide.
£17.50
Palimpsest Publisher The Banyan Tree and her Roots
Book SynopsisA collection of 25 stories about India and its neighbors showcases the unity and diversity of the region, capturing the dilemmas, hopes, and narratives of South Asia with quality and insight reminiscent of Rudyard Kipling.
£17.50
Orange Books International The Great Gatsby
Book SynopsisThe Great Gatsby continues to fascinate and grip Americans today. In an era much like the 1920s-one in which we have come to enjoy new levels of comfort and convenience, in which we celebrate celebrity and opulence, but in which there remain glaring inequalities of wealth and privilege-Gatsby is more relevant than ever. So we beat on, as Fitzgerald wrote, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past. Considered to be Fitzgerald''s magnum opus, The Great Gatsby explores them
£999.99
Westland Publications Limited Mahasena :: Book One of the Murugan Trilogy
Book SynopsisThe Vast: a still, dark, endless field of nothing, in which something broods and gathers, rising and billowing into waves. Everything emerges from these waves of the Vast, including Time, Creation, and the woman and two men known as The Three. From the waves come multitudes of beings, including the Asura, those of untiring breath who seek knowledge, and the Sura, the bright ones who keep order.The greatest of all the Sura and Asura is Surapadman, who will embody inventiveness, wisdom and statecraft for all time to come. The only one who can counter his might and his challenge to the rules of creation is Karthikeya, child of Shambhu and Uma, and brother to Ganesha, the all-seeing elephant-headed god.Kala Krishnan has been exploring the Murugan universe for years now. In this first volume of a planned trilogy, she expands the mythologies of the god. Kumara, Karthikeya, Kandhan, Velan, he is the god of Tamizh, the patron of the Great Assembly of poets in Madurai, friend and mentor to the hot-headed and fiercely loyal Aambal, who is known to all as Murugan''s poet .A reimagining of the life and exploits of the magnificent young god, Mahasena is resonant with the stories that were, as well as vividly original.Full of charm and delight as much an homage to a cherished boy-god as it is a stirring panegyric to Tamizh and to poets everywhere. Sharanya ManivannanRead more
£999.99
Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd Edgar Allan Poe: Selected Short Stories
Book SynopsisEdgar Allan Poe's timeless works delve into the depths of the human psyche, exploring themes of revenge, guilt, death, and art. Through chilling tales like "The Cask of Amontillado" and "The Tell Tale Heart," Poe captivates readers with his mastery of suspense and horror, leaving a lasting impact on literature.
£11.52
Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd Gopabandhu Dash's Dharmapada
Book SynopsisUnfortunately, the braveheart then put an end to his own life by jumping from the temple into the ancient Chandrabhaga River below to protect the life, dignity and self-esteem of the 1200 artisans.
£17.50
Vitasta Publishing Pvt.Ltd Fourteen Selected Short Stories From Across
Book SynopsisTranscending the frontiers of literature, this collection of short stories delves into the myriad shades of emotions felt by those around us and those far, far away; even those who may have lived years and centuries before us. From the glorious forests of Latin America to Doyle''s Baker Street, from the modernistic hotel room crisis in Asia; to Maupassant''s vivid portrayal of French life and Chekhov''s haunting simplicity, this volume showcases ingenious writers from across the globe as they portray the human condition, looking at life through the lens of love, humour, anxiety, playfulness and most importantly, honesty.
£13.99
Aspekt B.V., Uitgeverij David Copperfield
Book SynopsisDavid Copperfield is the story of a young man''s adventures on his journey from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to the discovery of his vocation as a successful novelist. Among the gloriously vivid cast of characters he encounters are his tyrannical stepfather, Mr Murdstone; his brilliant, but ultimately unworthy school-friend James Steerforth; his formidable aunt, Betsey Trotwood; the eternally humble, yet treacherous Uriah Heep; frivolous, enchanting Dora Spenlow; and the magnificently impecunious Wilkins Micawber, one of literature''s great comic creations. In David Copperfield -- the novel he described as his ''favourite child'' -- Dickens drew revealingly on his own experiences to create one of the most exuberant and enduringly popular works, filled with tragedy and comedy in equal measure.
£29.66
Aspekt B.V., Uitgeverij The Diary of a Chambermaid
Book SynopsisThe Diary of a Chambermaid was written as a satire of Parisian society in the wake of the Dreyfus Affair. Octave Mirbeau brings a journalist''s analytical eye to Celestine''s adventures as she loses her innocence and becomes as corrupt and depraved as the men who exploited her. Since its publication in 1900 it has never ceased to shock and fascinate its readers and has been made into a film by Jean Renoir in 1946 and Luis Bunuel in 1964.
£19.76
Aspekt B.V., Uitgeverij Oliver Twist
Book SynopsisOliver Twist; or, the Parish Boy''s Progress, Charles Dickens''s second novel, was published as a serial from 1837 to 1839, and as a three-volume book in 1838. Born in a workhouse, the orphan Oliver Twist is sold into apprenticeship with an undertaker. After escaping, Oliver travels to London, where he meets the Artful Dodger, a member of a gang of juvenile pickpockets led by the elderly criminal Fagin.Oliver Twist unromantically portrays the sordid lives of criminals, and exposes the cruel treatment of the many orphans in London in the mid-19th century.
£26.96
Aspekt B.V., Uitgeverij The Valley of Fear
Book SynopsisIn this gruesome Sherlock Holmes tale, Holmes and Watson are called upon to investigate the mysterious shooting of John Douglas, when he is mysteriously murdered with a sawn-off shotgun at his Manor home in Sussex. The House is surrounded by a moat so the two, are at first, left baffled as to how the murderer entered or existed or did he? Fans of the fa-mous detective will love this book, as will anyone interested in a thrilling and exciting read. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician. He created the character Sherlock Holmes in 1887 for A Study in Scarlet, the first of four novels and fifty-six short stories about Holmes and Dr. Watson.
£22.46
Aspekt B.V., Uitgeverij A Christmas Carol
Book SynopsisEbenezer Scrooge is a mean old man with no friends or family to love him hes just so miserable and bitter! One freezing cold Christmas Eve, Marleys Ghost pays Scrooge a visit and an eerie night-time journey begins. The Christmas spirits are here to show Scrooge the error if his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, will Scrooge learn to love Christmas and the others around him?
£17.06
Aspekt B.V., Uitgeverij The Last of the Legions and other Tales of long
Book SynopsisThe Last of the Legions and other Tales of long ago is a volume collecting 13 short stories written by Artur Conan Doyle, first published in 1922 by John Murray. The stories covers various centuries from Antiquity to first millenary. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle, DL (1859-1930) was a Scottish author. He is most no-ted for his stories about the detective Sherlock Holmes, which are generally considered a major innovation in the field of crime fiction, and for the adventures of Professor Challenger. He was a prolific writer whose other works include science fiction stories, historical novels, plays and romances, poetry, and non-fiction.
£20.66
Aspekt B.V., Uitgeverij Tales of Terror and Mystery
Book SynopsisTales of Terror and Mystery is a volume collecting 12 short stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1922 by John Murray. The collection is divided in two parts : Tales of Terror with horror stories, and Tales of Mystery with stories with strange schemes. This volume presents some of Conan Doyle s unduly neglected masterworks. Each begins in a quietly factual way, making all the more dramatic the crescendo of fear and puzzlement that ensues as each new circumstance is revealed. Even without his supremely logical brain child, Sherlock Holmes, Conan Doyle shows that his tales are unbeatable for thrills and excitement.
£20.66
Aspekt B.V., Uitgeverij The Wanderings of a Spiritualist
Book SynopsisThis is an account of the wanderings of a spiritualist, geographical and speculative. Should the reader have no interest in psychic things if indeed any human being can be so foolish as not to be interested in his own nature and fate, then this is the place to put the book down. It were better also to end the matter now if you have no patience with a go-as-you-please style of narrative, which founds itself upon the conviction that thought may be as interesting as action, and which is bound by its very nature to be intensely personal. I write a record of what absorbs my mind which may be very different from that which appeals to yours. But if you are content to come with me upon these terms then let us start with my apologies in advance for the pages which may bore you, and with my hopes that some may compensate you by pleasure or by profit. I write these lines with a pad upon my knee, heaving upon the long roll of the Indian Ocean, running large and grey under a grey streaked sky, with the rain swept hills of Ceylon, just one shade greyer, lining the Eastern skyline. So under many difficulties it will be carried on, which may explain if it does not excuse any slurring of a style, which is at its best but plain English. -- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
£20.66
Aspekt B.V., Uitgeverij Tipping the Balance
Book SynopsisTipping the Balance was inspired by love for the author''s birth-place, Warnsveld in Gelderland''s De Achterhoek; the seasons, small farmlets with golden fields, the leafy lanes and rivers flowing slowly through the landscape. Jenneken''s life is shattered when she learns that her mother Alida''s knowledge and use of herbal remedies is considered to be witchcraft and that she must undergo a weighing trial in Oude- water. Jenneken fears also for her own safety as she has followed her mother''s teachings regarding the healing quality of flowers and herbs. Both mother and daughter experience persecution and after a horrific discovery realise that their lives are truly in danger. Their only option is to run for freedom. Where will they go? Will they survive?
£17.95
Ratna Pustak Bhandar,Nepal Nepalese Folklore : Kirati Tales
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£999.99
Vajra Books The Mountain Boy and the Foreign Aid Circus
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£10.12
Vajra Books A different face & other tales
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£11.60
Vajra Books Behind close eyes
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£17.50
Vajra Books Nyau Nyau: Children's tales
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£12.34
Ratna Pustak Bhandar,Nepal Folk Tales from Nepal- Myth's & Legends
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£8.92
Ratna Pustak Bhandar,Nepal Nepalese Folkore:: Legends from Pokhara
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£4.99
Panmyo Tayar Publishing The Wiles of the Dancing Strings
Book SynopsisThe author is a foremost authority in puppetery of the Myanmar style, and these are writing of the fiction that goes along with her theatre performances as well letter and articles about her cultural work. A wonderful insight into Myanmar life and traditions
£19.49
Myanmar Book Center Love by Faith
Book SynopsisBa Hein falls in love with Pann Kyar Phyu but faces rejection due to their religious differences. Dr. Moe Tein Hlwar discovers a past life connection between them through hypnosis sessions, leading to groundbreaking research confirming their previous lives together.
£13.88
Zaw Oo Shan Legends
Book SynopsisThis collection of Shan Legends takes the reader into a world of wonder and excitement. Even though they come from different regions, from places as far apart as Hsenwi, Kengtung and Mong Nai, there is a certain unity to them as well as flavor which makes then peculiarly Shan.
£12.79
Arcturus Publishing Ltd World Classics Library: Henry James: The Portrait
Book SynopsisHenry James is considered one of the great American novelists, his work celebrated for its moral and psychological realism. This handsome jacketed hardback brings together three of his best works: The Portrait of a Lady, The Turn of the Screw and Washington Square. From the heart-rending portrayals of love and betrayal to chilling ghost stories, this treasury showcases the breadth of Henry James'' talent and his shrewd portrayal of human nature. ABOUT THE SERIES: The World Classics Library series gathers together the work of authors and philosophers whose ideas have stood the test of time. Perfect for bibliophiles, these gorgeous jacketed hardbacks are a wonderful addition to any bookshelf.
£16.99
Saqi Books Memoirs of a Midget
Book SynopsisMiss M., a pretty and diminutive young woman with a passion for shells, fossils, flints, butterflies and stuffed animals, struggles to deal with her isolation from the rest of society due to her extraordinarily small size. When her father dies, she must make her own way in a world that treats her as an entertaining curiosity, a momentary diversion from the game of making ones way up the social ladder. An elegiac, misanthropic, sometimes perverse study of isolation, de la Mare's prize-winning classic seduces by its gentle charm and elegant prose.Trade Review'Here is a great book.' New York Times' It sticks like a splinter in the mind.' Angela Carter' For centuries to come this book will inspire imaginative people.' Rebecca West 'One of the strangest and most enchanting works of fiction ever written.' Alison Lurie Small things do come in big packages. Originally published in 1922 and just released in this new edition, Memoirs of a Midget is a faux memoir that details the life of the tiny Miss M., who ingratiates herself into high society only to find they view her merely as a curio. Resolving to claim her peculiarity as her own, she joins a traveling circus. In a mannered but limpid style, Walter de la Mare unravels his bizarre story with heart, finding a winning voice for his miniature creation. The book won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize upon publication, which put the author in the company of E.M. Forster and D.H. Lawrence, but in the literary world his stature has undeservedly remained, like that of his protagonist, diminutive. Keith Staskiewicz Entertainment Weekly 24th November 2009
£8.99
Aurora Metro Publications The Town With Acacia Trees
Book SynopsisBored by religious instruction and painting lessons, a group of friends at a convent school spend their days dreaming of romance, fashion and the latest gramophone records. One by one, they give up their visions of adventure and submit to provincial life, marrying for money and status, like their mothers before them. Plain, jaundiced Lucretia, becomes the envy of her friends when Paul, a glamorous dandy proposes, but she hides a shocking secret that will destroy their marriage and expose them to scandal. Only Adriana Dunea, the most beautiful and talented girl in the school seems destined for happiness with her childhood sweetheart, Gelu. But everything changes when, on a trip to Bucharest, she meets Cello Viorin, a famous composer...Trade Review"Sebastian gives a remarkably sensitive, candid portrayal of the coming of age of a girl seen through the eyes of a suitor. The author's sensitivity to the emotions of his heroine Adriana is captured vividly in this translation in such passages as "every kiss was a wound, in which their lips, their breath, their teeth, the tips of their tongues drowned, warm and wet, and parted slowly, with a final hesitation, leaving on each mouth a blurred, faded smile." - Dennis Deletant, Ion Ratiu Visiting Professor of Romanian Studies, Georgetown University, Washington DC "Reigh handily preserves Sebastian's supple, languid syntax, shaping each sentence to accentuate his exquisite lyricism, as when the couple remains unable to yield entirely to their desire "to be held in such a way that it obliterated everything apart from the ecstasy of the flesh. An endearingly wistful story of young love." - Kirkus Reviews Blue Starred review "In The Town with Acacia Trees, Mihail Sebastian writes with the sensibility of a master jeweller. He crafts with precision and delicacy his characters' intricate souls. Sebastian's profound humanism, his utopian universalism, is as refreshing and urgent in today's climate of rising nationalisms as it was in the interwar period. Gabi Reigh's riveting translation matches Sebastian's writing like a glove." -Alex Boican, PhD in Romanian LiteratureTable of ContentsIntroduction Novel Afterword
£9.99
The Oleander Press Cressida: No Mystery
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£9.45
Random House USA Inc Sherlock Holmes: The Complete Novels and Stories,
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£13.29
Hachette Un sac de billes
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£11.31
Gallimard La chute
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£999.99
Editions Flammarion La recherche de l'absolu/La messe de l'athee
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£999.99
