"It is safer to be feared than loved". These words embody the spirit of "The Prince", Niccolo Machiavelli's classic work of political philosophy. Machiavelli's advice for how a ruler should acquire and ruthlessly exercise power over others continues...

This book collects 17 of Andersen's incomparable stories, among them "The Little Mermaid", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Red Shoes", "The Wild Swans" and his fantasy masterpiece, "The Snow Queen". The book is illustrated in full colour by W. Heath...

This volume celebrates the poetic heritage of the Emerald Isle, with more than 50 classic poems about Ireland's people, history, character and myths and legends. Its contributors include William Butler Yeats, William Allingham and other well-known Ir...

One of the most widely read novels of all time, "Les Miserables" was the crowning literary achievement of Victor Hugo's career. An enormous melodrama set against the background of political upheaval in France following the rule of Napoleon I, the nov...

Edgar Allan Poe is credited with having pioneered the short story, having perfected the tale of psychological horror, and having revolutionised modern poetics.The entirety of Poe's body of imaginative work encompasses detective tales, satires, fables...

This new edition collects all 37 of Shakespeare's comedies, tragedies and historical plays in a collectible edition. The volume also features Shakespeare's complete poetry, including the sonnets. With this beautiful edition, you can enjoy Shakespeare...

This action-packed adventure established the classic pirate story as it was written for more than a century afterward, and it made the literary reputation of its young author, Robert Louis Stevenson.

Published in 1876, this book has delighted generations of readers.

At Thornfield Hall, resolute and independent Jane Eyre finds fulfillment in her duties as governess and the love of her life in her employer Edward Rochester. But when a dark secret from Rochester's past comes to light, Jane must make the most diffic...

"The Odyssey" reveals a universal order where gods intercede in the destinies of men, heroes are both deceitful and brave and a sea voyage becomes a test of human ingenuity and endurance. Following the fall of Troy, Odysseus sets sail for home. But b...