Classic Fiction (pre-1945)

'Much Ado About Nothing' has long been celebrated as one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies. The central relationship, between Benedick and Beatrice, is wittily combative until love prevails. Broader comedy...

Shakespeare's Macbeth is one of the greatest tragic dramas the world has known. Macbeth himself, a brave warrior, is fatally impelled by supernatural forces, by his proud wife, and by...

Author: Henry Lawson; Illustrator: Louis SilvestroBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThese stories transport readers to the rugged Australian outback, where they...

Author: Mervyn PeakeBinding: HardbackPublished: Methuen, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsMr Pye is a captivating novel. It follows the life of Mr. Pye, an eccentric and devout...

Author: Frank SwinnertonBinding: HardbackPublished: Hutchinson, London, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis narrative follows the lives of several characters as they navigate love, loss, and personal growth....

Author: David GarnettBinding: HardbackPublished: Longmans, 1963Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markings"Two By Two: A Story of Survival" follows twin girls, Fan and Niss, who sneak onto the...

Author: Peter CareyBinding: HardbackPublished: University of Queensland Press, St Lucia, 1997Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: YellowedMarkings: SignedA convict arrives in London, he seeks to find the truth about his origins....

Author: Rebecca WestBinding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis novel follows the experiences of young Elsie as she navigates the complexities of adolescence and adulthood....

Author: John MooreBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Book Club, 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis novel transports readers to the serene English countryside, where the changing seasons mirror the...

Author: Eric LinklaterBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Book Club, London, 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA young woman and man find themselves entwined in a complex web of relationships and societal...

Author: Phyllis BentleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Book Club, London, 1956Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis novel follows a compelling narrative, exploring themes of family dynamics and societal expectations within a...

Author: Vicki BaumBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Book Club, London, 1958Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsA woman stands poised on the edge of society, her fate as fluid and...

Author: VoltaireBinding: HardbackPublished: The Folio Society, London, 1948Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis narrative follows the journey of a naive young man as he experiences...

Author: Ibsen; Translated By R. V. ForslundBinding: HardbackPublished: Chilton Book Co, 1968Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection presents four plays from the acclaimed playwright. The...

Author: Douglas Stewart & Nancy KeesingBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis anthology presents a collection of traditional and contemporary verses that...

Author: Henry LawsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markings This book is a two-part biography by Henry Lawson, covering his life from 1885 to 1900...

Author: Sergei Prokofiev Adapted By Miguelanzo PradoBinding: HardbackPublished: Nantier Beall Minoustchine Publishing, 1998Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis adaptation of Sergei Prokofiev's classic tale invites readers into...

Author: Antoine De Saint-ExupéryBinding: HardbackPublished: White Star Kids, 2015Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis timeless story follows a young prince who travels from planet to planet, seeking...

Author: P.G. WodehouseBinding: HardbackPublished: London: Barrie & Jenkins, 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection of short stories showcases Wodehouse's signature wit and humor, revolving around the...

Author: Elizabeth JolleyBinding: SoftbackPublished: Penguin, 1994Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Signed with inscriptionSet against the backdrop of a ship at sea, a solitary figure gazes out at the...

Author: Sir Arthur Conan DoyleBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis collection brings together four complete Sherlock Holmes novels in a single volume. Included...

Author: Hans Christian Andersen, Renata Fucikova (Illus.)Binding: HardbackPublished: Sunburst Books, 1995Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book transports readers to a world of enchantment and wonder, where each...

Author: James Kinsley (ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1962Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book contains a collection of poems and fables by John Dryden, an influential...

Author: Robert Browning; (With an introduction by Rev. Edward Frederick Hoernlé)Binding: HardbackPublished: W.P. Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell, Edinburgh, 1908Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book contains a...

Author: H.G. WellsBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1911Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsVenture into the extraordinary with this collection of short stories, where the boundaries of reality...

Author: Bareham, T. (ed.)Binding: HardbackPublished: Macmillan, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book is a selection of critical essays on Trollope's Barsetshire Novels. It delves into the...

Author: Shaw NeilsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson, Sydney, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection presents unpublished poems by Shaw Neilson, offering a fresh perspective on his...

Author: Max BeerbohmBinding: HardbackPublished: William Heinemann, 1951Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis collection of essays and caricatures showcases Beerbohm's wit and keen observations on various aspects of...

Author: Penelope MortimerBinding: HardbackPublished: Allen Lane, London, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel delves into the life of a woman navigating the complexities of relationships and...

Author: Aage ThaarupBinding: HardbackPublished: Cassell & Company, London, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book is a collection of short stories, each offering a glimpse...

Author: Ruth ParkBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus & Robertson. Australian Classics Series, Sydney, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerSet in the grim Sydney slums of the 1930s and 40s,...

Author: Joseph ConradBinding: HardbackPublished: Folio Society, 1952Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book contains two tales set in the Congo, offering a glimpse into the heart of...

Author: Martha FoleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Macgibbon and Kee, 1965Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis anthology presents a curated selection of fifty outstanding American short stories published between 1915...

Author: Doris LessingBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1984Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book delves into the intricate life of Jane Somers, offering a poignant exploration of identity,...

Author: Henry LawsonBinding: HardbackPublished: Lansdowne Press, 1988Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis appears to be a collection of Henry Lawson's works, split into two volumes. One volume...

Author: C.J. DennisBinding: HardbackPublished: Angus and Robertson Publishers , 1978Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book contains C.J. Dennis's favourite verse, illustrated by Larry Pickering....

Author: Ivan Turgenev; Colour illustrations by Konstantin RudakovBinding: HardbackPublished: Foreign Languages Publishing, 1951Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerSet in the Russian countryside, the story revolves around the...

Author: Katherine MansfieldBinding: HardbackPublished: Golden Press, 1974Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerDive into the world of Katherine Mansfield's collected stories, where each page offers a glimpse into...

Author: Rolf BoldrewoodBinding: HardbackPublished: Lloyd O'Neil, Victoria, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerSet in the rugged Australian outback, this classic tale unfolds a story brimming with life...

Author: Marguerite SteenBinding: HardbackPublished: Collins, London, 1954Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis novel delves into the life of Anna Fitzalan, likely exploring her experiences, relationships, and personal...

Author: Colleen McculloughBinding: HardbackPublished: Guild Publishing, 1987Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsSet against the backdrop of a small coastal town, the narrative explores the lives and relationships of...

Author: Isaac Bashevis SingerBinding: HardbackPublished: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1985Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis collection of short stories delves into the complexities of human nature, exploring themes of identity,...

Author: Lydia LambertBinding: HardbackPublished: Francis Aldor Publisher London, 1947Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis biography delves into the life of Alexander Pushkin, Russia's most celebrated poet. It...

Author: Gilbert FrankauBinding: HardbackPublished: Macdonald & Co, 1950Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel delves into the complexities of human relationships and personal struggles during times of...

Author: Eugene SueBinding: HardbackPublished: A MODERN LIBRARY GIANT, 1111Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis book presents a complete and unabridged edition of a classic story, contained within...

Author: Irwin ShawBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape, 1956Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: Previous ownerThis novel delves into the complexities of love, loss, and personal transformation. It explores the lives...

Author: E. Clerihew BentleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1981Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection presents the complete clerihews of E. Clerihew Bentley, offering a comprehensive look at his...

Author: Joseph ConradBinding: HardbackPublished: Heron Books, 1111Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis collection of essays and letters provides insight into the mind of one of the 20th...