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A sparkling new translation of Pushkin's masterpiece Eugene Onegin is the master work of the poet whom Russians regard as the fountainhead of their literature. Set in 1820s Russia, Pushkin's...

Set against the frozen waste of a harsh New England winter, Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome is a tale of despair, forbidden emotions, and sexual tensions, published with an introduction and...

Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 In the title work, a loosely autobiographical narrative covers infancy to awkward adolescence, unearthing the moments of childhood that linger longest in...

One of American fiction's finest and most intense narratives, Ethan Frome tells a story of ill-starred lovers and their tragic destinies. The Penguin English Library Edition of Ethan Frome by...

The story of a life-long infatuation, which is seen by many as Flaubert's masterpiece Sentimental Education begins with the hero - Frederic Moreau - leaving Paris and returning to the...

Either/Or is a brilliant exploration of the conflicts inherent in life between living aesthetically, and living morally In Either/Or, using the voices of two characters - the aesthetic young man...

This visually stunning tour of unique homes--including tiny houses, shipping containers, yurts, and boathouses from all around the world--invites you to slow down and consider a new lifestyle where you...

One of the earliest and finest of Balzac's works, exploring the tragedy that comes with obsession. In a gloomy house in provincial Saumur lives the miser Grandet with his wife...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsA rigorous work of literary criticism, The Semantics of Desire: Changing Models of Identity from Dickens to Joyce presents a...

Condition remarks: Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription. A landmark collection of short fiction by one of Britain's most celebrated...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: N/APages: Good Markings: No markingsA landmark entry in the celebrated literary journal series, McSweeney's Issue 22 presents a trifecta of ambitious editorial projects that showcase the...

Author: Lucius Seneca Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 256 HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. No man can live a happy life, or even...

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An enlightening collection of works by the most eloquent advocate of Stoicism It is philosophy that has the duty of protecting us ... without it no one can lead a...

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Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: SignedCondition remarks: DJ: clipped with minor shelfwear. Pages: Light foxing on endpapers and book block. Binding: remains tight. In...

W. F. Jackson Knight's prose translation captures the vitality and music of the original, while his introduction discusses Virgil's life and literary career, and his poetic style and vision. Aeneas...

A unique new volume illuminating the philosophy of the ancient Greek and Roman Cynics From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers...

Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks: Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears; price clipped. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. A landmark work of American literary memoir, The Twenties...

Author: Julia Quinn Format: Paperback / softback Number of Pages: 480 A New York Times Bestseller From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Benedict...

'Stefan Fatsis is the Hunter S. Thompson of competitive scrabble' - The Times For many, Scrabble is merely a board game. For others it is an intellectual pilgrimage. In this...

Edition: 1st trade ed.,Condition remarks:Book: Very good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: SignedJoseph Heller's Now And Then: From Coney Island To Here presents a poignant and often humorous memoir, chronicling...

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Distilled into one volume by his daughter Anna, this volume of Freud's writings constitutes a key to the understanding of his work. It includes "The Question of Lay Analysis", "Three...

Paradise Lost, The Canterbury Tales, Don Quixote: great literature can be read by anyone, with a little help. Anthony O'Hear leads the way with this captivating journey through two-and-a- half...

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Edition: First UK EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Yellowed , price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: British Empire issue, with the publisher's label affixed to...

A New York Times BestsellerFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Benedict Bridgerton, in the third of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming,...

Author: Errol FlynnBinding: HardbackPublished: Citadel Press, Secaucus, NJ, 1980Condition:Book: FairJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Remainder markCondition remarks: Quarter cloth with some stains. Yellowed DJ with small piece missing....

An indispensable compendium of Hunter S Thompson's best of Gonzo. Originally published in 1979, The Great Shark Hunt, the first volume of the bestselling 'Gonzo Papers' is Hunter S. Thompson's...

Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Very goodPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: **Chinese text only.**This illustrated history and cultural heritage title argues that China was the true birthplace of printing technology,...

Towards the end of her life, Virginia Woolf defined her "philosophy"-the "constant idea" that "makes her a writer." She wrote that this idea had given her "the strongest pleasure known...

'Fab-u-lous' Craig Revel Horwood'Uplifting' Fleur East'Brilliant' Sara Davies'Feel-good' Gemma Atkinson Change your life for the better, starting today, with this primer on positivity from Strictly star and It Takes Two...

A Family Made In Rome - Annie O'Neil Can one last night in New York lead to a new beginning in Rome? When Leon Cassanetti is called on to perform...

NEW FOR 2025 - Barrington Stoke's long-awaited first dyslexia-friendly plays The complete and unabridged dyslexia-friendly edition of Romeo and Juliet , Shakespeare's renowned tragedy of "two star-crossed lovers" who meet...

A stunning collection of artwork from the Arborealists, a group of highly-skilled artists who feature trees, forests and woodland as their most vital subjects. The Arborealists' diverse and influential work...

Two perfect strangers in San Francisco. Gracie and Weston have their futures mapped out. Gracie's future is glossy, glam and loved-up. Flawless like her influencer lifestyle. Weston's is all tattoo...

The astounding new novel from the master of science fiction President Barack Obama's summer reading choice THE EARTH WAS A TICKING TIME BOMB. To ensure the survival they had to...

'His novels are playing a significant part in redefining Scotland's image of itself in literature' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY In REBUS'S SCOTLAND Ian Rankin uncovers the Scotland that the tourist never...

Jack Canfield reveals the simple set of rules for success that led him to become the multi-million copy bestselling author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, and shows...

"A guide for those who dare to challenge the status quo and create spaces of equity and opportunity." -Serena Williams Leadership insights from one of history's most influential voices. Dr....