Classics category: 76148 books

Heralded as E.M. Forster’s masterpiece, Howards End explores the social, economic, and philosophical forces at play in England during the early twentieth century. Written in 1910, the novel delves into the lives of three families, each living within divergent social classes—the wealthy and materialistic...

The prolific novelist E. F. Benson is celebrated for his hilarious satires of upper-middle-class life, as depicted in the ‘Mapp and Lucia’ novels, and for being an adept narrator of ghost stories. This comprehensive eBook presents the largest collection of Benson’s works ever compiled in a single...

After getting caught at a friend’s estate during a sudden storm, Ivan tells his friends the story of his brother who was determined to raise enough capital to buy himself a townhouse where he could plant gooseberry bushes. Through ruthless ambition, marrying an old widow for his own financial gain...

The American novelist Stephen Crane is now recognised by modern critics as one of the most innovative writers of his generation. Having won international acclaim in 1895 for his Civil War novel ‘The Red Badge of Courage’, Crane was prolific throughout his short life, creating notable works in...

Golden Deer Classics proudly presents the multilingual edition of Charlotte Brontë's 'Jane Eyre'. CONTENTS: Jane Eyre (English Edition) Jane Eyre (French Edition) Jane Eyre (Italian Edition) Jane Eyre (German Edition) - ENGLISH: Jane Eyre, the story of a young girl and her passage into adulthood, was...

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Village of Stepanchikovo’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually...

The exotic tales of the Arabian Nights have charmed and delighted readers across the world for almost a millennia. The collection features hundreds of magical Middle Eastern and Indian stories, including the famous first appearances of Aladdin, Ali Baba and Sindbad the Sailor. This eBook presents...

Mr. Toad and his friends—Mole, Ratty, and Mr. Badger—have outrageous adventures in the Wild Wood, but Toad ever learn to be the responsible toad he should be? HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production...

The orphaned Mary Lennox is sent to live with her uncle on the English moors. Left alone to explore the house and grounds, Mary soon finds a secret garden that will change her life. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards...

The Queen of Sensation Novels, Ellen Wood, better known as "Mrs. Henry Wood", became an international publishing phenomenon, producing works such as the controversial ‘East Lynne’ that achieved incredible financial success due to her inimitable gift of storytelling. This comprehensive...

Aristotle's Poetics (c. 335 BCE) is the earliest surviving work of dramatic theory and the first extant philosophical treatise to focus on literary theory. (Citation from Wikipedia: The free Encyclopaedia) In it, Aristotle offers an account of what he calls "poetry" (a term which in Greek...

It is 1757 and the Seven Years’ War, waged between the British and French colonies, has torn across western New York. Colonel Munro, who holds charge of the British Fort William Henry, believes he is sending his daughters away from danger with a Native American escort named Magua. But when Magua...

Sherlock Holmes re-told in twenty-first century Easy-English : The Naval Treaty  is the seventh of the Easy-English Classics series from international best-selling author Mark Williams. Easy-English? “easy” defined: eas•y ˈēzē/ adjective 1.    achieved...

Beloved for more than a century, Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and continues the adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer, and Jim as they travel the Mississippi river valley. Criticized for its colloquial language and use of racial...