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Cideb’s unabridged study edition of Joyce’s Dubliners comes complete with a full critical introduction which places the author in the short-story tradition before going on to examine ‘Joyce as Experimentalist’. Emphasis is placed on the author’s various narrative techniques and this allows the reader to see this ‘highly original work’ not only as the reflection of a real world but also as a sophisticated literary construction.

These stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, R. Austin Freeman, Edgar Wallace, Edmund Crispen and Geoffrey Bush, Margery Allingham and Julian Symons focus on the development of the detective genre: from the rationality of the Victorian investigator to the modern theme of the criminal as anti-hero.

Huxley’s grim but witty vision of the future, first published in 1932, shows human individuals dominated by science and technology in a World State where economic and social stability compensate for the vulgarisation of intellectual life and the absence of political responsibility. But the values of this menacing Utopia are brought into question by the arrival of the Savage...

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This apparently light-hearted novel is written in the tradition on of social comedy started by Jane Austen. The central theme lies in the gradual awakening of Lucy Honeychurch and her eventual liberation from the constraints of upper-middle class society, its hypocrisy and obsession for respectability – a liberation in which love and honesty, in the end, triumph over social conventions.

A Christmas Carol is the first and the most famous of the five books that Dickens wrote to celebrate the spiritual values of Christmas.

The legendary hero of Sherwood Forest comes to life in this exciting book about his daring adventures.
Robin Hood explains about why Robin became an outlaw, how his band of outlaws grew, Marian’s love for Robin, how the cruel sheriff was punished and much more.

Set in 19th-century London, this timeless classic narrates the incredible adventures and poignant hardships of Oliver, a young, penniless orphan who, in spite of his encounters with criminals of London and adverse circumstances, finds happiness in the end.

'The Young King' tells how a shepherd boy becomes a king and realises that money is not worth human suffering.
In 'The Star Child' a baby is found in the forest and discovers his true identity after many adventures.
'The Nightingale and the Rose' is a tale of a nightingale who sacrifices her life to create the perfect red rose for a student in love.

A mysterious lodger has just rented rooms at Mrs Warren's lodging house. She is frightened by this strange individual, so she asks Sherlock Holmes to help. He and Dr Watson discover cryptic messages, a sinister secret society with international roots and a terrible murder...

'Hail, Macbeth, who will be king one day.'
On a cold Scottish heath, three witches make a prophecy. Inspired by their words and encouraged by his evil wife, Macbeth begins his trail of destruction to gain and keep the Scottish throne.

Alice follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole and finds herself in the magical world of Wonderland, where anything can happen. She grows bigger and smaller and she meets a lot of very strange characters! These include the Caterpillar on his mushroom, the smiling Cheshire Cat, the Hatter and the March Hare at their mad tea party, the Queen of Hearts at her crazy game of croquet, and many more!

An exciting and informative book on the history and culture of Halloween, which gives details about an authentic American Halloween party! The beginnings of witchcraft, magic and astrology are explained. And, there is a chilling chapter on vampires and werewolves!

Pip, a poor young boy, receives amazing news. Someone has given him a vast amount of money and wants to make him a gentleman. Who is his mysterious benefactor? Is it Miss Havisham, the strange lady who lives in an old house with the beautiful Estella? Life is full of surprises...

What is the truth about ghosts and the supernatural? Do dead people really come back to haunt the world? Can an entire village be haunted? Can ghosts be photographed? Find out in this spine-chilling book that introduces you to some of the world's most ghastly ghosts and their macabre doings!

This is the true story of a brave, adventurous man, a real American hero, who has become a legend.
Davy loved danger, justice and freedom. He was the true American free spirit of the 1800s who helped to build America.

Hermia and Lysander are in love, but Hermia’s father wants Demetrius to marry his daughter, so Hermia and Lysander decide to run away to get married. But in the wood some fairies perform some magic and some strange things start to happen...

Why do we celebrate Halloween?
Do you want to surprise your sweetheart with a special Valentine card from Loveland, USA? Who invented the Christmas card?
This unique book explores the origins of our festivities, their historical significance, and how we celebrate them today.

Five children go on holiday and discover a sand fairy near their home! The sand fairy is an unusual creature that grants wishes, and this is just the beginning of an incredible adventure for them.
Their wishes are strange, silly…and sometimes dangerous. They go from one exciting adventure to another until finally they realise the power of a wish and whether or not they really want one!

Black Beauty is a touching story written from a horse's point of view. Black Beauty, a handsome, intelligent horse, lives in Victorian England on a peaceful farm with a wonderful master.
But his life changes when he is sold to different masters-some are kind and understanding, but others are very cruel…
Published in 1877, Black Beauty is surely the most loved animal story of all times – an unforgettable classic for readers of all ages.

An abandoned mansion, a ghostly face at the window and mysterious happenings at one of the city's favorite landmarks is the start of a thrilling adventure for Jim Reilly and his teenage friends.Set in cosmopolitan San Francisco, California, this is a mystery story full of suspense with an unexpected twist, brilliantly solved by three young detectives.

Growing up in New England during the American Civil War isn’t easy for the March sisters – Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy. With their father away, they must learn to make sacrifices and accept disappointments.
Discover how the four sisters’ dreams finally come true in this timeless classic about love, kindness, and generosity which is based on the author’s childhood experiences.

The Legend of the Unicorn tells the story of Rhiannon Carter, a pretty English girl, who lived in the days of King Arthur. One day she makes friends with a young unicorn in the forest, but greedy Sir Brangwyn finds out and... The King of the Wizards is a legend from Scotland that tells about a young man who wants to become a great juggler, but he doesn’t know that his teacher is an evil wizard. Bedd Gelert is the touching Welsh legend about Prince Llewellyn’s loyal dog who mu...

When he was very young, Jason's uncle took the kingdom of Iolkos from his father, but now Jason wants it back. First he must find and bring back the Golden Fleece. It is a dangerous mission but Jason and a crew of heroes set sail on the Argo to the Black Sea. The Argonauts must battle against giants, huge birds and sea monsters before their journey ends.

Dramat Makbet, którego akcja toczy się w Szkocji, jest jednym z najbardziej znanych dzieł Szekspira. Makbet, zachęcany przez żonę, sięga po tron w sposób bezwzględny. Ambicja tych dwoje w stronę pełnego szaleństwa, a wyrzuty sumienia wkrótce zniszczą małżeństwo i doprowadzą do tragedii.