John Galsworthy (1867—1933) was an English novelist and playwright. The part of «The Forsyte Chronicles» tells about a new generation that has arrived
John Galsworthy (1867—1933) was an English novelist and playwright. The part of «The Forsyte Chronicles» tells about a new generation that has arrived
Thomas Hardy (1840—1928) was an English novelist and poet. The daughter of a wealthy railway magnate, Paula Power inherits De Stancy Castle, an ancient
John Galsworthy (1867—1933) was an English novelist and playwright. «The Burning Spear» is a work that reveals to the reader a completely different Galsworthy
John Galsworthy (1867—1933) was an English novelist and playwright. The novel «Saint's Progress» tells about spiritual problems. This is a classic novel
John Galsworthy (1867—1933) was an English novelist and playwright. One of his notable works is the novel «Beyond». Together with his heroes the author
World-famous for his novels Sister Carrie and Jennie Gerhardt, Theodore Dreiser was also highly accomplished in journalism, autobiography, and travel writing.
This richly varied collection of observation, fancy and fiction shows the London he knew so intimately at its best and worst - its streets, theatres, inns,
A fallen woman would seem a less-than-ideal choice for a Victorian heroine. Elizabeth Gaskell courageously created just such a portrait in her Ruth. Overturning
John Sheppard was a notorious English robber and thief of early 18th-century London. Born into a poor family, he was apprenticed as a carpenter but took
'English For Law Students' is a part of the university course of legal English for academic purposes. Its goal is to enable students to deal with different
#1 New York Times Bestseller With extraordinary access to the West Wing, Michael Wolff reveals what happened behind-the-scenes in the first nine months
Barnaby Rudge is a story of mystery and suspense which begins with an unsolved double murder. Through the course of the novel fathers and sons become opposed,
Barnaby Rudge is a story of mystery and suspense which begins with an unsolved double murder. Through the course of the novel fathers and sons become opposed,
William Sydney Porter known by his pen name 0. Henry, was an American short story writer. His wit and plot twists were adored by his readers, but often
William Sydney Porter known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His wit and plot twists were adored by his readers, but often
William Sydney Porter known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His wit and plot twists were adored by his readers, but often
Jonathan Swift (1667—1745) was an Irish satirist, essayist, prose writer and poet, who has found his calling as a cleric of St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin.
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804—1864) was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. This is a collection of essays, based on Hawthorne's stay
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804—1864) was an American novelist, dark romantic, and short story writer. The stories in «A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys» are
Written in a time when criminal biographies enjoyed great success, Daniel Defoe's Moll Flanders details the life of the irresistible Moll and her struggles
John Galsworthy (1867-1933) was an English novelist and playwright. «The Island Pharisees» takes a critical look beneath the gilded veneer of Edwardian
Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell was an English novelist, biographer, and short story writer. Her novels offer a detailed portrait of the lives of many strata
Joseph Conrad was a Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. Though he did not speak English fluently
Joseph Conrad was a Polish-British writer regarded as one of the greatest novelists to write in the English language. Though he did not speak English fluently
Conrad's unfinished novel that he was working on before his death in 1924, in which he returns to one of his favorite subjects: the French Revolution.
Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer, largely of adventure fiction, but also of non-fiction. The eighth child of a Norfolk barrister and squire, through
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and the creator of the Lost World literary
This novel takes place in ancient Egypt. The hero, prince Rames, goes through many challenges and daring encounters to win his way through to the woman
This is a tale of adventure and derring-do set in the time of King Henry VIII and the pilgrimage of grace. This was the period when King Henry was rebelling
Rachel Dove's and Richard Darrien's lives first intersect in Africa when the brave man saves a minister's daughter, from a flash flood. Years pass before
Haggard's faith-fortifying novel is a delicious blend of stirring events, captivating characters, and historical detail. The story is about the destruction
Stella Fregelius is a story of the overlapping fates of 3 people in a northern coastal region of England. The story follows Morris Monk, an aspiring inventor,
Jess Croft lives with sister Bessie and old Silas, a farmer raising ostriches on the great Transvaal veldt. He is a reserved and aloof, with a quietness
Philip Caresfoot is all but promised to marry the local heiress, Maria Lee. They are both to inherit small fortunes in their own right. And thus their
Книга серии Young Readers' Club входит в цикл познавательных сказок, раскрывающих перед ребёнком многообразие и красоту окружающего мира. Непоседливую
Книга серии Young Readers' Club входит в цикл познавательных сказок, раскрывающих перед ребёнком многообразие и красоту окружающего мира. Необычные приключения
The Black Robe is an 1881 epistolary novel by famed English writer, Willde Collins. In this novel of relationships, psychological contortion, and deceit,
One of the greatest heroes in American literature, Natty Bumppo is the rugged frontiersman of James Fenimore Cooper's Leatherstoclcing Tales. A restless
Precaution is the first novel written by American author James Fenimore Cooper. It was written in imitation of contemporary English domestic novels like
William Wilkie Collins was an English novelist, playwright, and short story writer. The adoptive daughter of a wealthy aristocrat is waiting for a profitable
William Wilkie Collins was an English novelist, playwright, and short story writer. In Basil's secret and unconsummated marriage to the linen-draper's
Ladybird has published fairy tales for over forty-five years, bringing the magic of traditional stories to each new generation of children. This hardback
`Intelligent, compellingly readable, funny and above all generous spirited, it is a rare thing, a modern novel with both head and heart' Daily Mail `Funny
Серия English Fiction Collection состоит из лучших произведений английских и американских авторов. Читая книгу на языке оригинала, вы не только обогатите
'Sleigh bells ring! Are you listening?' Based on the classic song Winter Wonderland, this gorgeous picture book takes you on an enchanting journey through
The heartbreaking story of the passionate love affair between Boris Pasternak and Olga Ivinskaya - the tragic true story that inspired `Doctor Zhivago'. `Doctor
An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry's Hogwarts - packed with unseen sketches and manuscript