Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814 —1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic novels, one of the most influential ghost story writers of the nineteenth century.
Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu (1814 —1873) was an Irish writer of Gothic novels, one of the most influential ghost story writers of the nineteenth century.
Thomas Love Peacock (1785—1866) was an English novelist, poet, and official of the East India Company. The final novel of Thomas Love Peacock followed
Thomas Love Peacock (1785—1866) was an English novelist, poet, and official of the East India Company. «The Misfortunes of Elphin» is a awesome novella.
Thomas Love Peacock (1785—1866) was an English novelist, poet, and official of the East India Company. Peacock's retelling of the legend of Robin Hood
Thomas Love Peacock (1785—1866) was an English novelist, poet, and official of the East India Company. «Headlong Hall» like most of Peacock's novels, it
Henry James (1843—1916) was an American author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism. «The Spoils of Poynton»
Thomas Hardy (1840—1928) was an English novelist and poet. «A Group Of Noble Dames» is great short story collection, which includes such works like «The
Jerome Klapka Jerome (1859 —1927) was an English writer and humourist. The pilgrimage of the title is a journey to see the famous Passion Play at Oberammergau,
Henry James (1843—1916) was an American author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism. «The Outcry» is an
Henry James (1843—1916) was an American author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism. «The Princess Casamassima»
Henry James (1843—1916) was an American author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism. «The Portrait of
Henry James (1843—1916) was an American author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism. «The Portrait of
Henry James (1843—1916) was an American author regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism. «Confidence» is a
William Sydney Porter known by his pen name O. Henry, was an American short story writer. His stories are known for their surprise endings. «Heart of the
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. One of his notable works is the novel «Beyond». Together with his heroes the author
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
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
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.
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 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
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
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
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
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
Beautiful design, magical Jim Kay illustrations and unseen treasures from J.K. Rowling's own archive combine in this unique souvenir of the British Library's
As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort
'[A] well-told suspense story...refreshingly realistic.'-The New York Times Book Review 'Danger feels real in the brilliant I See You…Mackintosh seems
Nada the Lily is the thrilling story of the brave Zulu warrior Umslopogaas and his love for the most beautiful of Zulu women, Nada the Lily. Young Umslopogaas,
Arbuthnot has a sudden urge to travel to the Pacific islands after his wife's death. He gets on a yacht with two friends, Bickley, a doctor, Bastin, a
The hero of the story is Alan Vernon, a young retired army major, who, after undergoing financial ruin, decides to travel to Africa to make his fortune,
Whether your looking for a thought provoking adventure concerning the nature of miracles and the supernatural or simply an entertaining story about pre-colonial
The Red Rover presents some of the first serious depictions of characters of African lineage in American literature. The novel follows the activities of
The People of the Mist is a classic lost race fantasy novel. It is the tale of a British adventurer seeking wealth in the wilds of Africa, finding romance,