2017 results for 'Guin, Ursula K Le'

The Pillow Book by Sei Shonagon Written in the 10th century, this intimate and witty account offers a unique glimpse into life at the Japanese court during the Heian period. Sei Shonagon's personal...

Juvenal's Satires offer a vivid portrayal of everyday Roman life, capturing the splendour and squalor of a society in transition. Written in the 1st century AD, these satirical works provide a unique...

A synthesis of ancient Greek thought and Christian faith, Meister Eckhart's Selected Writings explore the nature of the ultimate principle of the universe. Combining Neoplatonic concepts with...

The Vinland Sagas by Gisli Sigurosson Published by Penguin Classics, this collection of two sagas offers a unique glimpse into the adventures of Eirik the Red and his son Leif Eirikson, who explored...

Sir Thomas Wyatt: The Complete Poems The poetry of Sir Thomas Wyatt reflects the complexities of his life, shaped by his experiences as a diplomat and his entanglements with the royal court. His...

Equus is a thought-provoking exploration of the limits of faith and the intersection of the sacred and profane. The story revolves around a young man, Alan Strang, who blinds six horses with a metal...

The Day of the Triffids, a powerful post-apocalyptic allegory, explores a world devastated by nuclear war and the resulting genetic mutations. In this bleak society, any sign of deviation is...

A stunningly creepy deluxe hardcover edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein features spot gloss, black sprayed edges, black-stained pages, and black endpapers. This part of the Penguin Horror series,...

William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure is a complex exploration of justice, morality and human desire. Set in a city where strict laws govern every aspect of life, the play raises questions about...

Nigel Molesworth, the 'goriller of 3B', is a master of observation and mischief. His disaffected eye sees everything, from botany walks to cissy poetry, and he's not afraid to comment on it. With his...

Ulysses is a masterpiece of modernist literature, tracing the lives of its characters over the course of a single day in Dublin. This monumental work has stood the test of time, surviving censorship...

Written as a powerful defence of Christianity at a time of great upheaval, City of God is a seminal work by St Augustine, one of the central figures in the history of the faith.In this influential...

On a single day in June 1923, two lives intersect in unexpected ways. Clarissa Dalloway is preparing for a party and reflecting on past loves, while Septimus Warren Smith struggles with the aftermath...

Dante Alighieri's masterpiece, The Divine Comedy and La Vita Nuova, are now in one volume. This Penguin Classic presents the poet's fusion of classical inquiry and Christian faith, as well as his...

Interzone presents a selection of pieces from the mid-1950s, showcasing Burroughs's mature writing style. This collection represents a significant moment in his development as a writer.Burroughs's...

Shakespeare's King Lear is a bleak and brutal tragedy that explores the devastating consequences of power and betrayal. When an ageing king rejects his beloved daughter in favour of her malevolent...

The Woman in the DunesA haunting and suspenseful novel by Kobo Abe, this Penguin Classics edition features a new introduction by David Mitchell. In the scorching desert, an amateur entomologist named...

In the secluded town of Tarbox, ten couples form an exclusive group, bound together by petty rivalries and secrets. Their relationships are governed by a set of unspoken rules, with Freddy Thorne...

Set against the backdrop of 1962 Italy and the glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age, Beautiful Ruins is a captivating tale of love, fame, and dreams. A young innkeeper witnesses an American actress's...

The Wind in the Willows has been enchanting readers for over a century with its story of animal friendship and adventure. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame to his son, this beloved...

The Chosen tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two young Jewish boys from different worlds. Danny, raised in a strict Hasidic sect, and Reuven, brought up by a father aware of the...

Saul Bellow's Herzog is a deeply personal and philosophical novel that explores the inner workings of its protagonist's mind. After his wife leaves him for his best friend, Moses Herzog finds himself...

The Penguin Sudoku Challenge Volume 1 offers a year's worth of daily sudoku puzzles to challenge and sharpen your brain. With three levels of difficulty - beginner, moderate, and tricky - you'll be...

In the Country of MenA powerful and haunting tale of family secrets and lies.Nine-year-old Suleiman's world is turned upside down when he sees his father in the market square, sparking a journey to...

A Short History of Financial Euphoria by John Kenneth GalbraithThis insightful analysis explores the major speculative episodes in the economy over the last three centuries, from the tulip craze of...

Shirley Jackson's The Lottery and Other Stories is a chilling collection of short stories that explore the darker aspects of human nature. These tales of wasted potential and casual cruelty are...

The power of government control is a pervasive force in this timeless novel. In a world where the past is constantly rewritten to suit the Party's agenda, Winston Smith's inner rebellion against the...

Clarice Lispector's debut novel, Near to the Wild Heart, was published at just twenty-three years old and earned her the nickname 'Hurricane Clarice'. The novel follows Joana, a young woman whose...

A Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition of Tolstoy's great Russian epic, War and Peace, is presented here in the first new English translation in forty years. Set against the sweeping backdrop of...

Ryunosuke Akutagawa's short stories are marked by highly original imagery, cynicism, beauty and wild humour, making him one of Japan's foremost stylists. This deluxe edition of "Rashomon and...

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents a collection of origin stories, seminal tales, and characters that have transformed the fantasy genre. This edition brings together two iconic tales:...

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents the origin stories, seminal tales, and characters of the Marvel Universe, exploring the transformative influence of Marvel on the fantasy genre. This...

Wide Sargasso Sea is a powerful reimagining of Jane Eyre's Bertha Rochester, told from the perspective of the woman herself, Antoinette Cosway. Born into a society that oppressed her as a white...

Angela Y. Davis examines the intertwined histories of the abolitionist and women's suffrage movements, revealing the racism and class prejudice inherent in much of white feminism. This seminal work...

The Penguin History of Modern Spain 1898 to the Present by Nigel Townson A fresh perspective on modern Spain, this book challenges the prevailing narrative of a country marked by civil war and...

This collection of fifteen stories showcases Katherine Mansfield's innovative and perceptive writing style, which explores the unspoken emotions that make up everyday experience. Written towards the...

The Great Crash 1929 by John Kenneth Galbraith This book provides a detailed account of the 1929 stock market collapse, one of the most disastrous cycles of boom and bust in modern times. Galbraith...

The Price of Glory: Verdun 1916 by Alistair Horne The battle of Verdun, fought between France and Germany in 1916, was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the First World War. Lasting ten months, it...

Europe in the High Middle Ages brings to life the pivotal moments of a transformative era. From the Crusades to the devastating impact of the Black Death, this account explores the complex tapestry...

Set against the backdrop of two vastly different worlds, Season of Migration to the North is a powerful exploration of the complexities of colonization and its lasting impact.The story centers around...

Child of All Nations is a poignant and thought-provoking novel about a young girl's journey through Europe, navigating the complexities of her family's past and the uncertain future.As Kully travels...

Good Morning Midnight by Jean Rhys is a powerful and poignant portrait of a young woman's struggle for self-determination in 1930s Paris. With a talent for expressing the anguish of young women, Rhys...

The Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition was a monumental undertaking, marked by extraordinary ambition and a high degree of confidence. However, like previous British attempts to master the South...

Moby-Dick or, The Whale is a profound and haunting inquiry into character, faith, and the nature of perception, written with wonderfully redemptive humor. This masterpiece of American literature is a...

Mary Wollstonecraft's groundbreaking work, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman, challenges the conventional view of femininity and advocates for women's equality. Written in 1792, this influential...

Dorothy Parker's poetry and prose capture the essence of the Jazz Age, a time of great experimentation and daring for women. This collection, featuring an introduction by Brendan Gill, showcases her...

The Penguin Book of Modern British Short Stories is a powerful collection of the finest short stories from some of Britain's most celebrated writers. Spanning over three decades, this anthology...

William Blake's haunting verse is a powerful exploration of the human condition. This collection of poems, including 'The Songs of Innocence and Experience', invites readers to reflect on the...

Faust Part 1 by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe In this first part of Goethe's great work, a brilliant scholar makes a pact with the devil, trading his mortal life for a moment of unparalleled glory. The...

Christ Stopped at Eboli In 1948, Carlo Levi was exiled to a remote region of Italy, where he was forced to confront the harsh realities of rural life. The result was a deeply personal and poignant...

Stanislaw Lem's The Cyberiad Fables for the Cybernetic Age is a thought-provoking collection of science fiction short stories that explore the human condition in a fantastical universe. In this...

Samuel Pepys' diary is a vivid and frank account of life in Restoration England, spanning the tumultuous 1660s. The diary covers major events such as the Restoration, the Dutch War, the Great Plague,...

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents a pivotal moment in American popular culture. This collection gathers some key tales from the early years of the Fantastic Four, a flagship title and...

Fairyland is in chaos as Jack Frost has stolen the magical pets that keep the human world's pets in their right homes. Without these pets, it's crucial that they're returned to ensure happy matches...

Copy Colour Fun: Penguin by Angela Hewitt is a colourful activity book designed to help young children develop their fine motor skills through simple colouring exercises. The book features...

Three ghostly tales from Charles Dickens bring to life the darker side of human nature. 'To Be Read at Dusk' is part of the Little Black Classics series, showcasing 46 new titles that celebrate...

Circe and the Cyclops is a story of magic and transformation. In this ancient Greek story, a powerful enchantress named Circe turns men into swine, while a man-eating Cyclops poses a formidable...

The Essential June Jordan is a collection of poems that showcase the work of a poet and activist who explored issues of gender, race, immigration, representation, and more. With its sinuous, lashing,...

King, Queen, Knave by Vladimir Nabokov is a complex and sensual novel that explores the intricate relationships between its three main characters. At its core is an Oedipal love triangle, as Dreyer,...

Nikki Giovanni's poetry spans over six decades, from 1968 to the present day. This collection brings together her most powerful and intimate works, offering a unique insight into her life and ideas...

The Iron Heel by Jack London A gripping and thought-provoking novel, The Iron Heel is a dystopian tale that explores the dangers of unchecked power and the struggle for social justice. Originally...

Published in 2017, The Tower is W. B. Yeats's first major collection of poetry as Nobel Laureate, showcasing his innovative and influential work.At the heart of this collection is Thoor Ballylee...

The Color Purple, a powerful and poignant novel, tells the story of the lives of African American women in early-twentieth-century rural Georgia. Through a series of letters spanning nearly thirty...

The Penguin Book of Card Games is a comprehensive guide to the world of card games, covering a vast array of games for players of all levels. From high-skill games like Bridge to games of chance like...

Albert Camus's The Modern Classics Plague is a powerful exploration of human fear and resilience in the face of unimaginable suffering. When a deadly plague strikes a town, the inhabitants are forced...

First published in 1970, Hannah Arendt's groundbreaking work on violence offers a profound analysis of its nature and causes, its role in politics and war, and its place in the modern age.Arendt's...

Off to find a fishy dinner, Mummy Penguin must swim very fast, climb a slippery cliff and tiptoe past sleeping seals. Her little penguin looks on in awe as she navigates the Antarctic landscape.With...

Thérèse Raquin is a novel of turbulent passion, set in a dingy Parisian apartment where the protagonist, Thérèse, is trapped in a loveless marriage. Her life is shattered when she embarks on a...

A new translation of a notorious novel of moral and emotional depravity, published just years before the French Revolution, offers a disturbing portrayal of a decadent society. In this sophisticated...

Discover the fun of hiding and seeking with Mr Penguin and his friends in this delightful board book. Five beautifully illustrated spreads show a series of friendly animals hiding behind bright felt...

Joseph Conrad's most enduring works are collected in this revised edition of The Portable Conrad. A master of the sea and the tropics, Conrad is also a poet, critic, and analyst of globalization,...

The Canterbury Tales, written in the original Middle English, is a masterpiece of English literature that showcases a diverse range of storytelling styles and vivid depictions of medieval life. The...

A stunning new Clothbound Classics edition of Jane Austen's final work, Sanditon, is now available. Written in the last months of Austen's life, this novel features a cast of characters navigating...

Troilus and Criseyde is a masterpiece of English literature, a tragedy that explores the complexities of human passion with unparalleled sympathy and understanding. Set against the backdrop of the...

The Makers of Rome: Nine Lives This collection of nine biographies offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Rome's greatest statesmen, from the early days of the Republic to the establishment...

Samuel Johnson's Selected Essays offers a unique insight into the mind of one of England's most versatile writers. This revised edition brings together the forcefully argued moral pieces of Johnson's...

The ideas of Niccolo Machiavelli have had a profound impact on Western thought and politics. This collection of writings explores the nature of power, politics, and human nature, offering insights...

The Art of War, a timeless guide to strategy and leadership, has been a cornerstone of Chinese culture for over two thousand years. This Penguin Classics edition brings the seminal work to life with...

Published in 1927, To the Lighthouse is a poignant and introspective novel that explores the complexities of family life, love, and loss. Set against the backdrop of war, the story follows the Ramsey...

Malina is an intense and courageous novel that explores the complexities of a woman's life in postwar Vienna. A story of love, obsession, and identity, it delves into the inner world of its...

A Penguin Hardcover Classics edition of Charlotte Brontë's Villette, published to coincide with the 200th anniversary of her birth. This novel tells the story of Lucy Snowe, a young woman who sets...

Consciousness Explained explores one of the last remaining mysteries of the universe: the human brain. Daniel Dennett blends philosophy, psychology and neuroscience to examine how consciousness has...

The Secret History by Procopius A provocative and unflinching portrayal of power and corruption in ancient Byzantium. This work, penned by the Empire's official chronicler, presents a starkly...

The Penguin Dictionary of British Surnames provides a detailed guide to the origins and meanings behind Britain's most common surnames. With its extensive coverage of British names, this dictionary...

Charles Chaplin's My Autobiography offers an intimate and candid account of the life of one of cinema's greatest legends. Born into a theatrical family, Chaplin recounts his journey from childhood...

D.H. Lawrence's Selected Poems offers a unique perspective on the life and work of this innovative poet. Spanning his early rhyming work to his groundbreaking exploration of free verse, this volume...

The Longest Journey by E. M. Forster is a deeply introspective novel that explores the complexities of human nature. A young man with a vivid imagination and literary talent sets out to pursue his...

In the Land of Time And Other Fantasy Tales is a unique collection of short stories by Lord Dunsany, a pioneer in the realm of imaginative literature. Spanning over five decades of work, this edition...

A Terrible Beauty Is Born by W. Yeats This collection of poetry explores the complexities of youth, hope, and sacrifice. Spanning the twentieth century, it features verse that is both joyful and...

First published fifty years ago, E.P. Thompson's groundbreaking study of working-class culture and ideals is now available in Penguin Modern Classics, with a new introduction by historian Michael...

Walt Whitman's poetry collection, On the Beach at Night Alone, is a poignant and introspective work that explores the human experience. A selection from his iconic Leaves of Grass, this book presents...

Philip Pullman presents his 50 favourite stories from the Brothers Grimm, retelling them in a unique and brilliant voice. This beautifully designed book features the most magical stories ever told,...

Ryszard Kapuscinski's vivid portraits of life in post-Stalinist Poland offer a unique glimpse into a country on the edge of modernity. In this new collection, the renowned journalist explores the...

Elizabeth and her German Garden A semi-autobiographical novel about the transformative power of a garden, Elizabeth von Arnim's 1898 novel has remained a beloved favourite for generations. After...

The First World War: An Illustrated History by A J Taylor is a clear and lively account of the conflict from the German advance in the West to the state of Europe after the war. The book covers key...

Allen Ginsberg's Selected Poems, 1947-1995 brings together a comprehensive selection of the poet's most personal and visionary verse. Spanning nearly five decades, this collection showcases...

A Dead Man's Memoir: A Theatrical Novel by Mikhail Bulgakov A semi-autobiographical tale of a writer's struggles with success and identity, A Dead Man's Memoir is a darkly comedic exploration of the...

As the pace of change and uncertainty in the workplace continues to rise, leaders are facing a growing challenge in maintaining a happy and healthy workforce. A practical guide for those who want to...

Twilight of Idols and Anti-Christ by Friedrich Nietzsche is a provocative critique of morality and philosophy in 19th-century Europe. In this two-part work, Nietzsche launches a scathing attack on...

Roald Dahl's memoir of his time with the Royal Air Force during World War II. In Penguin Readers Level 4: Going Solo, Dahl recounts his experiences as a pilot, sharing stories from his time in the...