2017 results for 'Guin, Ursula K Le'

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...

John Healy's The Grass Arena is a searing and unflinching account of his experiences with addiction and his journey towards recovery. The book describes his time living on the streets of London,...

William Golding's thought-provoking novel, Lord of the Flies, is a haunting portrayal of human nature that continues to spark debate and discussion today. When a group of ordinary boys are stranded...

Set in an exotic Eastern landscape, Haroun and the Sea of Stories is a captivating tale of adventure and self-discovery. A young boy named Haroun sets out on a quest to restore the poisoned source of...

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams In the sweltering heart of New Orleans, a fragile southern belle's world begins to unravel. Blanche Dubois, a woman of fading beauty and dwindling...

Shirley Jackson's gothic tale of a peculiar girl and her family's dark secret is a haunting exploration of isolation and the complexities of human relationships. Merricat Blackwood lives with her...

Robert Graves's superb retelling of the Greek myths is a masterful collection of stories that have inspired countless works of literature. From the creation of the world to the Trojan War, Graves...

The third volume of a groundbreaking political treatise that changed the world. Unfinished at the time of Marx's death in 1883, this work was first published with a preface by Frederick Engels in...

Arsène Lupin, Gentleman-Thief, is a collection of the most entertaining adventures of France's most famous gentleman thief. With his spontaneous generosity, he often benefits the poor and the...

E. M. Forster's nuanced exploration of English society's class divisions brings together two seemingly disparate families in a chance encounter. The preposterous Wilcox family and the intelligent...

A Penguin Vitae Edition of one of the most enduring fantasy novels in Chinese literature, translated into English for the first time. This hardcover edition features an illustrated foreword.Set in a...

A Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition of a story of love and social convention, Sense and Sensibility follows the parallel experiences of two sisters, Marianne and Elinor Dashwood, as they navigate the...

The Caucasian Chalk Circle is a powerful parable about class and priorities, written by Bertolt Brecht at the end of World War II. Set in the Caucasus mountains of Georgia, the story retells the tale...

The Fall of Icarus is a collection of ancient myths and tales from Ovid's works, including the stories of Theseus and the Minotaur, Daedalus and Icarus, and the Calydonian Boar-Hunt.These stories...

The Cretan Runner by George Psychoundakis In the summer of 1941, the island of Crete was invaded by air, and a young shepherd boy named George Psychoundakis knew the island intimately. He joined the...

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, Carson McCullers' debut novel, made her an overnight literary sensation at just twenty-three years old. With its profound sense of moral isolation and compassionate...

Dante's Inferno is a collection of ten memorable and terrifying cantos from the poet's epic work. This edition brings together some of the most striking and evocative passages from the poem, offering...

Seven of Henry James's most thought-provoking short stories, gathered together in a single volume, offer a fascinating exploration of the relationship between art and life.From the title story, "The...

Written in 1963, this powerful letter from a prominent civil rights leader calls for non-violent resistance against racism and reflects on the healing power of love.Published in 2018, this Penguin...

Eastern Approaches is a gripping account of the author's experiences as a diplomat and soldier in the Soviet Union and North Africa during World War II. With a new foreword by Simon Sebag Montefiore,...

Gurdjieff's voice is a call to spiritual awakening, a call to question the chaos of our inner lives. He invites us to open our eyes, to understand what we are and why we are here. This book is a...

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's Wind, Sand and Stars is a lyrical and gripping autobiography that weaves together the author's experiences as an aviation pioneer. In 1926, de Saint-Exupéry began flying...

The Monkey Wrench Gang is a provocative and humorous novel about the power of resistance against the forces of progress. In a world where the natural landscape is being ravaged by the relentless...

Penguin Readers Level 6: One of Us Is Lying is a graded reader for learners of English as a foreign language. The text has been carefully adapted to support language learning, with new illustrations...

A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian is a hilarious and poignant debut novel by Marina Lewycka. When her father falls for a glamorous Ukrainian divorcée, two years after his wife's death, the...

The Road Through the Wall is a darkly humorous novel that exposes the underside of suburban life in America. Shirley Jackson's first novel reveals the treachery beneath seemingly cheerful faces and...

The Private Life of the Brain by Susan Greenfield The brain's inner workings are a complex and mysterious realm, particularly when it comes to our emotional experiences. According to neuroscientist...

The Penguin Book of Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt by Joyce Tyldesley Discover the fascinating world of Ancient Egypt through its most enduring stories. This engaging anthology brings to life the...

The Hand of Ethelberta is a comic story of a woman in control of her destiny. Ethelberta reinvents herself to launch a brilliant career as a society poet in London, exploiting the attentions of four...

Socrates' Defence is a philosophical work that presents the final plea of a prominent figure from ancient Greece. This book offers a unique insight into the thoughts and ideas of a historical figure,...

The Nightingales are Drunk by ḤāfiẓA collection of poems that have enchanted readers for over 600 years, Hafez's work is a testament to the power of literature to transcend time and culture...

George Orwell's Keep the Aspidistra Flying is a poignant exploration of the human struggle against materialism. The story follows Gordon Comstock, a young man who rejects the conventions of...

A Simple Heart is a poignant and humorous tale of a servant girl's unexamined life. With Flaubert's masterful storytelling, we are introduced to a young girl who teaches a young man to speak, and the...

Audre Lorde's powerful writings are a testament to the strength and solidarity of women. With unflinching precision and a poet's voice, she addresses the dangers of silence and the importance of...

I Have More Souls Than One is a collection of poems by Fernando Pessoa, one of Portugal's greatest poets. The book explores a mind shaken by intense suffering and a tireless search for meaning,...

Sabina leads a double life, driven by her desire for brief encounters with near-strangers. Her restless longing for sexual fulfilment has become unbearable, and she weaves a sensual web of deceit...

Lady Sings the Blues is a deeply personal and unflinching account of Billie Holiday's life. Born in 1915, her story begins with a first encounter with the law at just 13 years old. Yet, despite the...

Sister Carrie, first published in 1900, is a groundbreaking work of fiction that transformed the conventional "fallen woman" story into a powerful exploration of American culture. Theodore Dreiser's...

Italo Calvino's Why Read the Classics? is an elegant defence of great literature. In this absorbing collection, he explores the attributes that define a classic and shares his passionate criticism...

The Yage Letters Redux by William S. Burroughs and Allen Ginsberg In this unique blend of travel writing, satire, psychedelia, and epistolary novel, William S. Burroughs recounts his experiments with...

Mexico City Blues is Jack Kerouac's most significant and emblematic poem, consisting of 242 loosely linked 'choruses' that explore life, death, spirituality, jazz improvisation, memory, fantasies and...

Autobiographical writings from Friedrich Nietzsche's Ecce Homo offer a glimpse into his thoughts on self-awareness and intellectual pursuits.Nietzsche's introspective work is a collection of...

The Blythes Are Quoted is the final book completed by L.M. Montgomery, published just before her death in 1942. Edited and introduced by Benjamin Lefebvre, this collection of stories, poems, and...

Bruno Schulz's unique vision is showcased in this collection of his complete fiction, featuring three short stories and his final surviving work, Sanatorium Under the Sign of the Hourglass...

Ulysses S. Grant's Personal Memoirs is a masterpiece of military writing, offering a unique insight into the life of one of America's most renowned commanders. Written in a clear and supple style,...

Dazzlingly intelligent and subtle, Len Deighton's Billion-Dollar Brain is a gripping novel that pits cunning against cunning in a high-stakes game of espionage. The fourth and final novel featuring...

Rainer Maria Rilke's letters to a young poet offer profound advice on writing, love, and the human experience. Written in the early 20th century, these letters have become a source of inspiration for...

Shakespeare's witty comedy of love and deception explores the complexities of relationships and the power of misperception.In this engaging play, two characters, Benedick and Beatrice, engage in a...

Nancy Mitford's Love in a Cold Climate and Other Novels offers a witty and insightful portrayal of the English upper class in pre-war London and Paris. With its perfectly timed comic dialogue and...

Gabriel García Márquez's Love in the Time of Cholera is a poignant exploration of the enduring power of love. The novel tells the story of Florentino Ariza, a hopeless romantic who falls deeply in...

The Blazing World and Other Writings is a groundbreaking work of fiction that explores the possibilities of a utopian society. In this collection, Margaret Cavendish tells the story of a woman who...

The Volcano Lover A Romance by Susan SontagA historical romance that explores the intersection of art, love, and revolution, this novel is set against the backdrop of 18th-century Europe. With...

Gertrude Stein's The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas is a fascinating insight into the vibrant culture of Modernism and the artistic world of Paris's Left Bank. The book offers a unique glimpse into...

A Doll's House and Other Plays by Henrik Ibsen Four of Ibsen's most important plays, superbly translated and presented in the Penguin Ibsen series. These plays showcase the author's radical...

Beautiful and powerful, Sappho's poems capture the essence of love, desire, and the human experience. This collection of lyrical and intimate verse explores the complexities of relationships and the...

Richard P. Feynman's unique take on the puzzles and problems that lie at the heart of physics is presented in this collection of legendary lectures. Feynman explains complex subjects in an accessible...

Donald Barthelme's Sixty Stories is a comprehensive collection of his literary output from the 1960s and 1970s. Spanning the period when he came to prominence, this anthology showcases Barthelme's...

Experience the profound and unsettling world of Franz Kafka's fiction in this collection of new translations. Featuring some of Kafka's most thought-provoking works, including the iconic...

Patrick Kavanagh's poetry is a unique and accessible voice in modern Irish literature. Born in a harsh, humble background, Kavanagh broke free from constraints to redefine Irish poetry, focusing on...

Freud's theory of humour is a rich and comprehensive exploration of the mechanisms behind jokes and their role in our lives. He argues that jokes allow us to express repressed thoughts and feelings,...

An Apprenticeship Or the Book of Pleasures by Clarice Lispector is a deeply personal and psychological exploration of love and connection. Lóri's yearning for love is tempered by her fear of herself...

A woman's fascination with a dying insect sparks a profound crisis, leading her to question her place in the universe and her very identity. In this spare, deeply disturbing yet luminous novel, the...

Femme Fatale is a collection of stories by Guy de Maupassant, showcasing his mastery of the Parisian beau monde and the Normandy countryside. This edition is part of Penguin's Little Black Classics...

In a dreamlike sequence, the boundaries between morning and night dissolve, and the ordinary world becomes a surreal landscape. Clarice Lispector's Daydream and Drunkenness of a Young Lady is a...

Gilbert White's Natural History of Selborne is a remarkable collection of letters that reveal the intricate relationships between humans and the natural world. Written over a century before Charles...

The dead hand of a long-defeated Nazi Third Reich reaches out to Portugal, London and Marrakech in this second novel by Len Deighton. The story follows the same anonymous narrator and milieu as his...

Emma Bovary, a novel of tragic consequences, tells the story of a woman who seeks to escape the monotony of her life through extravagant spending and romantic affairs. But as her desires are...

Oscar Wilde's plays are renowned for their witty dialogue and insightful commentary on the social conventions of his time. This collection of his essential works showcases his unique blend of humor...

The House of Mirth is a biting satire of the social elite in early 20th-century New York. Edith Wharton's masterpiece follows the tragic story of Lily Bart, a beautiful and ambitious young woman who...

John Reed's eyewitness account of the 1917 Russian Revolution is a gripping and passionate record of the events that shook the world.Written in the aftermath of the revolution, this book provides a...

Cognitive Therapy and the Emotional Disorders by Aaron T. Beck is a comprehensive guide to understanding and treating anxiety neuroses, depressions, obsessions, phobias, and psychosomatic disorders...

The Wolfman and Other Cases by Sigmund Freud offers a unique insight into the world of psychoanalysis. This collection of case studies brings together four fascinating stories: 'Little Hans', 'The...

Jack London's Martin Eden is a powerful critique of individualism, exploring contemporary issues like socialism and mental illness. Set in San Francisco, this novel tells the story of Martin Eden, an...

George Bataille's Story of the Eye is a transgressive and surrealist erotic novel that explores the boundaries of sex, violence, and death. Translated by Joachim Neugroschal, this Penguin Modern...

A powerful analysis of the origins of modern France, The Ancien Régime and the Revolution explores the contrast between revolutionary France and the despotic rule it overthrew. Alexis de...

Frank O'Connor's My Oedipus Complex And Other Stories is a poignant collection of short stories that explore the complexities of human relationships. One of its most powerful tales, also bearing this...

Adah's dream of building a new life in England is shattered by the harsh realities of her husband's abuse and the societal expectations that come with it. As she struggles to provide for her family,...

Northland Stories brings together nineteen of Jack London's most enduring short works, exploring the complexities of human nature and the relationship between cultures in the frozen expanses of the...

A poignant coming-of-age story set in rural South Wales, How Green Was My Valley explores the hardships and joys of growing up in a mining community. Through the eyes of Huw Morgan, the novel delves...

The Captain and the Enemy by Graham Greene is a poignant tale of love, loyalty, and identity. A young boy's life is forever changed when he is taken from his boarding school to live with a mysterious...

Part of the Penguin Orange Collection, a limited-run series of twelve influential American classics, this edition celebrates the heritage of Penguin's iconic book design. The bold orange and white...

The history and nature of Western attitudes towards the East is a complex and deeply ingrained phenomenon. In this highly acclaimed work, Edward Said explores the concept of Orientalism, a powerful...

Bombs Away: The Story of a Bomber TeamA non-fiction account of John Steinbeck's experiences with U.S. Army Air Force bomber crews during World War II, this book offers a unique insight into the early...

In Arthur Miller's The Crucible, a small community in 17th-century Massachusetts is torn apart by accusations of witchcraft. The play is a powerful exploration of the dangers of groupthink and mass...

A harrowing glimpse into the daily struggle for survival in a Soviet gulag, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich is a powerful portrayal of the human spirit in the face of...

Down and Out in Paris and London is a poignant account of George Orwell's time living among the desperately poor and destitute. Written in his twenties, this memoir documents his 'first contact with...

The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie is a sublimely funny novel about a charismatic schoolmistress who has a profound impact on her students. Her glamorous and unconventional approach to education leads to...

The world of fairy tales has been a staple of childhood for centuries, but what do they really mean and how do they impact our lives? In this thought-provoking exploration, Dr Bruno Bettelheim...

Vladimir Nabokov's memoir is a rich tapestry of memories, woven from the threads of his childhood, family, and early love. The author's recollections of his comfortable upbringing, liberal-minded...

Naked Lunch, the restored text, is a nightmarish and fiercely funny novel that follows Bill Lee through Interzone, a surreal wasteland of drugs, depravity, and endless addiction. This taboo-breaking...

The Old Curiosity Shop is a heart-wrenching tale of a young girl's struggle in a world filled with darkness and despair. Little Nell, a beautiful and innocent child, is forced into a life of hardship...

Where's Mr Penguin? Buggy Book: With Felt Flaps and a Mirror!This interactive baby book features a mirror and felt flaps, making it a great way to encourage little ones to explore and learn.With its...

Don Juan, the notorious libertine, has vanished. The truth behind his disappearance is shrouded in mystery, and one woman's quest for answers will stop at nothing. Set in 18th-century Spain, this...

William S. Burroughs' Junky is a raw and unflinching account of addiction, written with a sparse and unapologetic tone. This novel, edited with an introduction by Oliver Harris, offers a field report...

Discipline and Punish: The Birth of the Prison by Michel FoucaultThis influential work explores the development of modern penal systems and the ways in which power and control are exercised in our...

Managing Your Migraine is a practical guide to understanding and treating this debilitating condition. Despite being one of the most common and debilitating conditions in the world, migraine is still...

Travels with Charley In Search of America is a thought-provoking account of John Steinbeck's 1960 journey across the United States. With his dog Charley by his side, Steinbeck set out to rediscover...

Baby Penguin: Finger Puppet Book Follow the adventures of Baby Penguin as she experiences her world, from playtime to bedtime. This charming book features a permanently attached plush finger puppet,...

Truman Capote's unfinished novel is a scathing exposé of the wealthy elite, revealing a world of beautiful, spiteful women, and the dark secrets that lie beneath their glamorous facades. At its...