2017 results for 'Guin, Ursula K. Le'

Monkey, translated by Arthur Waley, is a fantastical tale of adventure and spiritual quest. In this Penguin Classics edition, Wu Ch'êng-ên's 16th-century masterpiece is presented in a humorous and...

Demons, a chilling and prophetic novel, explores the darker side of revolutionary fanaticism. In this new translation, Dostoyevsky's powerful and savage portrayal of a Russian revolutionary cell is...

The Analects is a foundational text of Chinese philosophy, compiled by the followers of its author from his remarks and conversations with rulers and ordinary people. This new translation draws on...

Bakha's life is a constant struggle to survive in India's rigid caste system. As an Untouchable, he faces prejudice and humiliation every day. In this powerful and poignant novel, Mulk Raj Anand...

The Decameron is a masterpiece of medieval Italian literature, presented in a complete edition of Giovanni Boccaccio's acclaimed translation. In the summer of 1348, ten young men take refuge in the...

The Financier by Theodore Dreiser A searing portrayal of the American dream, The Financier is a gripping tale of ambition and corruption. Frank Cowperwood, a ruthless businessman, embodies the darker...

The Penguin Book of Mermaids is a treasure trove of tales about merfolk and water spirits from around the world. For centuries, these mythical beings have captivated human imagination, from the...

Glyn Peters' life is turned upside down when he discovers a photograph he has never seen before in a little-used cupboard at home. The image, taken in high summer, shows his wife, Kath, holding hands...

Armadale is a gripping melodrama that explores the complex web of relationships and deceit in the lives of its characters. When the elderly Allan Armadale makes a shocking confession on his...

The Koran is the universally accepted word of God as first revealed to the prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel nearly fourteen hundred years ago. Its 114 chapters recount the narratives and rules...

A haunting novella of fame and disillusionment, Star is a rich and unflinching psychological portrait of a celebrity coming apart at the seams. Written by a Japanese literary icon, the book explores...

The Alexiad: A Medieval Masterpiece Written by Princess Anna Komnene, daughter of Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, this 12th-century narrative history offers a unique perspective on the inner...

A collection of love poetry from around the world and through the ages, bringing together works by renowned poets such as W. H. Auden, William Shakespeare, John Donne, Emily Dickinson, Robert...

The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli is a treatise on political power that shocked Europe upon its publication. Written from a pragmatic perspective, it advocates for ruthless tactics to gain absolute...

The Breakthrough by Daphne Du Maurier is a thought-provoking exploration of the human search for meaning. A deranged scientist's attempt to extract the essence of life itself raises fundamental...

Set in California, these unforgettable tales explore themes of mob violence, voyeurism and betrayal. John Steinbeck's writing offers a concentrated hit of contemporary American life.Penguin Modern:...

Little Penguin Pip-Pip wants to join in with his friends swimming in the sea, but he's scared of water. This heartwarming story shows that sometimes all it takes is a little bit of encouragement to...

This delightful board book features five adorable penguins that waddle through the pages. Babies and toddlers will love touching the tactile patches and looking for the familiar little white mouse...

SS-GB by Len Deighton In a world where the Germans have won the war, Britain is occupied and the country is under a brutal regime. Detective Inspector Archer must navigate the treacherous landscape...

The Penguin Book of Hell offers a rich source of visions of eternal damnation, spanning three thousand years from the ancient Near East to modern America. Drawing on religious poetry, epics,...

A poignant and uplifting tale of hope and courage is woven together in this beautifully crafted collection. A wounded bird's miraculous recovery serves as a powerful symbol of resilience, while a...

The Upanishads by Anonymous A collection of 13 philosophical discourses that explore the inner meaning of the world and the nature of reality. Composed around the eighth century BCE, these texts have...

Veronica McCreedy lives in a mansion by the sea, surrounded by the comforts of a life well-lived. Yet, at 85, her days are spent mostly at home, alone. She's a woman of routine, with a love for...

Judas Priest: Heavy Duty Days and Nights For the first time, the story of Judas Priest is told from the band's guitarist, K.K. Downing. Formed in Birmingham in 1969, Judas Priest became a heavy metal...

Wilfred Owen's Poems is a stunning collection of verse, beautifully presented in a slim, clothbound edition. Designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith, this A-format volume is the perfect gift for poetry...

Dead Souls is a masterpiece of satire that exposes the social hypocrisy of 19th-century Russia. A mysterious stranger, Chichikov, arrives in a provincial town and makes a series of strange offers to...

Sherlock Holmes' first case begins with a gruesome discovery in a bloodstained room in Brixton. A dead man is found, with only a few clues to guide the investigation: a wedding ring, a gold watch, a...

A masterpiece of spiritual journey and travel writing, The Snow Leopard is a deeply personal and profound exploration of reality, suffering, and beauty. In 1973, Peter Matthiessen embarked on a...

Paradise Lost is a poem of epic scale, conjuring up a vast and awe-inspiring cosmos, populated by a memorable gallery of characters. At its centre is a story of the Fall of Man, a tragedy that...

Bulgakov's masterpiece of magical realism, The Master and Margarita, is a powerful satire of Soviet life. Written in secret during the darkest days of Stalin's reign, this novel became an overnight...

Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead is a powerful exploration of individualism and the human spirit. The novel tells the story of Howard Roark, a visionary architect who defies convention and faces...

Virgil's epic poem tells the story of Aeneas, a man caught between love, duty, and fate. Fleeing the ashes of Troy, he embarks on a journey to fulfill his destiny as the founder of Rome, navigating...

Jack Kerouac's groundbreaking novel, "On the Road", is a seminal work of American literature that has captivated readers for generations. Written in 1957, this iconic book follows the journey of Sal...

When a mysterious sailor dies under suspicious circumstances at the Admiral Benbow inn, young Jim Hawkins discovers a treasure map among the dead man's belongings. This chance discovery sets him on a...

A gripping tale of private investigation and corruption, The Big Sleep is a classic of hard-boiled detective fiction. Philip Marlowe, a private investigator, is hired by General Sternwood to uncover...

The Art of the Advocate by Richard Du Cann This book explores the role of advocates in the legal system, examining their duties to both the court and their clients. A comprehensive survey of the...

A new translation of Marco Polo's famous travel book, presented in a collectible clothbound edition. In 1271, Marco Polo embarked on a journey that would change the course of Western history. He...

Chretien de Troyes' Arthurian Romances offer a unique perspective on the legendary world of King Arthur. By weaving together psychological elements of personal desire and courtly manner, Troyes...

The Canterbury Tales is a masterful collection of stories that showcase the diversity and richness of medieval England. Written in the 14th century, this iconic work of English literature features a...

A mysterious figure appears on Bernard Samson's doorstep, setting him on a perilous path. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he is forced to confront his troubled past and the treachery that has...

Ovid's epic poem, Metamorphoses, brings together a dazzling array of mythological tales, ingeniously linked by the idea of transformation. This sensuous and witty poetry explores the magical changes...

The Penguin Book of Norse Myths: Gods of the Vikings The Scandinavian myth cycle is one of the world's most enduring and compelling stories, spanning creation, heroism, and the ultimate end. This...

Walt Whitman's Complete Poems is a comprehensive collection of his work, featuring the final, or "deathbed," edition of Leaves of Grass, as well as earlier versions of many poems. This edition...

Benedict's practical guide to Christian monastic life, written over 1,500 years ago, remains a source of inspiration for those seeking a harmonious and efficient religious community. In "The Rule of...

The Life of Saint Columba by Adomnan of Iona This biography offers a vivid depiction of the life of Saint Columba, a man renowned for his prophetic and miraculous powers. Written by his successor,...

A Sentimental Journey is a novel without a plot, a journey without a destination. It records the adventures of the amiable Parson Yorick as he travels through France and Italy, relishing his...

Set against the backdrop of the Cold War's final years, Len Deighton's novel follows Bernard Samson as he navigates a complex web of espionage and deception.When Bernard is sent to East Germany to...

The Penguin Book of Modern Speeches by Brian MacArthur gathers the most significant speeches of the modern era, from key figures who shaped the world around them. These speeches, spanning the 20th...

The third instalment in the Penguin Pandemonium series is a hilarious tale of friendship and competition. At City Zoo, a new arrival is causing a stir among the penguins. Is Frosty, the polar bear...

The writings of Epicurus, a highly influential Greek philosopher, offer insights into life and death, religion and science, physical sensation, happiness, morality, and friendship. His teachings...

The Challenge of Pain by Ronald Melzack and Patrick D. Wall is a comprehensive exploration of the complex phenomenon of chronic pain. The authors argue that pain is not just a physical sensation, but...

Dr. Wortle's School is a novel by Anthony Trollope, published in 1879. The story revolves around Mr Peacocke, a Classical scholar, and his American wife, who take up residence at a school in...

A new edition of one of democracy's founding legal documents, Magna Carta, is released to coincide with its 800th anniversary. This influential document, wrested from a reluctant King John by...

North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of individual feeling and social concern. When Margaret Hale's father leaves his position in a crisis...

The Mosquito Coast is a gripping novel about fanaticism and a futile search for utopia. Paul Theroux's protagonist, Allie Fox, abandons modern America to create a new world in the Honduran jungle...

Understanding numbers can be surprisingly tricky. In his thought-provoking book, John Allen Paulos explores why maths is often misunderstood and how it affects our daily lives. He tackles questions...

Selected Writings by Thomas Carlyle is a comprehensive collection of the most important writings by this influential Victorian polemicist. Spanning all stages of his career, this selection showcases...

The Complete Poems by John Keats This collection brings together all the poems known to have been written by one of England's most celebrated Romantic poets. Arranged in chronological order, they...

A Beautiful Nightmare: My Story by Christine McGuinness is a candid and frank autobiography that delves into the author's life story, tackling sensitive subjects such as her struggles with anorexia,...

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles is a gripping tale of mystery and suspense. When Sir Charles Baskerville dies under mysterious circumstances, his family turns to Sherlock...

The Hotel du Lac by Anita Brookner is a beautifully written novel about a woman's journey towards self-discovery. Edith Hope, a romantic novelist, has been exiled from home after embarrassing herself...

The Homeric Hymns by Jules Cashford These 33 ancient Greek songs were composed for recitation at festivals and honour the gods and goddesses of the pantheon. They recount key episodes in the lives of...

Thomas Love Peacock's Nightmare Abbey and Crotchet Castle are two novels that showcase his unique blend of satire and wit. In these works, he pokes fun at various movements and ideologies of his...

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the sixth century Roman Empire, Count Belisarius is a vivid portrayal of a bygone era marked by invasion and turmoil.Robert Graves masterfully weaves together...

The Rig Veda is an ancient Hindu scripture that has survived for over 3,000 years. This collection of Sanskrit hymns, comprising over 1,000 individual poems, provides a unique insight into early...

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. First published in 1957,...

The 16th of June 1904 is a day that will stay with you long after the events of the day have passed. James Joyce's masterpiece, Ulysses, is a monument to the human condition, exploring the...

The federal government has been secretly conducting experiments on human behavior since the 1950s, with the CIA's MKULTRA and MKSEARCH projects being just the beginning. This book takes a closer look...

The Twelve Caesars is a vivid and engaging biography of the men who ruled Rome, from Julius Caesar and Augustus to Nero and his successors. Written by Suetonius, a scholar who had access to the...

Kristin Lavransdatter is a sweeping historical epic that explores the life of one passionate and headstrong woman in 14th-century Norway. Set against the richly detailed backdrop of the period, the...

A haunting study of guilt and lost love, The Mayor of Casterbridge is a powerful exploration of the human condition. In a fit of drunken anger, Michael Henchard makes a choice that will haunt him for...

War and Peace, translated by Antony Briggs, is a sweeping epic that follows the lives of three Russian aristocrats against the backdrop of Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Pierre Bezukhov, Prince...

William Blake's Complete Poems is a comprehensive collection of the English Romantic poet's most celebrated works. Spanning his entire oeuvre, this volume brings together poems that showcase Blake's...

Albert Camus' The Outsider is a powerful exploration of individuality and morality. When his mother dies, Meursault is unmoved, refusing to conform to societal expectations. He returns to his life,...

The Epic of Gilgamesh, translated by Andrew George, is the world's oldest known epic, dating back over four thousand years. This revised edition includes newly discovered material, bringing new...

The Faerie Queene by Edmund Spenser is a foundational work of English literature, celebrated for its richly imagined world and exploration of virtue and morality. Written in the 16th century, this...

Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina is a tale of love, beauty, and the emptiness that can lie beneath a life of luxury. The story follows Anna, a woman with everything, yet feeling unfulfilled, as she...

The Song of the Cid is a vibrant and rollicking epic from medieval Spain, now available in a new translation. This is the only surviving epic from the period, offering a unique glimpse into the...

The explosion over Hiroshima of the first nuclear bomb reduced, in an instant, an entire city to rubble and killed over 100,000 men, women and children. This devastating event marked the beginning of...

The Pearl, a haunting novella by John Steinbeck, is a powerful exploration of the corrupting influence of wealth and the destructive nature of greed. When Kino, a poor pearl diver, finds the "Pearl...

The Red and the Black is a satirical portrayal of French society after Waterloo, where the pursuit of success can lead to devastating consequences. Julien Sorel's ambitious rise to prominence is...

Candide, a satirical masterpiece, explores the human condition through the story of Candide, a young man who holds onto optimism despite encountering injustice and suffering. This new edition...

The Bhagavad Gita is a foundational text of Hinduism, exploring the nature of reality and the path to spiritual growth. This ancient dialogue between a warrior and his charioteer, Krishna, offers...

Published in 2003, Don Quixote is a revised edition of the story of a man who becomes obsessed with the idea of chivalry, leading him on a series of wild adventures.As he travels the world with his...

The Tale of Genji, a masterpiece of medieval Japanese literature, is widely regarded as the world's first novel. Written in the eleventh century, this exquisite portrait of courtly life is a...

Set in the early twentieth century, Ragtime is a rich and vibrant novel that brings to life the events that shaped America's history. E.L. Doctorow masterfully weaves together fictional characters...

The Uncanny is a thought-provoking collection of essays that explores the nature of human personality and creativity. In this probing biographical essay, Sigmund Freud examines the character and...

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton In the rigid social hierarchy of 19th-century New York, desire and duty are locked in a struggle for supremacy. When May Welland announces her engagement to the...

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...