2819 results for 'Guin, Ursula K Le'

This collection of dialogues and letters offers profound insights into Stoic ideals of fortitude and self-reliance. Among these are two classic statements: On the Shortness of Life and On Tranquility...

On a momentous day in June 1923, two lives intersect in unexpected ways. Clarissa Dalloway is preparing for a party, while Septimus Warren Smith struggles with the aftermath of war. As their paths...

Patrick Kavanagh's poetry collection 'The Great Hunger' is a deeply personal and powerful exploration of life, identity, and the human experience.Written in a unique blend of humour, anger, and...

Considered one of the founders of modern essay writing, Michel de Montaigne's diverse pieces offer insights into relationships, human nature and cultural diversity. In these essays, he explores his...

The Diary of a Nobody by George Grossmith and Weedon Grossmith is a witty satire that follows the misadventures of Mr Pooter, a man content with his ordinary life. Despite his best efforts to avoid...

The Victim by Saul Bellow is a thought-provoking novel about a man's struggle with self-doubt and uncertainty. When Leventhal meets a down-at-heel stranger in the park, he becomes embroiled in a...

The Malay Archipelago by Alfred Russel Wallace is a remarkable account of eight years' travel across the entire Malay world, from Singapore to the western edges of New Guinea. Under conditions of...

Alfred Tennyson's Idylls of the King is a poetic exploration of the legendary story of King Arthur and his kingdom. Written over nearly twenty years, this series of twelve poems delves into the tale...

Nostalgia by Mircea Cartarescu is a dreamlike novel that blends reality and symbolism to create a world of strange enchantments. In this dark yet captivating tale, the boundaries between time and...

The Subterraneans by Jack Kerouac is a poignant and evocative account of love and its destructive power. In this tender and achingly poetic work, a young writer becomes entangled with the...

The Selected Poems of Lord George Gordon Byron offer a glimpse into the life and work of one of the most iconic figures of the Romantic era. A man known for his flamboyant personality, political...

First published in 1589, this collection of voyages and discoveries offers a unique glimpse into the early modern English experience. Compiled by William Hakluyt, a diplomat, spy, and geographer, it...

Wilfred Thesiger's account of his time among the Marsh Arabs is a moving tribute to their way of life and the landscape they inhabit.Travelling by canoe from village to village, Thesiger won...

Despair is a darkly comedic novel about a man who becomes convinced he has found his double. Hermann's life is turned upside down when he meets Felix, and he uses this discovery to weave a complex...

Giacomo Casanova's life was a tale of adventure and intrigue, full of twists and turns that would rival even the most compelling fiction. This new selection brings together the highlights of his...

Charles Dickens's Barnaby Rudge is a vivid portrait of London in turmoil. Set against the backdrop of the Gordon Riots of 1780, this novel weaves together mystery, suspense, and historical realism to...

The Monk by Matthew Lewis Published in 1796, this Gothic novel tells the story of Ambrosio, a Capuchin superior who succumbs to temptation and descends into depravity. The novel's sensational and...

Moon Tiger is a haunting story of loss and desire, told from the perspective of Claudia Hampton, a woman who remains defiant to the last as she approaches the end of her life. She recounts her life...

Published in 2009, this beautifully designed hardcover edition of Jane Austen's beloved novel brings to life the intricate complexities of love, societal expectations, and the power of overcoming...

The Castle of Otranto is a foundational work of Gothic fiction that tells the story of a mysterious and terrifying curse. On the eve of his wedding, Conrad, the heir to the house of Otranto, is...

Part of Penguin's Clothbound Classics series, this beautifully designed hardback edition of Jane Eyre is a must-have for anyone interested in the works of Charlotte Brontë.Published in 1847, Jane...

Shirley Jackson's Hangsaman is a haunting tale of disorientation and unease, inspired by the real-life disappearance of a young woman. Natalie Waite, a teenager struggling to find her place in the...

Shakespeare's final drama of the Wars of the Roses cycle begins with the dust settling on England after bloody civil war. The stage is set for Richard, a brother of the king, to secretly plot his way...

The Anglo-Saxons is a comprehensive survey of the period from AD400 to 600, a time of great turmoil and transformation in Britain. Despite the scarcity of written sources, the authors have created a...

The Consolation of Philosophy Revised Edition by Ancius Boethius Written in the darkest of times, The Consolation of Philosophy is a powerful exploration of the human condition. In this poignant...

William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew is a witty and engaging comedy that explores the complexities of relationships and the nature of love. The story revolves around Katherina, a...

Gerard de Nerval's Selected Writings offers a comprehensive overview of the French writer's innovative and influential body of work. This collection brings together a range of Nerval's poetry, prose,...

The Sundial is a masterful blend of family politics and apocalyptic terror, set in a mysterious and sinister world. When the original owner of the Halloran house returns to announce the world is...

Leo Tolstoy's personal struggle with depression and his search for a meaningful spiritual practice is laid bare in this deeply introspective work.Written during a period of great turmoil in his life,...

The Lady in the Lake is a gripping detective novel by the master of hard-boiled crime. When Philip Marlowe's wife leaves him for a man with a dubious past, Marlowe is left to unravel the truth behind...

Lucretius' poem On the Nature of Things combines a scientific and philosophical treatise with some of the greatest poetry ever written. With intense moral fervour, he demonstrates that in death there...

The Outsiders, a powerful and poignant coming-of-age story, explores the complexities of teenage life on the streets of America. Written by S. E. Hinton at just seventeen, this debut novel lays bare...

Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work, On the Origin of Species, continues to spark debate and discussion today. First published in 1859, this influential book challenged the prevailing view of...

The Essential Keynes is a comprehensive collection of the work of John Maynard Keynes, one of the 20th century's most influential economists. This unique selection of his writings aims to make his...

Orlando is a fantasy biography that follows the life of a charismatic and enigmatic figure, whose gender shifts and identity blur the lines of time and convention. From a young nobleman to a woman...

Egil's Saga is a gripping tale of a complex and deeply human character, Egil Skallagrimsson, who defies easy categorisation. A warrior, a poet, and a farmer, Egil's life is marked by both brutal...

Siblings by Brigitte Reimann is a powerful exploration of family, politics, and identity in post-war East Germany. Against the backdrop of a divided country, two siblings - Elisabeth and Uli - find...

The Waves is a formally innovative work of modernist fiction that conveys the full complexity and richness of human experience. Tracing the lives of a group of friends from childhood to middle age,...

Little Dorrit is a novel of serendipity and the complex web of fortunes won and lost in Victorian society. When Arthur Clennam returns to England after many years abroad, he becomes interested in Amy...

The Fight by Norman Mailer is a masterful book about the 1974 World Heavyweight Boxing Championship in Kinshasa, Zaire. The story revolves around the clash between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman,...

The Penguin Vol. 1: the Prodigal Bird Oswald Cobblepot's retirement to Metropolis has come to an end, as he's forced back into the Gotham City underworld. The city's criminal element has evolved...

Len Deighton's Bomber is a gripping account of a single night in the life of an RAF crew preparing for a bombing raid on Germany. Through the eyes of ordinary people in the air and on the ground, the...

Dorothy Parker's The Custard Heart is a poignant and witty collection of short stories that explore the lives of women on the edge of society. These tales, penned by the legendary wit, reveal the...

Susan Sontag's groundbreaking essays challenge our understanding of culture and its boundaries. In "Notes on Camp", she explores what it means for something to be 'good' because it is 'awful',...

The Wayward Bus travels through the California countryside, carrying those who are lost and lonely to new destinations. At the helm is Juan Chicoy, a man of the land with a hot-blooded spirit. His...

Bernard Samson's quest for truth takes him back to Berlin in the final novel of his trilogy. Haunted by the events surrounding his sister-in-law Tessa Kosinski's death, Bernard is driven to uncover...

Hildegard of Bingen's Selected Writings brings together a diverse range of her work, including visionary trilogy, treatise on medicine and the natural world, songs and correspondence. This unique...

Walter Bridge's life is a complex tapestry of contradictions. On the surface, he appears to be a successful husband and father, but beneath this façade lies a man struggling with existential doubts,...

The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels is a foundational text that continues to shape our understanding of politics and society today. First published in 1848, this concise and...

The Talmud A Selection by Norman Solomon This collection of passages from one of Judaism's most significant religious texts provides guidance on everyday life. Written in various styles, including...

The Wings of the Dove by Henry James is a tale of doomed passion and betrayal set against the backdrop of luxury and decay. When Kate Croy's life is transformed from one of poverty to one of...

Christina Rossetti's Complete Poems is a rich and varied collection that showcases her unique voice as one of the Victorian era's most beloved poets. Spanning fantasy, love, children's verse,...

The Skeleton's Holiday is a collection of dreamlike, carnivalesque fables by Leonora Carrington, a leading light of the Surrealist movement. These masterpieces of invention and grand-guignol humour...

The Penguin History of Modern Vietnam by Christopher E. Goscha is a comprehensive and thought-provoking account of Vietnam's complex history from the 19th century to the present day. This book...

The Golden Bowl by Henry James A searing study of marriage and infidelity, The Golden Bowl is a highly charged exploration of adultery, jealousy, and possession. Set in England, this novel delves...

The Golden Ass by Apuleius is an enchanting tale of transformation and self-discovery. Written in the late second century AD, this ancient novel tells the story of Lucius, a young man who becomes...

Two influential accounts of the Crusades from a Western perspective are presented here. Jean de Joinville's "Life of Saint Louis" and Geoffroy de Villehardouin's "Conquest of Constantinople" offer...

Russian Thinkers by Isaiah Berlin explores the impact of Russia's outstanding writers and philosophers on its culture. Berlin examines the social and political circumstances that produced notable...

Sentimental Education, written by Gustave Flaubert, is a novel that explores the complexities of love and relationships. Based on the author's own experiences, it follows the story of Frederic...

Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison is a powerful and thought-provoking novel about identity, racism, and the search for belonging in 1940s America. The story follows an unnamed protagonist who feels...

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Maxims and Reflections is a collection of his passing thoughts on art, ethics, literature, and natural science. Written over several decades, these 1,400 maxims reveal...

The Mill on the Floss is a poignant portrayal of sibling relationships and first love, set against the backdrop of rural England in the 19th century. Written by Mary Ann Evans under the pseudonym...

Charles Dickens's first book, published under his pen-name 'Boz', Sketches by Boz (1836) offers a unique glimpse into the London he knew intimately. This collection of observation, fancy and fiction...

Pliny's Natural History is an extraordinary work that explores the world as it was understood in the first century AD. This fascinating book ranges from astronomy to zoology, offering acute...

This collection of letters and essays offers a unique insight into the life and thoughts of one of Germany's greatest poets. Through his correspondence with fellow writers and family members,...

Swallowing Geography by Deborah Levy is a striking early novel that charts the lives of two women, both named J.K., as they travel through Europe in the late 20th century. With a typewriter in a...

John Dos Passos' U.S.A. is a groundbreaking work of experimental fiction that creates a compelling and tragic vision of America at the dawn of the twentieth century.This panoramic epic weaves...

Batman: One Bad Day: Penguin A crime epic unfolds as Batman faces off against two formidable foes in this gripping tale. When the Penguin's criminal empire is stolen, he must navigate the treacherous...

William Makepeace Thackeray's Vanity Fair is a satirical epic that explores the complexities of class, society, and corruption in Regency England. At its centre are two women: Becky Sharp, who rises...

Join Bluey and Bingo on a trip to the pool for some fun in the sun. Based on the popular animated series, this beautifully illustrated picture book adventure follows the adventures of a family at the...

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...

This compact novel, completed in 1900, is a story about a young man's journey into the sailor's life. His dreams take him beyond his small town and onto the open sea, where he discovers the human...

The Immoralist by Andre Gide is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of personal freedom and responsibility. When illness forces him to re-evaluate his life, Michel embarks on a...

The Years is a brilliant exploration of Time's problems, age and youth, change and permanence, truth and illusion. Set against the vibrant backdrop of London during its formative decades, this novel...