2017 results for 'Guin, Ursula K Le'

Discover the fascinating world of dragons, a creature that has captivated human imagination for millennia. From ancient Rome to modern fantasy, dragons have been a source of both fear and fascination...

The Symposium by Plato is a thought-provoking exploration of human desire and its place in society. At the heart of this ancient text lies a lively discussion among a group of Athenian intellectuals,...

A Penguin Classic, this translation of Homer's epic poem brings the timeless story to life in a bold, contemporary idiom. Renowned translator Robert Fagles has captured the energy and poetry of the...

Benedict de Spinoza's Ethics is a profound and beautiful work of philosophy that presents a unique and elegant cosmology. This masterpiece, published shortly after the author's death, provides a...

Nabil Steals a Penguin is a heartwarming story about an unexpected friendship between two very different individuals. When Nabil invites a penguin to try his delicious biriyani rice, the penguin...

A curious egg is found atop a table-shaped mountain, sparking curiosity among the creatures who live there. When the egg finally hatches, a strange little bird emerges, and none of them know what...

George Eliot's Middlemarch is a masterful portrayal of a small town in the midst of change. Set in the 19th-century Midlands, the novel explores the complex lives of its inhabitants as they navigate...

The Ambassadors by Henry JamesA witty and subtle exploration of different responses to European culture, this novel follows Strether's mission to extricate his son Chad from the influence of Madame...

Roberto Calasso's retelling of India's ancient myths is a dazzling exploration of the human experience. Through the stories of the Rigveda, Upanishads, Mahabharata and the life of Buddha, Calasso...

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 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. 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...