2017 results for 'Guin, Ursula K Le'

Macabéa's story is one of contrasts, a life of outward misery and inward freedom. As a typist in the slums of Rio, she longs for a world of glamour and beauty, but is trapped in a reality of poverty...

East of Eden is a powerful and often brutal novel that explores the complex relationships between two families, whose destinies are inextricably linked. Set against the backdrop of the Salinas...

A novel of profound psychological insight, Beware of Pity is a masterful exploration of human emotions. When Captain Hofmiller, a man of great courage, reveals his story, it is one of tragedy rather...

William Burroughs' lesser-known side is revealed in this heartfelt tribute to his feline companions.Part memoir, part meditation, The Cat Inside is a poignant exploration of the complex bond between...

A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov This 19th-century Russian novel tells the story of Pechorin, a disillusioned young officer who embarks on a series of adventures in the Caucasus. His...

The Iliad (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) by Homer Translated by Robert Fagles, this epic poem remains a powerful exploration of the human experience, conveying the horrors and heroism of war...

A bleak winter sets the tone for a brutal and compelling novel. Georges Simenon's prose paints a vivid picture of a world without pity, where a young man's actions lead him down a path from which he...

Selected Poems brings together a substantial collection of Jorge Luis Borges' poetry, featuring over two hundred poems in English translation. This extensive assembly includes many poems that have...

Bologna, a city like no other, where the boundaries between reality and dreams blur. In this dreamlike meditation, John Berger explores the city's improbable beauty, weaving together memories of...

Evelyn Waugh's Vile Bodies is a biting satire that exposes the darker side of the high life in 1920s England. The novel follows a group of young people as they navigate the excesses and...

A Confederacy of Dunces is a pungent and humorous novel about a man's struggles with his own identity and the world around him. The story follows Ignatius J. Reilly, a complex and eccentric...

James Baldwin's powerful debut novel tells the story of a young man's struggle with his family and faith. Drawing on the author's own experiences growing up in a religious community in 1930s Harlem,...

The Penguin History of the World, sixth edition, offers a comprehensive and authoritative account of human endeavour from the earliest civilizations to the present day. This updated edition reflects...

The Varieties of Religious Experience: A Study in Human Nature by William James This influential work explores the nature of religion and individual experience, challenging traditional views of...

Elaine Brown's memoir is a powerful exploration of power, racism, and one woman's revolutionary struggle. Born into poverty, Brown rose through the ranks of the Black Panther Party, becoming its...

Committed Writings is a collection of Albert Camus' most powerful political writings, exploring moral responsibility and the role of the artist in the world.Within these pages, Camus delivers...

The web of deception that has snared Bernard Samson for ten years begins to unravel. As the truth about the decision that shattered his marriage is gradually revealed, Bernard's world is turned...

Primo Levi's The Periodic Table is a poignant collection of short stories that weave together the author's experiences in Fascist Italy and Auschwitz with his passion for scientific knowledge...

Atmosphere and suspense are expertly woven together in these timeless ghost stories by M. R. James.From the eerie landscapes of English country houses and gardens to the unsettling settings of...

Freud's seminal paper explores the tension between individual happiness and the demands of civilised society. He examines the arguments for and against the idea that living in a civilised group...

Battersby's dream of owning a home is a serious business. He and his friends have a plan to save up and buy a house together, but the reality of life in London is about to throw them a curveball.As...

A semi-autobiographical novel by Penelope Mortimer, The Pumpkin Eater is a moving account of a woman's breakdown in 1960s London. With three husbands and a large family, Mrs Armitage's life is marked...

A new translation of Fyodor Dostoevsky's psychological masterpiece brings a renewed vitality to this dark and urgent tale of murder and pursuit. In 19th-century St. Petersburg, a young man's...

Set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing Morocco in 1954, The Spider's House is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of cultural identity and the tensions...

Orwell's essays are a searing critique of politics, language, and war, offering a piercing insight into the human condition.Written with characteristic wit and uncompromising honesty, these timeless...

The Early History of Rome: Books I-V This revised edition of Livy's monumental history of Rome offers a vivid account of the city's early years, from its foundation to the establishment of the...

The Captive Mind by Czesław Miłosz In the early 1950s, Czesław Miłosz wrote a book that sparked controversy with its unflinching analysis of modern society's susceptibility to totalitarian ideologies...

Find comfort and guidance in the wisdom of ancient Stoic philosophers.These selections from the works of Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius offer timeless advice on how to face life's challenges...

Trapped behind enemy lines during World War II, a group of Russian, Polish and Jewish partisans struggle to survive amidst fear, hunger and fierce rivalries. As they link up and fall apart, their...

The Penguin Classics Marvel Collection presents a comprehensive collection of X-Men comics that have shaped American popular culture. First published in 1963, this groundbreaking series has had a...

Axel Heyst, a man driven by his desire to escape suffering, finds himself at the helm of a coal company on a remote island in the Malay Archipelago. However, when the operation fails, he turns his...

A Breath of Life PulsationsThis posthumous work by Clarice Lispector is a mystical dialogue between an author and their creation, Angela Pralini. The fragments of the manuscript were "structured" by...

A Happy Death by Albert Camus is a thought-provoking novel that explores the concept of a happy death. Published posthumously and widely acclaimed, it tells the story of a young man who defies...

The Book of Margery Kempe is an extraordinary autobiography that recounts the life of a medieval woman of unforgettable character and courage. Born around 1373, Margery Kempe's story begins with her...

This collection of sixty-five stories showcases Vladimir Nabokov's remarkable range and inventiveness. With dazzling sleight of hand, fantastical tales, intellectual games, and poignant glimpses into...

London Belongs to Me (Penguin Modern Classics) by Norman Collins is set against the backdrop of working-class London on the eve of the Second World War. As the prospect of war hangs over the city,...

A gritty and unapologetic novel from Chester B. Himes, Cotton Comes to Harlem is a wild ride through the streets of Harlem in 1940s America. When thieves steal a large sum of money from a preacher's...

A powerful portrayal of life in Nazi Germany, After Midnight is a masterful novel that captures the feverish hysteria and horror of the era with devastating perceptiveness and humour.The story...

Homer's Daughter by Robert Graves is a bold retelling of the ancient epic. In this unique interpretation, the author imagines that Homer was not the blind and bearded figure of legend, but a young...

The Classic of Mountains and Seas is a rich source of Chinese mythology, spanning from the third century BC to the second century AD. This ancient text contains a wealth of information on mythical...

George Orwell's Animal Farm is a powerful satire on the corrupting influence of power, first published in 1945. When Mr Jones forgets to feed his livestock, the animals stage a rebellion, led by the...

Riddley Walker is a haunting and unsettling tale of a desolate post-apocalyptic landscape. In a world where language has broken down, Riddley sets out to uncover the truth about the end of...

Giovanni's Room is a poignant and powerful exploration of love and its complexities. When David meets the enigmatic Giovanni, their passionate affair sets off a chain of events that ultimately lead...

A.E. Housman's A Shropshire Lad is a poignant collection of poetry that explores the human experience with lyrical precision. First published in 1896, this slim volume of verse has become a beloved...

The Town and the City is a deeply personal and poignant coming of age story that explores the complexities of identity and belonging. Written by Jack Kerouac, this debut novel is a powerful...

In the ravaged New State, conformity is enforced and individuality is a threat. Jael, an Alpha deemed over-privileged for her beauty, is compelled to report to the Ministry of Facial Justice. Her...

Penguin Classics Paradise LostA majestic epic poem of cosmic scale, conjuring up a vast and awe-inspiring cosmos, Milton's Paradise Lost is a masterpiece of human tragedy. At its centre are the...

The Lonely Londoners, a powerful and poignant novel, tells the story of a group of immigrants arriving in London in the 1950s. Set against the backdrop of a city struggling to come to terms with its...

A stunning new clothbound edition of a seminal science-fiction novel, designed by acclaimed Coralie-Bickford Smith. When Bill Masen wakes up blindfolded in hospital, he discovers a world in chaos. A...

The Lonely Londoners is a vivid account of immigrant experience in 1950s London, a city where hope and despair coexist. This Penguin Modern Classics edition features an introduction by Susheila Nasta...

A young couple's bodies are discovered in a rocky cove, their deaths seemingly a tragic lovers' suicide. However, two detectives, Torigai Jutaro and Kiichi Mihara, notice inconsistencies in the case...

The Meek One is a haunting and intense short story by Fyodor Dostoyevsky, masterfully depicting desperation, greed, manipulation, and the ultimate act of suicide. In this gripping tale, the author...

The Grapes of Wrath, a powerful and poignant novel by John Steinbeck, tells the story of the Joad family's struggle during the Great Depression. In 1939, Steinbeck's Pulitzer Prize-winning epic...

A new collection of Japanese short stories, many appearing in English for the first time, is presented in this book. Edited by Jay Rubin, it features an introduction by Haruki Murakami. The...

Alone in Berlin is a gripping wartime thriller that tells the story of a quiet resistance movement in Nazi-occupied Berlin. When the Quangels receive news of their son's death, they are shocked out...

Audre Lorde's Sister Outsider is a powerful collection of essays, speeches, letters, and interviews that explore the intersections of race, sexuality, poetry, and female solidarity. Uncompromising...

Mary Shelley's dark and disturbing tale of a bereaved man's passion for his daughter was suppressed by her own father, and not published for over a century. This new edition, part of the Little Black...

Tropic of Cancer, a groundbreaking novel by Henry Miller, redefined the literary landscape of the 20th century. First published in 1961, the book was the subject of over 60 obscenity trials in the US...

Aristophanes' Lysistrata and Other Plays offers a unique glimpse into the world of Ancient Greece, where comedy and satire were used to challenge the status quo. This collection of three plays...

The River Between explores the complex world of the Gikuyu people in early Kenya, where the allure of a new religion and 'magical' customs threatens to tear the community apart. Some turn to a fiery...

Woody Guthrie's autobiography is a candid and humorous account of his life, spanning from his childhood in an Oklahoma oil-boom town to his time on the open road during the Great Depression.Born into...

The Radetzky March is a deeply moving account of three generations of a family's struggle to come to terms with the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Against the backdrop of the years leading...

Understanding a Photograph by John Berger This collection of essays explores the world of photography, delving into the lives of those photographed and the work of influential photographers such as...

A small masterpiece of world literature, set in Europe months before the Nazis began their rise. It is spring 1939 and Badenheim, a resort town vaguely in the orbit of Vienna, is preparing for its...

For over two millennia, The Art of War has been a guiding force for leaders seeking to outmaneuver their opponents and achieve victory. This timeless treatise on strategy and tactics, penned by the...

Mr Fortune's Maggot is a poignant and thought-provoking tale of faith, conviction, and the human condition.The Reverend Timothy Fortune, a man of unwavering optimism, has dedicated his life to...

The Night Manager is a gripping tale of espionage and deception. Jonathan Pine, the night manager at a luxury hotel, becomes embroiled in a deadly game when a simple attempt to pass on information to...

The Jungle Books by Rudyard Kipling is a timeless collection of stories that explores the intricate relationship between humans and nature. In this edition, Kipling's masterful storytelling brings to...

Tarka the Otter is a story of survival and growth, set in the wild. The story follows the journey of an otter cub as he learns to navigate the dangers of the natural world. From the comfort of his...

Little Men is a heartwarming tale of the power of kindness and gratitude. At Plumfield boarding school, a lively band of orphan boys learn valuable lessons about courage, wisdom, and love. Jo March,...

Berlin Game by Len Deighton is a masterful tale of espionage and betrayal. When a valued agent in East Berlin warns the British of a mole at the heart of the Service, embattled agent Bernard Samson...

The Quest of the Holy Grail is a profound spiritual fable that reinterprets ancient Celtic myth as a journey of man's perilous search for divine grace. Composed in early thirteenth-century France,...

The Long Valley is a collection of short stories by John Steinbeck, set in the idyllic Salinas Valley in California. These stories reflect Steinbeck's concerns with the tensions between town and...

The New Penguin Book of Love Poetry brings together a rich collection of poems on the subject of love, spanning cultures and ages. From ancient fragments to modern masterpieces, this anthology...

Castle Rackrent and Ennui is a witty and insightful novel that explores the complexities of rural Irish life during the Anglo-Irish occupation. Written by Maria Edgeworth, this 19th-century tale...

Alfred Lord Tennyson's Selected Poems offers a comprehensive collection of his most celebrated works. Spanning nearly sixty years of his literary career, this volume showcases the poet's mastery of...

A Laodicean by Thomas Hardy In this Penguin Classics edition, Thomas Hardy's novel A Laodicean is presented with an introduction and notes that shed new light on its themes. The story revolves around...

Felix Holt: The Radical by George Eliot is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of class and identity in Victorian England. When Harold Transome, a young nobleman with a self-made...

Jude Fawley's hopes of a university education are lost when he is trapped into marrying the earthy Arabella. This decision sets him on a path that will lead to hardship and heartache, but also to a...

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel's Introductory Lectures on Aesthetics is a thought-provoking work that explores the relationship between art and modernity. Delivered in Berlin in the 1820s, these...

Walt Whitman's iconic collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass, is presented in its original 1855 form in this beautifully designed Penguin Classics edition.First published to great acclaim by leading...

The IPCRESS File by Len Deighton is a gripping thriller that follows a high-ranking scientist's kidnapping and the secret British intelligence agency's pursuit to uncover the truth. As the mission...

Rachel Carson's personal favourite, Under the Sea-Wind, is a groundbreaking paean to the natural world. This early masterwork by one of America's greatest nature writers celebrates the mystery and...

The Song of the LarkA passionate portrait of an artist's journey, this novel follows Thea Kronberg as she pursues her dreams and grapples with her past. Her remarkable singing voice takes her to the...

Bend Sinister is a dystopian novel that explores a society under the control of a tyrannical regime. The state has been taken over by the 'Average Man' party, which promotes equality and happiness...

Ralph Waldo Emerson's influential writings offer a profound exploration of life philosophy. Through his essays and personal thoughts, he challenged traditional views and encouraged Americans to forge...

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...