2017 results for 'Guin, Ursula K. Le'

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 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...

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...

On a single day in June 1923, two lives intersect in unexpected ways. Clarissa Dalloway is preparing for a party and reflecting on past loves, while Septimus Warren Smith struggles with the aftermath...

Dante Alighieri's masterpiece, The Divine Comedy and La Vita Nuova, are now in one volume. This Penguin Classic presents the poet's fusion of classical inquiry and Christian faith, as well as his...

Interzone presents a selection of pieces from the mid-1950s, showcasing Burroughs's mature writing style. This collection represents a significant moment in his development as a writer.Burroughs's...

Shakespeare's King Lear is a bleak and brutal tragedy that explores the devastating consequences of power and betrayal. When an ageing king rejects his beloved daughter in favour of her malevolent...

The Woman in the DunesA haunting and suspenseful novel by Kobo Abe, this Penguin Classics edition features a new introduction by David Mitchell. In the scorching desert, an amateur entomologist named...

In the secluded town of Tarbox, ten couples form an exclusive group, bound together by petty rivalries and secrets. Their relationships are governed by a set of unspoken rules, with Freddy Thorne...

Set against the backdrop of 1962 Italy and the glamour of Hollywood's Golden Age, Beautiful Ruins is a captivating tale of love, fame, and dreams. A young innkeeper witnesses an American actress's...

The Wind in the Willows has been enchanting readers for over a century with its story of animal friendship and adventure. Begun as a series of letters from Kenneth Grahame to his son, this beloved...

The Chosen tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two young Jewish boys from different worlds. Danny, raised in a strict Hasidic sect, and Reuven, brought up by a father aware of the...

Saul Bellow's Herzog is a deeply personal and philosophical novel that explores the inner workings of its protagonist's mind. After his wife leaves him for his best friend, Moses Herzog finds himself...

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...

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...