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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...

Confessions is a deeply personal and profound spiritual autobiography that recounts Saint Augustine's journey from a life torn between conflicting faiths to an ardent devotion to Christianity.Written...

Selected Writings of Thomas AquinasA collection of influential writings that showcase the medieval philosopher's unique synthesis of ancient philosophy and theology.Thomas Aquinas' reflections on...

Three stories by Gustave Flaubert, a master of the short story. First published in 1877, these tales explore themes of doubt, love, loneliness, and religious experience.The collection includes "A...

Thomas Hardy's Selected Poems offers a unique glimpse into the mind of one of England's greatest poets. This collection brings together nearly two hundred poems, including familiar pieces like "The...

Ayn Rand's Anthem is a powerful dystopian novel that explores the themes of individuality and conformity. In a world where it has been forbidden to think or act as an individual, one man dares to be...

The Tale of Tales by Giambattista Basile is a fantastical cycle of 50 fairy tales told by 10 storytellers over 5 days. In this rollicking and bawdy collection, a young princess named Zoza attempts to...

Truman Capote's Complete Stories is a definitive collection of his finest short fiction. This Penguin Classics edition brings together all of his published stories for the first time, offering a...

Tess Durbeyfield's desperate bid to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles sets in motion a tragic sequence of events. When she meets her 'cousin', Alec, her hopes are swiftly dashed, while...

William Cobbett's Rural Rides is a vivid account of life in southern England during the early 19th century. Written from personal experience, Cobbett describes the countryside and its inhabitants...

Personal Writings by Ignatius of LoyolaA unique and passionate spiritual thinker, St. Ignatius of Loyola shares his personal writings in this collection.Explore the early life, religious conversion,...

A philosophical canine takes centre stage in this enigmatic tale by Franz Kafka. Exploring the limits of knowledge and perception, the story delves into the nature of understanding.Penguin Modern...

The Eustace Diamonds by Anthony Trollope is a novel that explores the complexities of human nature and the darker aspects of society. When beautiful Lizzie Eustace inherits a valuable diamond...

A deeply personal and insightful portrait of Marlon Brando, this book offers a unique glimpse into the life of one of Hollywood's most iconic stars.Written by Truman Capote in 2018, it is a masterful...

On a significant night, a young man named Guy Mannering is introduced to the Bertram family at their home in Ellengowan. A prophecy made by Mannering about the birth of the heir is fulfilled five...

Cicero's philosophical writings offer insights into the "good life" and its essential components. Written in the 1st century BC, these treatises cover topics such as friendship, religion, death,...

The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith explores the paradox of an economy where many goods are created to satisfy artificial needs generated by advertising, yet vital public works are often...

Brian's Wall: A History This penetrating history of Hadrian's Wall offers a fascinating glimpse into the Roman Empire's most spectacular monument in Britain. New research findings are woven together...

Gilgi, One of Us by Irmgard Keun is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of life and identity. With unflinching honesty, Gilgi navigates her ambitions, relationships, and desires,...

The Duke's Children by Anthony Trollope is a poignant exploration of wealth, pride and love. After the loss of his beloved wife, Plantagenet Palliser, the Duke of Omnium, struggles to guide his three...

Pilgermann is a mesmerising recreation of the world of the Crusades, set against a backdrop of picaresque horror and a desperate wish for salvation. A traveller arrives in Antioch with a vision of a...

Golden Age is a satirical novel by Wang Xiaobo, first published in English. Set against the backdrop of China's tumultuous Cultural Revolution, this explosive and subversive tale follows the life of...

Ancient Iraq provides a comprehensive history of Mesopotamia from prehistory to the Christian era. The newly revised edition incorporates recent excavations and discoveries, offering a detailed...

Ray Russell's Haunted Castles is a masterful collection of Gothic horror stories that will leave you unsettled. This definitive compilation includes some of Russell's most terrifying novellas,...

Italian Hours is a collection of essays by Henry James, first published in 1905. In these writings, James reflects on his travels to Italy between 1872 and 1909, exploring the intersection of art,...

Niels Lyhne is a deeply personal and philosophical novel about a young man's search for purpose in life. Torn between romanticism and realism, faith and reason, he navigates complex relationships...

A retelling of Charles Dickens's most famous novel, this book brings together fur and fiction in an adorable adaptation featuring guinea pigs. In a workhouse, a poor, fluffy orphan named Oliver Twist...

A tale of love, deception and betrayal set against the backdrop of rural England, Adam Bede is a poignant exploration of human relationships and their consequences.The novel follows the complex web...

Tristessa is a poignant and introspective novel about a woman's life in turmoil. Her name means sadness, yet Tristessa lives without cares in her shabby room, surrounded by pets and an altar to the...

Charles Lyell's Principles of Geology explores the long-term effects of observable natural phenomena to explain the geological state of the modern Earth. Written with clarity and intellectual...

The Penguin Pocket Rhyming Dictionary provides an indispensable companion for anyone writing verse. With over 34,000 words covered, this clearly arranged guide offers an astonishingly wide range of...

Rachel Lumsden's Igniting Penguins is an intimate look at the world of figurative painting. Through her own experiences and observations, she explores the art world and its many complexities.In this...

Georges Bataille's influential study explores the connection between sex and religion, delving into topics such as incest, prostitution, marriage, and violence. In this thought-provoking work,...

Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita is a provocative and complex novel that explores the darker aspects of human obsession. The story revolves around Humbert Humbert's fixation on a young girl, and the blurred...

A haunting novel about art and its power to heal, J. L. Carr's A Month in the Country explores the enduring impact of the past on those who have experienced trauma. Published as a Penguin Essential,...

The Penguin Book of Baby Names is a comprehensive guide for prospective parents, offering a wide range of brilliant name suggestions to help you choose the perfect one for your new arrival.With its...

Lies and Sorcery is a sweeping family saga that spans generations of Sicilian women, weaving a tale of intrigue, treachery, deception, and desire. Orphaned as a child, the protagonist has lived in a...

The Fall is a profound exploration of the human condition, as seen through the eyes of a man consumed by guilt and self-loathing. Over several nights, he recounts his story to a stranger, revealing a...

Jean-Paul Sartre's Nausea is a seminal work of Existentialist fiction that explores the human condition through the eyes of its protagonist, Antoine Roquentin. In a deeply personal and philosophical...

Sherlock Holmes is in a state of melancholy, his usual energy subdued by a recent bout of cocaine use. A visit from a young woman, Mary Morstan, lifts his spirits, and he agrees to accompany her on...

The Rebel is a profound essay on the nature of human revolt, first published in 1951. In this thought-provoking work, Albert Camus challenges the conventional wisdom of communism and its role in...

Arabian Sands is a record of Wilfred Thesiger's extraordinary journey through the deserts of Arabia. In the spirit of T. E. Lawrence, Thesiger set out to explore the region, traveling among peoples...

In a world ravaged by the relentless march of nature, humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. The few remaining humans are beset on all sides by the very forces that once sustained them. The...

The Go-Between A young boy's loss of innocence unfolds in this haunting exploration of the boundaries of Edwardian society. When Leo stays with a school-friend at Brandham Hall, he becomes embroiled...

Plantaganet Palliser, the Prime Minister of England, is a man of power and prestige, but his world is turned upside down by the arrival of Ferdinand Lopez, an exotic and charismatic figure who seems...

Ralph Waldo Emerson's writings have had a profound impact on American thought and culture. This comprehensive collection brings together the core of his work, including his seminal essay "Nature" and...

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is a vivid portrayal of life in Victorian England, where wealth and poverty coexist in stark contrast. When Nicholas Nickleby's father dies, he is left...

The Imitation of Christ is a profound and enduring work of Christian literature, celebrating the love, mercy, and holiness of God. Written by Thomas à Kempis, a medieval monk with a deep...

The Pearl by John Steinbeck is a poignant and powerful exploration of the human condition. When Kino, a poor Indian pearl-diver, finds the 'Pearl of the world', he believes that his life will be...

John Milton's Complete Poems is a comprehensive collection of the poet's most celebrated works, showcasing his mastery of various verse forms and themes.From the devotional 'On the Morning of...

The Hearing Trumpet, a surreal and fantastical novel, is a world away from the mundane reality of its protagonist's life. When 92-year-old Marian Leatherby is given an ornate hearing trumpet, she...

A new Penguin English Library 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 the...

Clare Kendry has built a life of elegance and deception. Married to a man who is unaware of her African-American heritage, she has severed all ties to her past. When she renews her acquaintance with...

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James In this poignant and thought-provoking novel, Henry James explores the complex relationship between money and happiness through the story of Isabel Archer, a...

Paris is a lyrical love letter to the city, taking the reader on an imaginative journey through its secret places. Written by Julian Green, who spent most of his life in the French capital, this book...

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics explores the nature of happiness and how to live a virtuous life. He argues that happiness arises from 'activity of the soul in accordance with virtue', encompassing...

Marco Polo's Travels offers a fascinating glimpse into a remote and long-vanished world. In 1271, his journeys began with a visit to China, followed by diplomatic missions in the Far East.The account...

The Portable Machiavelli brings together the complete texts of four key works by Niccolo Machiavelli: The Prince, Belfagor, Castruccio Castracani, and an abridged version of The Discourses. This...

Hans Christian Andersen: Fairy TalesA new selection of 30 tales to mark the 200 year anniversary of Andersen's birth in 1805, this collection includes stories such as 'Auntie Toothache', 'The...

Orlando is a fantasy biography that defies convention with its impossible yet captivating narrative. Born as a young nobleman in 16th-century Europe, Orlando's life takes an extraordinary turn as it...

The Gift is a unique and captivating autobiography that explores the world of Russian literature through the eyes of Fyodor Godunov-Cherdynstev. Set in Berlin after the First World War, this...

The Black Tulip by Alexandre Dumas père is a tale of obsession and deception. Cornelius von Baerle's quest to cultivate the elusive black tulip becomes an all-consuming passion, but his fortunes take...

A new translation of Ivan Turgenev's masterpiece brings to life a story of generational collision. When Arkady Petrovich returns home from college, he finds his father changed by the influence of a...

Pnin, a poignant and humorous tale, follows the story of Professor Timofey Pnin as he navigates life in America. Struggling to adapt to his new surroundings, Pnin faces numerous challenges, including...

A delightful retelling of Pride and Prejudice, featuring guinea pigs as the main characters. In this charming adaptation, Elizabeth Bennet is a headstrong young guinea pig who won't settle for just...

The Birds by Tarjei Vesaas is a poignant and introspective novel about a young man's struggle to understand himself and his place in the world. As he navigates the complexities of family life, Mattis...

A darkly comic dystopian odyssey, The Blizzard is a fantastical and humorous tale by Vladimir Sorokin. Garin, a country doctor, embarks on a perilous journey to deliver a vaccine to a village plagued...

This powerful coming-of-age novel tells the story of Matia, a rebellious teenager sent to live with her domineering grandmother on an island in Spain. As she navigates the hot and oppressive summer,...

Sal Paradise embarks on a journey across America with his friend Dean Moriarty, seeking release and fulfilment through their hedonistic lifestyle. As they travel from one place to another, their...

Repetition by Peter Handke tells the story of Filip Kobal's search for his missing brother Gregor. All he has to guide him is two books: a school copy book and a dictionary with certain words marked...

The Penguin Book of Irish Poetry brings together a rich tapestry of verse from Ireland's most celebrated poets. Spanning centuries and styles, this collection features works by masters such as W.B...

Ceremony by Leslie Marmon Silko is a powerful and poignant novel that explores the complexities of identity, culture, and belonging. Tayo, a young veteran struggling to find his place, returns home...

A unique retelling of Shakespeare's famous tale, this guinea pig version brings the classic story to life in a whole new way.Star-cross'd lovers Romeo and Juliet fall for each other before...

The Paris Mapguide: Your Essential Guide to La Vie Parisienne. This compact and portable guide is packed with everything you need to know to enjoy your time in Paris. Its colorful, informative maps...

The Veiled Woman by Anaïs Nin is a collection of four pieces that explore transgressive desires and sexual encounters. These intimate stories offer a glimpse into the complexities of human...

Billy Casper's life seems bleak - beaten by his brother, ignored by his mother and struggling in school. Yet, for a brief moment, he finds solace in a wild kestrel that he has raised and tamed...

Flatland, a thought-provoking tale from 1884, invites readers to consider their place in the world. In this two-dimensional society, life exists only as lines and shapes, until one inhabitant's...

A Woman by Sibilla Aleramo is a groundbreaking and unflinching autobiographical novel that explores the harsh realities of life for women in Italy at the dawn of the twentieth century. When her...

Desperate Remedies is a complex and intriguing tale of love, blackmail, and murder set against the backdrop of country life. Cytherea, a young woman, finds herself entangled in a web of relationships...

The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins A mysterious encounter sets off a chain of events that exposes the dark secrets and sinister intrigues of two men with seemingly charming facades. As Walter...

September 1938 brings a heatwave to Europe as the continent waits with bated breath for the outcome of the Munich conference. In Paris, three men - each struggling with their own love affairs and...

Tennessee Williams' Memoirs offers a candid and introspective look at the life of one of America's greatest playwrights. First published in 1975, this memoir revealed a great deal about Williams'...

The Heat's On by Chester Himes is a gripping mystery that delves into the darker side of Harlem. Coffin Ed and Grave Digger Jones are on the hunt for two missing criminals, but their investigation...

A little penguin watches as his mother dives into the sea to find food. He finds it exciting and asks if his mother will return.The father knows no doubt, even when his mother encounters seals in the...