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Albert Camus' The Outsider remains a powerful exploration of alienation and spiritual exhaustion. Written in 1942, this novella continues to speak to us today with its thought-provoking themes and...

A Passage to India (Everyman Classics) by E. M. Forster Set against the backdrop of British colonial India, this novel explores the complex relationships between the British and Indian communities...

Rilke's poetry collection offers a profound exploration of the human experience. This volume brings together a selection of Rainer Maria Rilke's most significant poems, showcasing his unique voice...

Dubliners by James Joyce is a poignant portrayal of life in Dublin at the turn of the twentieth century. With unflinching realism, Joyce explores themes of social decline, personal failure and human...

A beautiful hardcover anthology that celebrates the love of books and libraries. This enchanting collection features poems from some of the world's most renowned writers, spanning centuries and...

The Aeneid tells the story of Aeneas, a survivor of the siege of Troy. As he embarks on a journey that takes him through battles and the underworld, Aeneas is driven by themes of piety, respect,...

Thomas Mann's Collected Stories offers a unique insight into the author's entire career through his shorter fictions. Spanning many years and exploring various themes, these stories showcase Mann's...

Robert Frost's poetry is renowned for its unique blend of beauty and isolation. This beautifully crafted hardcover edition brings together many of his most celebrated works, including "Mending Wall",...

A Sportsman's Notebook by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev is a collection of stories that capture the lives of those living in rural Russia in the 19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Russian...

The Portrait of a Lady by James is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of relationships and identity. Set against the backdrop of Italy, this 19th-century tale follows the life...

First published as a serial in Young Folks between May and July 1886, Kidnapped is an adventure story that has become the model for any thriller of escape and suspense. Set in 1751, the flight of...

The Mill On The Floss by George Eliot is a tragic and moving novel about life without love. Maggie's story is one of grand passions and tormented lives, as her rebellious spirit and imaginative...

The Brothers Grimm's original fairy tales are a cornerstone of children's literature. First collected in the early 19th century from village storytellers, these timeless stories have captivated...

Charles Dickens's Bleak House is a masterful exploration of love, inheritance, and corruption in 19th-century London. Set against the backdrop of a notorious lawsuit, this novel delves into the...

The Complete English Poems by John Donne is a comprehensive collection of the renowned poet's works, showcasing his mastery of language and exploration of complex themes. First published in 1991,...

Ernest Hemingway's Collected Stories brings together his most notable short fiction, spanning from 1923 to 1938. This comprehensive collection showcases Hemingway's exploration of war, love, heroism,...

This beautifully retold fairy tale tells the story of a beautiful girl who falls into a long sleep, to be awakened by a lover. Its themes have been interpreted as an allegory for the spring revival...

The Sound and the Fury is a powerful exploration of the decline of a once-prominent Southern family. The novel is presented in a non-linear fashion, with four distinct sections that weave together to...

The Mayor Of Casterbridge is a powerful exploration of love and its struggle. Set in rural England during the 19th century, this novel follows Michael Henchard as he navigates a complex web of...

A beautifully illustrated hardcover edition of the Brothers Grimm's original fairy tales is a must-have for any children's library. First collected in the early 19th century, these timeless stories...

The Temple Of The Golden Pavilion (Everyman's Library Classics) Yukio Mishima's masterpiece is both a vivid narrative and a meditation on Japan in the post-war period. Based on actual incident, the...

A beautiful hardcover collection of Christmas poems, featuring works by Emily Dickinson, Dorothy Parker, and Philip Larkin. This Everyman's Library Pocket Poet brings together traditional religious...

The Origin of Species and the Voyage of the BeagleA groundbreaking work that challenged conventional wisdom, this edition of Charles Darwin's seminal text includes an introductory historical sketch...

Published in 1922 and drawing inspiration from Homer's "Odyssey", Ulysses is a modernist masterpiece that follows a single day in Dublin, 1904. This rich and evocative novel explores the intimate...

First published in 1877, Black Beauty is a timeless account of life as a horse, written by its owner Anna Sewell. Despite her own mortality, Sewell was determined to share her passionate indignation...

The Everyman gift edition of Orlando is presented in hardback. This beautifully crafted volume tells the story of a young man who lives through multiple centuries, experiencing love, loss and...

A beautifully crafted anthology of passionate love poems from around the world and through the ages. This collection brings together a diverse range of voices, from ancient China to modern-day...

The Swiss Family Robinson: Everyman's Library Children's Classics In 1797, Johann Wyss wrote this story of survival and adventure, which has captivated readers for generations. After being...

A beautiful collector's hardcover edition of Rumi's unseen poems offers a rare glimpse into the life and work of one of the world's most beloved poets. Rumi, a 13th-century Persian poet, drew upon...

Stories of Books and Libraries brings together a diverse collection of stories that celebrate the magic of libraries and books. From eccentric libraries to real-life inspirations, this anthology...

A story of obsession and the human condition, Moby-Dick explores the complexities of good and evil, love and solitude, through the lens of the sea. Herman Melville's masterpiece is a minutely...

A diverse collection of poems celebrating books and libraries, Books and Libraries is a treasure trove for book lovers. This anthology brings together a wide range of poets from different eras and...

Roald Dahl's Collected Stories offer a unique glimpse into the masterful storytelling of one of Britain's most beloved authors. This hardcover edition showcases his remarkable talent for crafting...

A beautifully crafted hardcover edition of Fyodor Dostoevsky's Notes from a Dead House, a powerful and poignant account of his time in Siberian prison. Translated by Richard Pevear and Larissa...

Uyghur Poems by Aziz Isa Elkun is an unprecedented collection of poems that spans over two thousand years of the Uyghur people's rich cultural legacy. This Everyman's Library Pocket Poets volume...

A unique anthology of poems from around the world and through the ages celebrates trees. For thousands of years, humans have had varying relationships with trees, and poets have long chronicled these...

Tragedies: Hamlet; Othello; King Lear; MacbethThis two-volume set is part of the Everyman Shakespeare series, offering a comprehensive survey of Shakespeare's major tragedies. Edited texts are...

The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens is a masterful comedy of English life in the 1830s. Originally published in monthly parts, this novel was conceived as a series of...

A beautifully crafted hardcover edition of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's beloved tale. This poignant story follows an unlikely friendship between two strangers: an aviator stranded in the Sahara desert...

Sanditon and Other Stories is a collection of short stories by Jane Austen, showcasing her unique insight into human nature and society.Published in 1996, this edition features the complete works of...

The Everyman Signet Shakespeare series presents the second volume of Histories, featuring "Henry IV" parts I and II, "Henry V", and "Henry VIII". This collection includes lightly annotated editions...

E.M. Forster's A Room with a View is a timeless exploration of love and liberation in 20th-century Italy. This beautifully crafted novel follows Lucy Honeychurch as she navigates the complexities of...

The Unseen Poems by Rumi is a treasure trove of previously untransliterated poems, meticulously researched and translated by Brad Gooch and Maryam Mortaz. This collection brings together a selection...

The Metamorphoses is a witty and playful sequence of poems that explores the history of the world from its creation to the poet's own time. Through a series of transformation myths, Ovid examines the...

Beautifully illustrated and bound in hardcover, this edition of Anne of Green Gables is a must-have for any child's library. Featuring gorgeous artwork by Sybil Tawse, it brings to life the story of...

Rudyard Kipling's poems are a testament to his unique gift for crafting vivid characters and universal truths in plain language. A master of the ballad and narrative poem, Kipling draws on his...

A. S. Byatt's novel Possession is an intellectual mystery and love story that follows two young academics as they research the lives of Victorian poets Randolph Henry Ash and Christabel LaMotte. As...

The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni is set against the backdrop of Lombardy during the late 1620s, under Spanish occupation. At its heart is the story of two young lovers, Renzo and Lucia, whose...

The Poems of Alexander Pope By Alexander Pope Published by Everyman in 2018. Alexander Pope's poetry is renowned for its wit, irony, and technical mastery. This collection showcases his unique voice,...

The Good Soldier Svejk (Everyman's Library Classics) Set in a Central European context that has long since vanished, Jaroslav Hasek's novel tells the story of an ordinary soldier who finds himself at...

At the Back of the North Wind is a beloved fairy tale by George MacDonald, first published in 1871. This enchanting story follows the lives of several children and their encounters with a mysterious...

This hardcover volume collects the most essential poems of George Gordon, Lord Byron, and showcases his enduring significance as a poet. A key figure in 19th-century literature, Byron's verse is...

A beautifully illustrated edition of selected tales from One Thousand and One Nights. For over two hundred years, readers have been enchanted by these remarkable stories, which seamlessly blend the...

Marriage Poems explores the complexities and nuances of matrimony through a diverse collection of poems.Featuring works by poets from various cultures and eras, including Ovid, Omar Khayyam, D.H...

This collection of eight French contes by Charles Perrault is a treasure trove of timeless fairy tales. Among its most famous stories are 'Cinderella', 'The Sleeping Beauty', and the iconic 'Little...

The Magic Mountain by Thomas Mann is a monumental work of erudition and irony that explores the complexities of human experience. Set in an exclusive tuberculosis sanatorium in the Swiss Alps, this...

Sir Percy Blakeney's daring escapades have become legendary. Assumed to be a foppish Englishman, he leads a double life as the Scarlet Pimpernel, rescuing those destined for the guillotine from the...

Flann O'Brien's Complete Novels offer a unique blend of literary satire and absurdity, showcasing the author's innovative style and genius. This collection includes five novels that showcase...

This poignant novel explores the passage of time and the human quest for meaning. At its centre is Mrs Ramsay's death, yet her presence pervades every page in a powerful evocation of loss and memory...

The Republic by Plato is a foundational work of philosophy that explores the nature of justice, politics, and the ideal society. In this thought-provoking text, Plato raises important questions about...

Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita is a masterful exploration of love and obsession. First published in 1955, this novel has become infamous for its frank portrayal of an unusual relationship, but it is the...

Three sea stories from Joseph Conrad's own experiences, investing everyday steamers and their crews with epic qualities of fortitude and courage in the face of overwhelming natural odds.The author's...

The Bostonians is a novel by Henry James, published in 1886. Set in New England, it explores themes of love, morality and social class through the story of Basil Duke Lee, an American artist who...

Villette is a novel by Charlotte Brontë, published in 1992. The story follows Lucy Snowe, who finds herself alone and self-sufficient in a foreign city after being left to fend for herself due to...

Gillian Avery's carefully curated selection of favourite poems is presented in this anthology. A mix of ballads and verse from various periods, including works by Ben Jonson and Ted Hughes, alongside...

The Leopard is a novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa, published in 1991. Set against the backdrop of Sicily in the spring of 1860, the story revolves around the Prince of Salina, who must navigate...

The Idiot is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human nature. The story follows Prince Myshkin, a young man who returns to Russia after a period of recovery in...

Homer's Odyssey is one of the most celebrated works of Western literature. This translation by Robert Fitzgerald is widely regarded for its clarity and poetic flair, earning praise from George...

Primo Levi's account of life as a concentration camp prisoner is divided into two parts. IF THIS IS A MAN describes his deportation to Poland and the twenty months he spent working in Auschwitz,...

Ficciones is a captivating collection of short stories that showcases Jorge Luis Borges' unique ability to transform logical puzzles into enchanting fables. Influenced by various writers, Borges...

The Moonstone is a mesmerising tale of mystery and suspense. A yellow diamond of unearthly beauty, brought from India as an 18th birthday present, sets off a chain of events that will change the...

The Iliad by Homer is a translation of Homer's great epic poem. This work has also been translated by Fitzgerald, who has also translated Homer's The Odyssey and Virgil's Aeneid.A translation of an...

Mr Mulliner's extraordinary relations are always to be found in the bar-parlour of the Angler's Rest. He is a favourite with Miss Postlethwaite, the accomplished barmaid, and returns for another...

London Fields: A Black Comedy of Murder and Deception In this darkly comedic murder mystery, Martin Amis explores a world on the brink of collapse. Set against a backdrop of environmental decay and...

Dispatches is a powerful and unflinching account of life on the front lines in Vietnam. First published in 1977, this book has become a landmark of war reportage, offering a deeply personal and...

The Art of Angling is a unique collection of poems about fishing, showcasing the diverse ways in which the sport has inspired poetry across centuries. From ancient meditations to modern masterpieces,...

The Adolescent by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a novel that explores the complexities of adolescence through the story of Arkady Dolgoruky. In search of his 'accidental family', who have dominated his...

The Histories by Herodotus is a groundbreaking work of prose that tells the story of the war between the Persians and the Greeks. Written in the 5th century BC, this ancient text provides a detailed...

First published in 1832, On War is a seminal work that has shaped Western understanding of conflict and its role in policy. Its influence extends far beyond military circles, with thinkers from Marx...

Andreas Pum's life takes a dramatic turn after a public quarrel on a tram. He loses his beggar's permit and his new wife, and eventually, his freedom. As he struggles to come to terms with the world...

Set against the backdrop of the 1832 Reform Bill, Middlemarch is a rich and complex novel that explores the intricacies of provincial life in 19th-century England.With its broad canvas and large cast...

The Analects by Confucius A collection of wisdom and guidance on the nature of virtue, the ideal state, and the proper relationship between individuals and their environment. Confucius' teachings,...

The Trial by Franz Kafka is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of justice and morality. Set in an unnamed city, the story follows Josef K., a man who is suddenly arrested and...

Lord Emsworth's life is a never-ending battle against those who seek to disrupt his peaceful existence. His sister Constance is a formidable foe, while his secretary Lavender Briggs adds to the chaos...

Lin Kong has been waiting for eighteen years. Each summer, he returns to his village to end his loveless arranged marriage with Shuyu, but he must also tell Manna Wu, the educated nurse he loves,...

Austen's witty and insightful novel explores the complexities of human relationships and social class in 19th-century England. At its centre is Emma Woodhouse, a young woman who believes she knows...

Walden Or, Life in the Woods is a deeply personal account of Henry Thoreau's two-year experiment living in solitude by Walden Pond. In this remarkable work, he recounts his journey as he sought to...

A poignant tale of love and second chances, Persuasion is a captivating story set in the Regency era. When Anne Elliot's family persuades her to end her engagement to Captain Frederick Wentworth, she...

Meditations is a profound work of spiritual and ethical reflection, offering insights and practical guidance on living in the world, coping with adversity, and interacting with others. Written by a...

Arabic Poems by Marlé Hammond brings together a diverse selection of poems from across the Middle East, spanning over 15 centuries. The poems reflect a range of desires and longings, including love,...

Utopia by Thomas More A foundational work of humanism, Utopia presents an ideal society that rejects private property and promotes equality. First published in 1516, its vision has had a lasting...

In a hard-boiled world where the city's underbelly is as much a part of its fabric as its steel skyscrapers, Lila Mae has carved out an unlikely niche for herself. As the first Black female elevator...

W.B. Yeats' Poems presents a comprehensive collection of his work, edited to reflect his vision for a "sacred book" that would bequeath to the world. The poems are accompanied by detailed explanatory...

The Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human desire and the pursuit of personal happiness.Set against the backdrop of rural England,...

The Three Musketeers has captivated readers for over a century and a half with its swashbuckling tale of chivalry, honour and adventure. Set in France during the 1620s, this epic novel is filled with...

Bram Stoker's Dracula has enthralled readers for generations with its enduring power. While not inventing vampires, Stoker elevated the nocturnal creature to iconic status through his novel.Published...

Oscar Wilde's collected works offer a unique glimpse into the mind of one of literature's most iconic figures. This volume brings together plays, prose writings, and poems, providing a comprehensive...

The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton In the rigid world of old New York society, a woman's independence can be both a blessing and a curse. Countess Olenska, separated from her European husband,...

A new translation of Dostoevsky's masterpiece, The Brothers Karamazov, brings to life a complex and thought-provoking novel. First published in 1991, this edition was praised for its accuracy and...