Written in Persian, The Blind Owl is predominantly a love story - an unconventional love story that elicits visions and nightmare reveries from the depths of the reader's subconscious.
This volume brings together twenty of the best stories written by Dino Buzzati, author of the celebrated novel The Tartar Steppe and one of the most original voices in twentieth-century literature.
The Flanders Road' is not only a masterpiece of stylistic innovation, but also a haunting portrayal - based on a real-life incident - of the chaos and savagery of war.
Published to coincide with Alice in Wonderland's 150th anniversary, this volume includes John Tenniel's... Læs mere
A new edition of one of the most popular children classics. Beautifully illustrated by Peter Bailey, this new edition contains extra material for young readers.
Part of Alma Classics Evergreen series, The Moonstone is here presented with an extensive section on Collins's life and works.
Part of Alma Classics Evergreen series, The Scarlet Letter is here presented with an extensive section on Hawthorne's life and works.
Part of Alma Classics Evergreens series, this new translation of The Game of Chess and Other Stories is here presented in a unique collection.
When the reporter Edward Malone is sent to interview Professor Challenger about his accounts of strange prehistoric beasts on a remote plateau in South America, he expects to be given... Læs mere
An absorbing existential thriller adapted to screen starring Ewan McGregor
Oscar Wilde claimed that Humiliated and Insulted is not "at all inferior to the other great masterpieces" and Friedrich Nietzsche is said to have wept over it.... Læs mere
Part of Alma Classics Evergreens series of classics at GBP4.99, Anna Karenina presents, here in a new translation, a poignant blend of realism and lyricism that makes it one of the most perfect, enduring novels of all time.