Classic Fiction

Orwell's peerless satire, in Penguin Clothbound Classics for the first time. When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master, Mr Jones, and take over the farm themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, starts to take...

Orwell's dystopian masterpiece, in a stunning new cover look for his great works. Nineteen Eighty-Four is a penetrating examination of power and control. 'Who controls the past controls the future—who controls the present controls the past.' Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the...

One of the most influential works of philosophy ever written—a crucial exposition of existentialist thought, now available in a stand-alone edition. One of the most influential works of this century, The Myth of Sisyphus—featured here in a stand-alone edition—is a crucial exposition of existentialist thought. Influenced by works such as Don Juan and the novels of Kafka, these essays begin...

In the heart of Transylvania, Count Dracula's ancient and eerie castle serves as a realm where night triumphs over day, and sinister pleasures intertwine with deep pain. The blood of the innocent is a highly esteemed treasure within these shadowy walls. Jonathan Harker, a young solicitor, ventures through the gloomy gates of this foreboding fortress entirely unaware of the horror...

The classic and ultimate edition of the original tales by Laura Ingalls Wilder about life on the frontier and America’s best-loved pioneer family. With a stunning new cover look and classic inside illustrations from Garth Williams – now the inspiration for a brand new and much-anticipated Netflix show. The sun-kissed prairie stretches out around the Ingalls family, smiling its welcome...

Mistress of the Empire, co-authored by the masterful Raymond E. Feist and the brilliant Janny Wurts, is the gripping conclusion to the acclaimed Empire Trilogy. This epic fantasy collaboration has captivated readers worldwide with its intricate storylines, rich world-building, and unforgettable characters. In this thrilling final instalment, Mara of the Acoma faces her greatest challenges yet. Surrounded by warring factions,...

A genuine once-in-a-generation writer. - The Times Every word is the right word in the right place, and the effect is resonant and deeply moving. - Hilary Mantel Claire Keegan makes her moments real - and then she makes them matter. - Colm Toibin After an uneventful Friday at the Dublin office, Cathal faces into the long weekend and takes...

The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, remain some of the most enduringly popular books ever published. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been translated into 29 languages! The illustrations in this book have been coloured by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. It is now published with the original cover, as designed by Pauline Baynes. "It’s a magic...

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. My father’s family name being Pirrip, and my Christian name Philip, my infant tongue could make of both names nothing longer or more explicit than Pip. So, I called myself Pip, and came to be called Pip. An orphan destined for a life of misery and poverty, Pip...

On the day of his wedding, Conrad, heir to the house of Otranto, is killed in mysterious circumstances. His calculating father, Manfred, fears that his dynasty will now come to an end and determines to marry his son's bride himself, despite the fact he is already married. But a series of terrifying supernatural omens soon threaten this unlawful union, as...

Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message Daily Mail Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart Guardian From No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – an extraordinarily brilliant and rollicking mystery adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, and the sequel to the much-loved Gangsta Granny. Ben is getting used to life without his beloved granny. She was a...

The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka's 1915 novella of unexplained horror and nightmarish transformation, became a worldwide classic and remains, a century later, one of the most widely read works of fiction in the world. It is the story of travelling salesman Gregor Samsa, who wakes one morning to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect. This hugely influential work inspired George...

WINNER: CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers, 2018 WINNER: 2018 NSW Premier's Literary Awards, Patricia Wrightson Prize for Children's Literature WINNER: 2018 New Zealand Book Awards, Wright Family Foundation Esther Glen Award for Junior Fiction Sometimes bees get too big to be up in the branches, sometimes they fall and break their bones. This week both happened and Foreman...

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson is an unparalleled classic in the genre of horror literature, weaving an atmosphere of dread and suspense that continues to captivate readers. The story follows four distinct characters brought together by a shared curiosity about the supernatural phenomena reported at the infamous Hill House. Dr. Montague, a determined and scholarly investigator of...

First ever standalone edition of one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s most important poetic dramas, that explores timely themes such as the nature of heroism and chivalry during war, and which features unpublished and never-before-seen texts and drafts. In 991 AD, vikings attacked an Anglo-Saxon defence-force led by their duke, Beorhtnoth, resulting in brutal fighting along the banks of the river Blackwater,...

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of the greatest holiday novel ever written, with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. A beautiful deluxe gift edition of the greatest holiday novel ever written, with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. Mrs Wilkins and Mrs Arbuthnot, cowed...

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Dickens's unforgettable novel with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Dickens's unforgettable novel with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. Oliver is an orphan living on the dangerous London streets with no...

A stunning new edition of the classic Stoic text. Contained in the timeless volume Meditations, the personal writings of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, who ruled from 161 to 180 CE, are more relevant today than ever. Reflecting the core tenets of Stoicism, this collection of wisdom is a must-have for anyone interested in classical literature, philosophy, self-improvement, and mindfulness....

A dreamy collection of short stories by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for one more story before bed! From midnight journeys to fairyland to toys coming to life and causing mischief, there's a perfect bedtime story for everyone in this cosy collection from Enid Blyton. Snuggle in close as you read these stories under the stars! These traditional tales are...

In this rotsome twist on the classic poem, the Enormous Crocodile gets up to no good on Christmas Eve! 'Twas the night before Christmas, and all were in bed, When some chiddlers thought . . . "We'll be naughty instead!" A gloriously naughty Christmas celebration, featuring a twist on the classic rhyme, a flap to lift on every spread and...

A wonderful slipcase collection of 20 classic Dr. Seuss titles. A classic collection of twenty of Dr. Seuss’s best-loved stories – in one wonderful case! Includes: The Cat in the Hat The Cat in the Hat Comes Back Green Eggs and Ham The Lorax Fox in Socks One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Oh, The Places You’ll Go!...

Teffi's literary genius made her a star in pre-revolutionary Russia, beloved by Tsar Nicholas II and Vladimir Lenin alike. An extremely funny writer with a scathing critical eye, she was also capable of Chekhovian subtlety and depth of character. Ranging from humorous sketches of a vanished Russia to ironic, melancholy evocations of post-revolutionary exile, And Time Was No More showcases...

Delve into this stunning collector's edition boasting the complete and unabridged versions of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass is unabridged and complete, and includes both Alice books. Follow Alice on her fanciful journey down the rabbit hole and through the mirror where she meets friends and foes...

Illumination's Sing Little Golden Book retells the story of Illumination's hit movie Sing in the iconic Little Golden Book format! To save his struggling theatre, Buster Moon hosts a singing competition offering a prize that attracts animals from all over the city. Follow the journey of Rosita, Johnny, Meena, and other talented acts as they find their voices in this...

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. ‘There are things in that wallpaper that nobody knows about but me, or ever will’ Hailed as one of the most distinctive and compelling literary voices of her era, Charlotte Perkins Gilman is praised today for her ground-breaking, feminist writing. Collected here, both The Yellow Wallpaper and Herland...

A healthy young man dies in his sleep, despite the ringing of seven separate alarm clocks... Gerry Wade had proved himself to be a champion sleeper; so the other house guests decided to play a practical joke on him. Eight alarm clocks were set to go off, one after the other, starting at 6.30 a.m. But when morning arrived, one...

Coketown is dominated by the figure of Mr Thomas Gradgrind, school headmaster and model of Utilitarian success. Feeding both his pupils and his family with facts, he bans fancy and wonder from young adult minds. As a consequence, his obedient daughter Louisa marries the loveless businessman and 'bully of humanity' Mr Bounderby, and his son Tom rebels to become embroiled...

A movie star A deadly cocktail A murder When glamorous Marina Gregg came to live in St Mary Mead, tongues were sure to wag. But, with a local gossip’s sudden death, has one tongue wagged a bit too much? As the police chase false leads, and two more victims meet untimely ends, Miss Marple starts to ask her own questions....

This complete set of Jane Austen novels makes a beautiful decoration for any home library. Jane Austen's stories of clever women, elusive love, and social mores have struck a chord with millions of fans who consider her work compelling, heartwarming, and essential. Adapted time and again for screen and stage, these enduring classics remain as enjoyable as ever. This elegant,...

A woman is killed by a poisoned dart in the enclosed confines of a commercial passenger plane… From seat No.9, Hercule Poirot was ideally placed to observe his fellow air passengers. Over to his right sat a pretty young woman, clearly infatuated with the man opposite; ahead, in seat No.13, sat a Countess with a poorly-concealed cocaine habit; across the...

The Grinch’s newfound Christmas spirit is in jeopardy with the arrival of the Who-ville’s Christmas tree competition, but can one special Who remind him of what’s really important? A sequel to the timeless classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! featuring all your favourite characters! The Grinch has grown to LOVE Christmas, so when he sees a poster for Who-ville’s Christmas...

You think you know what happened that night. But the truth is far more dangerous. From the No.1 international bestselling author of ANNA O comes a story of secret pasts and buried memories. A Murder in Paris is a thriller you’ll never forget … Imagine the past returning to you in fragments. A hotel room, a pillow, a lifeless body....

A collection of short stories perfect for children aged eight from the world's best loved storyteller! Meet the wizard who can tell your future and find the princess's stolen crown in these short stories from Enid Blyton. Filled with excitement, adventure and much more, this collection is perfect for children aged eight and up! These traditional tales are ideal for...

Vintage Quarterbound Classics - Bound to be beautiful A beautiful hardback edition of Angela Carter's feminist retelling of fairy tales—masterful, seductive, and luminous. From familiar fairy tales and legends—Red Riding Hood, Bluebeard, Puss in Boots, Beauty and the Beast, vampires and werewolves—Angela Carter has created an absorbing collection of dark, sensual, fantastic stories. 'Magnificent set pieces of fastidious sensuality' Ian...

Beautifully designed, clothbound edition Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectable editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design. Beautiful, clever, rich - and single - Emma Woodhouse is perfectly content with her life and sees no need for either love or marriage....

First Impressions - Indulge your inner romantic with a new Puffin Classics collection of Jane Austen novels. Left destitute after their father's death, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood must navigate love, marriage, and societal expectations to ensure their security and happiness. But romance isn't easy, and soon Elinor finds her good sense tested by her charming brother-in-law, while Marianne's romantic sensibility...

The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, remain some of the most enduringly popular ever published. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has been translated into 29 languages! The illustrations in this book have been coloured by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. Now published with the original cover, as designed by Pauline Baynes. "Look sharp!" shouted Edmund. "All catch...

The Fall of Númenor by J.R.R. Tolkien is a profound exploration of the Second Age of Middle-earth, a time fraught with epic struggles and profound transformations. This era, lesser-known but pivotal, unfolds with the grandeur and depth that only Tolkien’s masterful storytelling can deliver. For the first time, Tolkien’s texts about this epoch are meticulously collected into a single volume,...

In a perfect world, Jonas begins to see the flaws… The Giver is the classic award-winning novel that inspired the dystopian genre and a major motion picture adaptation for 2014 starring Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Katie Holmes, and Taylor Swift. It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in the community wants for anything....

Toddlers will love to snuggle up with sleepy-time stories about Simba, Aladdin, Dumbo, and more Disney friends! This take-along library includes 12 sturdy board books with "just-my-size" pages that are perfect for little hands. The convenient carry-handle lets your little ones read on the go! Disney: Bedtime Stories 12 Board Books by PI Kids is an ideal collection for young...

Three of John Fowles' most popular novels, rejacketed with a vibrant new modern design. With an introduction by Evie Wyld 'There is not a page in this first novel which does not prove that its author is a master storyteller' - New York Times Weird, withdrawn, and unloved, Fred is a young collector of butterflies. One day his eye alights...

Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche is a profound exploration of morality, truth, and the essence of human existence. Departing radically from traditional Western philosophy, Nietzsche embarks on a daring critique of centuries-old beliefs. He challenges the moral foundations and metaphysical assumptions that have shaped Western thought. In this pivotal work, Nietzsche dismantles the dichotomous concepts of "good" and...

The first in Arthur Ransome's charming, thrilling, and inspirational series. The book that has set generations of children and their parents afloat, on the high seas of the Lake District. Swallows and Amazons for ever! Rediscover this classic tale of adventure. The Walker children—also known as Captain John, Mate Susan, Able-Seaman Titty, and Ship's Boy Roger—set sail on the Swallow...

The much-loved Roald Dahl story, updated for a whole new generation of readers with an exciting new interior design and cover look. The Twits tells the tale of Mr Twit, a foul and smelly man who always has bits of cornflake and sardine in his beard, and Mrs Twit, who is scheming and sly, always thinking of the next horrible...

This Penguin Classics edition of Louisa May Alcott's inspiring tale of sisterhood, Little Women, is edited with an introduction by Elaine Showalter. One of the best-loved books of all time. Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. Lovely Meg, talented Jo, frail Beth, and spoiled Amy face the hard lessons of poverty and growing...

The greatest love story I've ever read - Andrew Davies Anna Karenina is a novel of unparalleled richness and complexity, set against the backdrop of Russian high society. Tolstoy charts the course of the doomed love affair between Anna, a beautiful married woman, and Count Vronsky, a wealthy army officer who pursues Anna after becoming infatuated with her at a...

East of Eden, John Steinbeck's most ambitious and engrossing novel, unfolds in the rich and fertile farmlands of the Salinas Valley, California. This powerful narrative paints a vivid portrait of human struggle and the enduring quest for identity, love, and redemption, all framed within a family saga that transcends generations. The novel masterfully weaves together the destinies of two families,...

Frankenstein: Popular Penguins by Mary Shelley is a timeless tale of science, ambition, and the consequences of playing God. A fascinating fusion of Gothic horror and early science fiction, this gripping narrative explores the ambitious endeavours of Victor Frankenstein, a young and idealistic scientist fixated on unleashing the secrets of life. Driven by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, Victor's experiments...

Taken from the poverty of her parents' home in Portsmouth, Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, acutely aware of her humble rank and with her cousin Edmund as her sole ally. Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality...

Puffin Clothbound Classics - stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world. A Christmas Carol tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean, miserable, bitter old man with no friends. One cold Christmas Eve, three ghosts take him on a scary journey to show him the error of his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present,...

A brilliant new translation by Christine Donougher of Victor Hugo's thrilling masterpiece, with an introduction by Robert Tombs. Les Misérables is Victor Hugo's tale of injustice, heroism, and love. It follows the fortunes of Jean Valjean, an escaped convict determined to put his criminal past behind him. However, his attempts to become a respected member of the community are constantly...

Robert Neville is the last living man on Earth... but he is not alone. Every other man, woman, and child on the planet has become a vampire, and they are hungry for Neville's blood. By day he is the hunter, stalking the undead through the ruins of civilisation. By night, he barricades himself in his home and prays for the...

"In the next door garden they were digging out a drain when the weather turned quite nasty and it poured and poured with rain." When digging out a drain, the little yellow digger gets stuck in the mud. So they bring in a bigger digger... Since the publication of the first story more than 30 years ago, the much-loved stories...

John Grady Cole is the last bewildered survivor of long generations of Texas ranchers. Finding himself cut off from the only life he has ever wanted, he sets out for Mexico with his friend Lacey Rawlins. Befriending a third boy on the way, they find a country beyond their imagining: barren and beautiful, rugged yet cruelly civilized; a place where...

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy is part of the Penguin Classics relaunch. This edition features the award-winning new translation of the great Russian novel. Exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the complexity of human relationships, Anna Karenina is a compelling narrative that delves into the intricacies of 19th-century Russian society. Tolstoy's masterful storytelling invites readers into the lives of unforgettable...

The comic masterpiece that catapulted the 24-year-old Dickens to fame. The Pickwick Papers began as a literary spoof centred around sketches of stock sporting fops by caricaturist Robert Seymour. Following the success of Sketches by Boz, Dickens was recruited to compose the words which would accompany the illustrations. Dickens quickly made the project his own and created some of his...

During the 1940s, a plague descends on the Algerian town of Oran. Like the German occupation of France in the Second World War, this plague too brings its terror while also inspiring a courageous resistance. But the plague is more than a parable. It is also a tale of natural calamity: a slaughter as absurd as the habits it supersedes....

Storm of Steel chronicles the harrowing experiences of Ernst Jünger, a German officer during the First World War. From the moment he enters the trenches on the Western Front, Jünger immerses readers in the brutal, relentless combat that defined an era. His narrative is a visceral journey through the realities of war: the brief moments of camaraderie, the relentless artillery...

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking world of Middle-earth with The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Gift Set: A Middle-earth Treasury by J. R. R. Tolkien. This deluxe boxed set features pocket edition hardbacks of Tolkien’s most celebrated works, weaving together an enthralling tale of bravery, adventure, and friendship. Journey through an extraordinary landscape with the unassuming yet brave...

With an introduction and notes by Terence Brown Dubliners, Joyce's first major work, was written when he was only twenty-five, bringing his city to the world for the first time. His stories are rooted in the rich detail of Dublin life, portraying ordinary, often defeated lives with unflinching realism. He writes of social decline, sexual desire and exploitation, corruption, and...

Murder on the Orient Express is Agatha Christie’s most famous murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning...

Before the Steven Spielberg film, before the National Theatre production, there was the classic children’s novel – War Horse. From the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. In the deadly chaos of the First World War, one horse witnesses the reality of battle from both sides of the trenches. Bombarded by artillery, with bullets knocking riders from his back, Joey tells...

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is a profound and evocative tale that captures the journey of the Joad family as they traverse the harsh landscapes of America during the Great Depression. As drought and economic hardship ravage their farming homeland in Oklahoma, the resilient Joads are driven from their beloved home and journey westward in a desperate bid...

50th anniversary of Catch-22's publication. Yossarian lives! Explosive, subversive, wild and funny, 50 years on the novel's strength is undiminished. Reading Joseph Heller's classic satire is nothing less than a rite of passage. Set in the closing months of World War II, this is the story of a bombardier named Yossarian who is frantic and furious because thousands of people...

A wheelchair-bound Poirot returns to Styles, the venue of his first investigation, where he knows another murder is going to take place… The house guests at Styles seemed perfectly pleasant to Captain Hastings: there was his own daughter Judith, an inoffensive ornithologist called Norton, dashing Mr Allerton, brittle Miss Cole, Doctor Franklin and his fragile wife Barbara, Nurse Craven, Colonel...

Stabbed in the backA piece of lead piping nearbyIt should be a simple case... Poirot is summoned to France, but arrives too late to save his client, whose body now lies face down in a shallow grave on a golf course. Why is the dead man wearing his son’s overcoat? And who was the intended recipient of the love-letter in...

Huxley's ingenious fantasy of the future sheds a blazing light on the present and is considered to be his most enduring masterpiece. Far in the future, the World Controllers have created the ideal society. Through clever use of genetic engineering, brainwashing, and recreational sex and drugs, all its members are happy consumers. Bernard Marx seems alone, harbouring an ill-defined longing...

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. Also available in audiobook! It's their first adventure and the Secret Seven super-sleuths are already on the trail of a mystery! The gang are dressed in disguise, following a lead to a spooky old...

Puffin Classics – the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child. Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation – including this new resized edition of The Call of the Wild, complete with a bold new cover. "To Buck it was boundless delight, this hunting, fishing, and indefinite wandering through strange places." Pampered...

Powerful, gripping, and haunting — Nevil Shute's most remarkable and influential novel. After the war is over, a radioactive cloud begins to sweep southwards on the winds, gradually poisoning everything in its path. An American submarine captain is among the survivors left sheltering in Australia, preparing with the locals for the inevitable. Despite his memories of his wife, he becomes...

Immerse yourself in the epic world of Midkemia with Raymond E. Feist's Flight of the Night Hawks, the first enthralling entry in the Darkwar series. As the exalted author of Magician, Feist returns with a masterful tale filled with suspense, political intrigue, and dark magic. The clandestine organisation known as the Conclave of Shadows faces unprecedented challenges. The malevolent magician...

Mikhail Bulgakov's devilish salute to artistic freedom, now in a beautiful clothbound edition. Written in secret during the darkest days of Stalin's reign, The Master and Margarita became an overnight literary phenomenon when it was finally published, signalling artistic freedom for Russians everywhere. Bulgakov's carnivalesque satire of Soviet life describes how the Devil, trailing fire and chaos in his wake,...

A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern reader. The lives of four teenage sisters — Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy — unfold in this treasured classic. Living in Massachusetts, the March sisters are struggling through...

Bring the deep dark wood to life with this amazing pop-up gift edition of the bestselling picture book, The Gruffalo. Read the classic story and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake... and a hungry gruffalo! The story is brought to life by incredible pop-up scenes and characters, including a huge...

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald is a timeless classic that delves into the heart of the American Dream. Set against the opulent backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, this novel paints a vivid picture of a society where wealth and status are the ultimate pursuits. The story follows Nick Carraway, a young man from the Midwest who moves to...

Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a profound exploration of guilt, redemption, and the human psyche. Set in the grimy streets of St Petersburg, the novel centres on Rodion Raskolnikov, a struggling and impoverished former student whose growing desperation leads him to commit a heinous act. Raskolnikov's journey is a labyrinth of moral dilemmas and harrowing decisions, where he...

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. Tender is the Night 'Well, you never knew exactly how much space you occupied in people’s lives.' American Dick Diver and his wife Nicole are the epitome of 1920s elegance and sophistication, entertaining friends and pursuing a glamorous lifestyle at their French Riviera villa. When Rosemary Hoyt, a...

This handsome boxed set of Homer’s epics — powerfully retold by Gillian Cross and strikingly illustrated by Neil Packer — belongs on every reader’s bookshelf. Epic and thrilling, Homer’s two age-old classics have been revisited countless times. Gillian Cross and Neil Packer’s exquisite versions of The Iliad and The Odyssey make up an essential set for both Homer collectors and...

Virginia Woolf's masterpiece, now in a beautiful clothbound edition. On a June morning in 1923, Clarissa Dalloway is preparing for a party and remembering her past. Elsewhere in London, Septimus Smith is suffering from shell-shock and on the brink of madness. Their days interweave and their lives converge as the party reaches its glittering climax. Here, Virginia Woolf perfected the...