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George Eliot’s panoramic masterpiece — widely regarded as the greatest novel in English, tracing the aspirations and disappointments of a whole Midlands community in the 1830s. Dorothea Brooke and a cast of fully realised humanity: the novel at its greatest extent, in a Wordsworth Classics edition.

The novel that launched Dickens’s career — the picaresque adventures of Samuel Pickwick and companions, episodic and exuberant with a comic energy uniquely its own. Published in 1836 and making Dickens famous overnight: an essential introduction to the greatest Victorian novelist in a Wordsworth Classics edition.

Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations remains the cornerstone of modern economic thought, blending revolutionary political economy with history, philosophy, and sociology. This foundational text explores market principles through accessible reasoning, making complex economic theories understandable for students, professionals, and curious readers alike. Smith’s multidisciplinary approach continues to influence contemporary economic understanding centuries later.

Essential collection featuring Marx and Engels’s most influential works including The Communist Manifesto, Socialism Utopian and Scientific, and The Condition of the Working Class in England in 1844. These foundational texts explore capitalism, socialism, and social conflict with revolutionary insight. Perfect for understanding the roots of modern political theory and class struggle analysis in our post-communist world.

A haunting masterpiece of weird fiction, Robert W. Chambers’ The King in Yellow presents interconnected horror stories linked by a cursed book that drives all who read it to madness. Blending horror, science fiction, and lyrical prose, this classic collection explores forbidden knowledge and supernatural terror through tales of obsession and spectral tragedy that continue to influence genre literature today.

A haunting collection spanning Gothic literature’s golden age, featuring masterworks by Poe, Hawthorne, Gaskell, Dickens, and M.R. James. This anthology traces the evolution of English and American horror tales from the earliest Gothic decades through the early 20th century, showcasing the dark imagination that defined the genre’s most influential period.

Jules Verne’s masterful blend of science fiction, mystery, and adventure follows five Civil War prisoners stranded on an uncharted island. This Wordsworth Classics edition delivers the complete story of survival, scientific ingenuity, and human determination. A gripping tale that combines detective elements with thrilling action sequences, exploring themes of resourcefulness and camaraderie against impossible odds.

Join Phileas Fogg’s legendary race against time in Jules Verne’s immortal adventure Around the World in Eighty Days. When a Victorian gentleman wagers he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days, an epic journey begins. This French masterpiece combines thrilling travel narrative with timeless storytelling, creating a beloved classic that has inspired readers worldwide across generations and cultures.

Experience the literary brilliance of Franz Kafka with this essential collection from Wordsworth Classics. Featuring three major works including the magnificent Metamorphosis and Other Stories, this anthology showcases why Kafka is considered one of the 20th century’s most accomplished and culturally-influential authors. His translated masterpieces continue to captivate readers with their profound exploration of modern existence and the human condition.

James Joyce’s revolutionary masterpiece Ulysses follows Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus through one extraordinary day in Dublin. Initially banned for obscenity, this groundbreaking work of psychological fiction and modernist experimentalism earned acclaim from Yeats, Eliot, and Hemingway. Experience the novel that forever changed literature.

Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables Volume One delivers masterful storytelling through rich character portrayal and meticulous historical description. This Wordsworth Editions softcover brings you the opening of Hugo’s epic tale set in France, featuring the unforgettable Inspector Javert among other compelling characters. A magisterial work of continental European fiction that combines historical depth with timeless themes of justice and human struggle, perfect for classic literature enthusiasts.

Victor Hugo’s immortal masterpiece brings medieval France to stunning life in this essential work of continental European fiction. Set against the backdrop of Notre-Dame Cathedral, this powerful story explores themes of love, acceptance, and human dignity through unforgettable characters. A timeless tale that examines society’s treatment of disability while delivering Hugo’s masterful storytelling and rich historical detail that continues captivating readers generations later.

Two powerful works of fiction from Anthony Briggs exploring obsession and moral complexity. Follow young tutor Alexey Ivanovitch as he navigates the chaotic world of his employer’s household, where everyone awaits wealthy Granny’s death—until she arrives alive and heads to the casino. This Wordsworth Classics edition delivers compelling psychological drama and social commentary through masterful storytelling that examines the darker aspects of human nature.

Charles Dickens’ gripping bildungsroman Oliver Twist exposes Victorian London’s brutal underworld through the eyes of a vulnerable boy fighting for survival. This powerful tale of crime, poverty, and redemption showcases Dickens’ masterful social commentary while delivering an unforgettable story of courage against corruption. A cornerstone of British fiction exploring themes of justice, morality, and human resilience in society’s darkest corners.

Charlotte Brontë’s revolutionary Jane Eyre follows an orphaned governess who challenges Victorian society through her fierce independence and forbidden love for her mysterious employer. This Wordsworth Editions volume delivers the complete gothic romance that transformed historical fiction, exploring themes of social class, morality, and women’s rights with unprecedented psychological depth and emotional power.

Anne Brontë’s debut novel Agnes Grey delivers a powerful exposé of 19th-century governess life. This landmark work of fiction explores themes of social customs, single women’s struggles, and class dynamics with remarkable poignancy. Brontë’s unflinching portrayal of isolated, intellectually stagnant conditions creates a compelling narrative that established her as a significant Victorian voice alongside her famous sisters.

Experience L. Frank Baum’s timeless magic in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and Glinda of Oz from Wordsworth Editions. Join Dorothy and Toto on their extraordinary journey through the land of Oz, meeting Munchkins and discovering that home is where the heart truly belongs. The Library of Congress praised this as ‘America’s greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale,’ making it essential reading for all ages.

Thackeray’s brilliant social panorama featuring the unforgettable Becky Sharp, an ambitious adventuress navigating 19th-century society. This masterful novel combines personal drama with historical events, including a famous account of the Battle of Waterloo. A sweeping portrait of social customs, women’s struggles, and human ambition that remains powerfully relevant today.