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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.

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.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince is a captivating tale of an airman who discovers a mysterious boy from another planet in the desert. This thought-provoking allegory masterfully explores friendship, love, and childhood through enchanting stories of intergalactic adventure. A timeless classic that speaks to readers of all ages with its profound wisdom and magical storytelling.

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.

Gustave Flaubert’s shocking masterpiece of French literature follows Emma Bovary’s tragic descent into adultery and debt. This realistic portrayal of human bondage and moral collapse scandalized readers upon publication with its explicit depictions of society’s darker truths. A groundbreaking work of literary fiction that continues to provoke and challenge modern audiences with its unflinching examination of human nature.

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’ timeless masterpiece follows young David Copperfield, orphaned and facing a cruel stepfather, as he discovers hope through unforgettable characters like Mr Micawber and aunt Betsey Trotwood. This beloved coming-of-age tale captures the essence of Victorian England through Dickens’ masterful storytelling, exploring themes of resilience and family in one of literature’s most enduring classics.