The Lost World (4S)
Written in 1912, this is the original ``dinosaurs still living in a hidden jungle`` tale. This timeless adventure has inspired everything from King Kong to Jurassic Park and is still the best of the lot. Great fun. ...
Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2S)
Fellowship of the Ring Two Towers Return of the Ring Difficulty: challenging...
Heart of Darkness and selections from the Congo Lbraries (6S)
Originally published in 1902, Heart of Darkness remains one of this century's most enduring - and harrowing - works of fiction. Written several years after Conrad's grueling sojourn in the Belgian Congo, the novel t...
Fifty Great Short Stories - Bantam Classics (6S)
50 Great Short Stories is a comprehensive selection from the world’s finest short fiction. The authors represented range from Hawthorne, Maupassant, and Poe, through Henry James, Conrad, Aldous Huxley, and James ...
The Fellowship of the Ring: The Lord of the Rings : Part 1 (2S)
Tolkien`s trilogy is well known as the grandfather of the modern fantasy-fiction genre. What is less well-known is the deeply theistic worldview running through his works and the literary power of his writing style....
The Heidelberg Catechism: A Study Guide (5S)
This catechism is well known for its pastoral language and instruction. Faithfully used by millions, it has stood the test of time and remains one of the best tools for learning what it means to be a Christian. This...
Leaves of Grass - Enriched Classics (6S)
In 1855 Whitman published at his own expense a volume of 12 poems, Leaves of Grass, which he had begun working on probably as early as 1847. It was criticized because of Whitman’s exaltation of the body and sexual...
Walden and Civil Disobedience (6S)
Walden by Henry David Thoreau is part personal declaration of independence, social experiment, voyage of spiritual discovery, satire, and manual for self-reliance. First published in 1854, it details Thoreau's exper...
Troilus And Cressida - The Pelican Shakespeare (4S)
Set during the latter years of the Trojan War, following the plotline from the Iliad of Achilles` refusal to participate in battle to Hector`s death. Troilus, a Trojan prince woos Cressida, and they profess their un...
The Travels of Marco Polo (5S)
Marco Polo’s account of his journey throughout the East in the thirteenth century was one of the earliest European travel narratives, and it remains the most important. The merchant-traveler from Venice, the first...
Tartuffe and Other Plays (5S)
Including "The Ridiculous Precieuses, The School for Husbands, The School for Wives, Don Juan, The Versailles Impromptu," and "The Critique of the School for Wives," this collection showcases the talent of perhaps t...
The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde And Other Tales Of Terror (6S)
The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde And Other Tales Of Terror was published as a ``shilling shocker`` in 1866 and became an instant classic--it was even read by Queen Victoria. It is still considered one of th...
The Red Badge of Courage and Other Stories (6S)
Henry Fleming, a raw Union Army recruit in the American Civil War, is anxious to confirm his patriotism and manhood—to earn his “badge of courage.” But his dreams of heroism and invulnerability are soon shatte...
Pride and Prejudice (3S)
A timeless classic in literature, this book is one of the most famous books in the world. Not everyone has read this book, but everyone has heard of its name. Don`t just watch the mini-series on TV-read it! Soft 335...
The Picture of Dorian Gray (6S)
Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life; indulging his desires in sec...