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Coming Up for Air by George Orwell tells the story of a man longing to reclaim the innocence of his.. Indgår i serien: penguin modern classics. Sideantal: 288. Genre: skønlitteratur
'If he only knew what it was, he would fix it; he would kill this mean thing that made Mama feel so bad. 'Belonging and estrangement intertwine in these four lyrical short stories from the the author of Invisible Man. Penguin Modern: fifty new b
'As you are well aware, we never loved each other in your lifetime. Both of us pretended. ' Simenon explores the complexity of parent child relationships and the bitterness of things left unsaid in this stark, confessional piece. Penguin Modern:
'The alphabet ofthe treesis fading in thesong of the leaves'Filled with bright, unforgettable images, the deceptively simple work of William Carlos Williams revolutionized American verse, and made him one of the greatest twentieth-century poets.
Offers a selection of the maxims and reflections from one of Germany's greatest ever thinkers. ''I can promise to be candid, not, however, to be impartial. ''A selection of the most insightful maxims and reflections from one of Ge
Presents an uproarious and alcohol-soaked shaggy-dog story from one of Russia's great comic masters. ''He gave orders that they were not to get any hot glum pudding in flames, for fear the spirits in their innards might catch fire'&apo
Presents the story of an unsolved literary mystery that explores what James referred to as "troubled artistic consciousness. "
Includes animal fables that are some of the earliest stories ever told, thought to have been composed by a slave in Greek antiquity and giving glimpses of a world that is harsh, pitiless and yet also eerily familiar. ''An ass, clothed in the ski
She had lived by delays; she had meant to stop drinking; she had put off the time, and now she had smashed her car. At once harsh and tender, expansive and acutely funny, this is the story of an elderly and self-destructive dipsomaniac in a Western desert
'It was what we call in the trade a potato. . ' Tales of low-lifes and grifters trying to make ends meet in pre-War Germany. Penguin Modern: fifty new books celebrating the pioneering spirit of the iconic Penguin Modern Classics series, with eac
'For once there had been false idols and asses' heads drawn on the walls. . ' Sleepers awake in a remote cave and the ancient mystic Simon Magus attempts a miracle, in these two magical, otherworldly tales from one of the greatest voices of
His hand sought the adjacent flesh and sorrow paralleled desire in the immense complexity of love. These moving stories by one of the great masters of Southern gothic portray love, sorrow and our search for happiness and understanding. Penguin Modern: fif
A collection of deeply moving short stories by Tove Ditlevsen, one of Denmark's most insightful.. Indgår i serien: tove ditlevsen. Sideantal: 112. Genre: skønlitteratur
'What matters is to live everything. Live the questions for now. ' This title features profound and lyrical letters the author wrote to a young friend with advise on writing, love, sex, suffering and the nature of advice itself. ''What
'What matters is to live everything. Live the questions for now. ' This title features profound and lyrical letters the author wrote to a young friend with advise on writing, love, sex, suffering and the nature of advice itself. ''What
A selection of Edgar Allen Poe's critical writings, short fiction and poetry that demonstrates his intense interest in aesthetic issues, and the astonishing power and imagination with which he probed the darkest corners of the human mind. A collectio
Jane Austens final completed novel, Persuasion , tells the story of Anne Elliot, a woman facing.. Indgår i serien: jane austen. Sideantal: 288. Genre: skønlitteratur
For avid readers and the uninitiated alike, this is a chance to reengage with classic literature and to stay inspired and entertained. The concept of the magazine is simple: the first half is a long-form interview with a notable book fanatic and the secon
Epictetus, a Greek stoic and freed slave, ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicropolis in the early second century AD. Together with the "Enchiridion", a manual of his main ideas, this book argues that happiness lies in learning to perceive ex
Follow the lives of Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth, four sisters growing up during the Civil War in New.. Indgår i serien: little women, penguin english library. Sideantal: 576. Genre: børnebøger
The bestselling Turkish classic of love and loss in a changing world, with a new introduction by... Sideantal: 192. Genre: skønlitteratur
Discover a fresh collection of poetry from Tove Ditlevsen, the acclaimed author behind The.. Indgår i serien: tove ditlevsen. Sideantal: 192. Genre: skønlitteratur
Hendrik Hofgen is a man obsessed with becoming a famous actor. When the Nazis come to power in Germany, he renounces his Communist past and deserts his wife and mistress in order to keep on performing. His diabolical performance as Mephistopheles in Faust
The Bhagavad Gita, a timeless piece from the ancient Hindu epic The Mahabharata, captures a profound... Sideantal: 288. Genre: kunst og kultur
A collection featuring The Discourses, Fragments, and Enchiridion by Epictetus, a Greek Stoic.. Indgår i serien: stoicisme. Sideantal: 304. Genre: biografier
James Joyce's Dubliners is an enthralling collection of modernist short stories which create a.. Indgår i serien: penguin modern classics. Sideantal: 368. Genre: skønlitteratur
Severin von Kusiemski, a European nobleman desires to be enslaved to a woman. Severin finds his ideal of voluptuous cruelty in the merciless Wanda von Dunajew. This book portrays one man's struggle to enlighten and instruct himself and others in the
When brutal landowner Fyodor Karamazov is murdered, the lives of his sons are changed irrevocably:.. Indgår i serien: dostojevskij. Sideantal: 1056. Genre: skønlitteratur
Vilhelm's Room is the poignant last novel by acclaimed Danish author Tove Ditlevsen. It.. Indgår i serien: tove ditlevsen. Sideantal: 160. Genre: skønlitteratur
A compelling story about five women from different walks of life who come together in a lush garden... Sideantal: 128. Genre: skønlitteratur
Meursault, his anti-hero, will not lie. When his mother dies, he refuses to show his emotions simply to satisfy the expectations of others. And when he commits a random act of violence on a sun-drenched beach near Algiers, his lack of remorse compounds hi
Gregor Samsa's life takes a bizarre turn when he wakes up one morning to discover he's.. Indgår i serien: little clothbound classics. Sideantal: 144. Genre: skønlitteratur
Discover a beautifully crafted mini edition featuring Karen Blixen's captivating short stories,.. Indgår i serien: karen blixen, little clothbound classics. Sideantal: 208. Genre: skønlitteratur
The Prophet is a timeless, allegorical work featuring Al Mustafa, a prophet who shares profound and.. Indgår i serien: little clothbound classics. Sideantal: 128. Genre: skønlitteratur
A timeless tale of friendship and dreams, Of Mice and Men follows George and Lennie, two drifters.. Indgår i serien: little clothbound classics. Sideantal: 160. Genre: skønlitteratur
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude is a captivating tale that weaves.. Indgår i serien: penguin modern classics. Sideantal: 432. Genre: skønlitteratur
Raskolnikov, a destitute and desperate former student, wanders through the slums of St Petersburg and commits a random murder without remorse or regret. He imagines himself to be a great man, a Napoleon: acting for a higher purpose beyond conventional mor
The Prose Edda is a cornerstone of Scandinavian literature and the richest source of Norse... Sideantal: 224. Genre: samfund og historie
Tells the story of a quiet cathedral town shaken by scandal. This title presents a drama of conscience that pits individual integrity against worldly ambition. The Penguin English Library Edition of The Warden by Anthony Trollope''It was so hard
Explores the effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors. Originally published at the zenith of Nazi Germany''s power, The Moon Is Down explores the effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors. Occupied by enemy
When Flory, a white timber merchant, befriends Indian Dr Veraswami, he defies this orthodoxy. The doctor is in danger: U Po Kyin, a corrupt magistrate, is plotting his downfall. The only thing that can save him is membership of the all-white Club, and Flo
A timeless classic, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn follows Huck and Jim as they escape their.. Indgår i serien: huckleberry, huckleberry finn. Sideantal: 368. Genre: skønlitteratur
'There is nothing else quite like Ice' Doris LessingSet in a frozen world that is gradually being devastated by ever-encroaching ice, Anna Kavan's masterwork follows one man's pursuit of a mysterious silver-haired girl to the ends of t
'A kind of magical realism for science fiction . . Quite, quite brilliant' TorPart pulp adventure, part otherworldly meditation, this is the story of Trafalgar Medrano: intergalactic trader and lover of bitter coffee and black cigarettes. In the
The first of two novels, Gliff, which is a Scottish/northern word for a shock, a fright, a transient moment, a glance or sudden glimpse, will be followed by a second novel in 2025, called Glyph (a signifying mark - as in âhieroglyphâ). Glyph, the se
Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace is a sprawling epic covering the impact of Napoleon's.. Indgår i serien: napoleon, war and peace. Sideantal: 1440. Genre: skønlitteratur
'Few novelists match the intensity of her vision' J. G. BallardNo one knows why the ice has come, and no one can stop it. Every day it creeps further across the earth, covering the land in snow and freezing everything in its path. Through this b
THE FIRST GEORGE SMILEY NOVELAfter a routine security check by George Smiley, civil servant Samuel Fennan apparently kills himself. When Smiley finds Circus head Maston is trying to blame him for the death, he begins his own investigation, meeting Fennan&
THE SIXTH GEORGE SMILEY NOVELGeorge Smiley, now acting head of the Circus, must rebuild its shattered reputation after one of the biggest betrayals in its history. Using the talents of journalist and occasional spy Jerry Westerby, Smiley launches a risky
On a June morning in 1923, Clarissa Dalloway is busy getting ready for a party while reflecting on.. Indgår i serien: penguin english library. Sideantal: 192. Genre: skønlitteratur
A brilliantly varied new selection of D. H. Lawrence's essays, chosen and introduced by Geoff DyerFor D. H. Lawrence the novel was the pinnacle, 'the one bright book of life', yet his non-fiction shows him at his most freewheeling and playf
Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Set in a frozen world that is gradually being devastated by ever-en
Stefan Zweigs novella Chess tells the gripping story of a tense chess match aboard a cruise ship,.. Indgår i serien: little clothbound classics. Sideantal: 128. Genre: skønlitteratur
A captivating novella by Françoise Sagan, written when she was just eighteen, Bonjour Tristesse.. Indgår i serien: little clothbound classics. Sideantal: 176. Genre: skønlitteratur
Marcus Aurelius's Meditations is a profound collection of personal reflections by the Roman.. Indgår i serien: meditation, stoicisme. Sideantal: 416. Genre: krop og sind
Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince is a bold and straightforward guide to political power,... Sideantal: 240. Genre: hobby
Discover the timeless charm of Jane Austen's seven iconic novels collected in one elegant.. Indgår i serien: fornuft og følelse, jane austen, penguin english library, stolthed og fordom. Sideantal: 1296. Genre: skønlitteratur
During World War I, Georgina Howell worked her way up from spy to army major to become one of the most powerful woman in the British Empire. After the defeat of the Ottoman Empire, she was instrumental in drawing the borders that define the region today,
To the Lighthouse offers a vivid, impressionistic glimpse into the lives of the Ramsay family during... Sideantal: 320. Genre: skønlitteratur
Animal Farm tells the story of the animals on Manor Farm who rise up against their owner, hoping to.. Indgår i serien: penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 144. Genre: skønlitteratur
A timeless fable of love and loneliness, The Little Prince follows a stranded pilot in the Sahara.. Indgår i serien: penguin clothbound classics, the little prince. Sideantal: 160. Genre: skønlitteratur
A striking collection of stories by Tove Ditlevsen, the acclaimed author of The Copenhagen Trilogy,.. Indgår i serien: tove ditlevsen. Sideantal: 192. Genre: skønlitteratur
'Remarkable' New York Times'[Simenon is] a bit of a master' Cillian MurphyAn acerbic tale of marital warfare and emotional estrangement, in a brilliant new translationIn the oppressive silence of the sitting room, the woman finally smo
A timeless tale of misunderstandings and social satire, Pride and Prejudice explores the.. Indgår i serien: jane austen, penguin clothbound classics, stolthed og fordom. Sideantal: 480. Genre: skønlitteratur
Great Expectations follows Pip, an orphaned boy whose life takes an unexpected turn after a series.. Indgår i serien: charles dickens, penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 544. Genre: skønlitteratur
Charlotte Brontës debut novel, Jane Eyre, is a timeless classic that follows the journey of an.. Indgår i serien: jane eyre, penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 624. Genre: skønlitteratur
The Odyssey chronicles Odysseus's long and perilous ten-year voyage back home following the.. Indgår i serien: odysseen, penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 416. Genre: skønlitteratur
The Picture of Dorian Gray tells the story of a man who trades his soul for everlasting youth and.. Indgår i serien: penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 304. Genre: skønlitteratur
William S. Burroughs's cult classic, Naked Lunch, is presented in a beautifully clothbound.. Indgår i serien: penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 304. Genre: skønlitteratur
George Orwell's classic novel, presented in a beautiful Clothbound Classics edition, tells the.. Indgår i serien: penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 400. Genre: skønlitteratur
Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway captures a single day in June 1923, weaving together the lives of.. Indgår i serien: penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 288. Genre: skønlitteratur
Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House is a gripping story that explores fear and the.. Indgår i serien: penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 224. Genre: skønlitteratur
Remakes old stories: of Red Riding Hood, Hansel and Gretel, and Beauty (who married her Beast and spends a lifetime suffering his doggy stink).
In 1962 de Andrade published Antologia Poetica, a personal anthology of poems from his first ten books. This selection draws on de Andrade's anthology to encompass his finest works within his chosen areas of interest: The Individual, Minas Gerais, Fa
An incredible collection of verse by women poets writing in Persian, many translated into English for the first timeFrom Iran and India, to Afghanistan and Uzbekistan, from princesses and entertainers to anonymous wives and daughters, The Mirror of My Hea
A man trapped in a snowstorm finds refuge at the eerie Wuthering Heights, where haunting memories.. Indgår i serien: penguin clothbound classics, stormfulde højder. Sideantal: 416. Genre: skønlitteratur
Discover the timeless magic of Tales from 1,001 Nights, a collection of enchanting stories filled.. Indgår i serien: aladdin, penguin clothbound classics, sinbad. Sideantal: 528. Genre: skønlitteratur
Discovering his prodigious gift in boyhood and rising to the rank of International Grandmaster, Luzhin develops a lyrical passion for chess. As he confronts the fiery, swift-swooping Italian Grandmaster Turati, he brings into play his carefully devised de
Discover the timeless tale of the March sisters-Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth-as they navigate life's.. Indgår i serien: little women, penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 544. Genre: skønlitteratur
Dracula is a chilling tale that begins with Jonathan Harkers visit to Transylvania and quickly.. Indgår i serien: dracula, penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 512. Genre: skønlitteratur
Jane Austens classic novel explores the delicate balance between emotion and reason through the.. Indgår i serien: fornuft og følelse, jane austen, penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 448. Genre: skønlitteratur
Moby-Dick is a gripping tale of obsession and adventure, following Captain Ahab's relentless.. Indgår i serien: moby dick, penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 720. Genre: skønlitteratur
The Iliad, translated by E. V. Rieu, is a timeless epic poem that captures the final year of the.. Indgår i serien: penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 560. Genre: skønlitteratur
Letters from a Stoic offers a collection of insightful essays from Seneca, a leading philosopher of.. Indgår i serien: stoicisme. Sideantal: 352. Genre: krop og sind
THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING MEMOIR OF SPY-WRITING LEGEND JOHN LE CARRÃ'As recognizable a writer as Dickens or Austen' Financial TimesFrom his years serving in British Intelligence during the Cold War to a career as a writer, John le
The Bright Young Things of 1920s Mayfair, with their paradoxical mix of innocence and sophistication, exercise their inventive minds and vile bodies in every kind of capricious escapade, whether it is promiscuity, dancing, cocktail parties or sports cars.
Evelyn Waugh's hilarious debut novel, now in a beautiful hardback edition with a new Introduction by Barbara CookeSent down from Oxford in outrageous circumstances, Paul Pennyfeather is oddly unsurprised to find himself qualifying for the position of
Lord Copper, newspaper magnate and proprietor of The Daily Beast, has always prided himself on his intuitive flair for spotting ace reporters. That is not to say he has not made the odd blunder, however, and may in a moment of weakness make another. Actin
The electrifying memoir of acclaimed photographer Sally Mann - âAn instant classicâ (New York Times)In this extraordinary memoir, the acclaimed American photographer Sally Mann blends narrative and image to explore the forces that shaped her work. D
The I Ching, also known as the Book of Change, is an ancient Chinese oracle and source of wisdom.. Indgår i serien: spiritualitet, tarot. Sideantal: 928. Genre: kunst og kultur
One of the world's greatest fantasy novels, Monkey King: Journey to the West is the inspiration for the new blockbuster game Black Myth: Wukong. Published in a sparkling modern translation and available in the Penguin Clothbound Classics series, this
A beautifully crafted clothbound edition of Mary Shelley's iconic horror novel, featuring a.. Indgår i serien: frankenstein, penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 352. Genre: skønlitteratur
Lady Chatterley's Lover tells the story of Constance Chatterley, who feels confined in her.. Indgår i serien: penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 400. Genre: skønlitteratur
The biblical account of Cain and Abel is echoed in the history of two generations of the Trask family in California.
Dive into the thrilling world of Sherlock Holmes with this stunning hardback edition from.. Indgår i serien: penguin clothbound classics, sherlock holmes. Sideantal: 576. Genre: skønlitteratur
Phileas Fogg makes a daring wager to circle the globe in just eighty days. Accompanied by his loyal.. Indgår i serien: jules verne, penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 288. Genre: skønlitteratur
Buddhist philosophy and the experiences of the author''s own family underlie this eighteenth-century novel of a Chinese family''s declining fortunes Tells the story of the changing fortunes of the Jia dynasty, focussing on Bao-yu, now
Presents a masterpiece of world literature and the progenitor of all samurai stories. Legendary for its magnificent and vivid set battle scenes, this book is filled with intimate human dramas and emotions, contemplating Buddhist themes of suffering and se
From the teenager in provincial Russia in 1875 to his premature death in Germany in 1904, the author wrote over 4,500 letters to a range of correspondents, including family and friends, his publisher and fellow writers - not to mention actresses. This boo
Marco Polos legendary journeys through the East come to life in this stunning new translation of.. Indgår i serien: marco polo, penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 480. Genre: samfund og historie
Evelyn Waugh's masterful depiction of World War II, now in a beautiful hardback edition with a new Introduction by Martin StannardWaugh's own unhappy experience of being a soldier is superbly re-enacted in this story of Guy Crouchback, a Catholi
Crime and Punishment follows the story of Raskolnikov, a poor ex-student in St Petersburg who.. Indgår i serien: dostojevskij, penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 720. Genre: skønlitteratur
Ulysses is widely regarded as the greatest novel of the twentieth century, capturing a single day in.. Indgår i serien: penguin clothbound classics. Sideantal: 1040. Genre: skønlitteratur
Deeply unsettling, this novel about a perverse, isolated and possibly murderous family follows their dramatic struggle with the arrival of a unexpected visitor who interrupts their unusual way of life.
The final major work by one of the most influential thinkers of the twentieth centuryFoucault's History of Sexuality changed the way we think about power, selfhood and sexuality forever. Arguing that sexuality is profoundly shaped by the power struct
Witty, surprising and sparkling, this anthology is an essential exploration of Polish literature. Its thirty-nine superb stories run the length of the literal and imaginative creation of Poland, from 1918 (when Poland regained its independence after 123 y