It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. Austen`s best-loved tale of love, marriage and society in class-conscious Georgian England still delights modern readers today with its comedy and characters. It follows the feisty, quick-witted Elizabeth Bennet as her parents seek to ensure good marriages for her and her sisters in order to secure their future. Through the irrepressible characters of Mr Collins and Mrs Bennet and the sensitivities and nuances of the relationship between Darcy and Elizabeth, Austen`s skill and artistry as a writer shines.
ISBN: 978-0-00-735077-3
Издательство:
HarperCollins UK
Дата выхода: август 2011
Гордость не позволяет вам читать английские книги в адаптации? Предубеждены против сокращений? Тогда ознакомьтесь с шедевром Джейн Остен в оригинале! "Гордость и предубеждение" – роман нравов, рассказывающий о неравной любви аристократа и девушки из семьи небогатого дворянина, которому отчаянно необходимо пристроить куда-нибудь пять своих дочерей. Эта история любви вот уже два столетия находит себе...
ISBN: 9785171523381
Издательство:
АСТ
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2022
Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. He was a celebrity during his lifetime for works like "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and "Treasure Island." Now he is one of the most translated authors in the world. Unlike many other Stevenson`s novels, "Prince Otto" is a love story. Because of the royal responsibilities, Prince Otto and his wife start to lose interest in each other. The web of palace conspiracies and discord, they both change drastically. The masks fall off, revealing their real characters and intentions.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07777-9
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: август 2018
Tiana s big dreams are put on hold when she is transformed into a frog. Discover how she finds love and learns all about what is truly important in the Little Golden Book retelling of Disney s new animated feature film, "The Princess and the Frog." Full color.
ISBN: 9780736426282
Издательство:
Random House
Дата выхода: октябрь 2009
Pulp is Charles Bukowski`s brilliant, fantastical pastiche of a detective story. Packed with wit, invention and Bukowski`s trademark lowlife adventures, it is the final novel by one of the most enjoyable and influential cult writers of the last century.
ISBN: 978-0-7535-1817-5
Издательство:
Virgin Publishing
Дата выхода: июль 2011
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and the creator of the Lost World literary genre. The discovery of a ring, given to the Queen of Sheba by King Solomon himself, launches this tale of romance and adventure from master storyteller Henry Rider Haggard.
ISBN: 978-5-521-06623-0
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: март 2018
Sir Henry Rider Haggard was an English writer of adventure novels set mostly in Africa, and a founder of the Lost World literary genre. Lauded by many as one of the greatest storytellers of the Victorian period, he created Queen Sheba`s Ring, a thrilling page-turner set in exotic foreign lands. The discovery of a ring, given to the Queen of Sheba by King Solomon himself, launches this tale of romance and adventure.
ISBN: 978-5-521-07738-0
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: июль 2018
Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, poet, and playwright. Although he was an advocate and legal administrator by profession, Scott is most famous for his great literary works and activities in the Royal Highland Society. Set in medieval times, the plot of the historical novel "Quentin Durward" revolves around the rivalry between King of France Louis XI and his vassal Duke of Burgundy Charles the Bold. To weaken his subject, Louis secretly incites the cities of Ghent, Liege, and Malin to revolt against Charles, their lord. Thanks to these machinations, the lives of many people, including the protagonist Quentin Durward, Scottish nobleman and the archer of the army of the King, are dependent on a political game...
ISBN: 978-5-521-07545-4
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: август 2018
When Father goes away with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are shattered. They and their mother have to move from their comfortable London home to go and live in a simple country cottage, where Mother writes books to make ends meet.However, they soon come to love the railway that runs near their cottage, and they make a habit of waving to the Old Gentleman who rides on it. They befriend the porter, Perks, and through him learn railway lore and much else. They have many adventures, and when they save a train from disaster, they are helped by the Old Gentleman to solve the mystery of their father`s disappearance, and the family is happily reunited.
ISBN: 9781853261077
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: октябрь 2022
Publisher Comments: The year is 1934. With the country in the stranglehold of drought and economic depression, Ella Barron runs her Texas boardinghouse with an efficiency that ensures her life will be kept in balance. Between chores of cooking and cleaning for her residents, she cares for her ten-year-old son, Solly, a sweet but challenging child whose misunderstood behavior finds Ella on the receiving end of pity, derision, and suspicion. When David Rainwater arrives at the house looking for lodging, he comes recommended by a trusted friend as "a man of impeccable character." But Ella senses that admitting Mr. Rainwater will bring about unsettling changes. However, times are hard, and in order to make ends...
Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was an English novelist of the Victorian era Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. "Ralph the Heir" is one of Anthony Trollope`s lesser-known novels, yet this compelling tale of property, illegitimacy and inheritance truly boasts of this great writer`s flair for dramatic story-telling.
ISBN: 978-5-521-08337-4
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2019
Anthony Trollope (1815-1882) was an English novelist of the Victorian era. Among his best-known works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. "Ralph the Heir" is one of Anthony Trollope`s lesser-known novels, yet this compelling tale of property, illegitimacy and inheritance truly boasts of this great writer`s flair for dramatic story-telling.
ISBN: 978-5-521-08336-7
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: ноябрь 2019
«Марсианские хроники» (1950) — научно-фантастический роман, принесший Брэдбери популярность. В центре повествования — актуальная и сегодня проблема, которая с каждым годом становится все острее: хрупкость нашей планеты, гибнущей от потребительского к ней отношения. Приведя на грань апокалипсиса свой мир, земляне отправляются на цветущий, благополучный Марс. К сожалению, Красную планету ждет та же...
ISBN: 978-5-907097-59-9
Издательство:
Антология
Дата выхода: октябрь 2019
After the death of his beautiful wife Rebecca, Maxim de Winter goes to Monte Carlo to forget the past. There he meets and marries a quiet young woman and takes her back to Manderley, his family home in Cornwall. But will the memory of Rebecca destroy the new marriage?
ISBN: 978-1-4082-7651-8
Издательство:
Pearson
Дата выхода: август 2011
In Red Eve Henry Raider Haggard sets a suspenseful love story against some of the most dramatic events in history, including the devastation wrought by the Black Plague. Will dashing protagonist Hugh de Cressi survive long enough to live happily ever after with his true love?
ISBN: 978-5-521-06624-7
Издательство:
Т8
Дата выхода: февраль 2018
The world`s most famous travelling reporter sets out in search of Red Rackham`s treasure. Determined to find the treasure of the notorious pirate Red Rackham, Tintin and Captain Haddock set sail aboard the Sirius to find the shipwreck of the Unicorn. With the help of an ingenious shark-shaped submarine, Tintin follows the clues deep down on this ocean adventure. Join the most iconic character in comics as he embarks on an extraordinary adventure spanning historical and political events, and thrilling mysteries. Still selling over 100,000 copies every year in the UK and having been adapted for the silver screen by Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson in 2011. The Adventures of Tintin continue to charm more than 80 years after they first...
ISBN: 978-1-4052-0623-5
Издательство:
Egmont Books Ltd
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011