DESCRIPTION The passionate but doomed epistolary love affair between a Czech translator and one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century, the author ofThe MetamorphosisandThe Trial.   "Extraordinarytouching, horrifying, brilliant, sickly, [and] heartbreaking. The most significant key we have for a reading of...

EMMA (Vintage Collector's Classics) by Jane Austen is a brilliant comedy of manners that captures the wit and intricacy of social relationships in 19th-century England. The novel follows Emma Woodhouse, a charming yet somewhat misguided young woman who enjoys matchmaking, but her good intentions...

Frankenstein: (Vintage Collector's Classics) by Mary Shelley is a timeless masterpiece that delves into the depths of creation, obsession, and the consequences of defying nature. Victor Frankenstein, driven by ambition and a thirst for knowledge, creates a living being, only to be horrified by...

Jane Eyre (Vintage Collector's Classics) by Charlotte Bront is a compelling tale of resilience, love, and self-discovery. In Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bront crafts the unforgettable journey of an orphaned girl who overcomes hardship and societal expectations to forge her own path. As Jane Eyre...

Pride and Prejudice: (Vintage Collector's Classics) by Jane Austen is a timeless masterpiece that explores love, society, and the complexities of human relationships. In Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen introduces readers to the intelligent and spirited Elizabeth Bennet, whose wit and independence challenge the...

Little Women: By Louisa May Alcott (Vintage Collector's Classics) is a cherished tale of love, family, and self-discovery that has captivated readers for generations. In Little Women, Louisa May Alcott brings to life the story of four sisters Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March...

Wuthering Heights: By Emily Bront (Vintage Collector's Classics) is a timeless masterpiece that delves into the depths of passion, revenge, and fate. In Wuthering Heights, Emily Bront weaves a haunting tale of love and obsession set against the stormy moors of England. The novel...

The Picture of Dorian Gray: By Oscar Wilde (Vintage Collector's Classics) is a mesmerizing tale of vanity, corruption, and eternal youth. In The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde crafts a chilling narrative about a man who trades his soul for everlasting beauty, only...

Don Quixote by Miguel De Cervantes is a cornerstone of literary fiction. Miguel De Cervantes presents a timeless tale in Don Quixote, blending humor, romance, and tragedy. This literary fiction follows the misadventures of a delusional Spanish gentleman. In Don Quixote, Miguel De Cervantes...

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy is a profound journey into love, betrayal, and societal pressures. Set in 19th-century Russia, Anna Karenina explores timeless themes of passion and moral struggle within the confines of literary fiction. Leo Tolstoy weaves a complex narrative, capturing human nature's...

In Street Haunting and Other Essays, Virginia Woolf brings together an array of observations that make this work a classic in literature. Through reflections on class, education, and society, Street Haunting and Other Essays showcases Woolf s wit and insight, securing her place in...

In Mrs Dalloway, Virginia Woolf crafts a masterpiece of literary fiction, delving into the inner world of Clarissa Dalloway over a single day. As she prepares for an evening party, Clarissa is swept into a stream of memories, reflecting on her life choices and...

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is a literary fiction masterpiece that has captivated readers worldwide. In The Night Circus, two young magicians, Celia and Marco, find themselves in a deadly magical duel orchestrated by their mentors, all while their emotions for each other...

Vintage Feminism classic feminist texts in short form WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY NATALIE HAYNES When this book was first published in 1949 it was to outrage and scandal Never before had the case for female liberty been so forcefully and successfully argued De Beauvoirs...

Both Joseph K in The Trial and K in The Castle are victims of anonymous governing forces beyond their control. Both are atomized, estranged and rootless citizens deceived by authoritarian power. Whereas Joseph K is relentlessly hunted down for a crime that remains nameless,...

 

"The Brothers Karamazov" is a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of erotic rivalry in a series of triangular love affairs involving Karamazov and his three sons - the impulsive and sensual Dmitri; the coldly rational Ivan; and the healthy young novice...

A new, beautifully laid-out edition of Anne Bront s second and last novel, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, originally published in 1848. The Tenant of Wildfell Hallis an epistolary novel, framed as a series of letter from Gilbert Markham to his friend about the...

From the author of The Metamorphosis and The Trial one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century the haunting tale of K. s relentless, unavailing struggle with an inscrutable authority in order to gain access to the Castle. Translated and with a preface...

The Trial is a novel written by Franz Kafka from 1914 to 1915 and published in 1925. One of his best-known works, it tells the story of a man arrested and prosecuted by a remote, inaccessible authority, with the nature of his crime revealed...