Having chosen to publish anonymously during her lifetime, Jane Austen is enjoying extraordinary fame and fortune today as a best-selling author. In recent years, Jane Austen has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity-her books have been made into films, real box-office powerhouses, and gorgeous television mini-series starring some of the most notable actors of the day; she's a darling of book clubs, and her beloved books even star as protagonists in new novels such as the best-selling book, The Jane Austen Book Club. Canterbury Classics is proud to present Jane Austen, an elegantly bound collection of four of her best-loved novels: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and Northanger Abbey. Bound in supple leather with padded covers, gold foil stamping, and pretty gilded edges, Jane Austen is an essential book for fans of English literature around the world.

Jane Austen: Four Complete Novels: Sense and Sensibility / Pride and Prejudice / Emma / Northanger Abbey (Canterbury Classics)

Literature & Fiction

Austen., Jane

Literary

Canterbury Classics

Charles Dickens is one of the most popular novelists of all time. In fact, his many novels and short stories have never gone out of print — a feat few other writers have accomplished. Known for creating some of literature's most beloved characters, including old Ebenezer Scrooge and young Oliver Twist, Dickens was also known for his critical view of the Victorian era. Rediscover four of his best-loved novels in this elegant collection from Canterbury Classics: Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations. Bound in lovely forest green leather with padded covers and marbled end papers, Charles Dickens is a must-have edition for all home libraries.

The Adventures of Oliver Twist / A Christmas Carol / A Tale of Two Cities / Great Expectations (Canterbury Classics)

DICKENS., CHARLES

Today Mark Twain is regarded as one of the Fathers of American Literature,” having penned some of the most important and beloved works. In this beautiful edition, Canterbury Classics is proud to present some of Twain's greatest works, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and the Pauper, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson. This volume is bound in genuine bonded leather, with deluxe padded covers, marbled end papers, and gold foil stamping details. The ivory pages have gilded edges, and the book features a ribbon marker. Mark Twain enjoyed tremendous popularity during his lifetime, and because of his brilliant humor and biting social satire, he remains just as popular today. With five great stories in one collector's edition, Mark Twain offers great value, and makes a handsome addition to any home library.

Mark Twain (Canterbury Classics)

TWAIN,MARK

Today, Edgar Allan Poe is best known for his rather macabre Gothic writings, but during his lifetime, he was a respected literary critic who, on the side, wrote brilliant short stories and poetry, and developed the modern detective/mystery genre. Countless authors — and mystery fans — owe Poe a great debt for his contributions to American literature. Canterbury Classics is proud to present the stories and collected works of Edgar Allan Poe in this handsome, leather-bound volume. Fans will discover some of his most famous works, including "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Purloined Letter," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Pit and the Pendulum," as well as some of his notable poems, including "The Raven" and "Lenore." These masterpieces get the royal treatment, and are printed on high quality ivory paper with gilded edges.

Edgar Allan Poe (Canterbury Classics)

POE, EDGAR ALLAN

United States

Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales (Amazing Values)

Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales

Many of the fairy tales and fables we know and love today (such as The Sleeping Beauty” and Hansel and Gretel”) are stories that the European peasantry told their children to impart morals and warn about the consequences of misbehaving. Up until the nineteenth century, there was no extensive publication of these tales until two German academics, brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, collected and published them. Enjoy them today in a beautiful commemorative edition from Canterbury Classics.

GRIMM, JACOB

GRIMM, WILHELM

Few writers have a collection of stories as original and beloved as Robert Louis Stevenson. From Treasure Island to Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Stevenson has captured and delighted generations of imaginations. Enjoy these and many other memorable stories by this timeless author in the next volume of Thunder Bay's successful Canterbury Classics series.

Robert Louis Stevenson--Seven Novels

STEVENSON, ROBERT LOUIS

No home library is complete without the classics! The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Other Stories brings together the essential works from Arthur Conan Doyle in an elegant, leather-bound, omnibus edition—a keepsake to be read and treasured. There is one literary detective who stands above all others, whose powers of deduction are known the world over, whose influence can still be felt in today's most modern whodunits. Who is it, you ask? Why, it's elementary! Sherlock Holmes, the famous gumshoe of 221B Baker Street. And Sir Arthur Conan Doyle--the man who made him famous in such tales as The Hound of the Baskervilles and A Study in Scarlet--changed the world of mysteries, inspiring legions of devoted fans. Whether you're a devotee or you've yet to be awed by Holmes's powers of deduction, you'll love this Canterbury Classics edition of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous works, including The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Sign of Four, The Valley of Fear, The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, The Return of Sherlock Holmes, and The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes. The perfect book to complete any bookshelf, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Other Stories features an eye-catching leather-bound cover with gold foil stamping, as well as fine ivory paper with gilded edges. You'll be spellbound by Conan Doyle's descriptive prose, and then delight in displaying this beautiful book in your home. A classic keepsake for fans of detective novels, as well as all great literature, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Other Stories is the perfect addition to any library.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, and Other Stories (Leather-bound Classics)

Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan

No home library is complete without the classics! Iliad &amp; Odyssey brings together the two essential Greek epics from the poet Homer in an elegant, leather-bound, omnibus edition-a keepsake to be read and treasured. The Iliad and The Odyssey are two of the oldest works of western literature--yet these ancient myths still offer powerful lessons for our times. From the fascinating fall of Troy to Odysseus' perilous journey home, from the gods and goddesses to the Sirens and the suitors, the events and characters of these epic tales captivate us, teach us, and inspire us. Their influence can be seen far and wide, from James Joyce's Ulysses to the movie sensation Troy, starring Brad Pitt. Whether you've read Homer's original stories or you've only enjoyed their modern-day descendants, you'll love this Canterbury Classics edition of Iliad &amp; Odyssey. The perfect book to complete any bookshelf, Iliad &amp; Odyssey features an eye-catching leather-bound cover with gold foil stamping, as well as fine ivory paper with gilded edges. You'll be moved by these magical works, and then delight in displaying this beautiful book in your home. A classic keepsake for fans of Greek mythology, as well as all great literature, Iliad &amp; Odyssey is the perfect addition to any library.

Iliad & Odyssey (Leather-bound Classics)

HOMER

The Arabian Nights

They are ancient stories, but they still enchant our imaginations today. Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves. Sinbad the Sailor. Aladdin. These and the other Middle Eastern stories collected in Arabian Nights are delightful, fascinating, and fun for fans and first-time readers alike. This beautiful, leather-bound edition collects the classic tales of Arabian Nights in a new, redesigned format. Specially designed end papers, gilded edges, a ribbon bookmark, and other decorative elements enhance the reading experience, while an introduction by scholar Ken Mondschein provides new information and context for these well-known stories. Arabian Nights is a compelling look at both Arabic culture and Western ideas of the East--and the perfect addition to any home library.

The Arabian Nights (Leather-bound Classics)

Burton, Sir Richard

War and Peace

It was acclaimed author Leo Tolstoy's finest literary achievement. War and Peace, the story of five wealthy families of the Russian aristocracy during and after Napoleon's invasion of Russia, is also considered to be one of the finest novels of all time—a book no home library should be without. Now available in this new, enhanced Canterbury Classics edition, War and Peace includes a genuine leather cover, specially designed covers, and a ribbon bookmark for a complete, elegant package. An introduction by a leading literary critic also sheds light on this complicated yet ultimately rewarding and fascinating work. Perfect for Tolstoy devotees as well as those new to this legendary work, this edition of War and Peace is sure to be a classic. Lexile score: 1180L

TOLSTOY, LEO

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