Set near the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town in the secluded and mysterious glen of Sleepy Hollow, Icabod Crane competes with Brom Bones for the attention of the beautiful Katrina. As Icabod heads home, he is hunted by the Headless Horseman. This creature may be the ghost of a Hessian soldier or something else altogether. Originally written in 1820, Washington Irving's haunting, yet humorous narrative describes of the local schoolmaster whose lonely journey home turns into a night of delightful terror when he is met on the road by the Headless Horseman.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Literature & Fiction

Irving., Washington

Genre Fiction

Corundum Classics

- IllustratedThe world’s surface has been explored. Humans have reached the land’s highest peaks and lowest vales. And yet vast regions of the planet remain unexplored. Much of the oceans’ vast depths remain a mystery. Few writers have dared imagine what lies beneath the waves. Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is one of the first novels to envision the vast environs locked beneath tons of swirling water.As ships are damaged and scientists report mysterious sightings of a massive sea monster, a ship is sent out to discover the beast. Only it turns out this monster is actually a ship, the most advanced submarine ever built. Follow the crew of the Nautilus as they explore the world’s oceans. They will confront giant squids, delve into the mysteries of Atlantis, and face new challenges none of them dared imagine.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Verne. Jules

Classics

A Princess of Mars (The Barsoom Series)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Burroughs,Edgar Rice

Science Fiction

It is whispered that there is a play that leaves only insanity and sorrow in its wake. It tempts those who read it, bringing upon them a vision of madness that should be left unseen...The stories herein traverse the elements of that play, and the words, themes and poetry, are permeated by the presence of the the King in Yellow, weaving together to leave upon the reader the ruinous impression of the Yellow Sign.

The King in Yellow

CHAMBERS, ROBERT W.

Mark Twain’s tale of a young runaway and his adventures with Jim, an escaped slave, not only entertains but also challenges readers. Join Huck and Jim as they travel down the Mississippi. A controversial work of American literature, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn challenged 19th century readers to confront questions of race and class. Filled with humor and adventure, this story has been criticized for its language and racial depictions, and yet readers have returned to The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn for generations.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

TWAIN,MARK

United States

After a 17th century gentleman loses his beloved wife, he is given a vision of a far-distant future where their souls will be reunited. What he witnesses will forever change his understanding of the universe. He finds himself in a time where the Sun has gone out and the Earth is illuminated by a few stray volcanoes. Humanity has been reduced to scant millions, and those people who survive have hidden themselves away in a gigantic metal pyramid. Known as the Last Redoubt, this stronghold is under siege from unknown forces and Powers from beyond the dark. Some of those powers, creatures known as The Watchers, wait for the moment when the pyramid’s loses its last sparks of power. They are eager for the inevitable moment when humanity's defenses fail and they can finally descend. Against this backdrop, the gentleman sets out from the Last Redoubt in search of his lost love. He wants to find the girl who is the reincarnation of his past love, and he will succeed, no matter the cost.

The Night Land

Hodgeson, William Hope

This anthology of literary works by Edgar Allen Poe contains The Raven, The Pit and the Pendulum, The Premature Burial, The Cask of Amontillado, The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, The Tell-Tale Heart and Annabel Lee.- Illustrated with classic works by Harry Clarke and other famous artists.

The Raven: And Other Works

POE, EDGAR ALLAN

The Poetic Edda is a collection of Old Norse poems originally preserved in the Codex Regius. One of our primary sources on Norse mythology and Germanic legends, the Poetic Edda has had a powerful and profound influence on Scandinavian and Western literature in general. Writers such as Vilhelm Ekelund, August Strindberg, and J.R.R. Tolkien have acknowledged their debt to the Poetic Edda.The visionary power of these poems offers up an incredible vision of the world and the universe. Explore these ancient stories now with this new edition.- Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

The Poetic Edda

the Learned, Saemundr

Poetry

After its original publication in 1847, Jane Eyre became an instant bestseller. This work of stunning power, romance, and suspense follows a poor orphan girl who overcomes loneliness, cruelty, starvation, and heartbreak on her quest for independence. Jane’s first assignment at Thornfield introduces her to a proud and cynical master, Mr. Rochester, a man with a scandalous secret. Jane’s passionate romance with Mr. Rochester and what she learns about his past forces her to choose between self-respect and love.

Jane Eyre

BRONTЁ, CHARLOTTE

Continuing the Barsoom saga (A Princess of Mars sequel), this book follows Tara of Helium, the daughter of John Carter and Dejah Thoris, as she is swept into a new land held by the horrific Kaldanes. Her suitor Gahan seeks to recover her but also becomes entrapped among the Kaldanes. When they finally abscond to the city of Manator, they are forced into the local version of Martian chess, which includes gladiatorial duels to the death.Illustrated with works from the first edition by J. Allen St. John.

The Chessmen of Mars

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