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A beautifully festive special edition hardcover of two of Dickenss touching Christmas talesWith Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens created one of the most unforgettable characters in world literature. The greedy old misers transformation after a visit from three Christmas spirits is a heartfelt call for kindness and a joyful celebration of the magic of the holiday season. Also included is The Chimes, a charming, touching, and wonderfully festive New Years tale that captures Dickens wit and warmth at their very best. This edition includes the original illustrations from the first edition. Two true Christmas classics in a festive deluxe edition With original illustrations by John Leech Dickenss novella has become a festive staple. The Guardian on A Christmas Carol I have endeavoured in this Ghostly little book to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their houses pleasantly, and no one wish to lay it. Charles Dickens, from the authors preface to the holiday classic There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor. Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

Both of Carrolls inspiring stories in one shining hardcover editionWill you follow the white rabbit? In "Alices Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass", Lewis Carrolls curious heroine dives headfirst into worlds of wild imagination meeting tea-drinking madmen, talking eggs, and queens who play by their own rules. Packed with sharp wit, clever twists, and a dash of nonsense, these classic tales remain just as bold and enchanting as they were over a century ago. I almost wish I hadnt gone down that rabbit-hole and yet and yet its rather curious, you know, this sort of life! Special edition of the iconic childrens classic from 1865 with original illustrations by John Tenniel Alices story is charmingly weird and wonderfully unlogical. Full of puns and wordplay, social satire and philosophical thinking, Alices Adventures in Wonderland remain an intruiging read at any age. Lewis Carrolls book inspired generations of artists, from Paul McCartney to Tim Burton.

In a lonely castle in Styria, the young Laura falls under the spell of the mysterious Carmilla. But what begins as an intimate friendship soon turns into a dark nightmare, as an eerie illness spreads through the household.Long before Dracula, LeFanus haunting tale of female desire laid the foundation for the vampire novel. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Klein, praktisch, gunstig: Ideal fur unterwegs Mit einer englischen Biographie des Autors

Un recueil de 4 nouvelles anglaises ou américaines classiques, ayant pour sujet Noël. Charles Dickens LHistoire des gobelins qui ont emporté un sacristain – The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexto

The gothic horror classic in a special edition hardcoverA brutal murder shocks Victorian era London. The victim is a respected man of society, the prime subject an elusive figure known as Mr. Hyde. A violent, ruthless man, with a face too cruel to remember. As the investigation unfolds, Hydes strange connection to the well-liked Dr. Jekyll draws the narrators suspicion, but the truth is darker and more complex than he could ever imagine. Stevensons short novel is a masterclass in suspenseful gothic atmosphere.The Best English Originals Good and evil are so close as to be chained together in the soul. aus Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde You must suffer me to go my own dark way. (Robert Louis Stevenson, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)

Swiss student Victor Frankenstein creates a monster and thereby unleashes a force he cannot control. For like Prometheus, the monster brings both blessing and curse.With her Gothic novel, 19-year-old Mary Shelley created a myth that continues to live on to this day. Although he created the monster, Frankenstein is still considered the ultimate horror character. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Hochwertig ausgestattetes Taschenbuch Mit einem personlichen deutschsprachigen Nachwort von Ulrike Draesner

Captain Charlie Marlow travels to the Congo on behalf of a Belgian trading company. His journey turns into a voyage into the darkest depths of colonialism and, at the same time, explores the fundamental questions of human existence.Conrad wrote his magnificent novella in just a few weeks, reflecting on his own journey on the Congo, which left him deeply scarred. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Hochwertig ausgestattetes Taschenbuch Mit einem personlichen deutschsprachigen Nachwort von Mirrianne Mahn

Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3-11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction.· Beautifully illustrated books, carefully written by language learning experts· Structured language progression to develop childrens reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills· Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)· Language activities provide preparation for the Cambridge English Pre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests· A unique code in each printed book provides access to online audio, extra activities and learning resourcesLadybird Readers Level 2: Pocahontas, a Level 2 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A1 Movers tests. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past tense and some simple adverbs.Powhatan is the Chief of a tribe. Pocahontas is his daughter. They live in a fine village. Then, English men came in big boats.Visit the Ladybird Education website for more information.

The bad queen was angry. "Take Snow White into the forest, and kill her," she said to her huntsman.Ladybird Readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and non-fiction, written for young learners of English as a foreign or second language.Beautifully illustrated and carefully written, the series combines the best of Ladybird content with the structured language progression that will help children develop their reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills.The six levels of Readers and Activity Books follow the CEFR framework and include language activities that provide preparation for the Cambridge English: Young Learners (YLE) exams.Snow White, a Level 3 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Movers exams. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, some expression of future meaning, comparisons, contractions and relative clauses.

"Call me Ishmael"On the vast, unpredictable oceans, Captain Ahab of the whaling vessel "Pequod" is a man possessed. Haunted by the loss of his leg to the elusive white whale who claimed it, Ahabs thirst for revenge knows no bounds. Heedless of any consequences, he and his crew pursue his ghostlike nemesis: Moby Dick. Herman Melvilles classic tale is a thrilling maritime adventure novel as well as a powerful allegory on the untamable essence of nature and fate.Better to sleep with a sober cannibal than a drunk Christian ... Ishmael Moby Dick gilt als das Meisterwerk der amerikanischen Literatur Think not, is my eleventh commandment; and sleep when you can, is my twelfth. Captain Ahab

A single June day in post-war London: Elegant Clarissa Dalloway prepares an evening party, reminiscing about those she once loved. In another part of the city, shell-shocked Septimus Warren Smith battles madness. As her party reaches its glittering climax, Woolf subtly intertwines their fates. In this masterful novel perfecting the interior monologue, she fuses past, present, and future. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Klein, praktisch, gunstig: Ideal fur unterwegs Mit einer englischen Biographie der Autorin

On a remote island, the shipwrecked Prendick falls into the hands of the fanatical Dr Moreau, who conducts cruel experiments on animals. Surrounded by artificial hybrids, the boundary between man and beast begins to blur and the island turns into a nightmare populated by terrifying creatures. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Klein, praktisch, gunstig: Ideal fur unterwegs Mit einer englischen Biographie des Autors

Four friends, endless adventures: The beloved classic in a special hardcover editionDown by the river and under the whispering willows, Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger share a bond as deep as the current. Together they face wild misadventures, unexpected dangers, and moments of quiet wonder. No matter if theyre roaming the riverbanks or race through the countryside, these animal gentlemen remind us that true companionship makes every journey unforgettable. Kenneth Grahames timeless tale is a celebration of friendship, nature, and the adventures that make life unforgettable.There is nothingabsolutely nothinghalf so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats. (Kenneth Grahame) A book that we all greatly loved and admired. A.A. Milne A timeless riverbank dream Terry Pratchett One of the most beloved books ever written, and still a touchstone of childhood. The Times Few works have portrayed friendship with such warmth and sincerity. The Scotsman A book that reveals new depths each time it is read, whether by child or adult. The Washington Post A masterpiece of whimsical storytelling that shaped the modern childrens novel. The New York Times Grahames riverbank world remains one of literatures most comforting refuges. (The Guardian)

The small, stout, and short-sighted Father Brown hardly fits the ideal image of a master detective, yet appearances can be deceiving: with humour, cunning, and keen wit, he brings every culprit to justice. The Catholic priest, clutching his trademark black umbrella, stumbles from one criminal case to the next much to the exasperation of his superior, the Bishop. But behind this apparent clumsiness lies a sharp insight into the depths of human nature. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Klein, praktisch, gunstig: Ideal fur unterwegs Mit einer englischen Biographie des Autors

A summer house on the Isle of Skye, a postponed trip to a lighthouse overshadowed by the looming war: in what is arguably her most personal novel, which the author herself considered her best work, Virginia Woolf draws us into the streams of consciousness of the Ramsay family and their guests. In doing so, she not only addresses themes of connection, grief and tyranny, but also creates an impressionistic memorial to her own youth and family.Das Beste, was Virginia Woolf je geschrieben hat. The New York Times Englischsprachige Ausgabe Hochwertig ausgestattetes Taschenbuch Mit einem personlichen deutschsprachigen Nachwort von Eva Pramschufer

There must be a sinistre secret at Wuthering Heights! Mr Lockwood spends a night at his landlord Heathcliffs house and discovers his bitter love for Catherine Earnshaw. Against her heart, Cathy choses a wealthy lord and Heathcliffs revenge will be bitter.Wuthering Heights, with its grim orphan boy Heathcliff fighting for his right to love, remains a influencial classic for the romance genre to this day. Englischsprachige Ausgabe Hochwertig ausgestattetes Taschenbuch Mit einem personlichen deutschsprachigen Nachwort von Mithu Sanyal