The Lazy Tour of Two Idle Apprentices
Two literary giants take to the road on a comic journey - both chaotic, and completely unforgettable
Tired of the grind of work, two apprentices set out on a walking tour with no fixed plan, determined to do as little as possible. As they drift from town to town, they encounter curious characters, regale strange stories and witness moments of quiet absurdity that disrupt their idleness.
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS: classic novellas and captivating stories, to be read in a single sitting or savoured over days
A Tale of Two Cities
A gorgeously giftable special hardback edition of A Tale of Two Cities, abridged for readers aged 9-12 years.
Bound in high-quality cloth with a dazzling new foil-stamped cover design, Puffin's Clothbound Classics are a gift that book lovers of all ages will treasure forever.
'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'
Charles Darnay is an exiled French aristocrat, fleeing a Paris torn apart by the French Revolution. Sydney Carlton lives a decadent life in London, where the wealthy waste and the poor starve. The two couldn't be more different. Except they happen to look alike - and love the same woman. When Charles is captured after returning to Paris to save his servant, Sydney might be his only hope - but will their resemblance be enough to save his life?
Gift the best-loved classics to a new generation with Puffin's stunning Clothbound Classics. Bound in high-quality cloth with dazzling new foil-stamped designs, these coveted and highly collectable hardback editions will be treasured forever. The perfect gift for book lovers and new readers alike.
This is an abridged edition of the classic novel, designed for younger readers.
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Great Expectations
Rediscover Charles Dickens’s compelling story of poverty and wealth in this stunning collectible edition of Great Expectations. Set in Victorian London, Great Expectations is the cautionary tale of a young man raised high above his station by a mysterious benefactor. Its remarkable characters, crime and poverty, and the bitterness of unrequited love are as relevant today as when the novel was first serialized in 1860–1861. This elegantly designed edition includes:A gorgeous faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designsIntroduction by scholar Grace MooreUnabridged textDestined to become a beloved heirloom and ideal for gifting, this edition of Great Expectations will hold an honored place on any bookshelf. Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, Chartwell Deluxe Editions offer beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.
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Christmas Stories
Christmas Stories, a collection of some of Charles Dickens's most beloved tales, brings together timeless classics such as 'The Chimes', 'The Cricket on the Hearth' and 'A Christmas Dinner.'
A Tale of Two Cities
Amidst the brewing chaos of the French Revolution, the cities of London and Paris witness a stirring tale of love and sacrifice. Two men who share the same face but belong to different worlds-former aristocrat Charles Darnay and disillusioned barrister Sydney Carton-fall in love with the same woman: Lucie Manette, a gentle force who brings light into their dark lives. As the revolution reaches a peak, tragedy strikes. Travelling into France to rescue an old family servant, Charles Darnay is caught and imprisoned for being an aristocrat.
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A Tale of Two Cities
'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.'
Set during the turmoil of the French Revolution, A Tale of Two Cities follows two men; French aristocrat Charles Darnay, and disillusioned English lawyer, Sydney Carton. As revolution brews and the oppressed rise against the ruling class, the lives of Darnay and Carton are entangled in a tale of political upheaval and personal transformation. Dickens masterfully explores the extremes of human nature, culminating in one of the most unforgettable acts of self-sacrifice in literary history.
This elegant pocket-sized gift edition has real collector's appeal, featuring the classic, unabridged text, a facsimile of Dickens' signature on the title page, silver gilded page edges and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.
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Charles Dickens Four Novels
Four of Charles Dickens’s classic novels are collected here in one volume.Oliver Twist. Pip. The ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. The characters of Charles Dickens live on in our imaginations long after we’ve read his renowned works of social commentary and vivid storytelling. Although these novels were written more than a hundred years ago, no home library today would be complete without them. This edition collects some of Dickens’s most famous and beloved works—The Adventures of Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and Great Expectations—in an elegant, leather-bound, keepsake edition. For those who’ve never read Dickens, it’s the perfect opportunity to experience his unique and compelling writing. And for those who are already Dickens devotees, an introduction by a renowned scholar will provide additional context and food for thought.
Oliver Twist
A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Dickens's unforgettable novel with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon.
Oliver is an orphan living on the dangerous London streets with no one but himself to rely on. Fleeing from poverty and hardship, he falls in with a criminal street gang who will not let him go, however hard he tries to escape. Dickens graphically conjures up the capital's underworld, full of sex workers, thieves and lost and homeless children, and gives a voice to the disadvantaged and abused.
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Nadějné vyhlídky
Panoramatický román Nadějné vyhlídky považoval Charles Dickens ze všech svých slavných románů za nejlepší. Snad i proto jej psal v první osobě.
Je to romantický příběh o lidské ctižádosti, o touze po bohatství a uznání, o krutých rozporech mezi žádostmi srdce a rozumu. Hrdina prožívá divoké životní zvraty, zápasí s lidskou přetvářkou, s nedostatkem opravdového pochopení i se svou osamělostí, ale nikdy se nevzdává. Naděje na prohlédnutí z falešných iluzí, na návrat do kruhu dobrých lidí a na lásku ho nikdy neopouští a umožní mu přestát všechny nástrahy osudu.
I v tomto mimořádném a dramatickém románu roztáčí Dickensova představivost optimistický „karneval života“, sled ohromujících radostí a dočasných smutků. Nesnáze, překážky i zlobu lze překonat a dokonce jsou k něčemu dobré. Charakteristika postav je živější než život sám, autor nepřipouští nudu, nic není obyčejné.
Život ve své každodennosti skýtá ohromné příležitosti – jen je správně uchopit.
David Copperfield
Charles Dickens'' enduring coming-of-age novel is brought to you in a luxury hardback gift with gold embossing and striking printed page edges.The story of David Copperfield (1850) began as a memoir of Dickens'' boyhood experiences in a blacking factory and grew into one of his most popular novels, echoing aspects of the author''s own life and providing a wealth of famous characters.Creepy Uriah Heep and the cruel Murdstones are here, with faithful Peggoty and David''s formidable Aunt Betsey Trotwood; not forgetting the ever-optimistic Mr Micawber, who is a portrait of Dickens'' own improvident father.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Treasured Classics series brings together celebrated literary masterworks, beautifully presented in hardback gift editions with cover embossing and printed page edges.
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Karácsonyi történetek
A nagy angol mesemondó talán legismertebb műve az 1843-ban írt és most is időszerű Karácsonyi ének. Szegénység és gazdagság örök ellentétét állítja szembe és oldja föl Dickens a szívtelen, gazdag Scrooge megigazulásának meseszerű történetében, amelynek adaptációival (több tucat megfilmesítés, hangjáték, színpadi változat) évről évre találkozhatunk karácsony táján. A mű első megjelenésétől fogva óriási népszerűségnek örvend, s részben ezért Dickens a következő huszonöt évben még sok más karácsonyi-újévi történetet írt. A Karácsonyi történetek címen ismert klasszikus összeállítás, amely a Karácsonyi ének mellett négy további történetet - Harangszó (1844), Házi tücsök (1845), Az élet csatája (1846), A szellem embere (1848) - tartalmaz, magyarul utoljára 1958-ban jelent meg egy kötetben. Most új fordításban adjuk közre ezt az örökzöld gyűjteményt.
A Christmas Carol (Luxe)
A Christmas Carol is the most famous, heart-warming and chilling festive story of them all. In these pages we meet Ebenezer Scrooge, whose name is synonymous with greed and parsimony: 'Every idiot who goes about with "Merry Christmas" on his lips, should be boiled with his own pudding, and buried with a stake of holly through his heart'.
This attitude is soon challenged when the ghost of his old partner, Jacob Marley, returns from the grave to haunt him on Christmas Eve. Scrooge is then visited in turn by three spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future, each one revealing the error of his ways and gradually melting the frozen heart of this old miser, leading him towards his redemption. On the journey we take with Scrooge we encounter a rich array of Dickensian characters including the poor Cratchit family with the ailing Tiny Tim and the generous and jolly Fezziwig.
When Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol in 1843 he fashioned an enduring gift to the world, capturing the essence of the love, kindness and generosity of the Christmas season. It is a timeless classic and the story's uplifting magic remains as potent today as when it was first published.
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Charles Dickens' Christmas Stories
This luxurious, large-format gift edition presents Charles Dickens' best-loved Christmas stories, featuring gold cover embossing and stunning, illustrated page edges.
A time of charity and choir, cosy gatherings around the fire, time spent with friends and family, and snow on the ground. All of these festive traditions along with many others were cemented in the public conscience by Charles Dickens' Christmas stories.
This collection contains five of Dickens' best-loved Christmas stories: The Cricket on the Hearth, The Battle of Life, The Haunted Man, The Chimes, and the best-known and most-treasured of all, A Christmas Carol. Join Tiny Tim, the Crotchet family, Ebenezer Scrooge, and a menagerie of wonderfully realised characters on this festive journey and remind yourself of the true meaning of Christmas.
Part of the Arcturus Epic Classics series, this edition also features over 40 classic illustrations by John Leech, John Tenniel and others, as well as a a detailed introduction to Dickens' life and Christmas stories, written by George Davidson.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Epic Classics brings together stunning hardback gift editions of classic works, presented with striking illustrated page edges and illustrated throughout by such greats as Gustave Doré and Harry Clarke.
Great Expectations: Deluxe Painted Edition
Featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler, this fine collector''s edition of Charles Dickens''s Great Expectations is a must-have for book lovers and literature fans. One of English literature''s classic masterpieces—a harrowing novel that addresses issue of social class, human worth, and the importance of self-awareness.Considered by many to be Charles Dickens''s finest novel, Great Expectations follows the narrator, the orphan Philip Pirrip (Pip), as he leaves behind a childhood of misery and poverty after an anonymous benefactor offers him a chance at the life of a gentleman.From its famous dramatic opening on the bleak Kentish marshes, the story abounds with some of Dickens''s most memorable cast that has entered popular culture: the mysterious convict Abel Magwitch, the capricious Miss Havisham, the cold and beautiful Estella, the kind and generous blacksmith Joe, the sycophantic Uncle Pumblechook, Mr. Jaggers, Wemmick with his dual personality, and the wise friend, Herbert Pocket.Whether you''re buying this as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features: a beautiful high-end hardcover featuring Laci Fowler''s distinctive hand-painted art, perfect for standing out on any discerning fiction lover''s bookshelf; embossed cover art and gold foiling; decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes distributed throughout; a matching ribbon marker; and gold page edges.
Karácsonyi ének
Új sorozatunkat elsősorban az ifjúságnak szánjuk. Célunk a klasszikus ifjúsági irodalom remekeit közreadni szép, illusztrált könyvformában. Illusztrátorunk Csiba Dorina 14 éves felvidéki gyerekművész, akit kiadónk fedezett fel 2023-24-es nemzetközi gyerekrajz pályázatán. Sorozatunk az olcsó, hatásvadász, népszerű ifjúsági könyvekkel kíván versenyre kelni, tartalmas művészi táplálékot nyújtva a fiatal olvasóknak. Ez a könyv a sorozat első darabja.
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A Christmas Carol and Other Tales
Charles Dickens’s classic tale A Christmas Carol, along with more of his Christmas writings, now freshly repackaged for the Union Square & Co. Signature Gilded Editions line. Dickens’s widely adapted A Christmas Carol follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly, misanthropic businessman who is visited by spirits who take him on a journey to become a man who truly appreciates Christmas and the value of helping those around him. This edition also includes Charles Dickens's Christmas novellas: The Chimes: A poor, elderly man is visited by spirits who restore his faith in humanity. The Cricket on the Hearth: A gentle, domestic story following a family in an English village during the holiday season. The Battle of Life: Two sisters navigate the challenges of love, family, and the passage of time. The Haunted Man: After a chemist makes a deal with a spirit to forget his sorrows, he learns to value the full human experience.
