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This collection of stories from the Brothers Grimm includes old favorites and hidden treasures to be discovered.They are the stories of characters we’ve known since childhood: Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella. But the works originally collected by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s are not necessarily the versions told before bedtime. They’re darker and don’t always end happily—but they’re often far more interesting. This elegant edition of Brothers Grimm: 101 Fairy Tales includes all our cherished favorites—“Sleeping Beauty,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” “Little Red Cap,” and many more—in their original versions. Brothers Grimm: 101 Fairy Tales is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers. Many of these stories begin with the familiar refrain of “once upon a time”—but they end with something unexpected and fascinating! Featuring colorful sprayed edges and a heat-burnished cover with foil stamping, this collection of stories from the Brothers Grimm is a stylish addition to your bookshelf.

This boxed set is a treasure trove for fans of classic horror and dark literature, offering a rich variety of tales to suit every mood and setting. Here's a closer look at what makes this collection a standout: Features of the Collection: A Range of Iconic Authors: Experience the chilling prose of Edgar Allan Poe, the psychological tension of Edith Wharton, and the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft. Classic Gothic novels like Dracula by Bram Stoker and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley form the backbone of modern horror. Diverse Storytelling Styles: Short stories perfect for quick scares and campfire tales. Novels and novellas for immersive, atmospheric reads. Timeless Works: Tales by the Brothers Grimm offer a darker, original take on familiar fairy tales. Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow encapsulates the eerie charm of American folklore. Beautiful Presentation: The Word Cloud design adds a touch of elegance to any bookshelf, making it a great gift for collectors. Perfect For: Readers seeking to explore the origins of horror fiction. Avid fans of Gothic literature. Anyone who loves a mix of the mysterious, the macabre, and the marvelously eerie. This set is a compact library of horror's finest, ensuring endless nights of captivating and chilling entertainment.

Bring on the merriment and song whenever you open this collection of Shakespeare's entertaining comedies. The comedies of William Shakespeare-including The Tempest, The Comedy of Errors, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and As You Like It-have entertained readers and theatergoers for centuries. This elegant Word Cloud edition of Shakespeare's Comedies includes all fourteen of the Bard's comedies in a single volume so readers can revisit their favorite plays and passages with ease.

This new, enhanced leather-bound edition includes all the completed novels of beloved author Jane Austen. Jane Austen's stories of clever women, elusive love, and social mores have struck a chord with millions of fans who consider her work compelling, heartwarming, and essential. Adapted time and again for screen and stage, these enduring classics remain as enjoyable as ever, and are the perfect addition to every home library. This collector's edition includes all six of Austen's completed novels: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion. New readers will be enchanted once they open the genuine leather cover, see the specially designed endpapers, and read these brilliant stories, while readers familiar with Austen's genius will enjoy the introduction from an acclaimed Austen scholar that provides background and context for the works they've always loved.

Get cozy with the classics! Jules Verne collects some of the author's best-known works in a beautiful keepsake volume. 2013 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award Silver Finalist in Gift Books Legendary science fiction and adventure author Jules Verne is remembered for his fascinating stories of travel and excitement. With countless adaptations available, the titles of his works are familiar. But no joy can compare to reading the originals--and reading them in a deluxe classic edition is even better! This revised, elegant book features the African exploration of Five Weeks in a Balloon; the story of Captain Nemo and his submarine in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea; Around the World in Eighty Days, the famous story of an incredible expedition; and the classic Journey to the Center of the Earth, which takes readers into our world's geological past. With a genuine leather cover, printed endpapers, and a ribbon bookmark, as well as an introduction by an expert on Verne's life and writing, it's an excellent introduction to the work of this well-loved author. Expand your home library--and your imagination--with Jules Verne!

He was the first to popularize the concept of time travel. He disturbed--and fascinated–us with a frightening doctor’s island. He wrote of an invisible man, of men on the moon, and of a war of the worlds. He has influenced countless other writers, artists, and even scientists. H. G. Wells is one of the most acclaimed science fiction writers who ever lived, and five of his classic tales are collected in this book for readers to treasure. H. G. Wells includes The Time Machine, The Island of Dr Moreau, The Invisble Man, The War of the Worlds, The First Men in the Moon, and The Food of the Gods. Readers new to this remarkable author will delight in these amazing stories, while fans of Wells will enjoy the insightful introduction by an expert on the author’s life and work. All will appreciate the leather cover, gilded edges, printed endpapers, ribbon bookmark, and other features on this unique gift book. No library is complete without the works of H. G. Wells, the father of science fiction!