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Vendor: Apuleius
The Golden Ass
A frank and vivid modern version of one of the most diverting of all classics. Lindsay's translation captures the genuine flavor, sharp dialogue, outrageous humor, racy delight and subtle style of Apuleius' sophisticated masterpiece.Author: ApuleiusISBN-10: 0253200369ISBN-13: 9780253200365Publisher: Indiana University PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/22/1962Pages: 256Format: PaperbackWeight:...- $15.00
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Vendor: Bryan Furuness
My Name Was Never Frankenstein: And Other Classic Adventure Tales Remixed
You know the names and the stories, but you've never seen them like this before! My Name Was Never Frankenstein: And Other Classic Adventure Tales Reanimated brings your favorite characters back to life in new and exciting escapades. In this inventive collection, a stellar...- $18.00
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Vendor: Andrei Bely
Petersburg
Andrei Bely's novel Petersburg is considered one of the four greatest prose masterpieces of the 20th century. In this new edition of the best-selling translation, the reader will have access to the translators' detailed commentary, which provides the necessary historical and literary context for...- $22.00
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Vendor: Gene Stratton-Porter
A Girl of the Limberlost
Of all the books written by Hoosier writers, Gene Stratton-Porter's A Girl of the Limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished: the timeless story of an impoverished young girl, Elnora Comstock, growing up on the edge of the Limberlost swamp. Elnora Comstock has served as...- $38.00
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Vendor: Miguel De Cervantes
Don Quixote de la Mancha: Volume I (the 1605 Publication)
In a 2002 survey, of the world's leading writers (including Doris Lessing, Salman Rushdie, Nadine Gordimer, Wole Soyinka, Seamus Heaney, Carlos Fuentes and Norman Mailer), representing nearly every continent, selected Don Quixote as "the most meaningful book of all time". Nigerian-born Ben Okri said,...- $24.99
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Vendor: James Fenimore Cooper
The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757
"The Last of the Mohicans" is one of five romantic (the literary movement not the genre) books in J.F. Cooper's "Leatherstocking Tales" set during the French and Indian War. Written in 1826, it was already 75 years past the events depicted in the story,...- $19.99
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Vendor: Eleanor Sleath
Who's the Murderer? or, The Mystery of the Forest
'As Cecilia advanced from the door, she thought the figures on the coffins began to move, their marble features became fleshy--the lights they held waxed pale--a strong sulphureous vapour rose from the tombs. Horror overwhelmed her, and again she made an effort to depart;...- $59.99
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Vendor: Maria Edgeworth
Ennui (Valancourt Classics)
"Whilst yet a boy I began to feel the dreadful symptoms of that mental malady, which baffles the skill of medicine, and for which wealth can purchase only temporary alleviation. For this complaint there is no precise English name-but, alas the foreign term is...- $19.99
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Vendor: Thomas Burke
Night-Pieces (Valancourt 20th Century Classics)
Perhaps no writer of the early 20th century had a better knowledge of London than Thomas Burke (1886-1945), and his collection Night-Pieces (1935) contains eighteen of his most haunting tales of that immense city's dark back alleys, shadowy courts, and mysterious houses. In Burke's...- $17.99
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Vendor: Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne of Green Gables
Anne of Green Gables is beyond question the most popular girl heroine in recent years. Poets, statesmen, humorists, critics, and the great public have lost their hearts to the charming Anne. Anne of Green Gables is not a book of a season, to attain...- $12.24
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Vendor: Michael Frayn
Sweet Dreams (Valancourt 20th Century Classics)
'A man sits in his car at the traffic lights, waiting for them to go green...' Heaven, the Book of Revelation tells us, is a city of pure gold, 1,500 miles high, and decorated in sapphire, amethyst, and emerald. According to the Koran, it...- $17.99
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Vendor: Michael Frayn
The Russian Interpreter (Valancourt 20th Century Classics)
'Manning's old friend Proctor-Gould was in Moscow and anxious to get in touch with him. Or so Manning was informed. He looked forward to the meeting. He had few friends in Moscow, none of them old friends, and no friends at all, old or...- $18.99
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Vendor: A. W. Clarke
Jaspar Tristram (Valancourt Classics)
'Mr Clarke is familiar with school-life, and writes about it amazingly well. The book deserves the attention of all those who care for the finer qualities of fiction. It is a remarkable book.' - The Times 'Far above the average novel.' - Saturday Review...- $21.99
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Vendor: Francis King
To the Dark Tower (Valancourt 20th Century Classics)
"I find on adding up that I have to read over 300 modern novels a year. Half-a-dozen of them I would wish to read again. This is one." - John Betjeman, Daily Herald "His creative ability is undeniable." - Charles Marriott, Guardian "This young...- $19.99
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Vendor: Alex Hamilton
Beam of Malice: Fifteen Short, Dark Stories
'Alex Hamilton is one of the absolute masters of the sunlit nightmare, the tale of insidious disquiet and relentless unease. He's a true original, and it's past time that he took his place in the pantheon of the elegantly macabre.' - Ramsey Campbell 'Hamilton...- $18.99
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Vendor: Henry Summersett
The Worst of Stains
After critics condemned his sensational Gothic novel Martyn of Fenrose; or, The Wizard and the Sword (1801) as blasphemous, Henry Summersett returned with the very different The Worst of Stains (1804), ostensibly a moral tale about the importance of marital fidelity, but ironically featuring...- $19.99
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Vendor: Henry Summersett
Leopold Warndorf (Gothic Classics)
Henry Summersett, the author of a number of extremely scarce Gothic romances with lurid, alluring titles like Mad Man of the Mountain, Final Retribution, and The Wizard and the Sword, is one of the most fascinating and mysterious of the forgotten novelists of the...- $19.99
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Vendor: Rudyard Kipling
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling
Best known for the 'Mowgli' stories, Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book expertly interweaves myth, morals, adventure and powerful storytelling. Set in Central India, Mowgli is raised by a pack of wolves. Along the way he encounters memorable characters such as the foreboding tiger Shere...- $9.99
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Vendor: Hugh Walpole
The Killer and the Slain: A Strange Story
" An] exercise in the macabre, the bizarre, the psychologically unaccountable ... worked out with conspicuous craft and dexterity ... ingenious, accomplished." - Times Literary Supplement " A] masterful blending of suspense, horror and deep-etched character ... spine-chilling." - Publishers Weekly "Well done, with...- $18.99
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Vendor: Michael Campbell
Lord Dismiss Us
'This is a fascinatingly extraordinary book which combines the force of Decline and Fall, the Gothic enormities of the Powys brothers, and conveys them with that innate compassion for adolescence that marked Iris Murdoch's The Bell.' - Angus Wilson 'I admire Lord Dismiss Us...- $23.99
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Vendor: Gillian Freeman
The Leader
'Brilliant study of neo-Nazi anti-Semitism ... Gillian Freeman is among the finest contemporary novelists.' - Brigid Brophy, New Statesman 'Undoubtedly the best of her novels ... an exact and finely observed account of the lunatic right-wing fringe in Britain. I recommend this very strongly.'...- $18.99
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Vendor: C. H. B. Kitchin
The Book of Life
'One must admire the perfectly done thing, and this evocation of the late Edwardian age, told with ironic grace and subtlety, is the best thing of its kind since L. P. Hartley's The Go-Between.' - Vogue 'Worldly, wise, mild, funny, and tender, written in...- $19.99
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Vendor: Peter Prince
Play Things
Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award "An agreeably readable first novel . . . light-hearted throughout, and altogether the book is a promising beginning to Mr Prince's career as a novelist." - J. G. Farrell, The Listener "Mr Prince is absolutely first class. His...- $16.99
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Vendor: Martyn Goff
The Youngest Director
'Mr. Goff writes compassionately and he has a gift for bringing out the drama in people's ordinary confrontations with each other.' - Sunday Times 'A sophisticated book which demonstrates the conflict between private desires and public eminence.' - John O'London's ' R]ewarding . ....- $19.99
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Vendor: Kenneth Martin
Waiting for the Sky to Fall
"Tremendously capable and intimately revealing of a generation and a class." - Daily Telegraph "Mr. Martin writes with enjoyment and eclectic good taste." - Times Literary Supplement "One of the ten novels of the year." - Yorkshire Post "Anyone who feels as if there...- $19.99
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Vendor: Edgar Allan Poe
Quote the Raven: The Best of Edgar Allan Poe
Quote the Raven includes seven of Poe's best, and most well-known works. There are six short stories in this collection: The Black Cat, The Cask Of Amontillado, The Fall of the House of Usher, The Murders in the Rue Morgue (which is widely regarded...- $7.49
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Vendor: Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice - New Millenium Edition
This is the New Millenium Edition of the timeless Jane Austen literary romance classic, Pride and Prejudice, featuring an improved typeface and easier readability. It contains the complete text of the original, first published in 1813. The story follows the main character Elizabeth Bennet...- $16.99
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Vendor: Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Notes from the Underground
Alienated from society and paralysed by a sense of his own insignificance, the anonymous narrator of Dostoyevsky's 'Notes From the Underground' tells the story of his tortured life.Author: Fyodor DostoyevskyISBN-10: 1936041979ISBN-13: 9781936041978Publisher: Simon & BrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/07/2011Pages: 124Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.42lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x...- $9.36
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Vendor: Elizabeth Gaskell
North and South
Author: Elizabeth GaskellISBN-10: 1936041820ISBN-13: 9781936041824Publisher: Simon & BrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/05/2011Pages: 316Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d- $13.91
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Vendor: Oscar Wilde
The Picture of Dorian Gray
"How sad it is I shall grow old, and horrible, and dreadful. But this picture will remain always young. It will never be older than this particular day of June... If it were only the other way If it were I who was to...- $11.96
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Vendor: Kate Chopin
The Awakening
This best selling classic is about a woman and her struggle to resolve her growing untraditional beliefs on femininity and motherhood with the existing social way of behaving of the turn-of-the-century South.Author: Kate ChopinISBN-10: 1936041146ISBN-13: 9781936041145Publisher: Simon & BrownLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/19/2010Pages: 168Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.56lbsSize:...- $10.40
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Vendor: Mary Shelley
Frankenstein
This best selling classic is about a young Swiss student who uncovers the secret of animating lifeless matter and, by assembling body parts, creates a monster that vows revenge on his creator after being rejected from society.Author: Mary ShelleyISBN-10: 1936041111ISBN-13: 9781936041114Publisher: Simon & BrownLanguage:...- $11.34
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Vendor: Jan Hahn
The Secret Betrothal - A Pride and Prejudice Alternate Path
Why would a gentleman ask a lady to conceal their betrothal? Jane Austen writes of secret engagements in more than one of her novels, and in The Secret Betrothal, author Jan Hahn explores the question of what would happen if Austen's most famous heroine...- $12.95
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Vendor: Suzan Lauder
Alias Thomas Bennet
. . . of most interest to Bennet was Mr. Darcy of Pemberley. When Fitzwilliam Darcy attends the Meryton assembly, he befriends a quiet, intelligent gentleman. In frequent visits to his friend's home, he becomes acquainted with the Bennet family of Longbourn. Yet Mr....- $12.95
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Vendor: Thomas Mallory
Le Morte DArthur Volume 2
The complete Arthurian legend, volune 2. King Arthur, Queen Guenever, Sir Launcelot du Lake, Uther Pendragon, Sir Tristram, Sir Galahad, Morgan Le Fay, Merlin and others, in timeless tales of chivalry and knighthood.Author: Thomas MalloryISBN-10: 1934941417ISBN-13: 9781934941416Publisher: Red and Black PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/30/2008Pages: 392Format:...- $16.99
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Vendor: Elizabeth Gaskell
My Lady Ludlow
MY LADY LUDLOW (1859) by Elizabeth Gaskell is a quintessential slice of British Victorian literature and social commentary by the talented contemporary of Charlotte Bronte. Gaskell's work is remarkable not only for her mastery of local dialects and period detail, but for the wide...- $27.95
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Vendor: Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The classic fairy tales compiled by Jacob and Wilhelm, the Brothers Grimm (1812) are stories of dark wisdom with a bite. Not for the faint-hearted, not for the weak of spirit, not for anyone expecting childish fluff. Contained within these pages are fairy tales...- $22.95
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Vendor: Gene Stratton Porter
Her Father's Daughter
HER FATHER'S DAUGHTER (1921) by Gene Stratton Porter is the story of Linda Strong, the titular heroine, a determined and opinionated young woman growing up in California in the 1920s. What could have been a typically charming and heartfelt story of personal discovery, loves...- $17.95
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Vendor: Elizabeth Gaskell
Cranford
CRANFORD (1851-1853) by Elizabeth Gaskell is the quintessential novel of British Victorian small town mores, as only Gaskell could portray them. Cranford is a charming imaginary town filled with chatty females, most of them old spinsters, gossip and nostalgia, loves unfulfilled and remembered, and...- $15.95
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Vendor: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
Cranford
CRANFORD (1851-1853) by Elizabeth Gaskell is the quintessential novel of British Victorian small town mores, as only Gaskell could portray them. Cranford is a charming imaginary town filled with chatty females, most of them old spinsters, gossip and nostalgia, loves unfulfilled and remembered, and...- $27.95
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Vendor: Elizabeth Gaskell
Ruth
RUTH (1853) by Elizabeth Gaskell is a compassionate story of a young woman seduced by a gentleman. Ruth Hilton is a gently tragic Victorian heroine, the fallen woman who redeems herself by a life of charity, after she is taken in by a pastor...- $23.95
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Vendor: Selma Lagerlof
Jerusalem
JERUSALEM (1901-1902) by Selma Lagerlof, first woman author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, is a story of Swedish families caught up in desire and divine exultation. Homestead tradition and religious inspiration, love and duty, come in conflict in this inspirational and gently...- $16.95
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Vendor: Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
The Moorland Cottage
The Moorland Cottage (1850) by Elizabeth Gaskell follows the life story of a very different sister and brother, Maggie and Edward Browne, children of the late curate of Combehurst, who live with their grieving widow mother in the moorland cottage of the novel title....- $13.95
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The Moorland Cottage
The Moorland Cottage (1850) by Elizabeth Gaskell follows the life story of a very different sister and brother, Maggie and Edward Browne, children of the late curate of Combehurst, who live with their grieving widow mother in the moorland cottage of the novel title....- $25.95
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Vendor: Rafael Sabatini
Captain Blood: His Odyssey
Captain Blood: His Odyssey (1922) by Rafael Sabatini is just possibly the novel that gave rise to the modern definition of a gentleman pirate. Peter Blood, an honest man of true character and a humane doctor, is wrongfully imprisoned for treason under the laws...- $19.95
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Vendor: Elizabeth Lynn Linton
Realities
Beautiful young Clara de Saumarez, strong-willed and impulsive, runs away from her aristocratic family to London to become an actress after her father punishes her with a dog whip. In London, she becomes an acclaimed actress, but disregards societal conventions by living with her...- $24.99
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Vendor: Anna Maria MacKenzie
Swedish Mysteries; Or, Hero of the Mines
Swedish Mysteries tells the story of young Gustavus Ericson, who, after his father is murdered and his mother and sister imprisoned by the tyrant King Christian, leads a revolution against Christian's oppression. Against this historical backdrop, Anna Maria Mackenzie weaves a Gothic tale of...- $59.99
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Martyn of Fenrose; Or, the Wizard and the Sword
Domestic tranquillity reigns at the castle of Lord Alwynd, where the noble lord lives in happiness with his two adopted children, William and Agatha, his cousin Celwold, and Celwold's ward, Edward. But their peace is threatened when Alwynd is summoned to battle against the...- $19.99
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The Mysterious Hand; Or, Subterranean Horrours!
The Mysterious Hand; or, Subterranean Horrours (1811) is the story of two young lovers, Theodore Dalbert and Julia Bolton, and their attempts to escape the machinations of the diabolical Count Egfryd. Egfryd, one of the most remarkable villains in Gothic literature, is a gifted...- $59.99
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Philip Bennion's Death
Old Mr. Otway stays up late one night, conversing with his dear friend and neighbour, Philip Bennion, on De Quincey's notion of "Murder Considered as One of the Fine Arts." What is his shock, then, when he awakens to find his friend mysteriously dead...- $18.99
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Fiction Classics Books
Fiction Classics Books is a remarkable collection that brings together timeless literary works from various genres of fiction. This collection encompasses an extensive range of novels, short stories, and plays that have stood the test of time and continue to captivate readers worldwide.
The collection showcases a diverse array of literary masterpieces from different periods and cultures. It includes iconic works from renowned authors such as Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, and many more. From the romantic intrigues of Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" to the thought-provoking symbolism of Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby," these books have become cornerstones of literary history.
Fiction Classics Books offers readers a chance to explore a multitude of genres, including romance, mystery, adventure, science fiction, and historical fiction. Each work presents a unique narrative that transports readers to different worlds and eras, allowing them to delve into captivating stories and explore complex characters that have become classics in their own right.
In addition to the wide range of genres, Fiction Classics Books offers something for readers of all ages and backgrounds. The collection includes books suitable for young readers, such as Lewis Carroll's whimsical "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," as well as profound and thought-provoking novels like George Orwell's dystopian masterpiece, "1984."
Regardless of literary preferences, Fiction Classics Books is an invaluable collection for any avid reader or lover of literature. It not only presents an opportunity to appreciate the works of esteemed authors but also provides a gateway into understanding the cultural and social contexts in which these books were written. Through Fiction Classics Books, readers can embark on literary journeys that span centuries and continents. Whether one seeks adventure, romance, tragedy, or simply a thought-provoking read, this collection has it all. These books have endured the test of time, captivating generation after generation, and continue to inspire readers to explore and appreciate the world of fiction.
Popular Fiction Classics Books
The fiction classics book collection offers a wide array of timeless and popular books that have captivated readers for generations. These books have stood the test of time, enchanting readers with their compelling narratives, vivid characters, and thought-provoking themes. From celebrated authors to renowned literary treasures, here are some of the popular books you can find within the fiction classics collection:
1. "Pride and Prejudice"
2. "Moby-Dick"
3. "To Kill a Mockingbird"
4. "1984"
5. "The Great Gatsby"
6. "Jane Eyre"
7. "The Catcher in the Rye"
8. "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"
These are just a few examples of the popular books you can find within the fiction classics book collection. Each one offers a unique perspective on the human experience and continues to captivate readers with their enduring relevance and literary brilliance. Whether you are a dedicated fan of classic literature or new to this genre, these books will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.
Popular Fiction Classics Authors
The world of literature is enriched with countless authors who have gifted us with timeless stories and unforgettable characters. Within the realm of fiction classics, there are several authors whose contributions to literature have left an indelible mark. Here, we explore some of the most popular authors of the book collections 'fiction classics books'.
1. Jane Austen
2. Charles Dickens
3. F. Scott Fitzgerald
4. Leo Tolstoy
5. Mark Twain
6. Charlotte Brontë
7. George Orwell
8. Emily Brontë
These authors have made invaluable contributions to literature by crafting stories that have stood the test of time. Their keen observations of society, complex characterizations, and exploration of universal themes continue to resonate with readers around the globe, making their books a cherished part of any fiction classics collection.
The fiction classics collection at White Rain Book House encapsulates the timeless tales that have shaped literature and captivated readers for generations. From the enchanting worlds of Jane Austen to the thrilling adventures of Jules Verne, this collection offers a treasure trove of literary gems that will transport readers to different eras and immerse them in unforgettable narratives.

