Classic Fiction Collection

A fascinating collection of some of the great - but less well known - fairy tales of all time.

Jonathon Swift changed the way that prose was written forever, now for the first time ever you can listen to three of his best works collected in one bundle! Writing both fiction and satire, Jonathon Swift was noted for his poignant and often times cutting views of the society he lived in. He is still regarded as the most important prose satirist in the English language and is required reading in many schools.

Quintus Horatius Flaccus was born on December 8, 65 BC in the southeastern region of Hellenized Italy. He died on November 27, 8 BC. Horace was the son of a freedman of modest means. In the civil war between Antony and Octavian, he threw in his lot with Antony and fled along with the rest upon their defeat at Phillipi in 42 BC. His subsequent discovery by Maecenas and eventual rehabilitation with the Augustan regime was one of history's most fortunate reconciliations.

This group of 19th-century American poets was the first to rival their British counterparts in popularity. Gathered around their New England roots, they were also known as the Schoolroom or Household poets and comprised of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, William Cullen Bryant, John Greenleaf Whittier, James Russell Lowell and Olivier Wendell Holmes, Sr. Occasionally Ralph Waldo Emerson was included, although his poetic philosophy differed in some key aspects.

This is the second part of Roald Dahl's remarkable life story, following on from Boy. When he grew up, Roald Dahl left England for Africa - and a series of dangerous adventures began. From tales of plane crashes to surviving snake bites, this is Roald Dahl's extraordinary life before becoming the world's number one storyteller."

Though best known now for his collection of lively and vivid Parallel Lives from ancient Greece and Rome, Plutarch (c46 CD-120 CE) was, for centuries, more respected for his Moralia, a remarkable and wide-ranging collection of essays and speeches. No fewer than 78 in total, they range over a broad list of topics in which Plutarch observes, dispenses wisdom, admonishes, entertains and informs: covering social issues and politics, manners and religion - in short, life in general.

Princess Snow has been sheltered since birth, raised in a secret garden at her terrified father's behest. But when her father dies, and her brother grants Snow's freedom, life seems ready to finally begin... just in time for her brother's new wife to reveal a heart of jealousy and fear. Barely escaping the castle alive, Snow stumbles upon a group of kind-hearted mountain men—and the aggravatingly handsome prince who claims her brother asked him to find her.

A wonderful audio collection of rib-tickling stories about the world’s favourite marmalade-loving bear, based on the Emmy award-winning TV series – The Adventures of Paddington. Paddington finds himself in all sorts of sticky situations in this hilarious new audio collection, as he attempts to fly after a runaway dinosaur balloon, learns how to skate, tries to catch a falling leaf, judges a pet competition, and he even becomes London’s most wanted jewel thief by mistake on his birthday!

Available as a value box set (Cartwright Wilderness Outfitters Complete Series) amazon.com/dp/B07Z4KVCCY (copy and paste the link into your browser) Travis Bellamy, one of the guides for Cartwright Wilderness Outfitters, was ready to take his last group out hunting for the season. From the get-go, he didn’t like this group, with the exception of Julia Harvard, the reticent girlfriend of one of the bow hunters. He’s hoping this last three-day trip into the high country ends without a hitch, but on the first day of the hunt, things go horribly wrong. One of their group is missing. Then, ...

"Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves", "Aladdin", "Sinbad the Sailor": These are just some of the strange and amazing stories that clever Scheherazade tells to captivate her husband, King Shahryar…and to save her own life. Each one is more fantastic than the last, filled with demons and dervishes, caliphs and genies, men transformed into dogs and monsters with eyes that glow. Like the king, children will find themselves enchanted by every tale.

Celebrate the very special anniversary of The Tiger Who Came to Tea and share in 50 years of magic with this wonderful audio collection of five classic stories from the inimitable Judith Kerr.

The exciting saga of the Lucas family and friends continues in this new box set collection three following the lives of Kara, Wendy, and Erica. As, one by one, each woman finds the man she wants to spend her life with, the ongoing attacks on the Lucas ranch continue to baffle the town of Windfall, Montana. Never giving up, and trusting in God to provide, the women set their minds to conquer the many challenges that stand between them and true love! You'll get THREE full-length novels (Books 7- 9) from bestseller and Top 20 Kindle All-Star authors Brenda Clemmons with Katie Wyatt! Read all ...

As a legendary writer who has left a lasting and profound impact on Irish literature and culture at large, James Joyce pioneered a daring and influential transformation in writing, drawing on a unique style and new ways of writing which have cemented him as a world-famous author. Now, this brilliant collection compiles three of his most famous works for the modern listener, capturing all the wit and charm of Joyce’s original books all those years ago.

Contents: Napoleon Hill. Think and Grow Rich (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1937) George Samuel Clason. The Richest Man In Babylon (The text is reproduced from the original publications of 1920-1924) ; James Allen. As A Man Thinketh ; James Allen. Out from the Heart ; Kahlil Gibran. The Prophet ; Sun Tzu. The Art of War ; Lao Tzu. The Tao Te Ching ; Confucius. Analects ; Benjamin Franklin. The Way to Wealth

The Classic Collection of Robert A. Heinlein brings together some of the most remarkable short stories from one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. Featuring works such as Life-Line, Requiem, Misfit, and many others, this collection showcases Heinlein's early mastery of the genre, blending visionary ideas with compelling storytelling. In these tales, Heinlein explores themes of scientific discovery, human resilience, and the boundless potential of the human mind.

California 1851, The 31st New State in America. With strong faith and fortitude, Twelve brave young women headed out to the Wilds of California, by advertising as brides. On their journey, they find out it was not always a bed of roses! Many hardships and obstacles had to be overcome to finding true love, faith and answered promises... This New edition has been completely re-edited, revised, and revamped! We are happy to announce this Complete Westward Brides Romance Collection series, books 1 thru 12 in one boxed set is now available for your reading pleasure! Read all the books in ...

Here are the most exciting and essential parts of two historic, epic poems: the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey". The ancient words of Homer find a new home in today's world - spoken aloud, just as Homer intended. Translated by Stanley Lombardo.

As one of the supremely gifted poets of all time, one might expect great things from this collection of poetry by Horace. And these works do not disappoint. The 17 poems of the Epodes cover a variety of topics, including politics, magic, eroticism and food. A product of the turbulent final years of the Roman Republic, the collection is known for its striking depiction of Rome's sociopolitical ills in a time of great upheaval. In the Epistles, Horace reveals himself as a genuine moralist, a subtle observer of life, and a very good writer.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl, read by Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Mangan and Tamsin Greig. You can think again if you thought you knew the stories of some of the most popular fairy tales. Here are six of the best known retold, with more than a twist or two, by the master of the comic and the blood-curdling.

Richard Burton reads from Hardy and Donne, and performs a wonderful unabridged version of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" (along with Robert Hardy and John Neville).