First published in 1791, The History of England is a refreshingly witty, classic account of England's royal reigns from Henry IV through to Charles I. Written by Jane Austen aged 15, t...
This volume contains Oscar Wilde's translation of “The Satyricon”, a Latin work of fiction most likely written by Gaius Petronius. An example of Menippean satire, it contains both verse and prose p...
First published in 1937, "The Road to Wigan Pier" is a long essay by English writer George Orwell within which he describes his experiences of working class life in Lancashire and the English indus...
"Lord Arthur Savile's Crime and Other Stories" is an 1891 collection of short stories by Oscar Wilde. Imbued with Wilde's famous wit, these clever mystery stories will not disappoint fans of Wilde'...