2010 December

Featuring short stories by many of Russia’s finest writers, including Chekhov, Dostoyevsky, Pushkin and Tolstoy – this anthology is a treasure trove of great storytelling.

Presented as a collection of reminiscences rather than a traditional autobiography, this book offers a vibrant and enjoyable way to learn more about Samuel Langhorne Clemens, the man behind the pen name.

This collection of Poe’s dark and sadness-soaked poems is led by The Raven, a haunting tale of a man’s descent into madness.

Capturing the early work of the acclaimed science fiction author, this collection of 11 short stories includes Mr. Spaceship, The Skull, Beyond Lies The Wub and Second Variety, a tale of murderous robots masquerading as humans that became the basis for the 1995 film Screamers.

Sioux writer Zitkala-Sa’s stories paint a vivid portrait of Native American lives, legends and culture while doubling as a powerful attack on the injustices suffered by her people.

After moving from the US to Europe, Isabel Archer seeks freedom from European social mores but only to find her quest for independence brings its own troubles.

The final action-packed instalment in the adventures of The Three Musketeers sees the heroes caught up in a power struggle for the future of the French throne.

Bringing together all of Wilde’s fairy tales, this not-to-be-missed collection includes his classic children’s stories The Happy Prince and The Selfish Giant.

When a sea voyage ends in disaster, Humphrey van Weyden is rescued by the seal boat captain Wolf Larsen. But can the physically weak intellectual endure life as one of the brutal and cynical seafarer’s crew?

Written during his creative peak, these characteristically brilliant short stories confirm Chekhov’s place as one of the greats of world literature.