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Much Ado About Nothing
by William ShakespeareTwo couples—Benedick and Beatrice, and Hero and Claudio—must overcome deception, gossip, and, occasionally, their own misplaced pride if their love is to persevere.
The Merry Wives of Windsor
by William ShakespeareMistress Page and Mistress Ford set out to have some fun at the expense of John Falstaff, who courts both in the hopes of securing their fortunes.
Measure for Measure
by William ShakespeareWhen the Duke of Vienna leaves the city under the governance of Angelo, a strict judge, Claudio and Juliet find themselves in violation of Vienna's severe morality laws. With Claudio's life at risk, Isabella, his sister and a novice nun, agrees to plead the case before Angelo. The duke, disguised as a friar, helps Isabella when it becomes apparent Angelo will only help if she compromises herself, and her beliefs. One of Shakespeare's more complex comedies, Measure for Measure examines ethical and moral issues that still resonate today.
The War of the Worlds: Illustrated
by H. G. WellsThe War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells first published in book form in 1898. It is one of the earliest stories that detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race and is one of the most commented-on works in the science fiction canon. The novel is the first-person narrative of both an unnamed protagonist in Surrey and of his younger brother in London as southern England is invaded by Martians. The plot has been related to invasion literature of the time. The novel has been variously interpreted as a commentary on evolutionary theory, British imperialism, and generally Victorian superstitions, fears and prejudices. The War of the Worlds has been both popular (having never been out of print) and influential, spawning half a dozen feature films, radio dramas, a record album, various comic book adaptations, a television series, and sequels or parallel stories by other authors.
The War of the Worlds: Illustrated
by H. G. WellsThe War of the Worlds is a science fiction novel by English author H. G. Wells first published in book form in 1898. It is one of the earliest stories that detail a conflict between mankind and an extraterrestrial race and is one of the most commented-on works in the science fiction canon. The novel is the first-person narrative of both an unnamed protagonist in Surrey and of his younger brother in London as southern England is invaded by Martians. The plot has been related to invasion literature of the time. The novel has been variously interpreted as a commentary on evolutionary theory, British imperialism, and generally Victorian superstitions, fears and prejudices. The War of the Worlds has been both popular (having never been out of print) and influential, spawning half a dozen feature films, radio dramas, a record album, various comic book adaptations, a television series, and sequels or parallel stories by other authors.
Ivanhoe: A Romance
by Walter ScottIvanhoe is a historical novel by Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1820. Ivanhoe is set in 12th-century England, with colourful descriptions of a tournament, outlaws, a witch trial and divisions between Jews and Christians. When Ivanhoe is disinherited by his nobleman father, he sets off to restore his place in the world and reclaim the hand of his beloved Lady Rowena. Ivanhoe has been credited for increasing interest in romance and medievalism. It has also had an important influence on popular perceptions of Robin Hood, Richard the Lionheart and King John.
Gulliver's Travels: Illustrated
by Jonathan SwiftSatirist Jonathan Swift's best known work is the prose satire, Gulliver's Travels, first published in 1726. <P><P>It is both a satire on human nature and the "travellers' tales" literary subgenre. <P>It tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver and his fantastic journeys. <P>A series of seafaring misadventures take Gulliver to a variety of imagined lands, where he meets the tiny Lilliputians, the enormous Brobdingnagians and many other curious peoples. <P>He is embroiled in political intrigue everywhere he goes, all of which is Swift's comic allegory for religious, political and social events of the day in Europe. <P>Never out of print since its first publication, Gulliver's Travels continues to delight readers today. <P>Swift himself claimed that he wrote Gulliver's Travels "to vex the world rather than divert it".
Gulliver's Travels: Illustrated
by Jonathan SwiftSatirist Jonathan Swift's best known work is the prose satire, Gulliver's Travels, first published in 1726. It is both a satire on human nature and the "travellers' tales" literary subgenre. It tells the story of Lemuel Gulliver and his fantastic journeys. A series of seafaring misadventures take Gulliver to a variety of imagined lands, where he meets the tiny Lilliputians, the enormous Brobdingnagians and many other curious peoples. He is embroiled in political intrigue everywhere he goes, all of which is Swift's comic allegory for religious, political and social events of the day in Europe. Never out of print since its first publication, Gulliver's Travels continues to delight readers today. Swift himself claimed that he wrote Gulliver's Travels "to vex the world rather than divert it".
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by Robert Louis StevensonRespected scientist Dr. Jekyll develops a potion that transforms him into his alter ego, the depraved Mr. Hyde, who indulges in acts of lust and brutality. Both a page-turner and an exploration of good and evil, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the best-known stories in all of literature. This short novel, first published in 1886, is the definition of a classic.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by Robert Louis StevensonRespected scientist Dr. Jekyll develops a potion that transforms him into his alter ego, the depraved Mr. Hyde, who indulges in acts of lust and brutality. Both a page-turner and an exploration of good and evil, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the best-known stories in all of literature. This short novel, first published in 1886, is the definition of a classic.
Hedda Gabler
by Henrik IbsenHedda Gabler features one of the stage's most unforgettable heroines—a role coveted by actresses the world over. Ibsen's fascinating tale of obsession and manipulation was first staged in 1891. Hedda, the daughter of an aristocratic general has just arrived home from her honeymoon with husband George Tesman. The reappearance of George's academic rival—and Hedda's former lover—throws all of their lives into disarray, with tragic consequences.
Hedda Gabler
by Henrik IbsenHedda Gabler features one of the stage's most unforgettable heroines—a role coveted by actresses the world over. Ibsen's fascinating tale of obsession and manipulation was first staged in 1891. Hedda, the daughter of an aristocratic general has just arrived home from her honeymoon with husband George Tesman. The reappearance of George's academic rival—and Hedda's former lover—throws all of their lives into disarray, with tragic consequences.
Macbeth: A Tragedy
by William ShakespeareMacbeth dramatises the damaging physical and psychological effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake. A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and takes the Scottish throne for himself. He is then wracked with guilt and paranoia. Forced to commit more and more murders to protect himself from enmity and suspicion, he soon becomes a tyrannical ruler. The bloodbath and consequent civil war swiftly take Macbeth and Lady Macbeth into the realms of madness and death.
King Lear: A Tragedy
by William ShakespeareKing Lear, growing old and too tired to reign, decides to divide his realm amongst his three daughters, leaving the largest share to the one who loves him the most. His two eldest daughters, Goneril and Regan, foolish and deceitful children, are rewarded for their insincere flattery. His youngest daughter, Cordelia, however, speaks honestly and truthfully, which enrages the old king. He disinherits Cordelia, and then drives himself to madness, left to wander the heath with only his Fool, his servant Caius, and the madman Tom O'Bedlam for company. Once reunited with Cordelia, Lear is too late repents his rashness, and must face the tragic consequences of his choices.
The Double
by Fyodor DostoyevskyAfter an uncomfortable and embarrassing evening at a party, the unsociable Golyadkin meets his double and soon discovers that this more charming and successful version of himself intends to take over his life and drive him to the edge of sanity.
Collins GCSE 9-1 Revision — AQA GCSE PSYCHOLOGY ALL-IN-ONE REVISION AND PRACTICE (PDF)
by Collins Uk Jonathan Firth Marc SmithExam Board: AQALevel & Subject: GCSE PsychologyFirst teaching: September 2017 First exams: June 2019 This Psychology Revision and Practice guide contains clear and accessible explanations of all the GCSE content, with lots of practice opportunities for each topic throughout the book. Based on research that proves repeated practice is more effective than repeated study, this book is guaranteed to help you achieve the best results. There are clear and concise revision notes for every topic covered in the curriculum, plus seven practice opportunities to ensure the best results. Includes:* quick tests to check understanding* end-of-topic practice questions* topic review questions later in the book* mixed practice questions at the end of the book* free Q&A flashcards to download online* an ebook version of the revision guide* more topic-by-topic practice and a complete exam-style paper in the added workbook
Collins GCSE 9-1 Revision — EDEXCEL BUSINESS ALL-IN-ONE REVISION AND PRACTICE (PDF)
by Collins UkExam Board: EdexcelLevel & Subject: GCSE BusinessFirst teaching: September 2017 First exams: June 2019 This Business Revision and Practice guide contains clear and accessible explanations of all the GCSE content, with lots of practice opportunities for each topic throughout the book. Based on research that proves repeated practice is more effective than repeated study, this book is guaranteed to help you achieve the best results. There are clear and concise revision notes for every topic covered in the curriculum, plus seven practice opportunities to ensure the best results. Includes:* quick tests to check understanding* end-of-topic practice questions* topic review questions later in the book* mixed practice questions at the end of the book* free Q&A flashcards to download online* an ebook version of the revision guide* more topic-by-topic practice and a complete exam-style paper in the added workbook
Collins GCSE 9-1 Revision — OCR GCSE COMPUTER SCIENCE ALL-IN-ONE REVISION AND PRACTICE (PDF)
by Collins Gcse StaffExam Board: Edexcel OR OCR Level & Subject: GCSE Computer Science First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This Computer Science Revision and Practice guide contains clear and accessible explanations of all the GCSE content, with lots of practice opportunities for each topic throughout the book. Based on research that proves repeated practice is more effective than repeated study, this book is guaranteed to help you achieve the best results. There are clear and concise revision notes for every topic covered in the curriculum, plus seven practice opportunities to ensure the best results. Includes: * quick tests to check understanding * end-of-topic practice questions * topic review questions later in the book * mixed practice questions at the end of the book * free Q&A flashcards to download online * an ebook version of the revision guide * more topic-by-topic practice and a complete exam-style paper in the added workbook
Collins Snap Revision — ANIMAL FARM: AQA GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE TEXT GUIDE (PDF)
by Collins Uk Staff Collins Gcse StaffExam Board: AQA Level & Subject: GCSE English Literature First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 Revise set texts in a snap. Need extra help with 'Animal Farm' ahead of the exam? Revise and review your understanding of the plot, characters, themes and context with this handy A5, exam-focused guide. With lots of practice and tips for your AQA exam, this 'Animal Farm' Snap Revision Text Guide contains all the key information you need to get a top mark.
Collins Snap Revision — FRANKENSTEIN: AQA GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE TEXT GUIDE (PDF)
by Collins Uk Staff Collins Gcse StaffExam Board: AQA Level & Subject: GCSE English Literature First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 Revise set texts in a snap. Need extra help with 'Frankenstein' ahead of the exam? Revise and review your understanding of the plot, characters, themes and context with this handy A5, exam-focused guide. With lots of practice and tips for your AQA exam, this 'Frankenstein' Snap Revision Text Guide contains all the key information you need to get a top mark.
Oedipus Rex
by SophoclesConsidered by many the greatest of the classic Greek tragedies, Oedipus Rex is Sophocles' finest play and a work of extraordinary power and resonance. <P><P>Aristotle considered it a masterpiece of dramatic construction and refers to it frequently in the Poetics. <P>In presenting the story of King Oedipus and the tragedy that ensues when he discovers he has inadvertently killed his father and married his mother, the play exhibits near-perfect harmony of character and action. <P>Moreover, the masterly use of dramatic irony greatly intensifies the impact of the agonizing events and emotions experienced by Oedipus and the other characters in the play. <P>Now these and many other facets of this towering tragedy may be studied and appreciated in Dover's attractive inexpensive edition of one of the great landmarks of Western drama. <P>A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
Collins Snap Revision — Lord of the Flies: AQA GCSE English Literature Text Guide Text Guide (PDF)
by Collins Uk Staff Collins Gcse StaffExam Board: AQA Level & Subject: GCSE English Literature First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017 Revise set texts in a snap. Need extra help with 'Lord of the Flies' ahead of the exam? Revise and review your understanding of the plot, characters, themes and context with this handy A5, exam-focused guide. With lots of practice and tips for your AQA exam, this 'Lord of the Flies' Snap Revision Text Guide contains all the key information you need to get a top mark.
Anna Karenina
by Leo TolstoyAnna Karenina chronicles the doomed love affair between Anna and the dashing Count Vronsky. Married to a much older man, tragedy unfolds when Anna risks all in pursuit a more passionate and fulfilling life. The novel explores a diverse range of topics throughout its approximately one thousand pages. Some of these topics include an evaluation of the feudal system that existed in Russia at the time—politics, not only in the Russian government but also at the level of the individual characters and families, religion, morality, gender and social class.
As You Like It: A Comedy
by William ShakespeareAs You Like It follows its heroine Rosalind as she flees persecution in her uncle's court, accompanied by her cousin Celia to find safety and, eventually, love, in the Forest of Arden. In the forest, they encounter a variety of memorable characters, notably the melancholy traveller Jaques who speaks many of Shakespeare's most famous speeches (such as "All the world's a stage", "too much of a good thing" and "A fool! A fool! I met a fool in the forest").
Around the World in Eighty Days
by Jules VernePhileas Fogg makes a £20,000 wager that he can travel around the world in only eighty days and, alongside his faithful valet Passepartout, sets out on a misadventure that seems to take him off course at every turn.