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Classic books are those which have stood the test of time, brought to life for generation after generation in new editions, often reaching new audiences through adaptations in film and TV. Discover classic novels from around the world and let the words of remarkable authors like Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Sylvia Plath and Oscar Wilde build vivid new worlds in your imagination.

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The Bell Jar
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The History of the Hobbit
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Animal Farm
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The Dispossessed
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Kindred
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Dream Story
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The Fall of Numenor
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Flowers For Algernon
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The Woman Destroyed
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About Love
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Metamorphosis
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Crime and Punishment
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Parable of the Sower
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Of Mice and Men
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
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The History of the Hobbit
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The Flowers of Buffoonery
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The Unbearable Lightness of Being
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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A Spy In The House Of Love
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The Master And Margarita
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Bliss
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Moonlight
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The Lagoon
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Territory of Light
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The Enchanted April
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Biggles: The Second Case
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The Fall of Numenor
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The Unknown
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Carmen Cavanagh
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Pray for the Wanderer
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Biggles Breaks the Silence
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The Man Who Lived Underground
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The Sisterhood
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The Horned God
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The Home
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New editions of classic books

Shop the latest editions of classic novels and other literature online today. Browse our selection to find editions containing new introductions, study notes, or those that simply present the original text of these literary classics for your enjoyment.

Revisit the foundations of modern literature

Classic literature has laid the foundations for the media of today, providing us with some of the best known stories told and retold throughout our education and in our popular culture. Whether you’re studying these works for the first time or simply want to discover a classic for yourself, you’ll find plenty of accessible modern editions to help you engage with the texts.

Discover the books behind the films

From F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, classic novels have enjoyed enduring popularity through their adaptations in our cinemas and on our TV screens. If you’ve recently watched a film based on a classic book, a quick search on our site will help you choose the perfect copy of the original text.