Classics Collection
by John Galsworthy
This satirical play presents a distinct portrayal of the British upper class society during the 1930's.
by Charles Dickens
Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Ghost of Christmas past in this classic Christmas tale.
by Mark Twain
After being knocked out, Hartford, Connecticut, resident Hank Morgan finds himself suddenly transported to 6th Century England.
by Henrik Ibsen
During a Christmas holiday Nora Helmer is facing debt and blackmail, but her biggest problem is a manipulative husband.
by Jules Verne
A German professor and his nephew believe they can travel to the center of the earth through volcanic tubes.
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara Crewe, a pupil at Miss Minchin's School in London, is left in poverty when her father dies, but she is later rescued by a mysterious benefactor.
by Frank Norris
After a failed attempt to reach the North Pole, explorer Ward Bennett falls in love with a beautiful nurse and must choose between love and his desire to explore.
by Louisa May Alcott
This compilation includes stories such as: "Flower Fables," "Hospital Sketches," "Eight Cousins," "Jack and Jill," and "A Garland for Little Girls."
by Elia W. Peattie
These short stories portray rustic American life during the late 1800's.
by Mary Roberts Rinehart
Lily Cardew develops a romantic relationship with Willy Cameron despite her family's disapproval of his lack of money or success.
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Captain Jack Carter of Virginia finds himself on Mars, a planet populated by two races of warlike Martians.
by Joseph Conrad
These six stories, all based in truth, include "Gaspar Ruiz," "The Informer," "The Brute," "An Anarchist," "The Duel," and "Il Conde."
by Anna Katharine Green
A young woman working as a domestic servant disappears from a wealthy household in New York City, and the police begin their search to find her.
by E. W. Hornung
Raffles is a gentleman thief who can't help himself from stealing valuable jewelry. With the aid of Bunny Manders, he continues to elude Scotland Yard.
by George Eliot
Carpenters Adam and Seth Bede encounter many obstacles in their search for true love.
by Anna Katharine Green
When Agatha Webb and her servant are found murdered, the task of solving the mystery begins at once. Suspicion points to multiple characters.
by Anonymous
The son of a tailor finds a magical lamp, and he uses it to gain the love of a beautiful princess.
by Willa Cather
Bartleby Alexander, a successful engineer, is torn between his career, his wife, and his passion for an Irish actress named Hilda.
by Lewis Carroll
Alice falls down a rabbit hole and discovers an amazing land full of strange creatures ruled by the wicked Queen of Hearts.
by Oscar Wilde
A distinguished member of the House of Commons in London faces blackmail to induce him to support a corrupt plan to construct a canal in Argentina.
by Louisa May Alcott
A country girl is sent to live with her wealthier and more cultured relatives in Boston, where she learns many life lessons.
by Hans Christian Andersen
A compilation of stories including "The Sandman," "The Emporer's New Clothes," and "The Little Match Girl."
by Leo Tolstoy
Anna is unhappy in her marriage to a powerful politician. When she falls in love with a dashing young officer, she must endure the criticism of others.
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne Shirley, a 16-year-old girl on Prince Edward Island, gets into scrapes, becomes Avonlea's school teacher, and lets her imagination run wild.
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert want to adopt a practical young boy; however, they mistakenly receive a spirited and troublesome Anne Shirley.
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne leaves Prince Edward Island for college, faces hard choices in her aspirations to be a writer, and tries to find a good husband.
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne and Gilbert marry and live in a quaint house near the seashore where their lives become intertwined with the many unique members of the community.
by Wilkie Collins
Set in ancient Rome, Antonia has the misfortune to live during the days when mighty Rome was brought low by the Goths.
by Wilkie Collins
Allen Armadale murders the father of his cousin, who is also named Allen Armadale, and he eventually confesses to the crime.
by Jules Verne
Eccentric Englishman Phileas Fogg wagers his fortune that he can circumnavigate the world in 80 days, much to the astonishment of his London Club.
by Edgar Jepson and Maurice Leblanc
Arsene Lupin, a gentleman thief, steals priceless paintings for his own private collection and brilliantly evades the police.
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
When the inventor Perry fires up his burrowing prospector, it runs out of control, plunging him, along with his young protege, into the center of the earth. There, they discover an inner world of bizarre savagery and unearthly beauty.
by Sax Rohmer
Paul Harley is a private detective who investigates a strange case in London which involves murder, voodoo, and vampires.
by Zane Grey
Betty Zane becomes a heroine in the Revolutionary War on the American frontier when she defends Fort Henry in the western Virginia wilderness.
by Anna Sewell
A magnificent horse shares his experiences of life in Victorian England, particularly the cruel treatment which animals receive by their owners.
by Charles Dickens
Multiple people compete to become the beneficiary of a will in the court case, Jarndyce v Jarndyce.
by Alexandre Dumas, Fils
Armond Duval falls hopelessly in love with an expensive prostitute, and he must decide whether to uphold his reputation or live a scorned life with his love.
by Rafael Sabatini
Peter Blood is convicted of treason and sentenced to death by hanging, but he ends up being sold into slavery in the Caribbean where he is challenged to survive.
by Sheridan Le Fanu
Lonely Laura is thrilled when she becomes friends with the mysterious stranger, Carmilla, in this gothic vampire tale.
by Edgar Allan Poe
Poe combines horror, mystery, and science fiction to create 73 short stories and poems.
by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Raskolnikov kills two people in the belief that some people are "extraordinary" and have the right to kill others in order to improve the state of the world.
by George Eliot
Gwendolyn falls in love with Daniel Deronda, a bright and thoughtful young man who is troubled by the discovery of his Jewish ancestry.
by Anna Katharine Green
The small town of Shelby is shaken when a man by the name of Etheridge is found beaten to death.
by Charles Dickens
This book follows the life of David Copperfield from his childhood into adulthood.
by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Alonso Quixano enjoys reading books of high culture, romance, and chivalry, but he eventually loses his mind while attempting to create justice in the world.
by L. Frank Baum
After a tornado Dorothy falls into the Land of Manaboos where she and three newfound friends journey to find the Wizard of Oz, of whom they have special requests.
by Bram Stoker
Count Dracula is a vampire who terrifies the countryside in his quest for human blood, but the residents soon learn his real identity and vow to destroy him.
by Jane Austen
The beautiful and intelligent Emma Wodehouse enjoys meddling in other people's love lives, but she can't seem to find a love of her own.
by Thomas Hardy
Bathsheba Everdine is a strong and sensual girl who seeks complete and total devotion from her suitors.
by Emile Gaboriau
When all the money in Mr. Fauvel's bank vault goes missing, fingers point to Prosper Bertomy, the cashier who is the only other person who knows the vault code.
by Sax Rohmer
Sir Charles hires Paul Harley, a psychic investigator, to discover who is stalking him.
by Mary Shelley
A scientist creates a monster with pieces of corpses, but the monster develops a mind of its own and comes to despise its creator.
by Charles Dickens
Pip is a poor orphan who grows up in England in the early 1800's. He endures many hardships, including poverty and violence.
by The Brothers Grimm
This collection of over 200 German folktales such as "Hansel and Gretel," "Rumpelstiltskin," and "Snow White" are well known for their creepy imagery and tone.
by Jonathan Swift
During his travels an Englishman encounters tiny people, giants, sorcerers, and horses who control humans.
by William Shakespeare
After young Hamlet's father, King Hamlet, is killed by the King's brother, Claudius, Hamlet struggles with his vow to seek revenge by murdering Claudius, who is the succeeding king and young Hamlet's uncle.
by Joseph Conrad
Captain Charles Marlow describes his experience transporting ivory along the Congo River in Africa, where he encounters many instances of ruin and destruction.
by Charlotte Mary Yonge
Violet, a sweet young girl, marries into a rich, cold family, and she slowly teaches them about affection, patience, and Christian virtue.
by Charlotte Bronte
A poor, abused orphan named Jane uses her cleverness and perseverance to win the affection of the man she loves.
by D. H. Lawrence
Constance Chatterley is trapped in a loveless marriage to a paralyzed aristocrat, and she falls in love with the gamekeeper on their estate.
by Victor Hugo
Ex-convict Jean-Valjean struggles to find redemption after his release from a 19-year prison sentence for stealing food for his starving family.
by Louisa May Alcott
The March sisters, Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth, survive poverty and the absence of their father during the Civil War.
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
During the Great War, the Eastern and Western hemispheres divide, but in 2137 a Western submarine crosses into the East, and they're surprised at what they find.
by Arthur Conan Doyle
Professor Challenger heads an expedition to examine an isolated plateau in the Amazon jungle where they find ape-men, dinosaurs, and monsters.
by Wilkie Collins
An egocentric man, through the use of a loophole in Irish marriage law, leaves his wife in order to marry a more popular and wealthier woman.
by Jane Austen
Fanny is a poor, young girl who is rebuffed by society; however, she earns the admiration and love of her cousin.
by George Eliot
Set during the industrial revolution, the idealistic Dorothea attempts to improve the world despite her overbearing husband.
by Herman Melville
Captain Ahab is fueled by his desire to kill the great white whale that tore off his leg leads, but his attempts lead to disaster.
by Henry Beam Piper
Detective Jefferson Davis Rand discovers foul play when he is hired to examine a large gun collection after the owner seemingly commits suicide.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver escapes from the miserable workhouse where he's spent his childhood and travels to London, where he befriends Artful Dodger, Fagin, and their group of thieves.
by Jane Austen
Anne Elliot falls in love with Frederick Wentworth. Although her family persuades her to break it off, she never stops loving him.
by Jane Austen
The beautiful, young Elizabeth falls in love with Mr. Darcy, but he must control his pride while she tries to overcome her prejudice.
by Daniel Defoe
When Robinson Crusoe is shipwrecked on a deserted island, he builds a house, grows crops, and saves the life of a native.
by Jane Austen
Elinor and Marianne are sisters. Elinor is a sensible, rational girl while her younger sister is wildly romantic.
by D. H. Lawrence
Torn between his passion for two women and his abiding attachment to his mother, young Paul Morel struggles with his desire to please everyone.
by Mary Wilkins
This group of six short stories, beginning with "The Wind in the Rose-Bush," integrate domestic realism with the supernatural.
by Arthur Conan Doyle
This volume contains 12 short stories. Each begins in a logical way but soon drifts into mystery and intrigue which Sherlock Homes must investigate.
by Mark Twain
Huck Finn befriends Jim, a runaway slave, and the two travel down the Mississippi River on a raft and share many interesting experiences along the way.
by James M. Barrie
Peter Pan, a little boy who can fly, experiences many adventures in Wonderland with Wendy, her brothers, Tinkerbell, and Captain Hook.
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Twelve fascinating stories recount the investigations of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they try to solve crimes in Victorian London.
by Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer is a mischievous boy in a 19th Century Mississippi town. He skips school, witnesses a crime, hunts for pirate treasure, and gets lost in a cave.
by Edith Wharton
Three wealthy New Yorkers become immersed in a tragic love triangle.
by Jack London
A dog named Buck is stolen and forced to work as an Alaskan sled dog, fighting, stealing, and killing in order to survive.
by Geoffrey Chaucer
A group of pilgrims embark on a long journey, and each of the characters reflects the irony and criticism of the church of that time.
by Alexandre Dumas
Edmond Dantes is imprisoned on a false political charge. He makes a daring escape, finds the treasure of Monte Cristo, and seeks revenge upon his enemies.
by Dante Alighieri
A pilgrim named Dante receives help from Virgil, the Roman poet, as they journey through Purgatory on their way to Heaven.
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
After a long exile on Earth, John Carter finally returns to his beloved Mars, but beautiful Dejah Thoris, the woman he loves, has vanished.
by Charles Dickens
After a spirit offers to rid Redlaw of his guilt over his past transgressions, he loses all memory of the painful events but continues to feel an unexplainable anger.
by Sax Rohmer
Chinese Dr. Fu Manchu attempts to capture the best engineers in Europe and take them back to China in order to carry out his criminal schemes.
by Herbert George Wells
A scientist creates a serum to render himself invisible, but he can't reverse it. This intolerable state and his inability to do anything about it drives him to madness and murder.
by Rudyard Kipling
After getting lost in the jungle, Mowgli is adopted into a family of wolves where he learns jungle law, the importance of loyalty, and survival skills.
by Elinor Glyn
With her husband on his deathbed, gold-digging Mrs. Hatfield is already planning to seduce Michael Arranstoun, but he finds her behavior disgraceful.
by Jules Verne
Five Union prisoners of war escape in a balloon from Richmond, Virginia. They land on an uninhabited island, where they begin to construct a civilization.
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
In early colonial Massachusetts a young woman experiences the consequences of her adultery and must spend the remainder of her life atoning for her sins.
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
After the death of her parents, Mary is sent to live in her uncle's great, lonely house on the Moors, where she discovers the key to a Secret Garden.
by Alexandre Dumas père
A young man named D'Artagnan goes to Paris to join the Musketeers, whom he considers his friends for life, to derail a plot to take control of France.
by Anthony Trollope
An unscrupulous Victorian lady attempts to further the financial and social aspirations of her son, who plans to marry the daughter of a wealthy swindler.
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim Hawkins searches for the buried treasure of the notorious pirate, Captain Flint.
by Jules Verne
After ships are threatened by a mysterious object under the sea, Captain Nemo uses his submarine, the Nautilus, to search for answers.
by Emily Bronte
A servant at Wuthering Heights narrates to a curious house guest the intriguing history of the unlikely love affair between Catherine and the miscreant Heathcliff.
