 |  Best Short Stories
by O. Henry
The 16 choice selections in this volume include "The Ransom of Red Chief," "The Last Leaf," "The Voice of the City," and the classic, "The Gift of the Magi," more. Large print edition.
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|  Best-Loved Short Stories: Flaubert, Chekhov, Kipling, Joyce, Fitzgerald, Poe and Others
by Evan Bates
This international array of 11 tales by popular authors includes Fitzgerald's "Bernice Bobs Her Hair," de Maupassant's "The Necklace," and stories by Flaubert, Poe, Tolstoy, Kipling, Joyce, Lawrence, Cather and others. read more
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| |  Classic American Short Stories
by Clarence C. Strowbridge
Seventeen short masterpieces, chosen for their timeless relevance and enduring popularity, include works by Edgar Allan Poe, Herman Melville, Bret Harte, O. Henry, Sherwood Anderson, Stephen Crane, Ambrose Bierce, Kate Chopin, and 9 others.
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|  Dubliners
by James Joyce
A fine and accessible introduction to the work of one of the 20th-century's most influential writers, this collection features 15 tales, including a masterpiece of the short-story genre, "The Dead." read more
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| |  Eight Great Sherlock Holmes Stories
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
These richly atmospheric tales from Victorian London trace the continuing adventures of an ever-popular sleuth: "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Red-headed League," "The Final Problem," 5 others. Large print edition.
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|  Favorite American Poems
by Paul Negri
This collection of beloved American poems ranges from the earliest examples of the genre to the 20th-century verse of William Carlos Williams and Wallace Stevens. Includes Longfellow, Poe, Whitman, Dickinson, Frost, Sandburg, Eliot, many others.
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| |  Frankenstein
by Mary Shelley
Published in 1818, this compelling narrative combines Gothic romance and science fiction into a timeless tale of an ambitious young doctor who attempts to breathe life into an artificial man.
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|  Great Horror Stories
by Edgar Allan Poe
Nine tales of terror from the undisputed master of the American Gothic horror story, including "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," a gripping tale considered the first true detective story. All reprinted in large-print format.
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| |  Hamlet
by William Shakespeare
This absorbing drama of a contemplative prince who reluctantly pursues revenge for his father's murder has provided generations of actors with the ultimate challenge, and remains a favorite among audiences and readers worldwide.
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|  Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
An opinionated young woman and her haughty suitor must overcome their respective impediments to a happy ending in this witty satire of English country life.
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| |  Sailing Alone Around the World
by Joshua Slocum
Remarkable maritime classic — by the first person to circumnavigate the globe single-handedly — describes the savages, stormy waters, coral reefs, and other harrowing events encountered during the three-year voyage.
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|  The Man Who Was Thursday
by G. K. Chesterton
Funny, fast-paced novel about a club of anarchists in turn-of-the-20th-century London is ostensibly a story of mystery and espionage. On a deeper level, it's also a vehicle for social, religious, and philosophical commentary.
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| |  The Story of My Life
by Helen Keller
Blind, deaf, and mute from infancy, Helen Keller overcame her disabilities with the help of an inspired teacher. Her moving 1903 memoir, covering her first 22 years, offers an unforgettable portrait of a remarkable woman.
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|  The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Compelling morality tale from a master storyteller recounts the horrific dual life of a generous and philanthropic physician whose experiments transform him into a remorseless killer.
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| |  The War of the Worlds
by H. G. Wells
Fast-paced, exceptionally realistic account of Martian invaders' fantastic appearances, sophisticated technology, and increasingly bloodthirsty advances. Large-print edition of a science fiction classic that pioneered the genre.
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|  The Wind in the Willows
by Kenneth Grahame
Affectionate, charming portrait of the English countryside chronicles the adventures of its whimsical inhabitants, including shy but curious Mole, personable Rat, pleasure-seeking Toad of Toad Hall, and Badger, the reclusive philosopher. read more
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| |  The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum
Take off on a marvelous flight of fancy with Dorothy, her dog Toto, the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion. Includes a selection of W. W. Denslow's enchanting line drawings. read more
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|  Walden: Or, Life in the Woods
by Henry David Thoreau
Accounts of Thoreau's daily life on the shores of Walden Pond outside Concord, Massachusetts, are interwoven with musings on the virtues of self-reliance and individual freedom, on society, government, and other topics. read more
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