Classics
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96 must-read classics, as chosen by our readers
We asked you for your must-read classics; in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, here is one book for her every year, from iconic bestsellers to lesser-known gems.
Clothbound classics
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Clothbound Classics
Choose three Clothbound Classics – bound in cloth and designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith – for £33.
Where to start reading Jane Austen
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Where to start with Jane Austen
You may have watched a dozen TV and film adaptations but have you read the books? We asked Austen super-fan Anna James to share her guide to which novel to start with first.
Classic horror and dark tales
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10 terrifying classic tales to read
Here are 10 of the best classic horror and mystery books, from maligned widows and monstrous creatures to possessed children and petrifying poltergeists.
Penguin English Library
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The 20 must-read classics in translation
From Arabic masterpieces to Japanese novellas, these books will transport you to places – and eras – you’ve never been to before. How many have you read?
Penguin Classics audiobooks
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Penguin Classics
Greatest works of fiction, poetry, drama, history and philosophy
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VINTAGE Classics
Home to the greatest classic novels and short stories from VINTAGE
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