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Classics

You can’t beat a classic, especially if you are looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift. From solving cases with Sherlock Holmes to falling in love with Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the popularity of classic books proves they stand the test of time. Some of our best-selling classic books include Little WomenGreat ExpectationsWuthering Heights and the works of George Orwell and Oscar Wilde. You can find special editions of these titles and more in our Little Black ClassicsClothbound Classics and Modern Classics collections.

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James Baldwin pick & mix bundle

Celebrate the centenary of James Baldwin's birth with a selection of Penguin Modern Classics, featuring his most compelling works. Pick any three for £21.

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Everyman Library Classics

Explore the Everyman Library hardback editions of classic literature – high-quality classics that will last a lifetime. Pick any three for £42 on the Penguin Shop.

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Clothbound classics

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Modern classics

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Clothbound Classics

Choose three Clothbound Classics – bound in cloth and designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith – for £33.

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Little Black Classics

Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of the Penguin Classics list – from drama to poetry, fiction to history. Shop the beautifully collectible box set of the first 80 titles.

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Classics in translation

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Vintage Quarterbound Classics

With cloth quarter binding, contemporary illustration, silk ribbon and beautiful finishes throughout, these collectable classics will capture readers' imaginations for many decades.

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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?

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Home to the greatest classic novels and short stories from VINTAGE

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