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Pygmalion

2001
A play about Eliza Doolittle, an untutored flower girl who is transformed into a "duchess" with the help of Henry Higgins.

The mayor of Casterbridge

2009
As mayor of Casterbridge, Michael Henchard is lonely and dissatisfied with life as he struggles in his relationships with women. Includes explanatory notes, an overview of key themes, and a chronology of the author's life.

Silas Marner

2005
Embittered by a false accusation and disappointed in friendship and love, the weaver Silas Marner retreats into a life alone with his loom and his gold. Fate steals his gold and replaces it with a golden-haired foundling child.

The last of the Mohicans

2008
Hawkeye, a young frontier scout, and Chingachgook, a Mohican Indian, form an unlikely friendship as they attempt to guide two sisters through hostile country in search of their father during the French and Indian War.

Gulliver's travels

and "A modest proposal"
2005
Presents the complete text to Jonathan Swift's classic novel "Gulliver's Travels" along with "A Modest Proposal, " a political satire, and contains a chronology of Swift's life and works, timeline of significant events, explanatory and textual notes, and critical essays.

The souls of Black folk

2005
A collection of essays, first published in 1903, in which the author examines the role, influence, and perceptions of African-American men and women in turn-of-the-century society. Includes background information, a chronology of the author's life, explanatory notes, and critical commentary.

Dialogues of Plato

2001
Presents a collection of five Dialogues by ancient Greek Philosopher, Plato; and contains background information, critical analysis, and contemporary and modern perspectives on Plato's work.

Emma

2005
The story of a self-assured young lady, Emma, who is determined to arrange her life and the lives of those around her into a pattern dictated by her romantic fancy.

The Count of Monte Cristo

2004
After escaping from the island fortress where he has been imprisoned for treason, young sailor Edmund Dantes sets out to discover the treasure of Monte Cristo and seek revenge against the people who falsely accused him. Includes a selection of study aids.

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's court

2007
Nineteenth-century mechanic Hank Morgan suffers a blow to the head and wakes up in King Arthur's Court where he tries to introduce modern technology and political ideas to the inhabitants. Includes explanatory notes, overview of themes, a chronology of Mark Twain's life and work, critical excerpts, and discussion questions.

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