Great Books of China by Frances Wood
27.99 NZD
Category: Literature
Discover or rediscover the major achievements of Chinese culture and civilization. Great Books of China offers concise introductions each of them accompanied by generous quotation (in English) from the book in question to sixty-six works in the canon of Chinese literature. The books chosen reflect the c ...Show more
The Book by Design The Remarkable Story of the World's Greatest Invention
116.00 NZD
Category: Literature
Why does a book look and feel the way it does? What can it tell us about the circumstances of its creation? This is a fascinating exploration of the development of book design through some of the most treasured volumes in the British Library collections. Carefully selected by the Library's curatorial te ...Show more
100 Books from the Libraries of the National Trust by Yvonne Lewis, Tim Pye, Nicola Thwaite
21.99 NZD
Category: Literature | Series: The\National Trust Collection
Spanning the 8th to the 21st centuries, 100 Books from the Libraries of the National Trust includes illuminated medieval manuscripts; the Trust's oldest atlas, with maps of the ancient world; a volume from Henry VIII's library; a book inscribed in blood; an Arabic manuscript on horsemanship; a very earl ...Show more
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
24.99 NZD
Category: Literature | Series: Collins Modern Classics Ser.
Winner of The Women's Prize for Fiction and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction.The poignant - and at times very funny - novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Dutch House and Commonwealth.Somewhere in South America, at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party i ...Show more
Of Gods and Men: 100 Stories from Ancient Greece and Rome by Daisy Dunn
44.99 NZD
Category: Literature
A rigorously and imaginatively researched anthology of classical literature, bringing together one hundred stories from the rich diversity of the literary canon of ancient Greece and Rome. Striking a balance between the 'classic classic' (such as Dryden's translation of the Aeneid) and the less familia ...Show more
Queer: A Collection of LGBTQ Writing from Ancient Times to Yesterday by Frank Wynne
44.99 NZD
Category: Literature
LGBTQ writing from ancient times to yesterday, selected by award-winning translator Frank Wynne. Since the dawn of literature, queer people have turned to writing to document their existence: to share great triumphs and deep despairs; to praise the virtues of their lover, extol their loneliness and pro ...Show more
Wild Women: A collection of first-hand accounts from female explorers by Mariella Frostrup
44.99 NZD
Category: Literature
A collection of the greatest women's travel writing selected by journalist and presenter Mariella Frostrup. From Constantinople to Crimea; from Antarctica to the Andes. Throughout history adventurous women have made epic, record-breaking journeys under perilous circumstances. Whether escaping constricte ...Show more
House of Snow: An Anthology of the Greatest Writing About Nepal by Ellen Parnavelas
44.99 NZD
Category: Literature
A ground-breaking collection of stories, poems and articles about Nepal covering the length and breadth of this enchanting nation and its people. 'If you want a book in English that tells you about Nepalese thinking, and gives a taste of the country's contemporary literature, you could hardly do better ...Show more
The Outlandish Companion: Volume 2 by Diana Gabaldon
45.00 NZD
Category: Literature
Diana Gabaldon has captivated millions of readers with her critically acclaimed Outlander novels. Now Gabaldon serves up The Outlandish Companion, Volume Two, an all-new guide to Books 5-8 in the series: A Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, and Written in My Own Heart's Blood. ...Show more
English Literature in the Sixteenth Century (Excluding Drama) by C. S. Lewis
45.00 NZD
Category: Literature
C. S. Lewis offers a magisterial take on the literature and poetry of one of the most consequential periods in world history, providing deep insight into some of the greatest writers of the age, including Edmund Spenser, William Shakespeare, William Tyndale, John Knox, Dr. Johnson, Richard Hooker, Hug ...Show more
Blurb Your Enthusiasm: An A-Z of Literary Persuasion by Louise Willder
32.99 NZD
Category: Literature
'The bookiest book about books you'll ever read - I loved it' Lucy Mangan'Truly delightful...I couldn't have had more fun' Benjamin Dreyer'Very funny, erudite and profound. A delight!' Nina Stibbe This is the outside story of books. From blurbs to titles, quotes to (checks jacket) cute animal designs ...Show more
This Is the Canon - Decolonize Your Bookshelves in 50 Books by Joan Anim-Addo; Deirdre Osborne; Kadija Sesay
29.99 NZD
Category: Literature
'A vital and timely introduction to some of the best books I've ever read. Perfectly curated and filled with brilliant literature'Nikesh Shukla'The ultimate introduction to post-colonial literature for those who want to understand the classics and the pioneers in this exciting area of books'Symeon Brown ...Show more