A concise volume of Karl Marx’s most famous works introduced by Professor Hugh Griffiths

Discover the wisdom of our greatest writers and philosophers to help you tackle life's big questions.

Shakespeare's delightful comedy of misunderstanding and misidentification, illustrated throughout by Sir John Gilbert and with introduction by Dr Robert Mighall.

A Macmillan Collector's Library edition of the first of James Herriot's brilliantly funny memoirs about life as a Yorkshire vet.

A collection of Orwell’s compellingly perceptive essays on subjects from food to weather to unemployment, edited and introduced by Professor Michael Gardiner.

A superb modern translation of the most famous Chinese text in history.

Shakespeare’s famous political tragedy set in Ancient Rome, fully illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and with an introduction by Ned Halley.

Focussing on three unforgettable daughters, Shakespeare’s King Lear tackles ideas of family and inheritance. This edition features illustrations by Sir John Gilbert and an introduction by Dr Robert Mighall.

Shakespeare's famous drama of the rise and reign of Richard III, fully illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and featuring an introduction by Ned Halley.

Shakespeare's darkest, psychological play packaged in a pocket-sized, collectible edition fully illustrated by Sir John Gilbert and with an introduction by Dr Robert Mighal.