Учебная литература
Различные книги в жанре Учебная литератураThe Wonder Clock
Howard Pyle (1853-1911) was a popular writer and illustrator, know for creating a very distinct style that lead to an entire movement in illustration. Most noted for his fairy tales, Pyle predominately wrote and illustrated children's literature, though has always had a devoted following from adults alike. In «The Wonder Clock» Pyle gives us twenty-four stories for twenty-four hours in a day. The range of tales here is vast as we meet a colorful cast of characters—princes, ogres, ravens, and witches all make up this delightful collection of tales from one of the greatest fairy tale authors.
The Princess and the Goblin
"The Princess and the Goblin" is George MacDonald's classic children's tale of fantasy. It's the story of the young Princess Irene and her good friend Curdie, the son of a miner. Princess Irene finds a secret stairway in the castle and discovers that her great great grandmother lives in a secret chamber at the top of the castle stairs. When Curdie overhears a plot by the Goblins that live beneath the castle to kidnap the Princess and flood the mine he is challenged to foil the plot of the Goblins and save the Princess.
The Light Princess
"The Light Princess" is George MacDonald's 1864 fairy tale. It is the story of a young girl, the daughter of the King, who at her christening is cursed to have no gravity by the uninvited Princess Makemnoit, sister to the King and a spiteful and bitter woman. As a result the princess is in constant danger of being carried away by the wind. A captivatingly whimsical tale, «The Light Princess» is one of George MacDonald's most loved stories.
The Jungle Book
"The Jungle Book" is Rudyard Kipling's classic collection of jungle tales in which we first meet Mowgli, a child lost in the jungles of India and raised by a pack of wolves. To survive in the jungle Mowgli most learn from the animals to abide by the law of the jungle. One of the most popular collection of short stories for children ever written, «The Jungle Book» is a collection of the following tales: Mowgli's Brothers, Kaa's Hunting, «Tiger! Tiger!», The White Seal, «Rikki-Tikki-Tavi», Toomai of the Elephants, and Her Majesty's Servants.
Swiss Family Robinson
"Swiss Family Robinson" is the classic tale of a Swiss pastor, his wife and their four sons who find themselves shipwrecked on an isolated tropical island. Along with a couple of dogs, some livestock, pigeons and geese, «Swiss Family Robinson,» is the story of a family's struggle to survive in a foreign land isolated from society. Everyday brings a new adventure and a new obstacle to overcome. Above all, «Swiss Family Robinson» is a classic tale of adventure that can be enjoyed by readers both young and old.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
"The Story of Doctor Dolittle" is Hugh Lofting's classic children's novel about an animal-loving British country doctor who learns he can talk to animals. Doctor Dolittle puts his unique skill to use by traveling to Africa with his pets to help cure some sick monkeys. «The Story of Doctor Dolittle» which began as a series of letters from Hugh Lofting to his children during WWI is the first in a series of some of the most loved children's books of all time.
Heroes of Greek Mythology
"Heroes of Greek Mythology" is Charles Kingsley's retelling of classic stories from Greek mythology. The work focuses primarily on the exploits of three heroic figures from Greek mythology, Perseus, Jason (and the Argonauts), and Theseus. Aimed at a younger audience, this classic collection of tales is rich with a spirit of adventure and fantasy that dominated early mythological tales. With nearly 60 illustrations reproduced from the original edition «Heroes of Greek Mythology» is a classic little book that will delight readers both young and old.
The Blue Fairy Book
"The Blue Fairy Book" is Andrew Lang's classic selection of popular fairy tales. Contained in this work you will find the following tales: The Bronze Ring, Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess, East of the Sun and West of the Moon, The Yellow Dwarf, Little Red Riding-Hood, The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, Cinderella; or, the Little Glass Slipper, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp, The Tale of a Youth Who Set Out to Learn What Fear Was, Rumpelstiltzkin, Beauty and the Beast, The Master-Maid, Why the Sea is Salt, The Master Cat; or, Puss in Boots, Felicia and the Pot of Pinks, The White Cat, The Water-Lily. The Gold-Spinners, The Terrible Head, The Story of Pretty Goldilocks, The History of Whittington, The Wonderful Sheep, Little Thumb, The Forty Thieves, Hansel and Grettel, Snow-White and Rose-Red, The Goose-Girl, Toads and Diamonds, Prince Darling, Blue Beard, Trusty John, The Brave Little Tailor, A Voyage to Lilliput, The Princess on the Glass Hill, The Story of Prince Ahmed and the Fairy Paribanou, The History of Jack the Giant-Killer, The Black Bull of Norroway, and The Red Etin.
Lilith: A Romance
"Lilith: A Romance" is George MacDonald's 1895 fantasy novel, which is the story of Mr. Vane, the owner of a library that seems to be haunted by a former librarian. When Vane encounters this apparition he comes to discover that it knew his father who now resides in «the region of the seven dimensions». Vane follows the apparition through a mirror to this strange new world where he encounters the house of beds, the Little Ones, and Lilith, the princess of Bulika. A fantastical journey through a mystical world, «Lilith» is considered one of MacDonald's darkest and most profound works, one that concerns the very nature of life, death and salvation itself.
A House of Pomegranates
"A House of Pomegranates" is a collection of whimisical short stories by Oscar Wilde. This collections includes the following tales: The Young King, The Birthday of the Infanta, The Fisherman and his Soul, and The Star-child. Readers of all ages will be delighted by these fanciful tales.