If you think that poetry has to be sweet and romantic, or at least serene, think again. Step into the dark world of Edgar Allan Poe. Well known for his spine-tingling, spooky stories that are even more chilling than...
Misunderstood by his peers and plagued by loneliness and low self-esteem, Edward Lear spent much of his time in the company of children, composing poems and songs for their amusement. In a detailed introduction,...
This great collection of Rudyard Kipling`s short stories and poems covers the full range of Kipling`s career from the 1880s to the 1930s. It includes selections from Plain Tales from the Hills, Traffics and...
