{"title":"Dover Readers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDover Reader\u003c\/em\u003e series — generous single-volume anthologies gathering the essential stories, poems, and essays of a great author into one collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"g-k-chesterton-the-dover-reader","title":"G. K. Chesterton The Dover Reader","description":"One of the twentieth century's most admired and influential authors, G. K. Chesterton (1874–1936) created an enduring body of work that encompasses journalism, poetry, plays, history, biography, apologetics, and detective fiction. Chesterton's thought-provoking writings have profoundly affected countless readers, including C. S. Lewis, Michael Collins, and Mahatma Gandhi. This anthology features two unabridged works of fiction: Chesterton's thriller, The Man Who Was Thursday, and his short story collection, The Club of Queer Trades. The book also includes six tales from the ever-popular Father Brown detective stories; Orthodoxy, Chesterton's classic examination of the foundations of Christian morality; and several essays on a remarkable variety of subjects, from chalk to cheese.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459598348385,"sku":"9780486799940","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_5a00162d-ebf2-459d-a819-440905150e0d.jpg?v=1778569363"},{"product_id":"jack-london-the-dover-reader","title":"Jack London The Dover Reader","description":"\"I am loving these Dover editions. Informative and interesting. I highly recommend them, and hope they continue to publish titles like these.\" — Januarygray.net Novelist, journalist, and social activist Jack London (1876–1916) rose from abject poverty to international fame as the bestselling, highest-paid, and most popular author of his era. London created a substantial body of work in his short life, drawing upon a diverse array of experiences that ranged from cannery worker and railroad hobo to sailor and prospector. Stories of hardship amid the wilderness and on the open sea typify London's works, and this inexpensive, single-volume edition features three of his complete novels — The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and The Sea-Wolf. Short stories of adventure in the Klondike and elsewhere include \"The White Silence,\" \"In a Far Country,\" and \"The Law of Life.\"","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459611422817,"sku":"9780486800721","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_1b34675b-cb11-40fd-9f76-48d726ec48fe.jpg?v=1778569378"},{"product_id":"edgar-allan-poe-the-dover-reader","title":"Edgar Allan Poe The Dover Reader","description":"The father of the detective novel and an innovator in American Gothic fiction, Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) made his living as America's first great literary critic. Today he is best remembered for his short stories and poems, haunting works of horror and mystery that remain popular around the world. This anthology presents Poe's finest works in a rich selection of poetry and prose that features his only complete novel, The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym. Short stories include \"The Fall of the House of Usher,\" \"The Murders in the Rue Morgue,\" \"The Pit and the Pendulum,\" \"The Purloined Letter,\" \"The Tell-Tale Heart,\" and more than a dozen others. In addition to a few selections of Poe's nonfiction writing, the compilation offers \"The Conqueror Worm,\" \"Annabel Lee,\" \"The Raven,\" and many other memorable poems.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459617976417,"sku":"9780486800738","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_9c7c6028-6e10-480c-b034-e58f60e9f62c.jpg?v=1778569386"},{"product_id":"edith-wharton-the-dover-reader","title":"Edith Wharton The Dover Reader","description":"\"Fantastic collection for Wharton fans and new readers. I think this is perfect for students.\" — Georgetown University Born into wealth and aristocracy, Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was a member as well as an observer of fashionable New York society. Aspirations to authorship consigned her to outsider status among the idle rich; nevertheless, she drew upon her privileged social position to create witty and psychologically insightful novels and short stories about people from all walks of life. This well-rounded introduction to Wharton's works features the complete text of her Pulitzer Prize–winning novel, The Age of Innocence, as well as her haunting novella, Ethan Frome. Several excerpts from her highly influential guide to interior design, The Decoration of Houses, offer samples of Wharton's nonfiction style. The collection also includes four short stories as well as several poems.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459621285985,"sku":"9780486800745","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_8a957643-290d-4178-9e5d-5ba07af485b8.jpg?v=1778569394"},{"product_id":"mark-twain-the-dover-reader","title":"Mark Twain The Dover Reader","description":"After the Civil War, Samuel Clemens (1835–1910) left his small town to seek work as a riverboat pilot. As Mark Twain, the Missouri native found his place in the world. Author, journalist, lecturer, wit, and sage, Twain created enduring works that have enlightened and amused readers of all ages for generations. This single-volume introduction to the great American storyteller's writings features the complete text of his masterpiece, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as well as excerpts from Life on the Mississippi, Twain's memoir of his days as a steamboat pilot. The book also contains the classic short stories \"The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County,\" \"The £1,000,000 Bank-Note,\" \"The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg,\" and \"The Mysterious Stranger.\"","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459657199713,"sku":"9780486801407","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_d07dd5f5-2884-4699-983a-24fdc700d417.jpg?v=1778569447"},{"product_id":"oscar-wilde-the-dover-reader","title":"Oscar Wilde The Dover Reader","description":"\"An excellent collection of some of Oscar Wilde's key works. A useful and representative selection of his writings, ideal for those not already familiar with his trademark wit or his more serious work, but equally valuable for the Wilde devotee.\" — newbooks magazine Poet and playwright Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) wrote sparkling comedies that were the toast of London's West End in the 1890s. The master of the witty epigram who could resist anything except temptation, Wilde was imprisoned by an unjust society and died in obscurity, but his enduring works continue to enchant readers and audiences. The Irish author's only novel, The Picture of Dorian Gray, appears in this splendid showcase of his philosophy and wit. Additional selections include Wilde's ever-popular comedies The Importance of Being Earnest and An Ideal Husband; his essay on aestheticism, \"The Decay of Lying: An Observation\"; his deeply moving prison letter, \"De Profundis\"; and fairy tales from A House of Pomegranates and The Happy Prince.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459663786081,"sku":"9780486801919","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_01064cba-d894-4cab-a25a-cb1a381d7b2a.jpg?v=1778569455"},{"product_id":"sir-arthur-conan-doyle-the-dover-reader","title":"Sir Arthur Conan Doyle The Dover Reader","description":"Knighted for his service as a field doctor during the Boer War, Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) is best remembered as the creator of Sherlock Holmes. In addition to his ever-popular tales of the Baker Street sleuth, Conan Doyle wrote many works of history and science fiction, as well as plays, poetry, and stories that reflected his interest in the occult. This anthology offers an excellent selection of tales from throughout the Scottish author's career. Sherlock Holmes's adventures include the novels The Hound of the Baskervilles and A Study in Scarlet, plus the stories \"The Final Problem\" and \"A Scandal in Bohemia.\" The Lost World introduces the dinosaur-hunting Professor Challenger, and a duo of supernatural thrillers features \"The Ring of Thoth\" and \"The Los Amigos Fiasco.\"","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459680202849,"sku":"9780486803012","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_807258e7-58e2-4692-b516-700dd510d473.jpg?v=1778569478"},{"product_id":"d-h-lawrence-the-dover-reader","title":"D. H. Lawrence The Dover Reader","description":"D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930) created controversial works that explore the dehumanizing effects of modern life. But in his lifetime the novelist, poet, playwright, and essayist was regarded as little more than a pornographer. Today Lawrence is praised for his artistic vision as well as his integrity, and his books and other writings rank among the English literary canon. This anthology presents the complete text of Lawrence's masterpiece, Sons and Lovers. Additional features include an essay, \"Psychoanalysis and the Unconscious,\" and the short stories \"The Prussian Officer,\" \"Odour of Chrysanthemums,\" and \"England, My England.\" Additional selections include \"Snake\" and other poems.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459686723681,"sku":"9780486803029","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_612875bb-bff7-4796-98cb-a623bdfa10a7.jpg?v=1778569485"},{"product_id":"kate-chopin-the-dover-reader","title":"Kate Chopin The Dover Reader","description":"A precursor of the twentieth century's feminist authors, Kate Chopin (1850–1904) wrote short stories and novels for children and adults. The St. Louis native lived in New Orleans for a dozen years and used Louisiana's Creole culture as an evocative setting for most of her tales. Many of Chopin's stories were well ahead of their time, and she achieved widespread acclaim only after her death. This concise introduction to Chopin's works features the complete text of The Awakening, her best-known and most-studied novel, as well as an earlier novel, At Fault, and the essay \"My Writing Method.\" A generous selection of short stories includes \"Lilacs,\" \"The Kiss,\" \"A Respectable Woman,\" \"A Pair of Silk Stockings,\" and 25 others.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459704909921,"sku":"9780486803418","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_d07b4d60-1f09-427a-9ffc-15d587d4a0f4.jpg?v=1778569509"},{"product_id":"jane-austen-the-dover-reader","title":"Jane Austen The Dover Reader","description":"Two centuries after their initial publication, the novels of Jane Austen (1775–1817) continue to enchant modern readers. Like many of her heroines, the author inherited a respectable pedigree but no wealth, which doubtless enhanced her insights into the lives of impoverished gentlewomen. Rich in memorable characters, Austen's compelling tales of love and marriage combine engrossing narratives with sparkling dialogue and psychological depth. This anthology focuses on Austen's preoccupation with the domestic sphere and the limitations imposed upon women of her era. In addition to excerpts from her personal letters and her Juvenilia, the collection also includes the complete text of two of Austen's most popular books: her masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice, and her final and possibly most sophisticated novel, Persuasion.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459774115937,"sku":"9780486808659","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_4a683e5e-3b96-41d0-9bd8-f3704aaa2520.jpg?v=1778569603"},{"product_id":"james-joyce-the-dover-reader","title":"James Joyce The Dover Reader","description":"\"A comprehensive, accessible introduction to Joyce's work and provides the reader glimpses into some of the lesser read corners of his bibliography.\" — The Lexicon Devil Influential and innovative, James Joyce (1882–1941) led the vanguard of 20th-century fiction. Sooner or later, most undergraduates encounter him, and many scholars devote their entire careers to his exuberantly eloquent prose. Joyce's experimental use of language and stream-of-consciousness techniques continues to captivate modern readers and writers, and this anthology offers a first-rate introduction to the Irish author's fiction and poetry. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, Joyce's coming-of-age novel, appears here in its entirety. Readers will also find the complete texts of the short story collection Dubliners, and the play Exiles. Additional contents include highlights from Ulysses, universally acknowledged as among the English language's most challenging and rewarding novels, and Chamber Music, an early book of poems.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459780636769,"sku":"9780486809014","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_a6fc85b1-d39c-45ec-8304-b09167596395.jpg?v=1778569610"},{"product_id":"mary-shelley-the-dover-reader","title":"Mary Shelley The Dover Reader","description":"The daughter of political philosopher William Godwin and feminist Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Shelley (1797–1851) created a remarkable body of work that includes novels, short stories, essays, plays, biographies, and travel books. For many years, she was remembered solely as the author of Frankenstein and the wife of poet Percy Bysshe Shelley; today her reputation has risen to that of a major figure in the world of Romantic literature. This treasury offers the best of Mary Shelley's writings, starting with the complete text of her masterpiece, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, as well as the melancholy novella Mathilda and a significant excerpt from the apocalyptic classic The Last Man. In addition to the essay \"On Ghosts,\" the collection includes a selection of short stories: \"Transformation,\" \"The Dream,\" \"The Mortal Immortal,\" \"The False Rhyme,\" and \"Roger Dodsworth: The Reanimated Englishman.\"","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459787157601,"sku":"9780486809229","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_58f7e93b-65b4-40a1-b5ed-2dfabfc9e1a9.jpg?v=1778569618"},{"product_id":"fyodor-dostoyevsky-the-dover-reader","title":"Fyodor Dostoyevsky The Dover Reader","description":"Noted for his sympathetic portrayals of the downtrodden members of nineteenth-century Russian society, Fyodor Dostoyevsky (1821–1881) has exercised immense influence on modern writers. His fiction, rich in philosophical and psychological insights, anticipated the development of psychoanalysis and existentialism. This anthology offers an excellent introduction to Dostoyevsky as well as a portable collection for readers already acquainted with the Russian author's works. Three novellas appear here in their entirety: Poor Folk, The Double, and Notes from the Underground. An excerpt from Crime and Punishment provides a compelling sample of Dostoyevsky's masterwork, and short stories include \"Another Man's Wife\" and \"White Nights.\"","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459800199265,"sku":"9780486809298","price":2.75,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_6c430cb1-bc9f-4398-91cf-0811769c02bb.jpg?v=1778569633"},{"product_id":"herman-melville-the-dover-reader","title":"Herman Melville The Dover Reader","description":"Despite the early success of his tales of adventure in the South Seas, Herman Melville (1819–1891) suffered a reversal of fortunes with the 1851 publication of Moby-Dick. The great epic, now recognized as a masterpiece, was scorned by an uncomprehending nineteenth-century audience. Melville's preoccupation with metaphysical and philosophical issues and his use of symbols and archetypes foreshadowed elements of latter-day literature, and modern readers rejoice in his groundbreaking explorations of timeless questions. Along with excerpts from Moby-Dick, this anthology presents the complete text of Melville's classic of travel and adventure literature, Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life. Additional features include the short stories \"Bartleby the Scrivener,\" \"The Paradise of Bachelors and the Tartarus of Maids,\" and \"The Encantadas or Enchanted Isles.\"","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"perpetual","offer_id":44459832803425,"sku":"9780486811895","price":2.25,"currency_code":"KWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9869\/4241\/files\/480_65f6deaf-6a7d-4ee8-931e-c2107fc15b3c.jpg?v=1778569672"}],"url":"https:\/\/ebooks.aafaqeducation.com\/collections\/dover-readers.oembed","provider":"ebook.aafaqeducation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}