May 26, 2022 · So we asked our readers to tell us about their favourite classic books. The resulting list of must-reads is a perfect way to find inspiration to start your classics adventure. There's something …

Browse Penguin's range of classic books and discover Penguin Classics, Clothbound Classics, and Modern Classics collections, featuring timeless classic literature from beloved authors.

Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature and represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres.

Jan 15, 2025 · Take our quiz to find out how many classic books you've read, spanning authors from Virginia Woolf to Fyodor Dostoevsky.

Oct 12, 2023 · First published in 1986, Italian journalist and writer Italo Calvino explains why we continue to read and love classic novels.

From unruly orphans and magical worlds to a monstrous underwater ship – these coming-of-age classics are packed with legendary characters and stories that have stood the test of time.

If a classic book is news that stays news, then a classic in translation brings us news from elsewhere. With so many languages telling so many stories, the only question is where to begin, so here are 20 …

Nov 22, 2021 · But there are teen-friendly classics beyond the Brontës’, The Catcher in the Rye and Lord of the Flies, and this list aims to highlight some of them. If you want breakneck plots, to glean …

May 23, 2022 · From the book-loving Matilda to the magical land of Narnia, we asked our readers to share their favourite classic children's stories.

Jan 26, 2021 · This new podcast from the Penguin Classics’ team takes a stroll around the world’s favourite books. Hosted by editor, and author of The Penguin Classics Book, Henry Eliot, each week …