Published in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde’s only novel, and at first, it was considered too salacious to publish. In this story of greed, sin, and arrogance, a young, handsome man m
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a collection of twelve short stories by Scottish author Arthur Conan Doyle, is considered a milestone in the genre of detective fiction. Sherlock Holmes has the abil
Famous for penning many haunting tales, Edgar Allan Poe will continue to inspire both readers and storytellers inA Compact Novel Journal: Edgar Allan Poe. With Poe’s best-loved works serving as the li
Oft-quoted transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau is perhaps best known for his bookWalden. First published in 1854, Walden documents the time Thoreau spent living in a hand-built cabin in the woods ne
A coming-of-age tale set in early 19th century London, Great Expectations is full of unforgettable characters and all of the trials and tribulations of the time. Considered amongst Dickens’ finest wor
Ever the matchmaker, Jane Austin’s Emma has captivated and amused readers with her meddlesome ways and romantic inclinations since 1815. Adapted countless times for the screen and stage, this and othe
Dracula, Bram Stoker’s famed story of a fictional vampire has haunted imaginations since the novel’s debut in 1897. The subject of countless adaptations and spinoffs, this critically acclaimed horror
Once considered too scandalous to publish, Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray is the story of a young man who is granted his wish to have his portrait age in his place. But his resulting youthfu
Students of every academic discipline love taking notes and writing thoughts in thisNovel Journal lined with pi calculated to more than a million digits. With a deluxe heat-burnished cover, colored ed
Aesop was a slave and fantastic storyteller who lived in ancient Greece around 620564 BC. No writings by him exist (if they ever existed at all), yet his tales have survived and been shared through or
In J. M. Barrie’s stories, Peter, Wendy, Tinker Bell, and a cast of other familiar characters embark on fantastical journeys. The famous novelPeter and Wendy (1911) tells about the boy who never grew
Influenced by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, L. Frank Baum created this classic story using the dream adventure of young Dorothy Gale from Kansas to demonstrate the theme of good vs.
Dated to about the fifth century BC, The Art of War is considered the world’s oldest treatise on war tactics. Attributed to Sun Tzu of China’s Zhou dynasty, the book addresses important aspects of war
Lucy Maud Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables has delighted readers for over 100 years. The award-winning book, which relates the story of an adopted orphan on Prince Edward Island, spawned an eight-boo
Witty, whimsical, and often nonsensical, the fiction of Lewis Carroll takes readers on a trip down the rabbit hole. InAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland, height is dynamic, caterpillars dole out advice,
Anne Shirley was full of good advice and observations in Anne of Green Gables. Write down your own thoughts and experiences in the latest Novel Journal from Canterbury Classics! The entire text of the
Like the March girls, everyone imagines what their lives could become, and this Novel Journal provides plenty of space for recording all your dreams. The entire text ofLittle Women by Louisa May Alcot
Famous for creating cultural heirlooms like “Snow White,” “Cinderella,” and “The Frog Prince,” the words of the 18th and 19th century German authors Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm will further inspire new st
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice has captivated readers for more than 200 years.Among the most beloved novels in the English language, Austin’s heroin, Elizabeth Bennett, continues to inspire readers
Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte’s tale of an orphan-turned-governess who falls in love with her employer, is a classic work of literature that has been a favorite since its publication in 1847. Full of tr
