Stanley Appelbaum

This first major novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Hermann Hesse incorporates a theme he returned to again and again in most of his works: the fundamental duality of existence. The youthful protagonist, Emil Sinclair, recognizes that life consists of opposing forces; however, his older friend, Max Demian, manages to both clarify and complicate Sinclair's confusion about life's conflicting values. Recounted in engaging prose, rich in sympathy and imagination, this brilliant psychological portrait of a troubled young man's exploration of the polarities of human nature has retained its remarkable power as a poignant statement of the terrors and torments of adolescence.

This volume is not merely a reading copy, but a work of art that will enhance the aesthetic of any bookshelf. The stunning design elements pay homage to the glamour and decadence of the Jazz Age, reflective of the novel's backdrop. The handsome typography, carefully chosen for its readability, ensures a comfortable reading experience, allowing you to immerse yourself in Fitzgerald’s captivating narrative and revel in the richness of his prose. Affordably priced, this book will make the perfect addition to your home library or an exceptional gift for literary enthusiasts.

"One of the most important works in American literature -- and, to many, the great American novel." -- Time. "I want to write something new, " F. Scott Fitzgerald told his editor, Maxwell Perkins, "something extraordinary and beautiful and simple and intricately patterned." A century later, Fitzgerald's little book of big ideas retains its freshness and excitement. The quintessential portrait of Jazz Age America, it reflects the era's postwar exuberance as well as the corruption and immorality lurking behind the glamour of wild parties, dancing, and illegal drinking. Narrator Nick Carraway -- a transplant from the Midwest like Fitzgerald himself -- observes the wasteful lives of his well-to-do neighbors in this tale of money, love, and the pursuit of the American dream. The unforgettable cast is headed by Jay Gatsby, a self-made man whose determination to realize his fantasies embodies both the glories of imagination and the grimness of reality. Above all, The Great Gatsby is animated by the magic of Fitzgerald's incandescent prose and its timeless exploration of the importance of honesty, the temptations of wealth, and the struggle to escape the past.

It is universally acknowledged that Tolstoy, author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina, was as much a master of the short story as he was of the full-length novel. This original collection features some of his most hard-to-find tales including the posthumously published "Alyosha the Pot," the two-part novella "The Forged Coupon," and "After the Dance," aka "After the Ball."

This original dual-language short story collection features 15 newly translated works by important 20th-century authors. Previously unavailable in English versions, contents include "L'ami et la femme" by Irène Némirovsky, "Pleure, Pleure!" by Andrée Maillet, and tales by Simone Schwarz-Bart, Sailesh Ramchurn, Fred Kassak, Yann Means, Marc Villard, and others.

Geared toward advanced beginners, this dual-language volume offers students the convenient, accessible format of English translations on pages facing the matching Spanish text. Selections from poetry, plays, and stories include works by Gabriela Mistral, Pedro Calderón de la Barca, Lope de Vega, Simón Bolívar, Francisco de Quevedo, and other prominent Spanish-language writers.

Beginning students of Italian language and literature will welcome this bilingual anthology. Ranging from the 14th to the 20th centuries, it features the works of Dante, Boccaccio, Pirandello, and 52 others in both the original Italian and expert English translations on the facing pages. Selections include excerpts from poetry, fiction, history, and philosophy.

This excellent anthology introduces newcomers to 50 great writers. Beginners can get their first taste of Voltaire, Rousseau, Balzac, Baudelaire, and Proust with passages from The Red and the Black, Les Misérables, Madame Bovary, and other classics. Original French text plus English translation on facing pages. Introduction, new English translations, and notes by Stanley Appelbaum.

Specially chosen for their power to evoke German life and culture, these short, simple readings include poems, stories, essays, and anecdotes. Featured authors include Goethe, Hesse, Heine, Schiller, and Hölderlin, in selections offering a variety of subject matter and gradual advancement in language skills.

Collects seventeen short stories written by prominent Latin American authors from the mid-nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, along with their English translations on facing pages.

This collection of lovely images invites coloring book fans to explore the exquisite beauty of medieval tapestries. Thirty handsome drawings of unicorns, delicate damsels, knights in armor, and other details from priceless tapestries can be enhanced with a rainbow of colors. Captions.

Over 130 poems by 23 poets, including Goethe, Schiller, Holderlin, Tieck, Heine, Mörike, Storm, Nietzsche and many others. Excellent new literal English translations on facing pages, along with an informative introduction and concise evaluations of each poet. Unique opportunity to enjoy a rich sampling from one of the world’s great poetic traditions.

Exploring the conflict between free will and predestination, Calderon's most famous play tells of Segismundo, a Polish prince, imprisoned at birth by his father, the King, to thwart the predictions of astrologers. The dual-language edition features an excellent new literal translation on pages facing the original Spanish text. Introduction, Notes.