Die Geschichte des Doktor Faustus ist ein Stoff, an dem sich viele alte Meister versucht haben: Marlowe, Heine, Goethe, und Rembrandt zum Beispiel sahen in Faust einen tragischen Helden, der sein Seelenheil gegen Wissen und Macht eintauschte - doch die alten Meister liegen damit alle total daneben.
An amazing guide to some of the most beloved, original, inspiring, hysterical, heart-warming, compelling, rude and downright scary books that have enchanted children the world over.
Before he wrote 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', before the Baudelaires became orphans, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket asked all the wrong questions.
Before he wrote 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', before the Baudelaires became orphans, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket asked all the wrong questions.
Before he wrote 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', before the Baudelaires became orphans, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket asked all the wrong questions.
Before he wrote 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', before the Baudelaires became orphans, even before the invention of Netflix, Lemony Snicket asked all the wrong questions.
Considered one of the eminent writers of twentieth-century African-American literature, Zora Neale Hurston (1891-1960) was closely associated with the Harlem Renaissance and has influenced writers such as Ralph Ellison, Toni Morrison, and Alice Walker.
From Allie Esiri, editor of the bestselling A Poem for Every Day of the Year and A Poem for Every Night of the Year, comes this beautiful gift anthology of Shakespeare's works.
A joyful, playful celebration of Lewis Carroll's love of language combined with an introduction to his life and the origin of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, exquisitely illustrated by Julia Sarda.
A funny and charming NEW young fiction series from Philip Ardagh, bestselling author of TheGrunts series and Eddie Dickens adventures, and illustrated by Rob Biddulph, award-winning creator of Draw With Rob.
Wo Buchgeister und Fantasie lebendig werdenUm die Zerstörung der zauberhaften Buchwelt zu verhindern, müssen sich die Buks in ihr bislang größtes Abenteuer wagen: Sie erobern zum ersten Mal das für sie unbekannte "Draußen" jenseits ihrer magischen Bibliothek.
Starting with the publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902, Beatrix Potter went on to become one of the world's most successful children's authors.
The Bront sisters are among the most beloved writers of all time, best known for their classic nineteenth-century novels Jane Eyre (Charlotte), Wuthering Heights (Emily), and Agnes Grey (Anne).
This hilarious and poignant tween debut about dealing with bullies, making friends, and the power of good books is a great next read for fans of Merci Surez Changes Gears and John David Anderson.
Perfect for fans of The Hazel Wood, this genre-bending page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Roux follows two girls who transport themselves into the world of their favorite book only to encounter the sinister alternate reality that awaits them.
Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman reflects on his childhood with his award-winning father, Sid Fleischman, and details his own path to becoming a writer in this memorable book that is part memoir, part travelogue, and part reflection on craft and creativity.
Read the book that Ali Standish (author of The Ethan I Was Before) calls "e;a heartwarming story"e; and Melissa Roske (author of Kat Greene Comes Clean) calls "e;a joyful, heartfelt debut!
A soaring novel by the critically acclaimed author of The Half Life of Molly Pierce and The Lost Found, perfect for fans of Jennifer Niven and Rainbow Rowell.
From the author ofDreamology comes a young adult love story that blurs the line between reality and fictionAnnabelles life has always been Perfect with a capital P.
Bestselling author of Ella Enchanted and fairy-tale master Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing in this companion to the popular Writing Magic.
