Royal Classics

The Last Man follows the lives of Lionel Verney and his circle as they confront personal turmoil and societal collapse. Beginning with Lionel's transformation from an uncivilized outcast to a close...

The Master Mind of Mars introduces Ulysses Paxton, an Earthman who finds himself transported to the planet Mars. Under the guidance of Ras Thavas, Paxton acquires knowledge about the workings of...

The Mayor of Casterbridge explores themes of fate, guilt, and the relentless pursuit of redemption. The novel follows Henchard's rise and fall, beginning with his impulsive decision to sell his wife...

During the American Civil War, five Northern prisoners of war escape by hijacking a hydrogen-filled observation balloon during the Siege of Richmond, Virginia. The escapees crash-land on a mysterious...

The Painted Veil delves into the life and moral evolution of Kitty Garstin, a shallow and privileged woman who marries the introverted bacteriologist Walter Fane. When Kitty's affair with the...

The Phantom of the Opera is a gothic novel set in the grand Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris during the 1880s. The story revolves around Christine Daa?, a talented young soprano, who becomes...

The Princess and the Goblin follows the adventures of eight-year-old Princess Irene and a young miner named Curdie. Living in a desolate castle, Irene discovers a magical great-great-grandmother, who...

In The Problems of Philosophy, early 20th century philosopher Bertrand Russell guides the reader through his distinction between knowledge by acquaintance and introduces important theories of Plato,...

The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer is a classic work of Christian spirituality that encourages believers to seek a deeper, more personal relationship with God. Written in 1948, Tozer challenges...

The Railway Children follows the story of three siblings, whose comfortable life in London is upended when their father is mysteriously taken away. Forced to move to a cottage in the countryside,...

The Rainbow begins with Tom Brangwen, a farmer rooted in rural life, and follows through to his granddaughter Ursula, who becomes a teacher in a world increasingly shaped by urbanization and...

The Return of the Native, set in the stark, enthralling landscape of Egdon Heath, focuses on the lives and destinies intertwined within this rural setting. Their stories are marked by love, ambition,...

The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason is a personal finance classic that uses ancient Babylonian parables to teach timeless financial principles. The central story follows Arkad, Babylon's...

The Rough Riders by Theodore Roosevelt tells the thrilling story of the First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry's valor during the Spanish-American War. Roosevelt, with vivid detail, chronicles the formation of...

The Scarlet Pimpernel is set during the early stages of the French Revolution. Sir Percy Blakeney leads a secret society known as the "League of the Scarlet Pimpernel," dedicated to rescuing French...

The Sorrows of Young Werther is a story about unrequited love, primarily presented as a collection of letters written by Werther, a young artist of a sensitive and passionate temperament, to his...

The Theory of Moral Sentiments is a philosophical work by Scottish economist and philosopher Adam Smith. In this book, Smith explores the foundations of human morality, arguing that sympathy, or the...

The Warlord of Mars concludes the opening trilogy of the Barsoom series, where John Carter pursues his wife, Dejah Thoris, who is trapped in a slowly rotating Martian prison. Following the...

Th?r?se Raquin is a gripping tale of passion, guilt, and psychological torment set in 19th-century Paris. The story follows Th?r?se, a young woman trapped in a loveless marriage to her sickly cousin...

Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography is a personal account of the life and career of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. The autobiography chronicles his early life, his...

Carthoris, the son of John Carter, is determined to rescue Thuvia, who is kidnapped and taken to the ancient city of Lothar. This city is inhabited by a race that can create lifelike illusions...

The story opens with a seemingly simple disagreement over a trip to the lighthouse, which quickly spirals into a deep exploration of familial tensions, personal ambitions, and the harsh realities of...

Tom Jones was abandoned as a baby by his mother. When Tom falls in love with Sophia, their union is opposed by her father. In despair, Tom briefly joins the army, finds a servant, beds two older...

White Nights by Fyodor Dostoevsky is a poignant short story that delves into themes of loneliness, longing, and unrequited love. Set in St. Petersburg during the "white nights" of summer, when the...

Woman in Love intricately examines the relationships and emotional journeys of two couples in England during the 1910s. The story unfolds the deep-seated concerns about societal norms, gender roles,...