Homer’s classic epic of survival, revenge, and homecoming, translated by E. V. Rieu, now in a stunning clothbound edition designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith, and featuring an Introduction by Peter V. Jones.

Now a major motion picture directed by Christopher Nolan

The epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan War, one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature. Confronted by natural and supernatural threats—shipwrecks, battles, monsters, and the implacable enmity of the sea god Poseidon—Odysseus must use his wit and native cunning if he is to reach his homeland of Ithaca safely and overcome the obstacles that, even there, await him.

Penguin Classics is the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world, representing a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Revel in the sumptuous language of Edgar Allan Poe’s best works in this elegantly designed hardcover edition. 

The Essential Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe features the spine-chilling short stories and melodious poems of the famous Gothic American writer, spanning from 1827 to his death in 1849.

This collectible edition features:

• A handsome faux-leather cover with foil-embossed designs
• 21 short stories, including “The Tell-Tale Heart,” “The Pit and the Pendulum,” and “The Murders in the Rue Morgue”
• 10 classic poems, including “The Raven,” “Annabel Lee,” and “The Bells”
• An introduction by Daniel Stashower 
• An index of first lines
• A timeline of the life and times of Edgar Allan Poe

Every literature buff and fan of Gothic horror should have this indispensable volume in their home library.


Essential volumes for the shelves of every classic literature lover, these deluxe classics editions include beautifully presented works from some of the most important authors in literary history. Other deluxe classics from Chartwell include Little Women, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Anne of Green Gables, The Inferno, Dracula, The Republic, The Iliad, Meditations, and Irish Fairy and Folk Tales.

Part of the Timeless Classics series, The Complete Tales & Poems of Edgar Allan Poe contains every known tale written by the famous gothic American writer.

Poe’s often macabre and dark works, which span the years from 1827 to his death in 1849, include “The Raven,” “The Black Cat,” “The Tell-Tale Heart,” and “Annabelle Lee.”

For Poe fans worldwide, this stunning gift edition features a gorgeous deckled edge, ribbon marker, and foil and deboss details on a vibrantly colored case, and includes over 70 of Poe’s short stories, more than 40 melodious poems, and his only full-length novel, The Narrative of A. Gordon Pym. In addition, it also includes a compelling introduction by notable historian and biographer Daniel Stashower.

Tales include:

• The Unparalleled Adventure Of One Hans Pfaall The Balloon-Hoax
• Mesmeric Revelation 
• Ms. Found In A Bottle 
• A Descent Into The Maelström 
• Von Kempelen And His Discovery 
• The Gold-Bug 
• The Facts In The Case Of M. Valdemar 
• The Thousand-And-Second Tale Of Scheherazade  The Murders In The Rue Morgue 
• The Mystery Of Marie Rogêt 
• The Fall Of The House Of Usher 
• The Purloined Letter 
• The Tell-Tale Heart 
• The Black Cat
• The Imp Of The Perverse 
• The Premature Burial 
• The Island Of The Fay 
• The Cask Of Amontillado 
• The Pit And The Pendulum 
• The Oval Portrait 
• The Masque Of The Red Death 
• The Assignation 
• The System Of Doctor Tarr And Professor Fether Mystification 
• How To Write A Blackwood Article 
• A Predicament 
• The Literary Life Of Thingum Bob, Esq. 
• Diddling 
• X-Ing A Paragrab
• The Angel Of The Odd 
• Loss Of Breath 
• The Business Man 
• Mellonta Tauta 
• The Man That Was Used Up 
• Maelzel’s Chess-Player 
• The Power Of Words 
• The Conversation Of Eiros And Charmion
• The Colloquy Of Monos And Una 
• Silence—A Fable 
• Shadow—A Parable 
• A Tale Of Jerusalem 
• Philosophy Of Furniture 
• The Sphinx 
• The Man Of The Crowd 
• “Thou Art The Man” 
• Hop-Frog 
• Never Bet The Devil Your Head 
• Four Beasts In One 

Poems include:

• The Raven 
• Lenore 
• A Valentine 
• Hymn
• The Coliseum
• Ulalume 
• To Helen 
• An Enigma 
• Annabel Lee 
• To One In Paradise  The Bells
• To My Mother 
• The Haunted Palace  The Conqueror Worm  To F—S S. O—D 
• The Valley Of Unrest The City In The Sea  The Sleeper
• A Dream Within A Dream Silence
• Dream-Land
• Ulalie
• To Zante
• Bridal Ballad
• Eldorado
• Israfel
• For Annie
• Scenes From “Politian”

The Timeless Classics series from Rock Point brings together the works of classic authors from around the world. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed gift editions feature luxe, patterned endpapers, ribbon markers, and foil and deboss details on vibrantly colored cases. Celebrate these beloved works of literature as true standouts in your personal library collection.