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Серия книг «Зарубежная классика — читай в оригинале» — это бессмертные произведения великих мастеров пера, написанные ими на их родном языке и наречии. Книги из этой серии помогут читателю углубленно изучать иностранные языки, обогатят его внутренний мир и по-новому откроют произведения известных классиков. Учись английскому у Уилки Коллинза! Неадаптированное издание на английском языке. «Лунный камень» — самая известная и, бесспорно, лучшая книга Уилки Коллинза. В этом произведении органично сочетаются черты классического детектива, приключенческого и авантюрного романа, а увлекательнейшее повествование сразу же захватывает читателя и держит в напряжении до последней страницы

This boxset contains 8 terrifying and entertaining horror and fantasy novels • The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins • Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka • The Lovecraft Compendium by H. P. Lovecraft • Dracula by Bram Stoker • Classic Tales of Horror by Edgar Allan Poe • The Turn of the Screw by Henry James • Frankenstein by Mary Shelley • Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

Zu ihrem einundzwanzigsten Geburtstag erhält Lady Rachel Verinder den geheimnisumwitterten Monddiamanten zum Geschenk. Einst gelangte er durch ein Verbrechen aus einem indischen Tempel nach England. Schon am Morgen nach Rachels Geburtstag ist das Unmögliche geschehen: Der Stein ist spurlos verschwunden • Mit der spannenden Aufklärung dieses Rätsels begründete Wilkie Collins eine ganz neue Erzählgattung: den Kriminalroman • Mit dem Werkbeitrag aus Kindlers Literatur Lexikon

Cornwall is steeped in poetry, legend and storytelling. Join Luke Thompson on a literary tour around its dramatic coastline, its cliffs and coves, across the moor and down the mines • Meet Cornish poets such as Jack Clemo and Charles Causley, enjoy retellings of thrilling legends and stirring songs and read inspiring fiction and non-fiction from famous Cornish writers and residents including Daphne du Maurier, Thomas Hardy, Winston Graham and D. H. Lawrence. What each and every one has in common is a deep-rooted connection to a county defined by its awe-inspiring and varied landscape, its folklore and its fiercely independent people • Treasures of Cornwall: A Literary Anthology is edited by Luke Thompson • Edited and introduced by Luke Thompson

Wilkie Collins was an English novelist, playwright, and short story writer. The Yellow Mask is a complete mystery novel. The secret of Wilkie Collinss success is the combination of various genres: the writer-master of intrigue and fascinating plot skillfully combines melodrama, detective and a manners novel in his books, generously flavoring them elements of the Gothic novel. Sister Rose is Set against the background of the French Revolution and concerns Louis Trudaine; his sister, Rose, who contracts an unhappy marriage to the aristocratic Charles Danville; and Danvilles land-steward, Lomaque, who is indebted to Trudaines father. Trudaine fulfils a deathbed promise to his mother to protect Rose and arouses Danvilles animosity

Wilkie Collins was one of the leading English authors of the Victorian era. Collins was a prolific author and he is credited for writing the first modern detective novel in English literature. The novel follows the fortunes of four women, all in one way or another ‘fallen leaves’, who are linked by their relationships with the hero, Amelius Goldenheart, and also by secrets from the past

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes: * A CD with a reading of the adapted story * Helpful notes on characters * Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot * A glossary of the more difficult words It is World War II and Britain's best secret agent has been murdered. The murderers are Nazi agents, known only as N and M, and could be anyone. The only clue points towards the sleepy seaside village of Leahampton and its busy guesthouse, Sans Souci

Collins First English Words is the perfect first dictionary for kindergarten-aged learners of English. Packed full of fun and useful everyday vocabulary, this beautifully illustrated dictionary will capture the imagination of young children and encourage a love for learning English • The dictionary contains 36 themes, each fully illustrated with fun and engaging scenarios. Three characters, Ben, Daisy and Keekee the monkey, guide the children through their daily lives and introduce them to the 300 English words young children need to learn • There are songs and games for every theme for children to engage with. Collins First English Words aims to make learning English fun

Collins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners. Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2). Each reader includes • - A CD with a reading of the adapted story • - Helpful notes on characters • - Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot • - A glossary of the more difficult words Roger Ackroyd is a man who knows too much. He knows the woman he loved poisoned her first husband. He knows someone was blackmailing her - and now he knows she killed herself. When Roger Ackroyd is found murdered, the famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, is called in to find out who the killer is

Collins Cobuild IELTS Dictionary contains all the vocabulary students need to succeed in the IELTS exam. It has been specially created for learners of English who plan to take the IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English, either at work or at university • This dictionary is ideal for learners who are preparing for IELTS and it covers all the words, phrases, and idioms that students need to master to achieve the IELTS scores required by the top universities and employers • With full-sentence definitions written in simple, natural English, this dictionary is easy to use and understand. The examples, taken from the 4.5-billion-word Collins Corpus, have been specially selected to show learners how the words are used in IELTS-style contexts