Four castaways embark on a journey beyond their wildest dreams in the glorious romantic adventure. When deadly bubonic plague breaks out on a coastal steamer, four passengers steal a lifeboat and set out on a mission of survival. They land on a remote Malayan Island and soon shed all trappings of their fromer selves. But when the native guide is suddenly murdered, they find themselves at the mercy of hostile islanders and must use their newfound survival...

"A treasury of poetry, prose, and art celebrating the charm and beauty of the English garden, with marbled endpapers, slipcase, and silk ribbon marker. 74 full-color illustrations."--Publisher.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, with marginal notes and explanations and full descriptions of each character.

Thirty-six stories about dogs from some of the world's most famous writers.

A collection of critical essays on Dickens and his works.

Collection of 12 works of selected Irish fiction, poetry and nonfiction "in a single volume which that recognizes their enormous literary contribution" to English language literature. Biographical notes precede each author's entry.

Contains selections from diaries, letters, plays, and books written over the last two centuries that reflect our relationship to the act and skill of reading.