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At the Tabard Inn in Southwark, in the London of the late 1300s, a band of men and women from all walks of life have gathered to begin a pilgrimage to the shrine of Thomas à Becket at Canterbury. To relieve the tedium of the journey, the host of the inn proposes that each of the pilgrims tell a favorite story, promising that the best storyteller will be treated to a fi ne dinner on the group's return to Southwark. So begins one of the earliest masterpieces of English literature, a collection of stories as much prized for the portraits of its story tellers as for the stories they tell — portraits that reveal much of the rich social fabric of 14th-century England. Now three of the most popular tales — along with the charming General Prologue have been selected for this edition: The Knight's Tale, The Miller's Prologue and Tale, and The Wife of Bath's Prologue and Tale. Animated by Chaucer's sly humor, flair for characterization and wise humanity, the stories have been recast into modern verse that captures the lively spirit of the originals. Highly entertaining, they represent an excellent entree to the rest of The Canterbury Tales and to the pleasures of medieval poetry in general. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.1 GradeSku: 9780486282411
Selected Canterbury Tales
By: Chaucer, Geoffrey$5.50 -
What are two sisters of uncertain fortunes to do when the death of their father exiles their family to live in the countryside of southwestern England? Why, fall in love, of course! Through her deft unraveling of the dramatically different romantic fates of Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, Jane Austen displays her singular mastery of the English language and her equally masterful invention of colorful and realistic characters. The author’s appreciation of what it is to be human, grounded in her deeply convicted Christianity, illuminates the tale with special wisdom. In this, her first published novel, we see the sense and sensibility of Miss Austen herself, which combine to form the brilliance that shines forth in all of her works—a brilliance enlivened by her remarkable sense of humor and the affectionate kindness that could only be born of a gracious Christian spirit.Sku: 9781586178383
Sense and Sensibility
By: Jane Austen Edited by: Eleanor Bourg Nicholson$17.50 -
In this beautiful cloth-over-board edition bestselling author, literature professor, and avid reader Karen Swallow Prior will guide you through Sense and Sensibility. She will not only navigate you through the pitfalls that trap readers today, but show you how to read it in light of the gospel, and to the glory of God. This edition includes a thorough introduction to the author, context, and overview of the work (without any spoilers for first-time readers), the full original text, as well as footnotes and reflection questions throughout to help the reader attain a fuller grasp of Sense and Sensibility.Sku: 9781462796649
Sense and Sensibility: A Guide to Reading and Reflecting
By: Jane Austen, Karen Swallow Prior$24.50 -
Saint Francis Xavier's life is, in itself, a dramatic story. With humility and deep religious conviction, the famous Catholic novelist Louis de Wohl takes us into the mind and heart of this great missionary and saint who went by order of St. Ignatius of Loyola to "set all afire" in the Orient.Sku: 9780898703511
Set All Afire: A Novel of St. Francis Xavier
By: Louis De Wohl$24.50 -
This prose rendering of a poem from the late fourteenth century (or earlier) recounts an adventure undertaken by King Arthur's famous nephew, Sir Gawain. Brave and chivalrous, faithful to his word and ever-mindful of his honor, as well as others', Gawain represents the model of knightly grace. When a gigantic stranger clad in green armor bursts in on the Round Table assembly to issue a challenge, the gallant Gawain volunteers to do battle for his king. This parable blends paganistic elements and Christian ethics to celebrate the virtue of forgiveness, and it is frequently assigned to classes in literature and history because of its short length and its excellent representation of chivalric tradition.Sku: 9780486431918
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
By: Translated by Jessie L. Weston$6.75 -
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a great medieval epic and romance.Sku: 9780140440928
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
By: Anonymous, Translated by Brian Stone$18.00 -
From the publisher: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, and Sir Orfeo are masterpieces of a remote and exotic age--the age of chivalry and wizards, knights and holy quests.Sku: 9780345277602
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Sir Orfeo
By: J.R.R. Tolkien$12.50 -
NewEnger's novel, So Brave, Young, and Handsome, is a stunning successor—a touching, nimble, and rugged story of an aging train robber on a quest to reconcile the claims of love and judgment on his life, and the failed writer who goes with him.Sku: 9780802144171
So Brave, Young, and Handsome
By: Leif Enger$27.95 -
A brand-new 30th anniversary edition of the wildly popular (over fifty million copies in print!), page-turning novel about a young girl's exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought.Sku: 9781250860491
Sophie’s World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy
By: Jostein Gaarder$27.00 -
A recruit of the future goes through the toughest boot camp in the universe - and into battle with the Terran Mobile Infantry against mankind's most alarming enemy!Sku: 9780441014101
Starship Troopers
By: Heinlein, Robert$25.99 -
One of the masterpieces of English poetry, The Faerie Queene has influenced works from Pilgrim’s Progress to The Lord of the Rings. The original text, written in the 1500’s, can be hard for modern readers to follow due to its different language and spelling.Sku: 9781922619419
Stories from the Faerie Queene
By: Mary Macleod$19.50 – $33.95 -
An enchanting journey filled with laughter, wisdom, and the enduring spirit of adventure.
Stories of Don Quixote
By: James Baldwin$15.50 – $39.50 -
SaleNew****PRE-ORDER*****This title is for pre-order and it will ship in March. All books ordered with this title will be held until this item is published and ready to ship. Suzy is growing up fast in troubled times. Crops are failing, the world is starving, and a shadowy global elite appears to be behind it all. But when Suzy decides to spy on her peculiar next-door neighbour, she discovers a lot more than she bargained for...Sku: 9781038327284
Suzy and the Magic Turnip
By: S. M. Dunning$24.99Original price was: $24.99.$19.99Current price is: $19.99.By: S. M. Dunning$24.99Original price was: $24.99.$19.99Current price is: $19.99. Add to cart Quick View -
Sweep is the story of a girl and her monster. Together, these two outcasts carve out a new life—saving each other in the process. Lyrically told by one of today’s most powerful storytellers, Sweep is a heartrending adventure about the everlasting gifts of friendship and wonder.Sku: 9781419737022
Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster
By: Jonathan Auxier$13.95 -
Night after night Shahrazad tells her wonderful stories until the King starts to realize that he won’t be able to live without them…Sku: 9780241382714
Tales from 1,001 Nights: Aladdin, Ali Baba and Other Favourites (Clothbound)
By: Anonymous, Translated by Malcolm C. Lyons, Ursula Lyons$34.00 -
A great way to enjoy twenty of Shakespeare’s timeless plays, this volume is a retelling of the stories in prose by the famous nineteenth-century brother and sister Charles and Mary Lamb. Keeping Shakespeare’s own words whenever possible but making the plots and language easily accessible, this entertaining and readable collection has enthralled both children and adults ever since it first appeared in 1807. Here Shakespeare’s best-known tragedies and comedies come to life. Defined by moving drama, vivid action, great wit, or fantastic imagination, each play comes alive with charm and clarity for readers of any age—as a helpful preface to the original Elizabethan version or even as enriching, unforgettable stories in themselves.1 GradeSku: 9780451530646
Tales from Shakespeare
By: Lamb, Charles and Mary$10.95