Dover Thrift Editions Classic Novels

Virginia Woolf's "To the Lighthouse" is a landmark in modernist literature, celebrated for its introspective narrative and brilliant use of stream-of-consciousness technique. Set in the idyllic yet psychologically complex world of the Ramsay family's summer retreat, the novel weaves together the inner thoughts and emotions of its characters to form a deeply layered meditation on time, memory, and human connection. Through the shifting perspectives...

The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder is a profound exploration of fate, love, and the interconnectedness of human lives, set in 18th-century Peru. The novel opens with a catastrophic event-a bridge collapses, sending five people to their deaths. Brother Juniper, a Franciscan monk, witnesses the tragedy and becomes determined to understand why these particular individuals perished, seeking answers to whether their lives held any greater significance...

A cavalry unit, having crossed the Sahara to relieve a besieged French Foreign Legion fort, arrives to an eerie silence - the enemy has vanished, and the post's walls and ramparts are defended by dead men. The fort's commander, slain by a bayonet through the heart, clutches a letter that links the riddle of the desert massacre to another mystery, the long-ago and far-away theft of a sapphire known as the Blue Water. It was the scandalous disappearance...

D. H. Lawrence is celebrated for his bold artistic vision and transformative portrayal of sex and emotions. His evocative prose, penetrating psychological insights, and fearless examination of human nature offer a rich literary experience in two brilliant novellas. St. Mawr unveils a story of self-discovery and the stark contrast between modern civilization and nature's raw, untamed spirit. Fleeing from a complacent marriage, Lou Witt finds solace...

The first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize, for her novel "The Age of Innocence", Edith Wharton was discouraged by her mother from pursuing her writing at an early age. Despite this she would go on to produce a prolific body of work which included many novels and short stories. Characteristic to her work is the subtle use of dramatic irony and having grown up in a prominent New York family she would become one the most astute critics of pre-World War...

"The Torrents of Spring" is a novella by Ernest Hemingway, first published in 1926. It serves as a satirical commentary on the literary world and the nature of artistic creation. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I America, the story follows the journey of two main characters, the aspiring writer and the disillusioned author, as they navigate their personal and professional lives. The novella begins with the protagonist, a young writer named...

Virginia Woolf's "Orlando" is an enchanting and thought-provoking tale that transcends time and gender, offering a profound exploration of identity, self-discovery, and the limits of societal roles. The novel tells the story of Orlando, a young nobleman in the Elizabethan era who miraculously transforms into a woman and embarks on a centuries-long journey through history. Through Orlando's extraordinary adventures-from Shakespeare's court to modern-day...