Little Women (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Little Women (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1682301230
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. The story of four sisters in Civil War-era Massachusetts, LITTLE WOMEN is a poignant tale of a family growing up. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy find their way in the world of poverty, employment, illness, and heartbreak. At once a sharp exploration of gender roles and a touching story of family, this novel is a beautiful tale of coming of age that endures today.

Little Women (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Little Women (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Louisa May Alcott
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1682301230
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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Book Description
Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. The story of four sisters in Civil War-era Massachusetts, LITTLE WOMEN is a poignant tale of a family growing up. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy find their way in the world of poverty, employment, illness, and heartbreak. At once a sharp exploration of gender roles and a touching story of family, this novel is a beautiful tale of coming of age that endures today.

The Swiss Family Robinson (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

The Swiss Family Robinson (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Johann David Wyss
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1682307638
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 421

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A beloved adventure classic, The Swiss Family Robinson is a tale of courage in the face of the unknown that has endured the test of time. Trapped on a remote island after a storm leaves them shipwrecked, a Swiss pastor, his wife, and their four sons must pull together if they want to survive. Hunting, farming, and exploring a strange land for the first time, each son not only tests his own bravery, but discovers a skill all his own as they each adapt to this new, wild place. Full of wonder, revelation, and invention, this timeless adventure story has sparked imaginations of readers young and old for generations. Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, this Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. For more classic titles like this, visit www.diversionbooks.com/ebooks/diversion-classics

The Innocents Abroad (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

The Innocents Abroad (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626818002
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. In this parody of a traditional travelogue, Mark Twain chronicles his expedition through Europe to the Holy Land. Although based on true events, THE INNOCENTS ABREAD is as full of ironic wit and smart satire as any of Twain’s novels. As the story takes us from France to Rome to Jerusalem, we discover truths about our world and its inhabitants, seen through Twain’s uniquely humorous lens.

A Tale of Two Cities (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

A Tale of Two Cities (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1682300269
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
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Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. From its iconic opening line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," A TALE OF TWO CITIES is a story of duality and drama. Dickens paints a picture of life in both Paris and London before and during the French Revolution. With its sharp social commentary and unforgettable characters, this novel is a masterpiece of Victorian literature.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626817952
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. A seminal classic from one of America’s greatest writers, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN is at once a boyhood tale of life on the Mississippi and a symbolic exploration of race in America. While Huck and Jim journey down the Mississippi River, they encounter murderous thieves, warring clans, and a self-proclaimed duke and king, all underscored by Mark Twain’s characteristic wit. As pertinent today as it was a century ago, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN is a must-have for any reader.

A Christmas Carol (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

A Christmas Carol (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Charles Dickens
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1682301737
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. A true Christmas classic for all ages: On Christmas Eve, as the miserly Scrooge broods over his hatred of the season, the ghost of his business partner, Marley, appears. Over the course of the evening, the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Yet to Come take Scrooge on a tour of his childhood and his future. Part morality play, part social critique, A CHRISTMAS CAROL explores greed, poverty, charity, and the spirit of Christmas.

The Prince and the Pauper (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

The Prince and the Pauper (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626817987
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. Tom Canty, homeless beggar and thief, has nothing in common with Prince Edward, heir to the British throne, except their uncannily similar looks. When they devise a plan to trade places, the repercussions are greater than either could have imagined. Mark Twain’s characteristic humor and incomparable storytelling come together in this witty and smartly crafted exploration of identity.

Joseph Andrews (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Joseph Andrews (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Henry Fielding
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1682305856
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 474

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Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, the Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. What began as a parody of Samuel Richardson's Pamela became one of Henry Fielding's greatest works, and one of the earliest English novels. Joseph, at the age of ten, becomes the apprentice of a man named Thomas Booby. But as he grows into a handsome young man, he begins to catch the eyes of Lady Booby, Sir Thomas's wife, and her servant, Mrs. Slipslop. Shocked by their advances, chaste and innocent Joseph spurs their every attempt at seduction. Insulted by his continuous rejection, Lady Booby fires Joseph and turns him out into the streets. Freed from his lecherous employer, his sets off on a journey to visit his beloved Fanny Goodwill. On the way, his old tutor, the pious Parson Adams, becomes his travel companion. The road to Fanny is paved with adventure, and poor Joseph can't seem to shake his various suitors. All he wants to do is live a quiet life devoted to his love, but will he be stopped at every turn?

Ivanhoe (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Ivanhoe (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Sir Walter Scott
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1682305325
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 682

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Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, this Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms. This classic tale of medieval adventure not only merges history and fiction with ease, but introduces the world to a host of beloved characters as they are known today, such as Robin Hood and his Merry Men. After declaring his allegiance to the Norman king and seeking to marry against his father’s wishes, the Saxon-born Ivanhoe is banished from England. Torn from his true love, he joins Richard the Lion Heart’s crusade in the Holy Land. Scheming to win Rowena back, Ivanhoe returns home to attend a jousting tournament under the name Desdichado. In the chaos that ensues, however, Ivanhoe is locked in the bitter power struggle between the righteous King Richard and his conniving brother, John.

Life on the Mississippi (Diversion Illustrated Classics)

Life on the Mississippi (Diversion Illustrated Classics) PDF Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Diversion Books
ISBN: 1626817979
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :

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Introducing Diversion Classics, an illustrated series that showcases great works of literature from the world's most beloved authors. LIFE ON THE MISSISSIPPI is the definitive guide to the Mississippi River Valley, and who better to illustrate this colorful region than Mark Twain? Drawing on boyhood memories, historical records, and tall tales, Twain crafts a portrait of the place where he spent his formative years. Both witty and informative, this classic travel narrative is an ideal companion to Twain’s Mississippi River novels, THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN and TOM SAWYER.