Books on Topic: 'British Literature'

A beautifully illustrated children's picture book featuring Johnny Crow who made a garden in which a variety of animals do bizarre things in rhyme.Lis...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 different recordings of Anthem for Doomed Youth, by Wilfred Owen, in honor of Veteran’s Day, Remembrance Day, and Arm...

A collection of stories and poems for children by British novelist, journalist, and playwright Lucy Lane Clifford, better known during her lifetime as...

A light and whimsical collection of poems by the celebrated children's author E Nesbit, in collaboration with Saretta Nesbit. (Summary by David Barnes...

The author, a British journalist and novelist, is interested in the feel of the places he visits. He describes at length a visit he has made to Egypt,...

Charlotte Brontë was a British author, the eldest of the three famous Brontë sisters who have become standards of English literature. She is best know...

This charming collection of eight dragon tales by E. Nesbit is filled with the imaginative wit and whimsical charm that has made her a beloved childre...

This collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling features the characters from his beloved novel Stalky & Co. The stories are full of the humor and unders...

Barry Pain's 'If Winter Don't' is a humorous, satirical novel that serves as a parody of A.S.M. Hutchinson's popular novel 'If Winter Comes'. The stor...

In Stella Benson's 'This Is the End', a family's search for a missing relative unfolds amidst the backdrop of World War I. While the conflict rages on...

This comprehensive literary history provides a panoramic view of English literature from its Anglo-Saxon origins to the Victorian era. It guides reade...

This anthology, the second in a three-volume set, presents a collection of short stories written by prominent English authors. While primarily focused...

This collection of short stories showcases the varied talents of F. Anstey, a prominent humorist and writer for Punch magazine. The stories range fro...

The Third Person is a humorous tale that pokes fun at ghost story conventions. Two elderly sisters, competitive in their interest in the supposed ghos...

Seven Men is a collection of fictional biographies written by Max Beerbohm. It satirizes the literary world of late Victorian England by creating six...

This collection of humorous verse, known as 'Bab Ballads,' explores the challenges and perplexities of managing people and situations with a whimsical...

This book is a collection of ten humorous verses by Lord Alfred Douglas, known for his wit and sharp social commentary. The poems are playful, lighthe...

In 'Confessions of a Book-Lover,' E. Walter Walters, a self-proclaimed 'book man,' delves into his personal journey as a voracious reader. Through a s...

Wheels - The First Cycle is a collection of poetry published in 1916 as part of the Wheels anthologies. This series was edited by the Sitwell family a...

The 'Coo-ee Reciter' is a collection of texts published in 1904, showcasing a range of recitations and readings from Australian, British, and American...

Lieutenant and Others is a collection of short stories by Sapper, the pseudonym of Herman Cyril McNeile. The stories are set during World War I and ar...

This collection of poems from the outset of the First World War sought to bolster the war effort and reinforce the determination of the British people...

This collection of thirteen short stories by Arnold Bennett, a prominent writer of the early 20th century, delves into the lives and struggles of ordi...

This book is a unique glimpse into the working life of Henry James, one of the most celebrated novelists of the 19th century. Theodora Bosanquet, who...