La vie de collège en Angleterre [André Laurie]
This fascinating book by the French writer André Laurie, "La vie de collège en Angleterre" ("The Life of an English College"), takes the reader into the world of British colleges, revealing the characteristics of their traditions, way of life, and educational system. Published in Paris, this book is part of…
Bibliothek des allgemeinen und praktischen Wissens
This fundamental five-volume work, "Bibliothek des allgemeinen und praktischen Wissens" (Library of General and Practical Knowledge), is an encyclopedic collection created for education and self-study in key fields of science, technology, and languages. Edited by Emanuel Müller-Baden and with the participation of eminent scientists, educators, and practitioners of the time,…
Shakespeare's Werke
This magnificent two-volume edition, "The Works of Shakespeare", is a lavish publication of William Shakespeare’s works in German, presented in an exquisite design. The translation is by outstanding masters of German literature—August Wilhelm Schlegel and Ludwig Tieck—who have preserved the original text's poetic power and dramatic intensity. In this edition,…
Sämtliche Werke [William Shakespeare]
A lavish four-volume edition of the complete works of William Shakespeare, translated into German by outstanding German literary figures, including August Wilhelm Schlegel—one of Shakespeare’s greatest translators, whose interpretations became canonical for German literature. His translations have become classics and profoundly influenced how the English playwright’s work is perceived in…
Waverley [Walter Scott]
A rare and exquisite edition of one of the most famous historical novels by the great Scottish writer Walter Scott, "Waverley", printed in Paris in 1883 in French, is a true treasure of 19th-century book art. Magnificent illustrations, created by talented artists, bring the pages to life and immerse the…