Classics
You can’t beat a classic. From solving cases with Sherlock Holmes to falling in love with Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the popularity of classic books proves they stand the test of time. Some of our most popular titles include Little Women, Great Expectations, Wuthering Heights and the works of George Orwell and Oscar Wilde. You can find the most beautiful editions of these titles and more in our Little Black Classics, Clothbound Classics and Modern Classics collections. But if you’re not sure where to start, take a look at our list of 100 must-read classics.
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Staff picks
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James Baldwin pick & mix bundle
Celebrate the centenary of James Baldwin's birth with a selection of Penguin Modern Classics, featuring his most compelling works. Pick any three for £21.
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Everyman Library Classics
Explore the Everyman Library hardback editions of classic literature – high-quality classics that will last a lifetime. Pick any three for £42 on the Penguin Shop.
Clothbound classics
Modern classics
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Clothbound Classics
Choose three Clothbound Classics – bound in cloth and designed by Coralie Bickford-Smith – for £33.
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Little Black Classics
Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of the Penguin Classics list – from drama to poetry, fiction to history. Shop the beautifully collectible box set of the first 80 titles.
Classics in translation
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Puffin Clothbound Classics
Looking to build your Puffin Clothbound Classics collection? These four special editions of treasured tales are the perfect place to start.
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100 must-read classics, as chosen by our readers
We asked you for your must-read classics, from iconic bestsellers to lesser-known gems.
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The 20 must-read classics in translation
From Arabic masterpieces to Japanese novellas, these books will transport you to places – and eras – you’ve never been to before. How many have you read?
Penguin Classics audiobooks
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Greatest works of fiction, poetry, drama, history and philosophy
VINTAGE Classics
Home to the greatest classic novels and short stories from VINTAGE