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Reprint. Originally published: New York: Baronet Books, c1983.

In addition to the complete, authoritative edition of the novel, this volume contains, among other material: excerpts from The Gondol Saga, the juvenalia that Emily wrote with sister Anne and the basis for the later Wuthering Heights; newspaper accounts of the Liverpool slave trade, believed to be influential in the creation of Heathcliff's background; Irish folktales told by the Reverend Bronte to his children, which were influential in the composition of the novel; and a collection of recent critical approaches to the novel.

This popular series of readers has now been completely revised and updated, using a new syllabus and new word structure lists. Readability has been ensured by means of specially designed computer software. Words that are above level but essential to the story are explained within the text, ilustrated, and then reused for maximum reinforcement.

As years pass Dorian Gray always looks young and handsome. A picture of Dorian Gray is locked in a dark room. What has happened to the picture, and why does no one ever see it? Kieran McGovern has simplified the text.

Emma Woodhouse believes she is right in all things, in particular who should marry whom. Absorbed in arranging the life and loves of her friends, Emma fails to realize that she herself is falling in love, a failure which surprises and delights both her and the reader.

This classic series of plays, novels, and stories has been adapted, in a friendly format, for students reading at a various levels.

Wilde was both a glittering wordsmith and a social outsider. His drama emerges out of these two perhaps contradictory identities, combining epigrammatic brilliance and shrewd social observation. This book includes "Lady Windermere's Fan", "Salome", "A Woman of No Importance", "An Ideal Husband", "A Florentine Tragedy" and "The Importance of Being Earnest", which appears in full with the 'Grigsby' scene which originally made up the fourth act.

With its high-interest adaptations of classic literature and plays, this series inspires reading success and further exploration for all students.These classics are skillfully adapted into concise, softcover books of 80-136 pages. Each retains the integrity and tone of the original book.

Interest Level: 5-12
Reading Level: 3-4

• Enhances readability of classic books with a simple page layout and clear type style.
• Provides accessibility to classic literature and plays.
• Builds a complete classroom library of treasured literature in an easy and cost-effective way.

Students with lower reading abilities can enjoy some of the most important literature of our culture.