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Step into Regency-era England with Jane Austen’s Emma, a literary gem that unveils the intricacies of love and society. Meet Emma Woodhouse, beautiful, clever and rich whose favourite hobby is matchmaking.

As she busily organises the romantic affairs of her friends, she doesn’t realise she is developing feelings for a man she thinks is just a friend.

Will she succumb to love despite her resolution to never marry?

Austen’s smart observations on love, social class and self-discovery are brought to life through sparkling dialogue and vivid characters.

Emma is a delightful journey through the ups and downs of the heart, where societal norms are challenged and love triumphs in the end.

The text includes a variety of activities for the four skills and dossiers to discover more about cultural and historical aspects and Mp3 files.

On a spring day in April Chaucer’s 29 pilgrims from many different walks of life set out on a traditional pilgrimage from London to Canterbury, each one telling a story to liven up the journey.

The five tales in this reader reflect the views of the various social classes in the new Medieval England, as well as revealing complex and comic aspects of human nature. The characters come to life as Chaucer describes their strengths and weaknesses, often with humour and irony and always with minute attention to detail, showing his deep understanding of men and women and their position in the social hierarchy.

This fascinating collection of individuals described in The General Prologue includes the noble Knight, the unforgettable Wife of Bath with her advice on matters of love, the avaricious Pardoner, the studious clerk and the Nun’s Priest whose tale proves that dreams are a serious subject.

A Scottish general and his best friend in battle and life; a hero who turns into a bloodthirsty villain; his ambitious evil wife and a series of crimes committed to gain and keep the power over Scotland. In addition, the mysterious and ambivalent wisdom exuding from the witches, their magical power and spells, affecting human lives.

The text includes a variety of activities for the four skills and dossiers to explore and expand the cultural and historical aspects associated with the story. The volume also provides a recording of some parts of the text.