Little Black Classics Box Set (Penguin Little Black Classics)

This is an excellent addition to my library. I see others said that their kids loved these books. I am not too sure about that. Sure they are great books. But have an adult theme. For instance the first book "Mrs Rosie and the Priest" is a nice story but unless you want Junior developing a more advanced vocabulary in which "cuckold, pimps, prostitutes" feature prominently I would suggest vetting a little bit. No complaints. By the way, as a response to other buyers who complained about their packages being all dinged up, the seller sent mine wrapped tighter than a mummy's knickers (see? vocabulary), and the soft fluff inside flew all over my yard and now it looks like dadgum Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in February (I am in Nairobi in September) Ta, and all that

Great price 👍👍👍

A Christmas gift to kids and they love the books so much

Classics set and am pleased to confirm that everything is authentic and genuine. The entire collection appears brand new and intact, reflecting the quality expected from Penguin’s reputable publication line. While I did notice some minor imperfections, such as traces of hot glue residue and a bit of dust in a few areas, these small issues do not detract from the overall value or experience. Considering the excellent price of $65 for the complete box set, this is an outstanding purchase. Overall, I am very satisfied with this acquisition and would recommend the Penguin Little Black Classics set to anyone looking for a compact and diverse collection of classic literature at a great value.

The books came (from India) in a timely manner and undamaged. All the volumes were there. The selection of readings is wonderfully varied, from Western classics to Eastern dynastic poetry. The selected excerpts are well chosen not only to represent the author but also as worthy readings in their own right. Penguin translations are always first-rate, and these volumes are no exception. If you are looking for an introduction to basic literacy, this is a good start.

Fantastic find!! This would make a great gift for those that love books & reading! I discovered so many authors that were new to me or authors that I never had time to read! Great’

I saw a few people with this box set on Instagram and I just had to have. I wasn't sure what to expect since this box set is a huge collection of classic short stories and poems, but it has been a true delight to open up this box set and see the many wonderful stories inside. I've been choosing random books from the set to read when I'm in between a novel or want to read something that is not too long while having breakfast or dinner or out for a drive. There are some books and authors that I have heard of and some that are very new to me, considering that I mostly read fantasy, mystery and historical fiction. These little black classic books are a true treasure to have in any household.

Super awesome purchase- excellent selection and fantastic price. You can’t really go wrong with this set! The shipping did take about two weeks for mine, but I’m not sure how usual that is. The books are in great condition!

Great price. Was after this box set but did not want to fork out the £180.00 on Waterstones got this cheap and all titles included. Very happy with the purchase looks lovely on my shelf with my other classics. Only minor default is the spines don’t match up exactly with the penguin logo but this is a manufacturing thing with all the box sets.

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I started looking for one book and bought the whole box set instead. And I have to say that I am just delighted at the mere sight of this wonderful collection of 80 different types of works of 80 well-known authors. I was a little skeptical because the reviews on Amazon.com, but i must that, my experience has been entirely different. 1. I received properly packed, not-at-all torn from any side box set. 2. The quality of books is great. The size, as apparent from the dimension of independent books, is a little smaller, as justified by the name 'little black classic', than that of the usual Penguin Classics. 3. All books are for keeps. This is one of my best purchases ever. Even though some titles may not interest me right now, I am still looking forward to exploring each one of them, as rest assured, these are all acclaimed works and loved by a variety of people across the world. So, I've attached a few screenshots that give you an idea about 1. How it looks 2. What are the contents 3. The size as compared to a normal Penguin Classic (E.g. Three Men in a Boat. It goes without saying that this book is not a part of the box set and is only used for comparison)

This has 80 tiny books and I don’t recognise most of the titles

Incredible value, curated literary education in a box.