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Many of the most influential English books ever written have their origin in an unrecognisable dialect. Some have no translations whatsoever, while others have only translations from distant times. Our groundbreaking Contemporary English Editions revive these early English classics by bringing them into a language we recognise today.
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Early English classics in Contemporary English Editions.
Many of the most influential English books ever written have their origin in an unrecognisable dialect. Some have no translations whatsoever, while others have only translations from distant times. Our groundbreaking Contemporary English Editions revive these early English classics by bringing them into a language we recognise today.
Modern translations at unbeatable prices
Original Translations  
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