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Oxford Dictionary of English
1.  Oxford Dictionary of English by Catherine Soanes
The list author says:
  "Essential for anyone interested in anything to do with the written English word. Forget rogets and co. Spend the extra and avoid the concise version too,£24 is very reasonable considering what you get"
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Oxford Thesaurus of English
2.  Oxford Thesaurus of English by Maurice Waite
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  "essential for anyone interested in any sort of creative or intelligible writing. Also has doorstop value due to immense size."
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Fowler's Modern English Usage (Re-Revised 3rd Edition)
3.  Fowler's Modern English Usage (Re-Revised 3rd Edition) by R. W. Burchfield
The list author says:
  "Highly recognised authority on the meaning of words. Sometimes criticised since Burchfield took over, but still the leading authority to most."
£13.00   Used & New from: £7.05
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

A Glossary of Literary Terms
4.  A Glossary of Literary Terms by M.H. Abrams
The list author says:
  "Essential for anyone serious about literature. A dense collection of almost everything technical you need to know."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Complete Works
5.  Complete Works by Plato
The list author says:
  "Best complete book on Plato. The best way to get a good knowledge base in most areas of philosophy from one book. Although not exhaustive in the field."
£30.40   Used & New from: £26.52
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

The Divine Comedy (Everyman's Library Classics)
6.  The Divine Comedy (Everyman's Library Classics) by Dante Alighieri
The list author says:
  "The poetic magnum opus of my favourite of the three great poets. Realised how good this translation is upon reading some others. The definitive version. Although lacks some of the minor bottichellis."
£9.74   Used & New from: £6.93
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Sandro Botticelli: The Drawings for Dante's Divine Comedy
7.  Sandro Botticelli: The Drawings for Dante's Divine Comedy by Dr. Hein Schultze Altcappenberg
The list author says:
  "Perfect companion to the Divine Comedy. The annotations also make it a perfect way to remind yourself of the poem that it illustrates."
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La Vita Nuova (Dover Thrift)
8.  La Vita Nuova (Dover Thrift) by Dante Alighieri
The list author says:
  "79p for 64 pages. If you don't like it, you can use it as toilet paper... but you will like it. Dante (and the world's) best romantic poetic work."
£2.50   Used & New from: £0.01
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Faust: Part One: Pt.1 (Oxford World's Classics)
9.  Faust: Part One: Pt.1 (Oxford World's Classics) by J. W. von Goethe
The list author says:
  "Another romantic and moral work based on a different eternal feminine. The best and most adult version of Faust-lore.Pt2 is an optional extra, as not a true sequel."
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Faust: Part 2
10.  Faust: Part 2 by J. W. von Goethe
The list author says:
  "More of a tribute to Greek drama which features Faust than an actual sequel to Faust pt1. Goethe himself never came to a decision as to whether the books were linked. Worthwhile, but heed this warning"
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The Annotated Alice: The Definitive Edition: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass: The definite Edition. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland an Through the Looking-Glass
11.  The Annotated Alice: The Definitive Edition: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass: The definite Edition. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland an Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
The list author says:
  "The definitive alice. Often over-looked by those who deem their mind too adult. A book that is as deep as you are able to see in to it. Also includes the best (original)illustrations+explanatory notes"
£7.69   Used & New from: £3.96
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Hannibal Lecter Trilogy
12.  Hannibal Lecter Trilogy by Thomas Harris
The list author says:
  "The best work of modern fiction. More entertaining than a film, and thus never leaves you mentally drained as some books do because of it's fluid and engaging style."
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Dracula (Penguin Popular Classics)
13.  Dracula (Penguin Popular Classics) by Bram Stoker
The list author says:
  "Stoker's only real success. The fact that it alone made him a legend speaks for itself. Renfield + Count Dracula = inspiration for Hannibal Lector?"
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The Black Paintings of Goya
14.  The Black Paintings of Goya by Juan Jose Junquera
The list author says:
  "Goya stands out from the rest as an emotive artist and has an impregnable air of mystery. His black paintings make up the bulk of his best work. All printed here with notes for a bargain price."
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The Poems of Wilfred Owen (Wordsworth Poetry) (Wordsworth Poetry Library)
15.  The Poems of Wilfred Owen (Wordsworth Poetry) (Wordsworth Poetry Library) by Wilfred Owen
The list author says:
  "The complete(?) poems of Owen's short life. Unarguable a flawless case against the unjustifiable monster that has risen out of warfare in the last century."
£3.79   Used & New from: £0.01
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DSM-IV-TR: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM Hardcover))
16.  DSM-IV-TR: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Diagnostic & Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM Hardcover)) by American Psychiatric Association
The list author says:
  "Both price and esoteric complexity make this exclusively for the more serious reader. Flawed in many aspects, but is probably the best attempt to ever be made at the human mind in one holistic volume."
£85.12   Used & New from: £70.14
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

The 120 Days Of Sodom: And Other Writings (Arena Books)
17.  The 120 Days Of Sodom: And Other Writings (Arena Books) by Marquis De Sade D.A.F.
The list author says:
  "A study of French literature, perversion and (anti)morality that outdoes anything by Nietzsche. Also crammed with additional writings by the Marquis that will prove that this book is far from filth."
£11.04   Used & New from: £2.90
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101 Philosophy Problems
18.  101 Philosophy Problems by Martin Cohen
The list author says:
  "A basic (but vague) introduction to the key areas of philosophy or a light work out for philosophy veterans. Hugely reliable in content and a hugely entertaining break from heavy going philosophising"
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101 Ethical Dilemmas
19.  101 Ethical Dilemmas by Martin Cohen
The list author says:
  "No where near as good or as impartial as the aforementioned by the same author, but well worth reading. Questionable tendency to put absolute answers to some of the dilemmas."
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The Sound of Water: Haiku - By Basho, Issa and Other Poets (Centaur Editions)
20.  The Sound of Water: Haiku - By Basho, Issa and Other Poets (Centaur Editions) by Sam Hamill
The list author says:
  "Gorgeously printed pocket size book of Haiku from the three Haiku sensei. Read one or two a day and keep them in mind. Surprisingly cheap too considering quality and content."
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The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Wordsworth Special Editions)
21.  The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Wordsworth Special Editions) by William Shakespeare
The list author says:
  "No explanatory notes, so confidence in 'high style' is required. But the complete plays AND sonnets AND poems for less than £5 means no one has an excuse."
£5.27   Used & New from: £2.68
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The Doors of Perception: And Heaven and Hell
22.  The Doors of Perception: And Heaven and Hell by Aldous Huxley
The list author says:
  "I have the flamingo version, which I assume is the same as this. Justifies hallucinogens for their perspective enhancing properties. The 'let's ban it' activists obviously don't know about this yet."
£5.79   Used & New from: £0.64
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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (Dover Thrift)
23.  Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (Dover Thrift) by Edwin Abbott
The list author says:
  "Highly thought provoking introduction to H C Hinton's 4D theories. Although as Plato says; geometry is a just a hyper-real model to aid our comprehension. Still good as an attack on narrow-mindedness."
£3.00   Used & New from: £0.01
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A Clockwork Orange (Essential Penguin)
24.  A Clockwork Orange (Essential Penguin) by Anthony Burgess
The list author says:
  "This is my version, although there seem to be cheaper ones available. Good introduction to Burgess, a sharp reminder of the lack of free will and moral choice that can be CAUSED by democracy at large."
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Selected Poems from "Flowers of Evil" (Dover Thrift)
25.  Selected Poems from "Flowers of Evil" (Dover Thrift) by Charles Baudelaire
The list author says:
  "Flowers ripe with alternative ideas in response to the poets stagnating world. Echoes of De Sade. Usual 'more for less' by Dover Thrift."
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