--- product_id: 64820765 title: "Little Black Classics Box Set: Collectible box 80 Penguin Classics | Timeless Short Stories and Essays from Literary Greats" price: "€ 269.22" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/64820765-little-black-classics-box-set-collectible-box-80-penguin-classics store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # compact travel size 80 timeless classics secure, damage-free packaging Little Black Classics Box Set: Collectible box 80 Penguin Classics | Timeless Short Stories and Essays from Literary Greats **Price:** € 269.22 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock timeless wisdom in a pocket-sized powerhouse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Little Black Classics Box Set: Collectible box 80 Penguin Classics | Timeless Short Stories and Essays from Literary Greats - **How much does it cost?** € 269.22 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/64820765-little-black-classics-box-set-collectible-box-80-penguin-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Travel-Ready Compact Design:** Perfectly sized for your busy lifestyle—carry your classics anywhere without the bulk. - • **Impeccably Packaged for Collectors:** Arrives in secure packaging ensuring pristine condition, ideal for gifting or personal libraries. - • **A Curated Treasury of 80 Literary Gems:** Dive into a diverse collection of acclaimed short stories and essays from world-renowned authors. - • **Enduring Quality for Lifelong Enjoyment:** Premium print and binding make these little black classics keepsakes you'll cherish forever. - • **Join a Global Community of Avid Readers:** Be part of the literary elite who treasure these timeless works—don’t miss out on the cultural conversation. ## Overview The Little Black Classics Box Set by Penguin features 80 compact, beautifully printed short stories and essays from literary greats. Securely packaged for safe delivery, this collectible set is designed for easy travel and long-term enjoyment, making it a must-have for discerning readers and collectors alike. ## Description GUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2015 The irresistibly collectible box set of all 80 Little Black Classics In celebration of Penguin's 80th birthday, this box set of the 80 books in the Little Black Classics series showcases the many wonderful and varied writers in Penguin Black Classics. From India to Greece, Denmark to Iran, and not forgetting Britain, this assortment of books will transport readers back in time to the furthest corners of the globe. With a choice of fiction, poetry, essays and maxims, by the likes of Chekhov, Balzac, Ovid, Austen, Sappho and Dante, it won't be difficult to find a book to suit your mood. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of the Penguin Classics list - from drama to poetry, from fiction to history, with books taken from around the world and across numerous centuries The beautifully collectible box set of all 80 Little Black Classic titles, ordered by the numbers on the spines Review: Best impulsive shopping ever. - 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 desertcart.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) Review: It's good - It's worth your money ## Features - Penguin Books - You will receive with a secure packaging - Compact for travelling ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #5,386 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #24 in Essays (Books) #31 in Diaries & Journals #92 in Literary Theory, History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,360 Reviews | ## Images ![Little Black Classics Box Set: Collectible box 80 Penguin Classics | Timeless Short Stories and Essays from Literary Greats - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717n+JjSI7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best impulsive shopping ever. *by S***A on 28 December 2015* 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) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It's good *by U***A on 26 February 2026* It's worth your money ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Go for it! *by S***I on 20 December 2025* One of my favourite things that I own. It is helpful to improve reading habit. 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