--- product_id: 64820765 title: "Little Black Classics Box Set: Collectible box 80 Penguin Classics | Timeless Short Stories and Essays from Literary Greats" price: "AR$519522" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/64820765-little-black-classics-box-set-collectible-box-80-penguin-classics store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Global literary journey Collector’s secure box set 80 timeless classics Little Black Classics Box Set: Collectible box 80 Penguin Classics | Timeless Short Stories and Essays from Literary Greats **Price:** AR$519522 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock timeless stories, anywhere, anytime — because classics never go out of style. ## 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?** AR$519522 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/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 - • **Compact & Travel-Ready:** Sleek, pocket-sized volumes perfect for your daily commute or weekend getaway. - • **Diverse Genres & Voices:** From poetry to essays, fiction to history—experience a rich tapestry of styles and cultures. - • **Award-Winning & Highly Rated:** Guardian Books of the Year 2015 with a 4.4-star rating from over 1,300 readers—join the literary elite. - • **Collector’s Dream Packaging:** Beautifully boxed with numbered spines, making it a stylish addition to any bookshelf or office. - • **Epic Collection of 80 Classics:** Dive into a curated world of literary masterpieces from global icons like Austen, Dante, and Chekhov. ## Overview Celebrate Penguin’s 80th anniversary with this collectible box set featuring 80 compact volumes of Little Black Classics. Spanning centuries and continents, this set offers a diverse mix of fiction, poetry, and essays from literary greats, all beautifully packaged for easy travel and display. Perfect for professionals seeking cultural enrichment and a stylish conversation starter. ## 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 | #8,826 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #39 in Diaries & Journals #44 in Essays (Books) #149 in Literary Theory, History & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,378 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome!!! *by P***R on 8 November 2019* Well.. My cup is full and overflowing with love for the collection that stands pretty on my case. I must express my gratitude for the penguins for this fantastic crazy and yet a colorful idea of presenting a microcosm of world literature. Its an awesome collection for any book lover especially a dedicated life long student of literature. The packaging was great and it arrived a day early- amazon signature. I loved the care and love for the books that went into packing and delivering this treasure. The mere sight of this collection induces poetry and reminds me of the worthy pursuits in life. If you are looking to buy- wise thing to do! Go for it and enjoy the pleasure of reading and owning one of the envy inducing collection. 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