Classical literature is making a strong comeback.

Recently, the book market has witnessed an influx of many classic literary works, offering a diverse range of choices for domestic readers.

Unlike in the past when only famous works were re-released in new forms, over time, more and more works are appearing for the first time, bringing a fresh perspective to literary life.

One such initiative is the Classic Literature series from NXB Trẻ (Youth Publishing House), which takes a unique approach by exploring lesser-known works by renowned authors. Following the popularity and positive reception of the first three books at the end of 2024, the next three volumes have recently been released: *The Last Tycoon* (FSFitzgerald), *City Ways* (Edith Wharton), and *Portrait of a Marriage* (Pearl S. Buck). The works by FSFitzgerald and Pearl S. Buck, previously published but long out of print, offer readers a new opportunity to access them.

The latest set of 3 books in the Classic Literature series from Tre Publishing House.

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With the recent release of *City Ways* , it can be said that Edith Wharton has experienced a strong "renaissance," following the release of her novel *Summer Tales* and the short story collection *The Old Aunt* not long before. Commemorating the 101st anniversary of his death, Joseph Conrad is also a central focus of FORMApubli, with the simultaneous release of two short story collections , *Between Land and Water* and *The Great Storm*, along with the novel *May* , enriching the legacy of this Polish-born writer. Besides Conrad, the franchise has also released many other notable works, including: *Overwhelmed* (Katherine Mansfield), *The Opium Gentleman* (Thomas De Quincey), *The Good Soldier* (Ford Madox Ford)…

The works were launched on this occasion.

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This occasion also marks the return of French literature with inspiring works that celebrate strong will, overcoming adversity, and fighting injustice, such as Joséphine Colomb's * The Pinwheel Girl * and *Returning Home* , the second part of Hector Malot's famous *Without a Family* . In addition, American literature features *Kazan* (James Oliver Curwood) and the return of the short story master O. Henry. We also cannot forget *Unconquered* by Constance Elizabeth Maud, which championed feminism, and *The Stone by the Road* by Yamamoto Yuzo, beloved by generations of Japanese readers, alongside the poetry collection *Germany: Winter Fairy Tales*, which presents 108 poems by 17 German poets such as Goethe, Rilke, Hermann Hesse… spanning from the late 18th to the mid-20th century. The drama genre also welcomes a collection of plays by the Russian writer Anton Chekov.

Sharing with Thanh Nien newspaper about the reasons for launching the Classic Literature Book Collection and why readers have so readily embraced these works, a representative from Tre Publishing House said: "It can be said that each classic writer possesses a unique language and worldview , but above all, they help readers see life through different lenses and instill in readers profound reflections and thoughts. Besides that, they leave indelible marks, valuable lessons about life, human relationships, and timeless values ​​in each of their works."