The Greatest Classics for Children in One Volume - 1400+ Novels Stories Tales of Magic Adventure Fairytales & Legends
Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, L. Frank Baum, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Anna Sewell, Andrew Lang, Eleanor H. Porter, George MacDonald, E. Nesbit, Johanna Spyri, Kate Douglas Wiggin, John Ruskin, Howard Pyle, Thomas Bailey Aldrich, Susan Coolidge, Mary Lamb, Charles Lamb, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Emerson Hough, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Rudyard Kipling, J. M. Barrie, Hugh Lofting, Kenneth Grahame, Thornton Burgess, John Meade Falkner, Carlo Collodi, Brothers Grimm, Margery Williams, Johny Gruelle, Gertrude Chandler Warner, Beatrix Potter, Evelyn Sharp, Maurice Maeterlinck, Carl Sandburg, E. Boyd Smith, Eva March Tappan, Marion St. John Webb, R. L. Stevenson, Ruth Stiles Gannett, Jennie Hall, Howard R. Garis, Dorothy Canfield, Jack London, Jules Verne, Miguel Cervantes, Georgette Leblanc, George Haven Putnam, Vishnu Sharma, Aesop
Publisher: Musaicum Books
Summary
The Greatest Classics for Children in One Volume is an expansive anthology that bridges the gap between timeless folklore and modern fairy tales. It encompasses a wide spectrum of styles, from the didactic allegories of Aesop and Vishnu Sharma to the whimsical adventures authored by Lewis Carroll and Kenneth Grahame, offering a comprehensive panorama of the literary traditions that have shaped children's literature across various cultures and eras. Among the gems are the evocative fantasies of George MacDonald and the poignant morals depicted by Hans Christian Andersen, marking this collection as pivotal in the realm of juvenile storytelling. The contributing authors, ranging from the Victorian giants like J.M. Barrie and Rudyard Kipling to early twentieth-century storytellers like Beatrix Potter and E. Nesbit, bring a rich diversity of backgrounds, infusing the collection with wide-ranging insights on youth, imagination, and morality. This anthology not only showcases writers pivotal to Western literary canons, such as the Brothers Grimm and Oscar Wilde, but also includes influential figures from less represented traditions, enhancing the themes with their unique cultural perspectives. The multitude of voices converges to create a textured mosaic of global storytelling traditions, emphasizing themes of adventure, ethics, and the universal trials of growing up. For the discerning reader, The Greatest Classics for Children in One Volume offers an unprecedented journey through the literary landscapes of childhood across the world. This collection promises to be an invaluable educational tool, broadening understanding through a rich diversity of narrative forms and thematic explorations. It invites readers to traverse magical lands and real world challenges alike, fostering a deep appreciation for the art of storytelling and the myriad ways it reflects and shapes children's perceptions of the world.
Available since: 12/17/2020.
Print length: 15558 pages.
