The Ultimate Book Club: 180 Books You Should Read (Vol2) - Life is a Dream The Awakening Babbitt Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Sense and Sensibility

Anónimo, Edgar Allan Poe, Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, Alexandre Dumas, Bram Stoker, Jonathan Swift, Joseph Conrad, Daniel Defoe, Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James, Henrik Ibsen, Wilkie Collins, D. H. Lawrence, Friedrich Nietzsche, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Anthony Trollope, Laozi Laozi, Kate Chopin, James Fenimore Cooper, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Laurence Sterne, George MacDonald, Lewis Wallace, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Dean Howells, Honoré de Balzac, Émile Zola, Henry Fielding, George Bernard Shaw, Benjamin Franklin, Theodor Storm, Willa Cather, Edith Wharton, Edgar Wallace, F Scott itzgerald, Nikolai Leskov, Sinclair Lewis, Ivan Turgenev, G. K. Chesterton, J. M. Barrie, Virginia Woolf, John Buchan, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Rabindranath Tagore, Jerome K, W. B. Yeats, Kenneth Grahame, Kakuzo Okakura, Kurt Vonnegut, E. M. Forster, H. G. Wells, Nikolai Gogol, William Walker Atkinson, Elizabeth Von Arnim, Victor Hugo, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Cao Xueqin, Émile Coué, L. M. Montgomery, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Dante, Thomas Hardy, Válmíki, Kalidasa, Jules Verne, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, George and Weedon Grossmith, Leo Tolstoy, Gaston Leroux, P. B. Shelley, John Milton, Machiavelli, Stendhal, Confucius, W. Somerset Maugham, Gustave Flaubert, Walter Scott, Ford Madox Ford, Homer Homer

Sinopsis

The Ultimate Book Club: 180 Books You Should Read (Vol.2) is a vibrant tapestry of global literary mastery, weaving together an awe-inspiring array of styles and narratives. Spanning centuries and continents, this collection presents timeless tales of human experience'Äîas varied in theme as they are in form. From the psychological subtleties of Dostoyevsky to the surreal adventures of Verne, and the stirring social critiques of Dickens, the anthology composes a symphony of stories that capture the essence of the human condition. Each piece is a testament to the enduring power of literature, collectively forming a dialogue that transcends time and culture. This anthology represents the collective genius of literary titans such as Jane Austen, Rabindranath Tagore, and Virginia Woolf, whose works have defined epochs. It bridges Eastern and Western traditions, engaging with historical, cultural, and philosophical movements from Romanticism and Realism to Modernism and beyond. Authors like Confucius and Kalidasa lend their ancient wisdom, while the likes of Swift and Tolstoy challenge and inspire through their explorations of society. The diversity of voices enriches the reader's journey, offering a profound insight into the literary landscape and the evolution of storytelling. An indispensable compendium for scholars and enthusiasts alike, this meticulously curated volume invites readers to immerse themselves in a dynamic array of perspectives and styles. Each story is a gateway'Äînot only to understanding the author'Äôs unique lens but to forging connections across narratives and history. Ideal for those seeking intellectual enrichment or simply a boundless love for stories, The Ultimate Book Club offers an unparalleled chance to embark on a literary voyage that promises both educational and emotional rewards.

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