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Every Girl's Library - 50 Classics in One Volume - Timeless Tales of Adventure Discovery and Emotions - cover

Every Girl's Library - 50 Classics in One Volume - Timeless Tales of Adventure Discovery and Emotions

Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, L. Frank Baum, Hans Christian Andersen, Jean Webster, Eleanor H. Porter, George MacDonald, E. Nesbit, Johanna Spyri, Robert Louis Stevenson, Kate Douglas Wiggin, Gene Stratton-Porter, Mary Mapes Dodge, L. T. Meade, Susan Coolidge, Martha Finley, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Susan Warner, Frances Hodgson Burnett, J. M. Barrie, Kenneth Grahame, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Carolyn Wells, Brothers Grimm, Selma Lagerlöf, Gertrude Chandler Warner, Madeleine L'Engle, Dorothy Canfield, Angela Brazil, Jules Verne

Publisher: Good Press

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Every Girl's Library - 50 Classics in One Volume serves as a remarkable tapestry of literary excellence, bringing together a diverse array of narratives centered around themes of exploration, imagination, individuality, and resilience. This anthology is a superb conduit through which the reader can traverse a myriad of literary styles'Äîranging from the fantastical voyages birthed by the mind of Jules Verne, to the poignant domestic sketches of Louisa May Alcott, and the whimsical narratives of L. Frank Baum. The collection'Äôs significance lies within its ability to draw from the rich narrative traditions of the 19th and early 20th centuries, providing a robust representation of cultural and social paradigms through both timeless fairy tales and pioneering women'Äôs literature. The compilation features the masterful contributions of authors whose backgrounds span a vast literary and geographical spectrum. This collection reflects profound cultural consciousness, considering the influential movements from Romanticism, through the realism of Victorian and Edwardian eras, to the early rumblings of modernist thought. The authors, including Charlotte Bront√´, Frances Hodgson Burnett, and L. M. Montgomery, contribute voices intertwined with the struggles and triumphs of girlhood and womanhood, subsequently enriching the reader'Äôs understanding of the period's diverse literary landscape. Recommended for readers who seek to traverse a literary anthology that offers an unprecedented window into classic literature, Every Girl's Library provides a unique educational experience of both breadth and depth. Each contribution within this anthology fosters a dialogue among the varied authors' perspectives, creating a layered tapestry of narratives that invites readers to engage with stories that span the realm of imagination to the heart of social consciousness. This collection is an invaluable treasure for any literary enthusiast drawn to the journey of discovering multifaceted perspectives and timeless themes within a single, cohesive volume.
Available since: 12/13/2023.
Print length: 9587 pages.

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