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180 Classics You Must Read In Your Lifetime (Vol2) - Enriched edition

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

Publisher: DigiCat

Summary

Delve into the sweeping panorama of literary masterpieces with '180 Classics You Must Read In Your Lifetime (Vol.2),' an anthology that spans continents and centuries. This remarkable collection artfully intertwines a variety of genres and styles, from the intricate psychological explorations of Dostoyevsky to the social commentaries of Dickens and the pioneering science fiction of Jules Verne. The thematic diversity within these pages provides a breathtaking view of human experiences, encapsulating tales of adventure, introspection, and societal change. Works not traditionally attributed to a single author, such as the philosophical musings of Confucius and the timeless narratives of Homer, stand out as essential milestones in the literary canon. The anthology brings together a host of illustrious authors who have shaped literary history. Spanning movements from Romanticism, as seen in the poignant writings of Goethe and Shelley, to Modernism reflected in the works of Woolf and Joyce, the collection embodies the evolution of literary thought. The inclusion of Tagore and Cao Xueqin enriches the collection with cultural multiplicity, providing a window into Eastern literary traditions alongside Western counterparts. By aligning with movements such as Realism and Naturalism, this anthology presents readers with an enriched understanding of the thematic intricacies that defined different eras. 'Reading 180 Classics You Must Read In Your Lifetime (Vol.2)' offers an unparalleled opportunity to journey through a vast array of perspectives and narratives. This anthology not only serves an educational purpose but also ignites curiosity about the human condition, viewed through the distinctive visions of literary titans. Readers are invited to immerse themselves in the dialogue between varied voices and to witness the confluence of universal themes and diverse contexts. This collection promises not only to elevate one's literary repertoire but also to inspire reflective thought on the timelessness of human stories."}

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.

Available since: 11/13/2022.

Print length: 27945 pages.

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