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180 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol2) - Enriched edition Life is a Dream The Awakening Babbitt Sense and Sensibility Dubliners Notre Dame Odyssey… - cover

180 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol2) - Enriched edition Life is a Dream The Awakening Babbitt Sense and Sensibility Dubliners Notre Dame Odyssey…

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, L. M. Montgomery, W. Somerset Maugham, E. M. Forster, F Scott itzgerald, Lewis Wallace, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Nikolai Gogol, George Bernard Shaw, Cao Xueqin, Émile Zola, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, P. B. Shelley, Elizabeth Von Arnim, Dante, Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Émile Coué, George Weedon Grossmith, Wilkie Collins, D. H. Lawrence, Machiavelli

Editorial: Good Press

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180 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.2) presents a kaleidoscope of themes and narratives, weaving together a tapestry of literary styles spanning centuries and continents. This anthology showcases the breadth of human creativity and thought, capturing the essence of varied cultural milieus. It includes compelling stories, philosophical musings, poetic explorations, and seminal essays, bringing forth a collection that remains a testament to timeless questions and emotions. Noteworthy works explore themes such as the complexity of human nature, the interplay between society and the individual, and the relentless pursuit of truth and beauty, encapsulating the vast human experience in various narrative forms. The anthology draws from an impressive array of authors, each contributing a unique voice to the global literary stage, from Goethe's Romanticism to Dostoyevsky's psychological depth. The collection reverberates with influences from the Victorian era, realism, modernism, and beyond, featuring an international cast of literary icons such as Virginia Woolf, Dante, and Cao Xueqin. Each author, grounded in their cultural and historical contexts, brings forward their perspective, culminating in a rich and diversified dialogue that echoes the creative evolutions and revolutions of their respective periods. 180 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.2) is an essential compendium for any literary enthusiast eager to immerse themselves in a plethora of insights and styles. It offers a unique opportunity to traverse world cultures through the lens of some of literature's most profound thinkers and storytellers. For scholars and casual readers alike, this anthology promises a rewarding journey across the panorama of literary excellence, sparking reflection and connection through its multifaceted narratives. Engage with this collection to explore, learn, and appreciate the interconnected dialogues of literary genius.

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.
Disponible desde: 17/12/2023.
Longitud de impresión: 27945 páginas.

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