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180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol1) - cover

180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol1)

Edgar Allan Poe, George Eliot, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, Herman Melville, Charlotte Brontë, Daniel Defoe, Henry David Thoreau, Emily Brontë, Walt Whitman, Henry James, Hans Christian Andersen, D. H. Lawrence, Anthony Trollope, Sigmund Freud, Marcus Aurelius, Frederick Douglass, William Makepeace Thackeray, Anne Brontë, John Keats, Anton Chekhov, Marcel Proust, Charles Baudelaire, Walter Scott, Sun Tzu, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Upton Sinclair, Kahlil Gibran, Ernest Hemingway, Agatha Christie, Hermann Hesse, E.M. Forster, Theodore Dreiser, Plato, H. G. Wells, Nikolai Gogol, Brothers Grimm, Wallace D. Wattles, Victor Hugo, Fyodor Dostoevsky, James Joyce, T.S. Eliot, James Allen, Thomas Hardy, Jules Verne, Miguel de Cervantes, Leo Tolstoy, Voltaire

Publisher: DigiCat

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180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.1) encapsulates an unprecedented convergence of literary giants, each contributing to a tapestry of human thought and emotion that stretches across continents and eras. This anthology spans a diverse array of literary styles - from the psychological depths of Dostoevsky to the whimsical realms of Lewis Carroll, and from the complex narratives of James Joyce to the stark realism of Ernest Hemingway. The range not only showcases the evolution of literature over centuries but also highlights the enduring themes of love, conflict, discovery, and the human condition. Key pieces offer readers a historical snapshot, capturing the essence of the time and the author's groundbreaking impact on literary movements. The contributing authors and editors, each a master of their craft, bring a wealth of backgrounds to this collection. From ancient philosophers like Plato to the introspective reflections of Marcus Aurelius, and from the poignant critiques of society by Charles Dickens and Victor Hugo to the revolutionary psychological insights of Sigmund Freud, the anthology serves as a cross-disciplinary dialogue that bridges literature with history, philosophy, and social commentary. The inclusion of literary movements from Romanticism to Modernism, and genres ranging from poetry to science fiction, provides a pluralistic view of humanity's collective intellectual heritage. This collection is an invaluable resource for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the wealth of human experience and knowledge. It promises not just an exploration of literary masterworks but an engaging dialogue among some of the greatest minds in history. Whether you are a student of literature, a lover of historical insights, or simply in pursuit of intellectual enrichment, this anthology offers a unique opportunity to engage with the seminal works that have shaped our understanding of the world and ourselves.Each page invites readers to embark on a journey through time, thought, and the vast landscapes of human emotion and intellect.
Available since: 11/12/2023.
Print length: 26018 pages.

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