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90 Masterpieces of World Literature (VolI) - Novels Poetry Plays Short Stories Essays Psychology & Philosophy - cover

90 Masterpieces of World Literature (VolI) - Novels Poetry Plays Short Stories Essays Psychology & Philosophy

Edgar Allan Poe, George Eliot, Benito Pérez Galdós, William Shakespeare, Juan Valera, Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, Herman Melville, Alexandre Dumas, Joseph Conrad, Charlotte Brontë, Daniel Defoe, Henry David Thoreau, L. Frank Baum, Emily Brontë, Washington Irving, Walt Whitman, Henry James, Hans Christian Andersen, D. H. Lawrence, Anthony Trollope, Giovanni Boccaccio, Guy de Maupassant, Marcus Aurelius, Frederick Douglass, Stephen Crane, William Makepeace Thackeray, Anne Brontë, Robert Louis Stevenson, John Keats, Anton Chekhov, Marcel Proust, George Bernard Shaw, Charles Baudelaire, Walter Scott, R. D. Blackmore, Sun Tzu, H. P. Lovecraft, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Mary Shelley, Rudyard Kipling, Upton Sinclair, Kahlil Gibran, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Ernest Hemingway, Agatha Christie, Herman Hesse, E. M. Forster, H. A. Lorentz, Theodore Dreiser, Plato, H. G. Wells, Nikolai Gogol, Arthur Conan Doyle, Brothers Grimm, Wallace D. Wattles, Selma Lagerlöf, Victor Hugo, Fyodor Dostoevsky, James Joyce, T. S. Eliot, James Allen, Apuleius, Margaret Cavendish, Thomas Hardy, Jack London, Jules Verne, Soseki Natsume, Miguel de Cervantes, Leo Tolstoy, Princess Der Ling, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Voltaire, Sigmund Freud

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In "90 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.I)", readers are invited to explore a rich tapestry woven from some of the most influential and diverse voices in literature. This anthology captures a vast spectrum of styles, from the surreal landscapes of Lewis Carroll to the incisive realism of Charles Dickens, and the natural mysticism of Walt Whitman. Within these pages, short stories, essays, and excerpts unfold themes of existential quest, social justice, romantic idealism, and philosophical intrigue. Each piece stands as a testament to the eras and milieus that birthed them, showcasing the expanse of human creativity and thought that transcends time. The anthology benefits from the collective power of its contributors, drawing upon a wide array of cultural and historical contexts. The voices of Plato and Marcus Aurelius converge with the modern insights of Sigmund Freud and D. H. Lawrence, while global narratives from Soseki Natsume to Miguel de Cervantes resonate through time. This collection is a reflection of the transformative movements in literature, such as Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism, bridging Western and Eastern storytelling traditions. Together, these authors offer insights into the universal human experience, enriched by their unique backgrounds and perspectives. This volume serves as a voyage through the corridors of time and thought, offering readers an unparalleled breadth of insights in one curated tome. Whether a seasoned scholar or an enthusiastic newcomer, "90 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.I)" provides an invaluable educational resource that fosters an appreciation for the multifaceted dialogues in world literature. Dive into this anthology to uncover the intricate layers and timeless wisdoms it offers, making it not just a reading experience, but a profound exploration of literary brilliance.
Available since: 11/16/2023.
Print length: 28094 pages.

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