90 Masterpieces You Must Read (Vol2)

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

Maison d'édition: DigiCat

Synopsis

A stunning compilation of literary gems, *90 Masterpieces You Must Read (Vol.2)* presents a rich tapestry of narratives that span numerous genres and epochs, eloquently displaying the varied tapestry of human experience. This anthology masterfully assembles works that encapsulate the sublime and the resonant, ranging from the epic poetry of Homer to the innovative storytelling of Virginia Woolf. Each selection resonates with its own thematic intensity, offering a kaleidoscope of insights into the human condition. The collection seamlessly bridges cultural and historical boundaries, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the interplay of timeless motifs like love and tragedy, societal change, and the quest for identity and meaning. Bringing together the genius of authors like Goethe, Dostoyevsky, Austen, and Tagore, this anthology assembles a diverse chorus of voices that have indelibly shaped global literary landscapes. These writers, hailing from various cultural and historical backgrounds, contribute perspectives shaped by movements such as Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism, while others echo the reverberations of philosophical schools like Transcendentalism and Existentialism. Through this confluence of disparate yet complementary narratives, the anthology crafts a profound dialogue that enriches the reader's understanding of the intricate layers behind each story and context. *90 Masterpieces You Must Read (Vol.2)* serves as both a gateway and a lens into the brilliant worlds crafted by some of the most esteemed authors in literary history. This singular volume encourages readers to embark on a journey of exploration, where the multiplicity of perspectives weaves together in a mesmerizing reflection of human mortality and creativity. An indispensable resource for both seasoned readers and newcomers, this anthology offers not only unparalleled educational value but also a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of seminal storytelling across the ages.

Disponible depuis: 12/11/2023.

Longueur d'impression: 27947 pages.

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