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Eighth Reader - Exploring the Richness of Victorian Literature and Literary Classics - cover

Eighth Reader - Exploring the Richness of Victorian Literature and Literary Classics

Charles Dickens, Walt Whitman, Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, Charles Lamb, Victor Hugo, George Eliot, Walter Scott, Alexandre Dumas, Rudyard Kipling, Robert Burns, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Washington Irving, John Bunyan, Nathaniel Hawthorne, James Whitcomb Riley, John Burroughs, Abraham Lincoln, Robert Browning, Oliver Goldsmith, Alexander Pope, Eliza Cook, Alfred Tennyson, Henry W. Longfellow, W.M. Thackeray, Percy B. Shelley

Maison d'édition: Good Press

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Eighth Reader is a magnificent compilation that navigates the rich landscape of Western literary tradition, featuring the evocative voices of the 18th and 19th centuries. The collection spans a vast array of literary styles including poetry, essays, and eloquent prose, encapsulating an era where romanticism transitions into realism. Notable works peppered throughout, from insightful essays to poignant poems, attest to the collection's depth and seek to offer readers expansive interpretations of human emotion and societal norms without pinpointing individual authors. The assembly of literary giants such as Charles Dickens, Walt Whitman, and Edgar Allan Poe, curated within Eighth Reader, presents a diverse tapestry of the cultural and philosophical undercurrents of their time. These authors, hailing from different movements such as romanticism, transcendentalism, and realism, collectively contribute to a comprehensive examination of their respective eras. Under the stewardship of acclaimed editors, these variegated narratives coalesce, presenting a robust dialogue that transcends individual differences to shape a wider understanding of universal themes. Readers are invited to delve into Eighth Reader to experience a thorough exploration of literature'Äôs evolution during a pivotal historical period. This collection promises to educate and captivate, offering a wealth of insights through the harmonious yet distinct voices of its contributors. Whether for academic inquiry or personal enrichment, this anthology stands as a testament to the timeless dialogue between some of literature'Äôs most influential figures.
Disponible depuis: 04/10/2023.
Longueur d'impression: 142 pages.

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