The Classics of World Literature in One Volume - Enriched edition
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Stendhal, Jules Verne, Gustave Flaubert, Lewis Carroll, Henrik Ibsen, Charles Dickens, Plato, Honoré de Balzac, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher-Stowe, Rabindranath Tagore, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Walt Whitman, Niccolò Machiavelli, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper, Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, Giovanni Boccaccio, Confucius, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Henry David Thoreau, Jack London, Henry James, Louisa May Alcott, Victor Hugo, Arthur Conan Doyle, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Joseph Conrad, Jane Austen, Herman Melville, George Eliot, Laurence Sterne, Thomas Hardy, Jonathan Swift, Edith Wharton, Benito Pérez Galdós, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Alexandre Dumas, Kalidasa, Kenneth Grahame, Marcel Proust, Willa Cather, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Homer Homer, Gaston Leroux, Charles Baudelaire, Wilkie Collins, William Makepeace Thackeray, Voltaire, Kate Chopin, Apuleius, John Milton, Frederick Douglass, Laozi Laozi, John Keats, James Joyce, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Kahlil Gibran, Kakuzo Okakura, Soseki Natsume, Princess Der Ling, H. G. Wells, W. B. Yeats, J. M. Barrie, G. K. Chesterton, T. S. Eliot, L. M. Montgomery, C. S. Lewis, D. H. Lawrence, E. M. Forster, H.P. Lovecraft, Marcus Aurelius, Friedrich Nietzsche, Lewis Wallace, Iván Turguénev, Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Nikolai Gogol, Walter Scott, George Bernard Shaw, Miguel de Cervantes, Mary Shelley, Cao Xueqin, Emile Zola, Válmíki, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, P. B. Shelley, Elizabeth von Arnim, Hermann Hesse, Dante, Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Sun Tzu, Inazo Nitobé, George Weedon Grossmith
Verlag: DigiCat
Beschreibung
In 'The Classics of World Literature in One Volume,' readers are invited to traverse the magnificent landscapes of world literature, embracing a spectrum of narrative styles and themes that have transcended time and space. This carefully curated anthology captures the essences of romance, adventure, tragedy, philosophy, and human introspection in its diverse tapestry of stories, essays, and poems. From the insightful musings of ancient philosophers like Plato and Confucius to the poignant narrations of 19th-century novelists like Charles Dickens and Leo Tolstoy, the collection offers a kaleidoscopic view of humanity's enduring quest for meaning and connection. Notable works within the compilation shine a light on the universal concerns that bind us through the ages, weaving a rich textual fabric of life's complexity. The collaboration of such a diverse set of renowned authors reflects the anthology's commitment to capturing the vibrant intersection of historical, cultural, and literary traditions. As figures like Rabindranath Tagore offer insights from the East and writers such as Mark Twain and Jane Austen contribute their distinctly Western perspectives, the volume becomes a dynamic confluence of global narratives. Tying into various movements—from the Enlightenment ideas of Voltaire to the Romantic philosophies of Keats—the anthology celebrates the shared human condition through its multitude of voices. Collectively, these authors exhibit the power of literature to transcend boundaries and propel intellectual and emotional dialogues across generations. For both seasoned readers and literary newcomers, this anthology presents a remarkable opportunity to engage with a broad array of perspectives and styles under one literary roof. Its educational merit lies not only in the historical breadth it covers but also in the thematic richness and thought-provoking exchanges it encourages. As readers immerse themselves in the eloquence of Goethe or the imaginative worlds of Jules Verne, they partake in a global conversation that has shaped, and continues to shape, our shared literary heritage. The collection offers a timeless exploration of humanity, making it a quintessential addition to any literary enthusiast's library. 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.
Verfügbar seit: 11.10.2022.
Drucklänge: 40829 Seiten.
