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The Great Masterpieces of World Literature - cover

The Great Masterpieces of World Literature

Edgar Allan Poe, George Eliot, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Oscar Wild, Herman Melville, Bram Stoker, Jonathan Swift, Joseph Conrad, Charlotte Brontë, Daniel Defoe, Henry David Thoreau, Emily Brontë, Walt Whitman, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James, Wilkie Collins, D. H. Lawrence, Friedrich Nietzsche, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Marcus Aurelius, Kate Chopin, James Fenimore Cooper, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Frederick Douglass, William Makepeace Thackeray, Laurence Sterne, Anne Brontë, George MacDonald, Lewis Wallace, Robert Louis Stevenson, John Keats, Honoré de Balzac, Henry Fielding, Marcel Proust, George Bernard Shaw, H. P. Lovecraft, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Willa Cather, Edith Wharton, Mary Shelley, G.K. Chesterton, J.M. Barrie, W.B. Yeats, Kahlil Gibran, Kenneth Grahame, Hermann Hesse, E. M. Forster, Plato, H. G. Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle, C. S. Lewis, Elizabeth von Arnim, Victor Hugo, L. M. Montgomery, James Joyce, T. S. Eliot, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Apuleius, Thomas Hardy, Jack London, Jules Verne, Gaston Leroux, P. B. Shelley, John Milton, George Weedon Grossmith, Stendhal, Gustave Flaubert, Walter Scott, Homer Homer

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The Great Masterpieces of World Literature is an illuminating collection that traverses an expansive literary landscape, encompassing myriad themes such as love, identity, morality, and the human condition. This anthology offers readers a kaleidoscope of styles, from the romantic and gothic to the satirical and philosophical, reflecting the incredible diversity and richness of the literary canon. Without attributing to any one author, standout works engage readers with narratives that span the depths of human experience, showcasing the power and beauty of written expression across time and culture. Gathered from some of the greatest minds in history, the authors featured in this collection are pillars of cultural and intellectual heritage, each contributing uniquely to its overarching themes. From the philosophical musings of Plato and Marcus Aurelius to the imaginative creations of Lewis Carroll and Jules Verne, these literary giants provide a tapestry of thought that highlights significant historical, cultural, and literary movements. Together, they weave a coherent narrative that both honors their distinct voices and enriches our understanding of the human spirit. The Great Masterpieces of World Literature offers readers a rare opportunity to delve into a treasure trove of classic works within a single volume. Ideal for both the seasoned scholar and the curious reader, this anthology not only provides an educational journey through the annals of literature but also stimulates a dialogue between the various authors' works. Embrace this chance to explore the vast array of perspectives, styles, and themes that these literary masterpieces present, and let the synergy of these voices enlighten and inspire your exploration of the world.
Available since: 11/13/2022.
Print length: 47068 pages.

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