The Greatest Literary Classics Of All Time - Enriched edition 150 Books: Romeo and Juliet Emma Vanity Fair Middlemarch Tom Sawyer Faust Notre Dame de Paris…
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Stendhal, Jules Verne, Gustave Flaubert, Lewis Carroll, Theodor Storm, 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, Anne 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, Rudyard Kipling, William Dean Howells, Kalidasa, Kenneth Grahame, Marcel Proust, Washington Irving, Juan Valera, Willa Cather, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Homer Homer, Gaston Leroux, Charles Baudelaire, William Makepeace Thackeray, Voltaire, Kate Chopin, Apuleius, John Milton, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Frederick Douglass, Laozi Laozi, John Keats, James Joyce, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Kahlil Gibran, Kakuzo Okakura, Soseki Natsume, Princess Der Ling, L. Frank Baum, 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, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Marcus Aurelius, Friedrich Nietzsche, Lewis Wallace, Ivan Turgenev, Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Nikolai Gogol, Walter Scott, George Bernard Shaw, Miguel de Cervantes, Mary Shelley, Cao Xueqin, Émile Zola, Válmíki, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, P. B. Shelley, Elizabeth von Arnim, Herman Hesse, Dante, Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Sun Tzu, Inazo Nitobé, George Weedon Grossmith, Wilkie Collins
Publisher: DigiCat
Summary
Steeped in an illustrious tapestry of literary riches, 'The Greatest Literary Classics Of All Time' assembles a kaleidoscope of masterworks, spanning continents and centuries. This anthology is a homage to the creative genius of the world's most revered literary minds, offering a treasure trove of narratives that capture the human experience in its myriad forms. From the introspective musings of poetic giants to the thrilling exploits of adventurous protagonists, this collection embodies diverse styles—from the elegantly romantic to the subversively modern—and showcases the enduring legacy of the literary arts. Such varied brilliance promises to captivate readers, with standout pieces exploring timeless themes of love, conflict, irony, and the spectral nuances of human nature. Curated to perfection, the anthology features an illustrious collective of authors—ranging from the imaginative Jules Verne to the introspective Jane Austen, and the philosophical Plato to the satirical Jonathan Swift. Each contributing author brings their distinct voice, steeped in the cultural milieu from which they emerged, whether embodying the fervor of the Romantic period, the revolutionary pulse of the Victorian era, or the philosophical depths of ancient texts. The cross-cultural dialogue among these diverse voices enriches the reader's understanding of the varied manifestations of human thought and creativity. Engaging with 'The Greatest Literary Classics Of All Time' offers an unparalleled opportunity to traverse the expansive landscape of global literature. This expertly curated volume invites readers to immerse themselves in the educational and aesthetic wealth these seminal works provide. Encourage yourself to enter into a profound dialogue with the texts, thereby expanding not only your literary horizons but your insights into the timeless quests of the human spirit. Such an anthology is indispensable for any literary connoisseur wishing to explore the harmonies and discords of the world's greatest literary traditions under one cover. 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.
Available since: 11/15/2023.
Print length: 47069 pages.
