The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction - Complete 20 Volumes - Exploring Literary Masterpieces Across 20 Volumes

Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Theodor Storm, Charles Dickens, Theodor Fontane, Gottfried Keller, Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Jane Austen, Alphonse Daudet, Guy de Maupassant, George Eliot, Walter Scott, Laurence Sterne, Henry Fielding, George Sand, Washington Irving, Juan Valera, Alfred de Musset, Nathaniel Hawthorne, William Makepeace Thackeray, Edward Everett Hale, Francis Bret Harte, Ivan Turgenev, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Honore Balzac, Alexander L. Kielland

Translator Thomas Carlyle, Ellen Marriage, William Archer, Constance Garnett, Elizabeth Robins Pennell, Margaret Munsterberg, R. Dillon Boylan, Jane Minot Ricciardi, Ellery Sedgwick, Katharine Royce, Adolphus Norraikow, Henry John

Publisher: Good Press

Summary

The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction - Complete 20 Volumes is an expansive anthology that captures the essence of 19th and early 20th-century literature through a rich tapestry of narratives and innovative literary styles. This collection embodies a vast array of themes from existential inquiry to romantic idealism and societal critique. The anthology is renowned for its diversity, featuring both poignant realism and the ethereal mysticism that characterize this era's fiction. Highlighted within these volumes are stories that deftly weave complex characters and settings, demonstrating the timelessness of human emotions and the intricacies of social mores. Curated by the preeminent voices of their times, this anthology includes compelling contributions from Victor Hugo, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Charles Dickens, and Jane Austen. Each author brings their unique cultural and historical context to life, enriching the reader'Äôs understanding of the societal frameworks and movements such as Romanticism, Realism, and Victorianism that shaped literature during these periods. The collective imagination of these writers presents a dynamic mosaic of perspectives, illustrating the universal yet distinctly personal themes resonating across different cultures and histories. Readers seeking to immerse themselves in the profound creativity and intellectual vigor of classical literature will find "The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction" an invaluable resource. This collection is recommended for its extraordinary breadth, offering an unparalleled opportunity to experience the multitude of narratives that defined an era. It stands as an educational and enlightening journey into the interplay of diverse literary voices, fostering a deeper appreciation of the timeless dialogue between these pioneering authors and their unforgettable stories.

Available since: 12/04/2023.

Print length: 9416 pages.

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