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The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction - Complete 20 Volumes - cover

The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction - Complete 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

Übersetzer 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

Verlag: DigiCat

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The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction - Complete 20 Volumes offers an unparalleled journey through the rich tapestry of 19th-century literature and beyond. This comprehensive anthology answers the call for both timeless narratives and innovative forms, capturing the vibrant interplay of realism, romanticism, and developing modernity that define the era. With its vast array of groundbreaking works, the collection features tales that range from captivating gothic suspense to candid portrayals of humanity's existential struggles. Through these curated volumes, readers encounter stories that probe the complexities of love, honor, and the human spirit, with each narrative echoing the evolving cultural ethos of its time. The anthology unites an illustrious ensemble of authors whose works have indelibly influenced literary history. This collection stands as a testament to their varied backgrounds, from the philosophical introspection of Dostoevsky to the biting social commentary of Dickens and the lyrical realism of Turgenev. Each author's unique perspective is woven into the anthology's fabric, offering rich explorations spurred by the Romantic and Realist movements. Together, these voices create a multifaceted dialogue that enriches an understanding of human nature and the societal norms that have shaped it. Readers of The Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction will find themselves immersed in an exquisite compendium of styles and insights, meticulously gathered into one essential volume. As an educational resource, this anthology invites both the scholarly and general reader to explore the synergy between diverse literary traditions, making it an invaluable guide through the storied landscapes of European and American fiction. Whether for academic pursuit or personal inquiry, these volumes promise a rewarding exploration of the dialogues between authors and eras, fostering a deeper appreciation of the vast literary landscape.
Verfügbar seit: 28.12.2023.
Drucklänge: 9416 Seiten.

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