The Greatest British Classics Ever Written - Timeless British Classics: A Literary Journey Through Centuries

George Eliot, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, Jonathan Swift, Joseph Conrad, Charlotte Brontë, Daniel Defoe, Emily Brontë, Wilkie Collins, D. H. Lawrence, Ann Ward Radcliffe, William Makepeace Thackeray, Laurence Sterne, George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith, George MacDonald, Robert Louis Stevenson, John Keats, Henry Fielding, George Bernard Shaw, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Mary Shelley, G. K. Chesterton, J. M. Barrie, W. B. Yeats, Kenneth Grahame, E. M. Forster, H. G. Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle, Elizabeth Von Arnim, James Joyce, T. S. Eliot, Thomas Hardy, P. B. Shelley, John Milton, Walter Scott

Casa editrice: Good Press

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In "The Greatest British Classics Ever Written," the reader embarks on an enlightening journey through the pinnacle of British literary achievement. This carefully curated anthology captures the breadth and depth of storytelling and poetic expression, spanning genres from gothic horror and whimsical fantasy to biting social satire and poignant romanticism. Each piece has been pieced together to weave a tapestry that illustrates the evolution of British literature from the tumultuous undercurrents of the Enlightenment to the lush narratives of the Victorian era and beyond. The diversity within this collection is underscored by standout works that intelligently mirror and critique the society of their time, resonating with enduring themes of identity, morality, and human aspiration. The anthology assembles a pantheon of authors whose lives and writings significantly shaped the literary landscape of their respective periods. These luminaries, from the likes of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens to Oscar Wilde and Virginia Woolf, emerge from varied backgrounds and epochs, imbuing the collection with a rich plethora of voices and perspectives. Born amidst cultural revolutions and societal shifts, they collectively engage with movements like Romanticism, Modernism, and the Gothic, offering a kaleidoscopic view of the human condition rendered through their unique brushes of stylistic prose, vivid dialogue, and nuanced characterizations. For readers eager to traverse the multifaceted landscapes of British fiction and poetry, "The Greatest British Classics Ever Written" offers an extraordinary intellectual feast. This anthology is not only an educational encounter but also a cultural treasury that deepens understanding and appreciation of British literary tradition. Through this collection, readers are invited to engage in a dialogue that spans across eras, drawing insights from a multitude of voices intertwined in thematic harmony. It is a compelling read for both scholars and literary novices seeking to enrich their grasp of classic English literature's foundational works.

Disponibile da: 18/11/2023.

Lunghezza di stampa: 14033 pagine.

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