The Greatest Romance Classics of World's Literature
George Eliot, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Alexandre Dumas, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James, Kate Chopin, Anne Brontë, Fanny Burney, Walter Scott, R. D. Blackmore, Elizabeth Gaskell, Edith Wharton, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Virginia Woolf, P. G. Wodehouse, Georgette Heyer, E.M. Forster, Theodore Dreiser, H. G. Wells, Earl Derr Biggers, Grace Livingston Hill, Madeleine L'Engle, Meredith Nicholson, Thomas Hardy, Burton Egbert Stevenson, Leo Tolstoy, Gaston Leroux, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, O. Douglas, Stendhal
Publisher: DigiCat
Summary
In 'The Greatest Romance Classics of World's Literature,' readers are invited on an opulent journey through some of the most heart-stirring narratives humanity has ever crafted. This carefully curated anthology traverses the heights of passion and the depths of despair, presenting a panorama of romantic prose that includes both the tragedy of star-crossed lovers and the joys of idyllic love. From Shakespeare's venerable 'Romeo & Juliet' to the psychological intricacies of Stendhal's own 'The Red and the Black,' this volume is a testament to the complexity and diversity of romantic literature. Crafted with a discerning eye for both style and substance, these tales offer a rich tapestry of historical and cultural contexts, inviting a multifaceted reading experience. Stendhal, the nom de plume of Marie-Henri Beyle, was a 19th-century French writer known for his acute analysis of his characters' psychology and the society they inhabit. His engagement with themes of love, ambition, and individualism might have been what inspired the author to compile this anthology as a means to explore the universality of romantic experience across time and tradition. His own experiences and keen social observations often mirrored the turbulent romantic escapades found within these pages, providing a window into the very soul of love's myriad forms. This anthology is an unmissable treasure trove for connoisseurs of classic literature and newcomers alike. It offers a timeless exploration of love, from its euphoric beginnings to its often bittersweet conclusions, and is an essential addition to any literary collection. Whether one seeks to delve into the amorous adventures of Elizabethan England or ponder the moral complexities of Tolstoyan Russia, this collection promises not only to entertain but also to enlighten, confirming the enduring power of romance in the literary canon.
Available since: 11/13/2022.
Print length: 18063 pages.
