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70 Greatest Love Stories in Fiction (Historical Novels Edition) - Exploring Timeless Love Through Literary Romance - cover

70 Greatest Love Stories in Fiction (Historical Novels Edition) - Exploring Timeless Love Through Literary Romance

Jane Austen, Alexandré Dumas, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James, Anthony Trollope, Guy de Maupassant, William Makepeace Thackeray, Anne Brontë, Madame de La Fayette, Maria Edgeworth, Louis Hémon, Fanny Burney, Georg Ebers, Henry Fielding, Samuel Richardson, Edith Wharton, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mary Wollstonecraft, Georgette Heyer, Sabine Baring-Gould, Grace Livingston Hill, Gilbert Parker, Fanny Fern, Mary Hays, A.E.W. Mason, Thomas Hardy, Eliza Haywood, Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Philip Meadows Taylor, Lady Sydney Morgan, Robert Williams Buchanan, Leo Tolstoy, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, D. K. Broster, María Ruiz de Burton, Mrs. Olifant, Catharine Trotter Cockburn, Lady Charlotte Bury, Mary Angela Dickens, W. Somerset Maugham

Publisher: Good Press

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Summary

70 Greatest Love Stories in Fiction (Historical Novels Edition) invites readers on a profound journey through the evolution of love stories across numerous literary traditions. Spanning over two centuries, these works encapsulate a rich variety of styles ranging from poignant realism to extravagant romanticism, reflecting both personal and societal conflicts. This anthology boasts a multifaceted exploration of love, with standout stories that delve into themes of passion, societal constraints, and the timeless quest for human connection. It captures the diversity of literary expression found in tales that defy period limitations, bringing together authors who have etched their mark on the narrative of love itself. The contributors to this collection include a formidable lineup of literary giants from different eras and nations, assembled under a unifying theme of historical significance. From the Bront√´ sisters, whose gothic romances explore the darker elements of love, to Leo Tolstoy'Äôs sweeping epics that challenge the conventions of their time, each author brings a unique perspective drawn from their cultural and temporal contexts. The anthology reflects movements such as romanticism, realism, and early modernism, offering readers insights into both individual and collective experiences of love, intertwined with the social mores of their times. This ambitious anthology is a must-have for those seeking to traverse the vast landscape of historic love narratives. It presents an unparalleled opportunity to immerse oneself in the broad spectrum of human emotion depicted through interconnected yet distinct voices. Perfect for both literary scholars and casual readers alike, this collection serves as an intellectual and emotional odyssey that enlightens and entertains, providing educational value through its rich tapestry of competing philosophies and enduring dialogues on love's nature.
Available since: 12/14/2023.
Print length: 22909 pages.

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