Harvard Classics - Complete Collection of the Greatest Works of World Literature
Pedro Calderón de la Barca, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Adam Smith, Hans Christian Andersen, John Stuart Mill, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, David Hume, Thomas De Quincey, Saint Augustine, Marcus Aurelius, Francis Bacon, John Bunyan, Christopher Marlowe, Richard Henry Dana, William Makepeace Thackeray, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Plutarch Plutarch, Oliver Goldsmith, Dante Alighieri, Pliny the Younger, Robert Burns, Thomas Carlyle, John Ruskin, Percy Bysshe Shelley, John Dryden, Robert Browning, Joseph Addison, Samuel Johnson, William Hazlitt, Edmund Burke, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Pierre Corneille, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Richard Steel, William Penn, Sydney Smith, Aeschylus Aeschylus, Charles Lamb, Benjamin Franklin, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, Alessandro Manzoni, Leigh Hunt, Abraham Cowley, Izaak Walton, Virgil Virgil, Plato, Jean Racine, Thomas à Kempis, Friedrich von Schiller, Thomas Brown, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, George Gordon Byron, Charles Darwin, Jonson Ben, Miguel de Cervantes, Philip Sidney, John Woolman, Marcus Tullius Cicero, John Milton, David Garrick, Euripides, Sophocles, Aristophanes, Epictetus, Molière Molière, Aesop, Homer Homer
Verlag: DigiCat
Beschreibung
The Harvard Classics stand as a monumental assembly of the pinnacle works in world literature, an anthology that spans epochs, continents, and myriad intellectual landscapes. Within its pages, readers will find an unmatched diversity of literary styles and themes, from the foundational texts of Western philosophy by Plato and Marcus Aurelius to the enchanting narratives of Hans Christian Andersen. This collection not only showcases the enduring masterpieces of renowned figures such as Dante Alighieri and William Shakespeare but also includes pivotal scientific treatises by Charles Darwin, thus affirming the anthology's commitment to the breadth of human intellect and creativity. The inclusion of seminal works by Samuel Johnson, John Stuart Mill, and David Hume, among others, highlights standout pieces that have individually and collectively shaped the contours of global intellectual history. The authors and editors behind this formidable collection are themselves emblematic of the rich tapestry of human achievement and thought they have helped to curate. From the dramatic eloquence of Euripides and Sophocles to the piercing insight of Enlightenment figures like Voltaire and Rousseau, each contributor brings a unique voice that, together, forms a dialogue spanning centuries. The anthology aligns with significant historical, cultural, and literary movements, offering readers a holistic view of the evolution of human thought and the diverse ways in which it has sought to understand and describe its own existence. To dive into the Harvard Classics is to engage with the most eminent minds and their seminal works in an unparalleled scholarly journey. This collection is recommended for anyone eager to explore the vast expanse of human knowledge and artistic expression. It offers a unique opportunity not just for educational enrichment but for a profound engagement with the literary and philosophical dialogue that connects different epochs, cultures, and worldviews. The breadth and depth of insights contained within this anthology ensure it remains an invaluable resource for both seasoned scholars and curious newcomers alike, inviting readers to partake in a timeless intellectual legacy.
Verfügbar seit: 13.11.2022.
Drucklänge: 30498 Seiten.
