The Complete Harvard Anthology of the Greatest Works of World Literature - Enriched edition All 71 Volumes - The Five Foot Shelf & The Shelf of Fiction
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Thomas Carlyle, Plato, Charles Darwin, Dante Alighieri, Euripides, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Charles Lamb, Samuel Johnson, John Stuart Mill, David Hume, Joseph Addison, Leigh Hunt, Epictetus, Thomas De Quincey, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Jonathan Swift, Christopher Marlowe, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, William Hazlitt, Marcus Tullius Cicero, Daniel Defoe, Aesop Aesop, Richard Henry Dana, John Dryden, Pedro Calderón de la Barca, John Ruskin, Robert Burns, David Garrick, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Izaak Walton, John Bunyan, Homer Homer, Edmund Burke, Plutarch Plutarch, Molière Moliere, Aeschylus Aeschylus, Sophocles, William Makepeace Thackeray, Benjamin Franklin, Pierre Corneille, Jean Racine, Robert Browning, Oliver Goldsmith, John Milton, Aristophanes, Virgil Virgil, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, William Penn, Philip Sidney, Francis Bacon, Adam Smith, Alessandro Manzoni, Abraham Cowley, Ben Jonson, John Woolman, Sydney Smith, Marcus Aurelius, Hans Christian Andersen, George Gordon Byron, Thomas à Kempis, Richard Steele, Thomas Browne, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Miguel de Cervantes, Friedrich von Schiller, Pliny the Younger, Saint Augustine
Publisher: Good Press
Summary
The Complete Harvard Anthology of the Greatest Works of World Literature is a compendium of transcendent literary and philosophical treasures, spanning across centuries, cultures, and genres. This anthology draws together an exquisite tapestry of human thought and emotion, capturing themes that range from the existential deliberations of ancient philosophers to the imaginative flights of Romantic poets. Distinctive in its breadth, the collection includes both lauded epics and nuanced discourses, highlighting landmark compositions and lesser-known gems that collectively forge a dialogic tapestry of intellectual and artistic pursuit. The works involve a chorus of perspectives, each lending its voice to the towering edifice of global literature. Curated by an assembly of prolific historical figures, the contributors of this anthology represent an array of celebrated thinkers, poets, and philosophers whose legacies have indelibly shaped modern thought. From the Enlightenment rumblings resonated by Samuel Johnson and David Hume to the vibrant Romantic lyricism of Percy Bysshe Shelley and George Gordon Byron, the anthology is a vivid reflection of their era-defining contributions. This collection is inherently bound with the pulses of diverse literary and cultural movements, harmoniously weaving together Enlightenment rationalism, Romantic idealism, and Classical erudition, to illuminate humanity's eternal quest for meaning. For readers seeking the sublimity of literature's manifold voices, this anthology presents an unparalleled opportunity to explore the diverse cultural and philosophical undercurrents that have shaped human civilization. Providing immense educational value, it serves as a bridge across eras, inviting readers to engage with the timeless dialogues embedded within these texts. Each page offers an invitation to a world of intellectual enrichment, making it a pivotal resource for those who wish to uncover the multiplicity of perspectives and the ingenuity of expression within a single, cohesive volume. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection. - Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer. - A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists. - A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds. - Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Available since: 12/17/2023.
Print length: 30498 pages.
