The Big Book of Classics for the Long Winter
William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, L. Frank Baum, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Anthony Trollope, Martin Luther, Eleanor H. Porter, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, O. Henry, George MacDonald, Emily Dickinson, Florence L. Barclay, William John Locke, William Wordsworth, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Juliana Horatia Ewing, Walter Scott, Sophie May, Thomas Nelson Page, Walter Crane, William Butler Yeats, Rudyard Kipling, J.M. Barrie, Henry Van Dyke, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Carolyn Wells, Brothers Grimm, Selma Lagerlöf, Max Brand, Jacob A. Riis, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Beatrix Potter, Louis Stevenson, Amy Ella Blanchard, Ernest Ingersoll, Clement Moore, Nora A. Smith, Annie F. Johnston, Alice Hale Burnett, Lucas Malet, Amanda M. Douglas, Susan Anne Livingston, Ridley Sedgwick, Edward A. Rand, A. S. Boyd, Leo Tolstoy, Alfred Tennyson
Casa editrice: DigiCat
Sinossi
The Big Book of Classics for the Long Winter invites readers into a rich tapestry of literary expression, weaving through the diverse landscapes of narrative style, thematic exploration, and historical context. This anthology spans the gamut of genre and form, from the sharp wit of satire to the delicate whisper of poetry, encapsulating the depth and breadth of human experience through centuries of literary tradition. Each piece has been carefully selected to highlight the thematic undercurrents of introspection, resilience, and the human condition in the face of the long, introspective winter months, showcasing standout contributions from a gamut of literary giants without centering on individual authorial prominence, instead focusing on the collective brilliance of their works. The contributing authors and editors of this collection are titans of literature, each having left an indelible mark on the cultural and literary landscapes of their respective eras. From the nuanced social critiques of Dickens and Stowe to the existential musings of Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, this anthology not only traverses geographic and linguistic boundaries but also spans a wide array of cultural and literary movements. These varied voices, when woven together, offer a rich mosaic of perspectives, allowing for a deeper and more holistic understanding of the themes at play. The Big Book of Classics for the Long Winter is an essential tome for any reader looking to immerse themselves in the world of classic literature. This anthology offers a unique opportunity to explore an array of literary jewels in one comprehensive volume, providing both educational value and a broad spectrum of insights into the human condition across time and space. Readers are encouraged to dive into this collection not only for its academic merits but also for the profound dialogue it fosters between the epochs, cultures, and themes represented by these renowned authors' works.
Disponibile da: 13/11/2022.
Lunghezza di stampa: 10534 pagine.
