The Everlasting Masterpieces of World Literature in One Edition
By Marcel Proust, Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, William Shakespeare, Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, Kahlil Gibran, John Milton, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, Jane Austen, William Makepeace Thackeray, P. B. Shelley, Mary Shelley, John Keats, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, George Eliot, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Von Arnim, D. H. Lawrence, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle, Joseph Conrad, Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, Frances Hodgson Burnett, C. S. Lewis, George Weedon Grossmith, H.G. Wells, Wilkie Collins, G. K. Chesterton, E. M. Forster, T. S. Eliot, James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, W. B. Yeats, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Kenneth Grahame, George MacDonald, James Matthew Barrie, Mark Twain, Jack London, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, Willa Cather, Edith Wharton, Kate Chopin, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Frederick Douglass, James Fenimore Cooper, Henry James, Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Lewis Wallace, L.M. Montgomery, Homer, Plato, Apuleius, Marcus Aurelius, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Herman Hesse, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jules Verne, Victor Hugo, Gustave Flaubert, Gaston Leroux, Honoré de Balzac, Stendhal, Voltaire, Charles Baudelaire, Alexandre Dumas, Émile Zola, Henrik Ibsen, Leo Tolstoy, Ivan Turgenev, Anton Chekhov, Nikolai Gogol, Miguel de Cervantes, Benito Pérez Galdós, Pedro Calderón de la Barca, Dante, Giovanni Boccaccio, Niccolò Machiavelli, Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Kalidasa, Valmiki, Laozi, Sun Tzu, Confucius, Cao Xueqin, Princess Der Ling, Inazo Nitobe, Kakuzo Okakura & Soseki Natsume
- Release Date: 2019-12-18
- Genre: Literary Criticism
The Everlasting Masterpieces of World Literature in One Edition' is a rich tapestry woven from the myriad threads of human expression and thought spanning across centuries and continents. This anthology, featuring luminary figures such as Shakespeare, Tolstoy, and Tagore, alongside philosophers like Plato and Laozi, not only bridges geographical divides but also a vast range of literary styles, from the dramatic flair of theatrical works to the deep introspection of poetic verses. The collection impressively showcases the evolutionary trajectory of literary craftsmanship and philosophical inquiry, illuminating recurring themes of love, morality, and human resilience through stylistically diverse narratives and ideational explorations. Standout pieces include epics that have shaped cultural identities and novels that have stirred social reform, providing a panoramic view of our collective cultural heritage. The contributing authors of this anthology, hailing from diverse historical epochs and cultural backgrounds, represent a celebration of intellectual legacy and literary genius. From the poignant Romantic meditations of Keats and the Brontë sisters to the existential musings of Dostoevsky and Nietzsche, and the sharp-witted social observations of Austen and Twain, these authors collectively offer a vibrant tableau of the human condition. Their works not only reflect the social and intellectual currents of their respective eras but also contribute to a layered understanding of universal human experiences, enabling a dialogue across time and tradition that continues to resonate with contemporary readers. 'The Everlasting Masterpieces of World Literature in One Edition' is a monumental collection that promises an enriching experience for anyone intrigued by the profound depth and breadth of human thought. It invites readers to delve into this compendium to not only appreciate the artistic and philosophical innovations of these master storytellers and thinkers but also to engage in an ongoing conversation across the ages. Perfect for scholars and casual readers alike, this anthology serves as both an educational tool and a source of timeless enjoyment, making it a valuable addition to any collection.
