180 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.1)
By Walt Whitman, George Eliot, Herman Hesse, Kahlil Gibran, Anton Chekhov, Herman Melville, Oscar Wilde, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, William Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Marcus Aurelius, Nikolai Gogol, James Joyce, Henry David Thoreau, T. S. Eliot, John Keats, Charles Baudelaire, Walter Scott, Daniel Defoe, Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë, Leo Tolstoy, Victor Hugo, Jules Verne, Lewis Carroll, Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Agatha Christie, Wallace D. Wattles, James Allen, Sigmund Freud, Miguel de Cervantes, Frederick Douglass, Voltaire, Sun Tzu, Plato, Upton Sinclair, Anthony Trollope, E. M. Forster, Theodore Dreiser, Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, Henry James, D. H. Lawrence, William Makepeace Thackeray, Marcel Proust, H.G. Wells & Edgar Allan Poe
- Release Date: 2020-12-17
- Genre: Literary Criticism
180 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.1) encapsulates an extraordinary range of literary styles and themes, showcasing the profound depth and diversity of global literary heritage. From the haunting resonance of Poe's gothic tales to the keen social observations of Austen and the existential musings of Dostoevsky, this anthology spans continents and centuries, offering readers a panoramic view of human experience. The collection stands out for its inclusion of both monumental works and lesser-known gems, providing a comprehensive tableau that enriches our understanding of the literary canon. The authors represented in this volume are titans of literature, each having left an indelible mark on cultural and literary movements. Creatives like Shakespeare and Chekhov revolutionized the structures of their respective genres, while visionaries such as Freud and Marx introduced new ways of thinking that transcended traditional literary boundaries, influencing myriad aspects of society and art. Collectively, these authors provide a multifaceted exploration of themes like identity, conflict, love, and power, enabling readers to witness the evolution of narrative form and thematic depth across different epochs and locales. '180 Masterpieces of World Literature (Vol.1)' is an indispensable resource for any literary enthusiast or scholar. It invites readers on a journey through the labyrinth of human creativity and thought, illuminating the rich tapestry of cultural heritage woven by these literary giants. This anthology not only serves as a gateway to the treasures of world literature but also fosters a dialogic engagement with the myriad voices and perspectives that have shaped our understanding of literature and life. It offers a unique opportunity to traverse time and geography, delving into the works that have defined and redefined the world stage of literature.
