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150 Classics You Should Read Before You Die - Romeo and Juliet Emma Vanity Fair Middlemarch Tom Sawyer Faust Notre Dame de Paris Dubliners Odyssey - cover

150 Classics You Should Read Before You Die - Romeo and Juliet Emma Vanity Fair Middlemarch Tom Sawyer Faust Notre Dame de Paris Dubliners Odyssey

Edgar Allan Poe, George Eliot, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Lewis Carroll, Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, Herman Melville, Bram Stoker, Jonathan Swift, Joseph Conrad, Charlotte Brontë, Daniel Defoe, Henry David Thoreau, Emily Brontë, Walt Whitman, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry James, Wilkie Collins, D. H. Lawrence, Friedrich Nietzsche, Harriet Beecher-Stowe, Marcus Aurelius, Kate Chopin, James Fenimore Cooper, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Frederick Douglass, William Makepeace Thackeray, Laurence Sterne, Anne Brontë, George MacDonald, Lewis Wallace, Robert Louis Stevenson, John Keats, Honoré de Balzac, Henry Fielding, Marcel Proust, George Bernard Shaw, H.P. Lovecraft, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Willa Cather, Edith Wharton, Mary Shelley, G. K. Chesterton, J. M. Barrie, W. B. Yeats, Khalil Gibran, Kenneth Grahame, Hermann Hesse, E.M. Forster, Plato, H. G. Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle, C. S. Lewis, Elizabeth Von Arnim, Victor Hugo, L. M. Montgomery, James Joyce, T. S. Eliot, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Apuleius, Thomas Hardy, Jack London, Jules Verne, Gaston Leroux, P. B. Shelley, John Milton, George Weedon Grossmith, Stendhal, Gustave Flaubert, Walter Scott, Homer Homer

Publisher: Musaicum Books

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Within the pages of '150 Classics You Should Read Before You Die', readers are treated to a rich tapestry woven from the enduring threads of human thought and creativity. Showcasing a spectrum of landmark works, the anthology traverses dramatic tragedies, philosophical dialogues, groundbreaking novels, and poetic masterpieces, reflecting the evolution of literature from ancient times to the early 20th century. This collection emphasizes not only the diversity of styles and themes but also the pivotal moments in literary history, from the reflective prose of Marcus Aurelius to the haunting narratives of H.P. Lovecraft, cementing this volume as a cornerstone of literary achievement. The assembled authors, ranging from Homer's epic poetry to Jane Austen's keen social observations, represent monumental shifts in cultural and historical contexts across different eras. This anthology aligns itself with movements such as Romanticism, the Enlightenment, and early Modernism, showcasing how these disparate voices echo universal human experiences through their distinct cultural lenses. Their combined works offer a panoramic view of human progress and the persistent quest for understanding and expression, providing readers with not just stories, but also historical and cultural insights. 'Read 150 Classics You Should Read Before You Die' to embark on an unparalleled literary journey. This anthology presents a singular opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of human expression captured through centuries of intellectual tradition. Engaging with this collection promises not only a deeper appreciation for the art of literature but also an enduring connection to the myriad ways in which these classics have shaped and reflected the world. For students, scholars, and lifelong learners alike, this compilation is an indispensable resource for both education and personal enrichment.
Available since: 12/18/2019.
Print length: 47068 pages.

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