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Harvard Classics: The Shelf of Fiction - Complete Edition: Vol1-20 - The Great Classics of World Literature: Notre Dame de Paris Pride and Prejudice David Copperfield… - cover

Harvard Classics: The Shelf of Fiction - Complete Edition: Vol1-20 - The Great Classics of World Literature: Notre Dame de Paris Pride and Prejudice David Copperfield…

Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, Jane Austen, Walter Scott, William Makepeace Thackeray, Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving, Edgar Allan Poe, Francis Bret Harte, Mark Twain, Edward Everett Hale, Henry James, Victor Hugo, Honoré Balzac, George Sand, Alfred de Musset, Alphonse Daudet, Guy de Maupassant, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Gottfried Keller, Theodor Storm, Theodor Fontane, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Ivan Turgenev, Juan Valera, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Alexander L. Kielland

Translator Thomas Carlyle, Ellen Marriage, William Archer, Constance Garnett, Elizabeth Robins Pennell, Margaret Munsterberg, R. Dillon Boylan, Jane Minot Ricciardi, Ellery Sedgwick, Katharine Royce, Adolphus Norraikow, Henry John

Publisher: Musaicum Books

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The 'Harvard Classics: The Shelf of Fiction - Complete Edition: Vol.1-20' is a grand exploration of nineteenth-century literature, spanning a multitude of genres and styles. This comprehensive anthology encapsulates the transformative period of the 1800s, showcasing the intricate tapestry of romanticism, realism, and the early onset of modernist sensibilities. From the pioneering narratives of social critique to the intricate psychological portraits and the poetic landscapes of adventure and intrigue, each volume serves as a testament to the evolutionary milestones of literary art. The anthology's inclusivity of both well-celebrated and lesser-known pieces adds a rich diversity, providing a holistic view of the literary giants of the time. The collective works of authors such as Dickens, Eliot, Tolstoy, and Maupassant reflect a microcosm of global cultural shifts— from the Industrial Revolution to the intricate social fabrics of European aristocracy and the fledgling democratic sentiments in the Americas. This blend of authors, each pivotal in their respective literary traditions—English, Russian, French, and beyond—offers a panoramic view on the universal themes of human experience, encapsulated within the socio-political contexts of their individual cultures. Their contributions collectively illuminate the diverse literary landscapes and intellectual movements of the century, enriching readers' perspectives on historical and cultural evolution. For enthusiasts of classic literature, 'Harvard Classics: The Shelf of Fiction - Complete Edition: Vol.1-20' provides an invaluable collection that is both expansive in scope and meticulous in detail. This anthology is not just a mere compilation but an invitation to traverse the depth and breadth of human expression across different geographies and epochs. Readers are encouraged to delve into this well-curated assortment of narratives to explore the converging and diverging human conditions presented, thereby gaining a multifaceted understanding of not just the literature, but also the times that shaped them.
Available since: 12/18/2019.
Print length: 9416 pages.

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