90 Masterpieces You Must Read (Vol.1)

by Jules Verne, Lewis Carroll, Selma Lagerlöf, Sigmund Freud, Charles Dickens, Plato, Mark Twain, Walt Whitman, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allan Poe, William Shakespeare, Giovanni Boccaccio, Charlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë, Henry David Thoreau, Jack London, Henry James, Louisa May Alcott, Victor Hugo, Arthur Conan Doyle, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Joseph Conrad, Jane Austen, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Herman Melville, James Allen, Guy de Maupassant, George Eliot, Walter Scott, Thomas Hardy, Benito Pérez Galdós, Daniel Defoe, Agatha Christie, Upton Sinclair, Anthony Trollope, Alexandre Dumas, Rudyard Kipling, Marcel Proust, Washington Irving, Juan Valera, Charles Baudelaire, William Makepeace Thackeray, Theodore Dreiser, Voltaire, Apuleius, Stephen Crane, Frederick Douglass, John Keats, James Joyce, Kahlil Gibran, Ernest Hemingway, Soseki Natsume, Princess Der Ling, L. Frank Baum, H. G. Wells, H. A. Lorentz, T. S. Eliot, D. H. Lawrence, E. M. Forster, H. P. Lovecraft, Marcus Aurelius, Hans Christian Andersen, Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Nikolai Gogol, George Bernard Shaw, Miguel de Cervantes, Mary Shelley, Wallace D. Wattles, R.D. Blackmore, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Johann Wolfgang Goethe, Brothers Grimm, Margaret Cavendish, Herman Hesse, Sun Tzu

2023 · Good Press

Embark on an enlightening journey through the rich tapestry of literary history with *90 Masterpieces You Must Read (Vol.1)*, a thoughtfully curated anthology that explores the timeless dimensions of human experience. This collection assembles an unparalleled array of genres and styles, embracing the captivating allure of works that marked epoch-defining moments in literature. Encompassing the thought-provoking dialogues of Plato, the enthralling adventures of Jules Verne, and the cutting wit of Oscar Wilde, each piece offers a kaleidoscope of imagination and cultural reflection, underscoring the profound universality and legacies of these monumental authors. This volume gathers luminaries from every corner of the literary world, from ancient philosophers like Marcus Aurelius to Romantic poets like John Keats, providing a comprehensive portrait of their diverse influences and creative genius. These enduring voices emerge from within pivotal historical and cultural movements, aligned with literary trends such as Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism, ultimately converging to inspire and illuminate. As the editors bring together perspectives from disparate times and places, they build an essential dialogue across centuries, offering fresh insights and interpretations of enduring themes of love, ambition, conflict, and human resilience. *90 Masterpieces You Must Read (Vol.1)* is an indispensable treasure trove for both the seasoned and novice reader, presenting a unique opportunity to engage with the literary giants within a single volume. This anthology invites readers to learn from and immerse themselves in a panoramic view of the world through the eyes of those who sought to capture its essence in prose and verse. With stories that challenge and entertain, this collection is an educational excursion into the heart of literature's most profound dialogues and a timeless celebration of its enduring wisdom and beauty. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection. - Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer. - A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists. - A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds. - Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.