The Greatest Classics Ever Written

by Herman Hesse, Marcel Proust, Leo Tolstoy, Friedrich Nietzsche, Dante, Henrik Ibsen, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Confucius, William Makepeace Thackeray, P. B. Shelley, Mary Shelley, John Keats, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, George Eliot, Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth von Arnim, William Shakespeare, Jane Austen, D. H. Lawrence, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle, Joseph Conrad, Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, Frances Hodgson Burnett, C. S. Lewis, 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, J. M. Barrie, Mark Twain, Jack London, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, Willa Cather, Edith Wharton, Kate Chopin, Henry David Thoreau, Walt Whitman, Kahlil Gibran, 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, John Milton, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, Jules Verne, Victor Hugo, Gustave Flaubert, Gaston Leroux, Honoré de Balzac, Stendhal, Voltaire, Charles Baudelaire, Alexandre Dumas, Emile Zola, Ivan Turgenev, Anton Chekhov, Nikolai Gogol, Miguel de Cervantes, Benito Pérez Galdós, Pedro Calderon de la Barca, Giovanni Boccaccio, Niccolò Machiavelli, Rabindranath Tagore, Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, Kalidasa, Válmíki, Laozi, Sun Tzu, Cao Xueqin, Princess Der Ling, Inazo Nitobé, Kakuzo Okakura, Soseki Natsume

2018 · e-artnow

e-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited and formatted collection of the greatest world classics: Les Misérables (Victor Hugo) The Call of the Wild (Jack London) Walden (Henry David Thoreau) Anna Karenina (Leo Tolstoy) War and Peace (Leo Tolstoy) Crime and Punishment (Fyodor Dostoevsky) Art of War (Sun Tzu) Dead Souls (Nikolai Gogol) Don Quixote (Miguel de Cervantes) Dona Perfecta (Benito Pérez Galdós) A Doll's House (Henrik Ibsen) Gitanjali (Rabindranath Tagore) The Life of Lazarillo de Tormes (Anonymous) Life is a Dream (Pedro Calderon de la Barca) The Divine Comedy (Dante) Decameron (Giovanni Boccaccio) The Prince (Machiavelli) Arabian Nights Hamlet (Shakespeare) Romeo and Juliet (Shakespeare) Robinson Crusoe (Daniel Defoe) Pride & Prejudice (Jane Austen) Frankenstein (Mary Shelley) Jane Eyre (Charlotte Brontë) Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) Great Expectations (Charles Dickens) Ulysses (James Joyce) Pygmalion (George Bernard Shaw) Ivanhoe (Sir Walter Scott) Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson) Peter and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Mark Twain) Moby-Dick (Herman Melville) Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) Leaves of Grass (Walt Whitman) The Raven (Edgar Allan Poe) Anne of Green Gables (L. M. Montgomery) Iliad & Odyssey (Homer) The Republic (Plato) Faust, a Tragedy (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) Siddhartha (Herman Hesse) Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Friedrich Nietzsche) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Jules Verne) Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Jules Verne) The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Victor Hugo) The Flowers of Evil (Charles Baudelaire) The Count of Monte Cristo (Alexandre Dumas) The Poison Tree (Bankim Chandra Chatterjee) Shakuntala (Kalidasa) Rámáyan of Válmíki (Válmíki) Tao Te Ching (Laozi) The Analects of Confucius (Confucius) Hung Lou Meng or, The Dream of the Red Chamber (Cao Xueqin) Two Years in the Forbidden City (Princess Der Ling) Bushido, the Soul of Japan (Inazo Nitobé) The Book of Tea (Kakuzo Okakura) Botchan (Soseki Natsume)…

The Greatest British Classics Ever Written

by Lewis Carroll, Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith, Arthur Conan Doyle, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Joseph Conrad, Jane Austen, George Eliot, Laurence Sterne, Thomas Hardy, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Kenneth Grahame, Wilkie Collins, William Makepeace Thackeray, John Milton, John Keats, James Joyce, Ann Ward Radcliffe, H. G. Wells, W. B. Yeats, J. M. Barrie, G. K. Chesterton, T. S. Eliot, D. H. Lawrence, E. M. Forster, Sir Walter Scott, George Bernard Shaw, Mary Shelley, P. B. Shelley, Elizabeth von Arnim

2023 · Good Press

In "The Greatest British Classics Ever Written," the reader embarks on an enlightening journey through the pinnacle of British literary achievement. This carefully curated anthology captures the breadth and depth of storytelling and poetic expression, spanning genres from gothic horror and whimsical fantasy to biting social satire and poignant romanticism. Each piece has been pieced together to weave a tapestry that illustrates the evolution of British literature from the tumultuous undercurrents of the Enlightenment to the lush narratives of the Victorian era and beyond. The diversity within this collection is underscored by standout works that intelligently mirror and critique the society of their time, resonating with enduring themes of identity, morality, and human aspiration. The anthology assembles a pantheon of authors whose lives and writings significantly shaped the literary landscape of their respective periods. These luminaries, from the likes of Jane Austen and Charles Dickens to Oscar Wilde and Virginia Woolf, emerge from varied backgrounds and epochs, imbuing the collection with a rich plethora of voices and perspectives. Born amidst cultural revolutions and societal shifts, they collectively engage with movements like Romanticism, Modernism, and the Gothic, offering a kaleidoscopic view of the human condition rendered through their unique brushes of stylistic prose, vivid dialogue, and nuanced characterizations. For readers eager to traverse the multifaceted landscapes of British fiction and poetry, "The Greatest British Classics Ever Written" offers an extraordinary intellectual feast. This anthology is not only an educational encounter but also a cultural treasury that deepens understanding and appreciation of British literary tradition. Through this collection, readers are invited to engage in a dialogue that spans across eras, drawing insights from a multitude of voices intertwined in thematic harmony. It is a compelling read for both scholars and literary novices seeking to enrich their grasp of classic English literature's foundational works. 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.

The Greatest British Classics

by Lewis Carroll, Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, George MacDonald, Bram Stoker, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, George Grossmith, Weedon Grossmith, Arthur Conan Doyle, Frances Hodgson Burnett, Joseph Conrad, Jane Austen, George Eliot, Laurence Sterne, Thomas Hardy, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Kenneth Grahame, Wilkie Collins, William Makepeace Thackeray, John Milton, John Keats, James Joyce, Ann Ward Radcliffe, H. G. Wells, W. B. Yeats, J. M. Barrie, G. K. Chesterton, T. S. Eliot, D. H. Lawrence, E. M. Forster, Sir Walter Scott, George Bernard Shaw, Mary Shelley, P. B. Shelley, Elizabeth von Arnim

2023 · DigiCat

The anthology 'The Greatest British Classics' provides an exquisite tapestry of literary mastery, capturing the richness and depth of British literature. From the ethereal fantasies of striking imagination to the compelling critiques of society, this collection spans a variety of styles, including the complex narratives of modernism and the charm of Victorian storytelling. The assortment of works reflects on universal themes such as love, ambition, morality, and human folly. With pieces that may involve love's purity or the dark shadows of the human psyche, the anthology encapsulates the creative genius of Britain's literary heritage. Encompassing the voices of distinguished authors such as Jane Austen, William Shakespeare, and Bram Stoker, the collection draws from the depths of romanticism, the wit of the Enlightenment, and the moral complexities of early modernism. These authors, each an architect of language and a mirror of their era, collectively explore the quintessence of British cultural and social paradigms. Their unique perspectives blend seamlessly, offering a multidimensional view of the evolving literary landscape in the British canon and as instruments of cultural dialogue. Reading 'The Greatest British Classics' delivers an unparalleled journey through the annals of literary history. This work is an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, offering both educational enrichment and exquisite enjoyment. Here, one finds the confluence of tradition and innovation, inviting readers to explore an array of thoughts and critiques that shaped and were shaped by their time. Immerse yourself in this collection and savor the kaleidoscopic perspectives and timeless narratives that continue to resonate through the ages.