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

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · Stendhal · Jules Verne · Gustave Flaubert · Lewis Carroll · Charles Dickens · Plato · Honoré de Balzac · Mark Twain · Harriet Beecher Stowe · Walt Whitman · Oscar Wilde · Robert Louis Stevenson · James Fenimore Cooper · Edgar Allan Poe · William Shakespeare · George MacDonald · Bram Stoker · 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 · Herman Melville · George Eliot · Laurence Sterne · Thomas Hardy · Jonathan Swift · Edith Wharton · Daniel Defoe · Henry Fielding · Kenneth Grahame · Marcel Proust · Willa Cather · Nathaniel Hawthorne · Homer · Gaston Leroux · William Makepeace Thackeray · Kate Chopin · Apuleius · John Milton · Frederick Douglass · John Keats · James Joyce · Ann Ward Radcliffe · Kahlil Gibran · H. G. Wells · W. B. Yeats · J. M. Barrie · G. K. Chesterton · T. S. Eliot · L. M. Montgomery · C. S. Lewis · D. H. Lawrence · E. M. Forster · H. P. Lovecraft · Marcus Aurelius · Friedrich Nietzsche · Lewis Wallace · Sir Walter Scott · George Bernard Shaw · Mary Shelley · P. B. Shelley · Elizabeth von Arnim · Herman Hesse · George Weedon Grossmith · Willkie Collins

Nov 2023 · DigiCat

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Spanning a comprehensive array of periods, cultures, and philosophies, '150 Classics You Should Read Before You Die' is an unparalleled anthology that immerses the reader in the vast ocean of world literature and thought. From the ethereal musings of the ancient Greeks to the sharp wit of the modernists, this collection showcases an eclectic and vibrant range of styles and themes. It includes seminal works that have shaped the cultural, social, and intellectual landscapes of their times, offering insights into human nature, society, and the complexities of the human condition. This anthology serves not only as a testament to the enduring power of literature but also as a guide to the soul of humanity across ages. The contributing authors and editors, being titans in their own right, reflect a mosaic of backgrounds, eras, and intellectual movements. Among them are luminaries such as Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Jane Austen, and James Joyce, whose works have transcended their immediate contexts to speak to universal human experiences. This collection stands at the crossroads of numerous literary movements, including Romanticism, Realism, and Modernism, weaving a rich tapestry that spans the gamut from the deepest introspections of individual characters to the broadest depictions of societal norms and transformations. It celebrates the diversity of thought and the shared human endeavor to understand and articulate our world. '150 Classics You Should Read Before You Die' is essential for anyone seeking to broaden their literary horizons and deepen their appreciation for the power and beauty of the written word. Offering a unique confluence of perspectives, styles, and voices, this anthology not only educates but also inspires a dialogue between the works it encompasses and the reader. It provides a singular opportunity to traverse time and space, to live myriad lives and voyages in the mind's eye, and to cultivate a deeper understanding of the complex tapestry of human experience. Readers will find in this collection a lifelong companion, a treasure trove of wisdom, beauty, and the sheer joy of literature.

About the author

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832), a towering figure in German literature, was a polymath whose impact extended beyond his native land to shape Western literature and thought. Renowned for his literary versatility, Goethe delved into poetry, drama, literature, theology, humanism, and science. He is best known for 'Faust,' an epic drama exploring themes of ambition, desire, and redemption, which has been hailed as one of the greatest works of Western literature. His novel 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' sparked the Sturm und Drang literary movement and inspired a generation with its Romantic emphasis on individual emotion and rebellion against social conventions. Goethe's body of work encompasses a wide spectrum of genres and reflects his keen intellect and profound understanding of human nature. His writing style blended elements of Enlightenment thinking with Romantic sensibility, neoclassical aesthetics, and an enduring interest in the natural world. Goethe's profound influence on the literary world is underscored by his masterful use of language, his philosophical insights, and his enduring contributions to a range of intellectual disciplines. While '150 Classics You Should Read Before You Die' is not specifically attributed to Goethe, his canonical status ensures his works are a staple in such collections, affirming his role as a cornerstone of classical and modern humanist thought.