90 World Classics You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.2)

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · Stendhal · Jules Verne · Gustave Flaubert · Theodor Storm · Henrik Ibsen · Charles Dickens · Honoré de Balzac · Harriet Beecher Stowe · Rabindranath Tagore · Fyodor Dostoyevsky · Robert Louis Stevenson · James Fenimore Cooper · Edgar Allan Poe · John Buchan · Confucius · George MacDonald · Bram Stoker · Henry James · Victor Hugo · Joseph Conrad · Jane Austen · Walter Scott · Laurence Sterne · Thomas Hardy · Jonathan Swift · Edith Wharton · Daniel Defoe · Henry Fielding · Sinclair Lewis · Anthony Trollope · Alexandre Dumas · William Dean Howells · Kalidasa · Virginia Woolf · William Walker Atkinson · Kenneth Grahame · Washington Irving · Willa Cather · Nathaniel Hawthorne · Homer · Gaston Leroux · Wilkie Collins · Ford Madox Ford · Benjamin Franklin · Kate Chopin · John Milton · Charlotte Perkins Gilman · Edgar Wallace · Kurt Vonnegut · Laozi · Ann Ward Radcliffe · Kakuzo Okakura · H. G. Wells · W. B. Yeats · J. M. Barrie · G. K. Chesterton · Jerome K. Jerome · W. Somerset Maugham · E. M. Forster · F. Scott Fitzgerald · Friedrich Nietzsche · Lewis Wallace · Nikolai Leskov · Ivan Turgenev · Leo Tolstoy · Nikolai Gogol · George Bernard Shaw · Cao Xueqin · Emile Zola · Válmíki · Bankim Chandra Chatterjee · P. B. Shelley · Elizabeth von Arnim · Dante · Pedro Calderon de la Barca · Émile Coué · George Weedon Grossmith · D.H. Lawrence · Machiavelli

Nov 2022 · DigiCat

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90 World Classics You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.2) encapsulates an extraordinary collection of seminal works that span genres, centuries, and continents, offering readers a panoramic view of global literary achievements. This anthology brings together an unparalleled array of literary styles, ranging from the foundational texts of Western literature to transformative stories from Eastern philosophies, underlining the rich tapestry of human experience and creativity. Among the collection's highlights are seminal works that have shaped and transcended their cultural and historical periods, inviting readers to explore the depths of human consciousness, the complexities of social orders, and the transcendent beauty of the world around us. The contributing authors and editors, from Goethe and Dickens to Tagore and Woolf, represent the pinnacle of literary achievement in their respective fields and epochs. This collection not only celebrates the monumental achievements of these literary figures but also illustrates the diverse cultural, historical, and philosophical underpinnings that have informed their writing. The anthology aligns with and contributes to a multiplicity of literary movements, from Romanticism to Realism, Modernism to the Enlightenment, showcasing the evolving nature of humanity's storytelling prowess and its enduring quest to understand the human condition. 90 World Classics You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.2) is recommended for readers who seek to immerse themselves in the rich diversity of global literature. This collection offers a unique opportunity to engage with the thoughts, dreams, and narratives of some of the most celebrated authors in history, providing a broad spectrum of insights, styles, and themes within a single volume. For educators, students, and avid readers alike, this anthology is an invaluable resource for expanding one's literary horizons, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art of storytelling, and engaging in the dialogues that have shaped our world.

About the author

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832) stands as a towering figure in the pantheon of world literature. An illustrious German author, Goethe's multifaceted career spanned the realms of poetry, drama, literature, theology, humanism, and science. His magnum opus, 'Faust', remains a seminal work in the Western canon, capturing a lifelong search for knowledge and enlightenment. Goethe's literary style is marked by its use of beautiful lyricism, depth of psychological insight, and the exploration of nature's role in human life. His first novel, 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' (1774), was a defining text of the Sturm und Drang movement and is credited with influencing the later Romantic literary movement. Goethe's oeuvre encompasses a vast range of genres which reflects his intellectual breadth and depth. 'Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship', a bildungsroman which pioneered the genre, further cements his role as a key literary figure. Goethe's output as a writer, thinker, and cultural critic was immense, and his ideas on art and literature continue to resonate. Although the book '90 World Classics You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.2)' is not among his original titles but rather a compilation that could include his influential works, it can serve as evidence of Goethe's enduring legacy and the continued admiration for his contributions to global literature.