Harvard Classics - Complete Collection of the Greatest Works of World Literature

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe · Gotthold Ephraim Lessing · Thomas Carlyle · Plato · Charles Darwin · Dante Alighieri · Euripides · Percy Bysshe Shelley · Charles Lamb · Samuel Johnson · John Stuart Mill · David Hume · Joseph Addison · Leigh Hunt · Epictetus · Thomas De Quincey · Samuel Taylor Coleridge · Jonathan Swift · Christopher Marlowe · Jacob Grimm · Wilhelm Grimm · William Hazlitt · Marcus Tullius Cicero · Daniel Defoe · Aesop · Richard Henry Dana · John Dryden · Pedro Calderón de la Barca · John Ruskin · Robert Burns · David Garrick · Ralph Waldo Emerson · Izaak Walton · John Bunyan · Homer · Edmund Burke · Plutarch · Molière · Aeschylus · Sophocles · William Makepeace Thackeray · Benjamin Franklin · Pierre Corneille · Jean Racine · Robert Browning · Oliver Goldsmith · John Milton · Aristophanes · Virgil · Richard Brinsley Sheridan · William Penn · Philip Sidney · Francis Bacon · Adam Smith · Alessandro Manzoni · Abraham Cowley · Ben Jonson · John Woolman · Sydney Smith · Marcus Aurelius · Hans Christian Andersen · George Gordon Byron · Thomas à Kempis · Richard Steele · Thomas Browne · Thomas Babington Macaulay · Miguel de Cervantes · Friedrich von Schiller · Pliny the Younger · Saint Augustine

Nov 2022 · DigiCat

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The Harvard Classics stand as a monumental assembly of the pinnacle works in world literature, an anthology that spans epochs, continents, and myriad intellectual landscapes. Within its pages, readers will find an unmatched diversity of literary styles and themes, from the foundational texts of Western philosophy by Plato and Marcus Aurelius to the enchanting narratives of Hans Christian Andersen. This collection not only showcases the enduring masterpieces of renowned figures such as Dante Alighieri and William Shakespeare but also includes pivotal scientific treatises by Charles Darwin, thus affirming the anthology's commitment to the breadth of human intellect and creativity. The inclusion of seminal works by Samuel Johnson, John Stuart Mill, and David Hume, among others, highlights standout pieces that have individually and collectively shaped the contours of global intellectual history. The authors and editors behind this formidable collection are themselves emblematic of the rich tapestry of human achievement and thought they have helped to curate. From the dramatic eloquence of Euripides and Sophocles to the piercing insight of Enlightenment figures like Voltaire and Rousseau, each contributor brings a unique voice that, together, forms a dialogue spanning centuries. The anthology aligns with significant historical, cultural, and literary movements, offering readers a holistic view of the evolution of human thought and the diverse ways in which it has sought to understand and describe its own existence. To dive into the Harvard Classics is to engage with the most eminent minds and their seminal works in an unparalleled scholarly journey. This collection is recommended for anyone eager to explore the vast expanse of human knowledge and artistic expression. It offers a unique opportunity not just for educational enrichment but for a profound engagement with the literary and philosophical dialogue that connects different epochs, cultures, and worldviews. The breadth and depth of insights contained within this anthology ensure it remains an invaluable resource for both seasoned scholars and curious newcomers alike, inviting readers to partake in a timeless intellectual legacy.