150 Classics You Should Read Before You Die - William Shakespeare, John Milton, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, Jane Austen, William Makepeace Thackeray, P. B. Shelley, Mary Shelley, John Keats, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë, George Eliot, Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Von Arnim, D. H. Lawrence, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle, Joseph Conrad, Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, Frances Hodgson Burnett, C. S. Lewis, George Weedon Grossmith, H.G. Wells, Willkie 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, James Matthew 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, Apuleius, Marcus Aurelius, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Herman Hesse, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jules Verne, Marcel Proust, Victor Hugo, Gustave Flaubert, Gaston Leroux, Honoré de Balzac, Stendhal & Plato

150 Classics You Should Read Before You Die

By William Shakespeare, John Milton, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Laurence Sterne, Jane Austen, William Makepeace Thackeray, P. B. Shelley, Mary Shelley, John Keats, Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë, George Eliot, Charles Dickens, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Von Arnim, D. H. Lawrence, Ann Ward Radcliffe, Bram Stoker, Arthur Conan Doyle, Joseph Conrad, Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, Frances Hodgson Burnett, C. S. Lewis, George Weedon Grossmith, H.G. Wells, Willkie 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, James Matthew 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, Apuleius, Marcus Aurelius, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Herman Hesse, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jules Verne, Marcel Proust, Victor Hugo, Gustave Flaubert, Gaston Leroux, Honoré de Balzac, Stendhal & Plato

  • Release Date: 2019-12-18
  • Genre: Literary Criticism

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Within the pages of '150 Classics You Should Read Before You Die', readers are treated to a rich tapestry woven from the enduring threads of human thought and creativity. Showcasing a spectrum of landmark works, the anthology traverses dramatic tragedies, philosophical dialogues, groundbreaking novels, and poetic masterpieces, reflecting the evolution of literature from ancient times to the early 20th century. This collection emphasizes not only the diversity of styles and themes but also the pivotal moments in literary history, from the reflective prose of Marcus Aurelius to the haunting narratives of H.P. Lovecraft, cementing this volume as a cornerstone of literary achievement. The assembled authors, ranging from Homer's epic poetry to Jane Austen's keen social observations, represent monumental shifts in cultural and historical contexts across different eras. This anthology aligns itself with movements such as Romanticism, the Enlightenment, and early Modernism, showcasing how these disparate voices echo universal human experiences through their distinct cultural lenses. Their combined works offer a panoramic view of human progress and the persistent quest for understanding and expression, providing readers with not just stories, but also historical and cultural insights. 'Read 150 Classics You Should Read Before You Die' to embark on an unparalleled literary journey. This anthology presents a singular opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of human expression captured through centuries of intellectual tradition. Engaging with this collection promises not only a deeper appreciation for the art of literature but also an enduring connection to the myriad ways in which these classics have shaped and reflected the world. For students, scholars, and lifelong learners alike, this compilation is an indispensable resource for both education and personal enrichment.