Project Gutenberg
2004-02-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Mee, Arthur
1875
1943
Hammerton, J. A. (John Alexander)
1871
1949
Hammerton, Sir John Alexander
Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 04 — Fiction
Georg Ebers: An Egyptian princess -- Marie Edgeworth: Belinda. Castle Rackrent -- George Eliot: Adam Bede. Felix Holt. Romola. Silas Marner. The mill on the Floss -- Erckmann-Chatrian: Waterloo -- Octave Feuillet: Romance of a poor young man -- Henry Fielding: Amelia. Jonathan Wild. Joseph Andrews. Tom Jones -- Camille Flammarion: Urania -- De la Motte Fouqué: Undine -- Emile Gaboriau: File no. 113 -- John Galt: Annals of the Parish -- Mrs. Gaskell: Cranford. Mary Barton -- William Godwin: Caleb Williams -- Goethe: Sorrows of young Werther. Wilhelm Meister -- Oliver Goldsmith: Vicar of Wakefield -- Edmond and Jules de Goncourt: Renée Mauperin -- James Grant: Bothwell.
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"The World's Greatest Books — Volume 04 — Fiction" by Arthur Mee and J. A. Hammerton is a comprehensive collection of notable fictional works primarily written in the 19th century. This anthology features a wide array of authors and titles, showcasing literary masterpieces from various genres and styles, emphasizing themes of love, morality, and societal constructs through compelling narratives and characters. The opening portion introduces several significant works and authors, highlighting their contributions to literature, starting with Georg Ebers' "An Egyptian Princess." Set in ancient Persia, the story revolves around Nitetis, an Egyptian princess, as she navigates her impending marriage to Cambyses, the powerful king. The complexities of love, jealousy, and political intrigue emerge as Nitetis contends with Cambyses' volatile nature and the machinations of his ambitious eunuch, Boges, while her own family's troubles unfold back in Egypt. The narrative hints at a rich tapestry of emotional and dramatic developments to come, establishing a foundation that promises an engaging exploration of human relationships and historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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