Project Gutenberg 2004-06-30 Public domain in the USA. 1013 Warner, Charles Dudley 1829 1900 Mabie, Hamilton Wright 1846 1916 Mabie, Hamilton W. (Hamilton Wright) Runkle, Lucia Isabella Gilbert 1844 Warner, George H. 1833 1919 Warner, G. H. (George H.) Warner, George Henry Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 02 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 02" by Charles Dudley Warner et al. is a comprehensive anthology first published in the late 19th century. This literary compilation includes a diverse array of classical and modern works, spanning genres and authors, and offers selections that showcase the richness of global literature. The topics range from introspective meditations and philosophical insights to enchanting tales and timeless poetry, reflecting various cultural contexts and artistic expressions. At the start of this volume, the reader is presented with a variety of literary introductions and excerpts from notable figures such as Henri Frédéric Amiel, Anacreon, and Hans Christian Andersen. The opening sections highlight Amiel's contemplative reflections on music and the human condition, revealing deep philosophical musings intertwined with aesthetic appreciation. Complementing this are selections from Anacreon, evoking themes of love, nature, and the joy of living, along with brief glimpses into Andersen's whimsical storytelling, which captivates readers with enchanting narratives like "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" and "The Ugly Duckling." This collection serves as an invitation to explore the enduring power of literary art through the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Literature -- Collections PN Text Category: Classics of Literature 1302191 2025-08-05T16:53:59.308561 text/html 1238967 2024-10-28T19:51:49 text/html 1855307 2025-08-05T16:54:22.282464 application/epub+zip 1874804 2025-08-05T16:54:05.865513 application/epub+zip 566745 2025-08-05T16:54:03.179538 application/epub+zip 2808150 2025-08-05T16:54:32.836428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2785031 2025-08-05T16:54:19.266455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 910648 2022-09-06T22:30:17.687939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1161694 2025-08-05T16:53:55.238583 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1141714 2024-10-28T19:51:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17751 2025-08-05T16:54:33.016374 application/rdf+xml 25865 2025-08-05T16:54:03.781540 image/jpeg 4676 2025-08-05T16:54:03.482523 image/jpeg 1791507 2025-08-05T16:53:59.488537 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia en.wikipedia